Hi All, just thought I'd let you know that there is now an option to download your RAW images on Snapbridge!! Just select this option in the downloads section, rather that auto downloads of the 2MB jpegs.
You showed these tips are really helpful to me. After I spent almost 1 day to look through numerous videos and web search, you showed me the correct way to pair Bluetooth to a phone. 👍👍👍👍
Just started using Snapbridge. I wanted to use it mainly as a remote shutter release, but there's just way too long a delay between pressing the shutter and taking the shot. Absolutely useless for wildlife photography. However, I've found that if I come out of wi-fi and go into Bluetooth mode, the result is a helluva lot faster as a shutter release, and can still focus remotely too. Also works with the U1,U2,U3 modes too!
To clarify, I wrote to Nikon about this, Nikon's reply was that the Z50 was released in 2019, and the Bluetooth shutter release option in Snapbridge wasn't implemented until later, Adding that they 'may' think about adding it in a future firmware update.
Did you found the feature that send the photos to your phone while you take the photos? I’m actually using Nikon z6 and can’t find that feature … in my other camera the Nikon coolpix P1000 I enjoyed that feature , while I was taking the pictures they were immediately transferred to my iPhone
Did you find the feature? In SnapBridge it's by activating the "auto download" feature. It will then automatically download a 2 megapixel version straight to your phone after each shot (the quick pic). Really handy feature.
Hi, Nice clear video thanks. It's worked on my iphone with the Z 50 but recently I can't touch focus on the camera screen. Any idea if that's due to my menu settings?
I do all my transfers through snapchats but I have a quick question. The reason Snapchat downloads Raw pictures to my iPhone fairly slowly seems to be rather obvious when I consider the size of the file but it seems to frequently suddenly quit after downloading some of the files and tells me the connection has been lost. I have found a rather primitive way around it...just move a few files at a time. Is there anything I can correct to allow me to transfer longer sets of files?
3:37 it shows that your chosen mode is not available and mode P will be used instead. But I need A mode with my selected specific aperture and P mode changes it all. Any advice or you know why it happens?
I have a question, i have a Nikon D3500 an when a connect the SnapBridge to my camera on control it, i dont see what the camera monitor see in my phone i just see black
Reaction time between hitting the shutter button and the camera actually taking the shot is very very laggy. There is also no ability to burst shots. Helicon Remote is far better as it has burst mode but have had real issues getting it to connect to wifi on the D850. Really think Nikon should do a far better job on this app.
can you shoot burst shots using snapbridge? also can you use the app as a Bluetooth remote shutter release only without the WiFi connection? And I noticed it loose WiFi connection when I send snapbridge to background on my phone. It can be annoying. Is that how it's supposed to be?
I have been having trouble connecting SnapBridge to my IPad. Just discovered the problem. My hearing aids are bluetoothed and are interfering with the connection. Turned the aids off and just like that IPad paired beautifully. Hope this is helpful to someone else.
Thanks for the video! This is for Nikon: I just purchased the Nikon Z7ii, and I expect WAY more functionality than this app offers. There is close to no functions in this garbage app. I am expecting to access full menu functionality - You should be able to put the camera on a stand and do absolutely anything without touching the camera. Also it should be possible to taylor the app so YOU can pick the functions / settings you use the most, instead of the minuscule, random selection this app offers. Also; No one needs your tiny jpegs btw. Now I have to look for a third party app to do what Nikon should have offered. Been a Nikon fan for a long time, please don't drop the ball on your customers feet here Nikon.
Thanks. Yeah, I get it. Apps are so ubiquitous, common and functional these days, a huge multi national like Nikon could do so much more to improve their app.
I don't find wireless file transfer that useful. It's not that hard to use a card reader. The most useful feature for me is being able to remotely control the camera. Focus, f-stop, shutter, WB (only basic settings - no A2, A1 or presets allowed).
