Easy to share photos and videos.
Stores shooting data, location info, and photo comparisons.
Avid photographers may run out of storage space quickly.
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More than average “buggy” complaints.
It’s a convenient way to back up your photographs in the cloud, integrating content seamlessly with SnapBridge.
It is compatible with all platforms.
Control shutter speed and aperture from a mobile rig.
In-app ads in the free version.
Not wireless (needs a USB cable).
The cost of the pro version is high.
Doesn’t support some Nikon models.
Turn your phone or tablet into a remote control or trigger for your Nikon DSLR camera.
Control shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and other prefs from your mobile gadget.
DSLR Remote Control works with Android devices.
It offers a free version and a pro version.
Remote App for Professional Use: Helicon Remote
Advanced exposure bracketing and time-lapse shooting.
Combine various features with focus stacking.
USB OTG support required for Android devices.
Helicon Remote free version does not allow shooting in raw format.
A lifetime license can be purchased for $48.
App to Make Your Nikon a Smart equipment: Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility
It’s free.
Seamless sharing on social media.
WU-1a wireless adapter turns old cameras into smart ones.
The UI looks and feels a little dated.
Won’t work with a SnapBridge-compatible camera.
Unreliable connectivity at times.
Nikon Wireless Mobile Utility connects your Nikon camera with your iPhone or iPad via Wi-Fi.
you’re able to also access your camera’s live view and capture photos and videos remotely.
This is a free app for Apple devices.
Camera to Smartphone Transfer App: Nikon SnapBridge
Instant transfers.
Add hashtags, copyright info, and location information.
Easily transfers images to iPhone.
Automatically uploads pictures to online Nikon Image Space.
Some Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
Doesn’t work with all Nikon cameras.
Initial setup is tricky.
Nikon SnapBridge is a free app that works with Android and iOS.
It’s compatible with Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-enabled cameras.
The app adds convenience to the experience of sharing photos with instant transfers.
Crop images and extract stills from videos.
Easy to catalog travel adventures.
May not work with older versions of iOS.
Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or later.
Compatible with only two camera models.
Has not been updated recently.
Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 is meant to be used only with the Nikon KeyMission 360 and 170 cameras.
The app allows you to control the camera when capturing photos or video remotely.
it’s possible for you to add captions and tag photos with date, time, and location information.
Nikon SnapBridge 360/170 is free to download and compatible with most iOS and Android devices.
App for Controlling tweaks on Cameras: Camera Connect and Control
Control a DSLR from your phone.
Share from a camera to other apps.
Use Party Mode to share images.
Ads in the free version.
Doesn’t work with every Nikon and Canon camera.
Camera Connect and Control meets that need.
See the list of all the Canon and Nikon models that are compatible on the app download screen.
Camera Connect and Control is available for Android and iOS devices.
A three-day free trial of the professional version is available.
App for Scouting Photo Shoot Locations: Magic Nikon Viewfinder
Simple to use.
Saves views for future use.
No need to carry heavy or expensive equipment.
Older devices may not be compatible.
Magic Nikon Viewfinder functions as a stand-alone director’s viewfinder.
Choose your camera and lens combo to get an accurate preview of how a shot will look.
Magic Nikon Viewfinder works on Android and iOS devices.
Photography Aid: Light Meter
Makes calculating F-stops and ISO parameters a breeze.
Includes a white balance meter and depth of field calculator.
Can be buggy on some devices.
Light Meter is handy when you need help calculating the right light parameters.
While not specific to Nikon, this app is useful when you use your Nikon DSLR manual prefs.
Light Meter is for Android and iOS devices.
There is a free version and a paid version.
Digital Photography Assistant: Exposure Calculator
Free with no ads.
Easy to set up photos when learning to use configs.
parameters must be entered manually.
Given an exposure and configs, this app calculates equivalent exposures.
When you set your parameters, the third is calculated automatically.
This app is excellent for novice and experienced photographers alike.
