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SteveB - 13 May 2008 01:44 GMT

I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on the
camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug into this
camera, or any camera that lets you use a laptop as a screen? I want to set
mine up with a 20' remote, and want to see what's in the picture before I
pop it. I will be photographing birds attracted to a feeder.

Steve

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Burgerman - 13 May 2008 02:28 GMT

>I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on
>the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug into
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>
> Steve

Yes.

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Burgerman - 13 May 2008 02:36 GMT

>>I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on
>>the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug into
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>
> Yes.

Maybe I should elaborate a touch!
There are loads.

Mostly they need either free or included or expensive software that will run
on your chosen operating system and in built capability to a lesser or
greater degree.

My point and shoot minolta a2 and my d300 nikon both do this with varying
degrees of functionality/control.

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Jeff - 13 May 2008 04:11 GMT

> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on the
> camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug into this
> camera, or any camera that lets you use a laptop as a screen?

Why don't you read the manual?

Most non SLR digitals let you control the camera remotely. Look for
the software associated with your camera.

Jeff

I want to set

> mine up with a 20' remote, and want to see what's in the picture before I
> pop it. I will be photographing birds attracted to a feeder.
>
> Steve

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Joel - 13 May 2008 07:48 GMT

> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on the
> camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug into this
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>
> Steve

I don't have all newer one, and never tried to find out to know which has
the option. But I can tell you that some very older model of Olympus (7-8+
years old) just just having option to plug to computer *but* even connect to
TV for displaying and live.

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ray - 13 May 2008 15:21 GMT

> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on
> the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug
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>
> Steve

You might want to think about this. How does the picture get from the
camera to the computer? It is transferred over the USB cable. It's going
to take a while. By the time you see a picture you like and snap it, it's
already changed significantly.

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Burgerman - 13 May 2008 15:29 GMT

>> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures on
>> the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to plug
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> to take a while. By the time you see a picture you like and snap it, it's
> already changed significantly.

Its an almost instant connection since its a low res image that yoiu see on
screen and you only get the high res one after the click!
Even HD cams are very low res compared to a digital still.

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ray - 13 May 2008 17:42 GMT

>>> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures
>>> on the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to
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> on screen and you only get the high res one after the click! Even HD
> cams are very low res compared to a digital still.

I doubt very much that it is "almost instant", but if the latency doesn't
bother you, then I guess it's acceptable.

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Jeff - 13 May 2008 19:25 GMT

>>>> I have a Sony DSC H1. I can plug cords into it, and see the pictures
>>>> on the camera. Is there a camera or a device that will allow me to
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> I doubt very much that it is "almost instant", but if the latency doesn't
> bother you, then I guess it's acceptable.

All you really are dealing with is the refresh rate, and that is
probably 30 FPS. That takes you down to about mirror lockup times in an
SLR. The taken image will probably not travel down the USB but will be
stored in camera. At least that's the way my A95 can work. But anyway
this goes, you are doing pretty much the same as if you physically had
the camera. The controls are in the computer rather than on the camera
is all.

Jeff

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rich - 13 May 2008 21:32 GMT

I own both a Sony H5 and a Canon S3is Ultra zoom(s). I never accomplished
what you want with the Sony ( but I also didn't try)...

The Canon S3is Ultra Zoom included a program called Zoombrowser that allowed
such a remote setup. I used it to film some birds, etc. with a 20 foot long
powered USB cable. I had to hide inside of the house or the birds would not
come. The ZB program allowed me to zoom; focus; change settings etc. and
shoot when ready.

Whether or not something like that exists for the H1 camera...I would ask
that same question on the Sony forum at www.DPREVIEW.com

The job can be done......but whether Sony has the same level of support as
is available with the many optional programs for the Canon, I cannot say.

If you cannot find the program to do the job,...a Canon S3is can probably be
bought, new or used..with the ZB program..... for well under $300.00 these
days. Regards, Rich

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