Hi There. Yes it should. Confirming my SB700 speedlight works on my Z6 while using Snapbridge for remote photography. You may need to re-pair the phone and app and or make sure you have the latest snapbridge version. Other than that I'm not quite sure what to do if still does not work. Thanks for watching and reaching out.
how do you only transfer the files you want transferred? I find if I connect to bluetooth, it keeps on sending every single shot taken which I do NOT want thanks in advance for your help
@@ThePhantomPhotographer I did some digging and on the Z, buried deep under Bluetooth pairing is select to send... And under that, auto select to send.. Turn that off and the Z works just like the old D bodies where you need to press i to select photos to send to smart device
CON: Cannot control the camera on using bluetooth only. Requires WiFi connection. WiFi connection is causing issues for me on the Z7ii. I suspect it's because I connected via WiFi before to download photos, but it's such a PITA to work with.
Hi there. Sorry to hear it’s not working for you. Have you got the camera and phone to forget the connection and then restart the pairing process again?
I tried this with my P1000 and found it to be almost useless. From the time I touch the shutter button on my phone to the time the shutter actually clicks is around 45 seconds. None of my manual settings allow for adjustment and settings shows nothing. I've updated the camera firmware, uninstalled and reinstalled Snap Bridge and it is always just garbage.
I find it very frustrating to connect to my android phone. The z7ii connects fine but when I try to switch cameras in Snapbridge to my Z6ii it fails to connect and transfer photos.
had it working perfectly, then today it's decided not to work. now I understand why everyone is so frustrated with this app. the pairing is ok, but it won't connect for remote photography.
@@ThePhantomPhotographer i did try that. in the end i just joined my phone to the camera wifi, and that worked fine. I am not sure but we had an electrician here yesterday adding in a few things to our internet set up and now i have a privacy warning on my phone wifi, and i wonder if that's stopping the app from being able to connect? so when i bypassed the app, launched wifi on the camera, connect, and THEN opened snapbridge it all worked fine. obviously that isn't going to work when i'm out in the field, but for at at-home solution it's ok.
Shame you can't remotely control your camera using the A2, Pre1 or whatever WB you have set up. Snapbridge only allows standard WB. I need to test - probably A0.
SnapBridge is totally crap. Even after getting first connections done it drops in 9/10 cases…. It‘s absolutely unstable it’s no fun. Nothing changed in using it for 1,5 years now. Maybe you are a lucky one. But for me this is the worst experience in camera apps.
I installed the latest version last night, 24 March 2024 and am not impressed. For pictures it uses BT and video it uses WiFi. So to have it beyond arm's length for making a YT talking head video it's pretty bad. A flip out screen would solve MANY issues in this regard.
I've worked tech support for a number of years and have a S22 Ultra and Z8. First, let me say that the camera is astonishingly excellent. Snapbridge is garbage. I can connect the bluetooth, but not the wifi. BT connectivity is sporadic...sometimes it's fast, sometimes it times out after 2 minutes. What a shame that Nikon can't get it together and actually produce a piece of software that works quickly and easily. The controls are also a little odd. It's as if they want you to explore the space instead of getting to the action. Grade A trash. The pentax app with my old K-70 is much better. Maybe hire some pentax software engineers and get this fixed.
This ba#@ard app got me so frustrated I almost broke my Nikon p1000. Then after over an hour of messing with it I managed to get it working. Next time I switched the camera on, the app wouldn't connect. To save my camera and phone from being launched at the wall I've deleted the app. 😁
Did you found the feature that send the photos to your phone while you take the photos? I’m actually using Nikon z6 and can’t find that feature … in my other camera the Nikon coolpix P1000 I enjoyed that feature , while I was taking the pictures they were immediately transferred to my iPhone
Hi All, just thought I'd let you know that there is now an option to download your RAW images on Snapbridge!! Just select this option in the downloads section, rather that auto downloads of the 2MB jpegs.
You showed these tips are really helpful to me. After I spent almost 1 day to look through numerous videos and web search, you showed me the correct way to pair Bluetooth to a phone. 👍👍👍👍
@@robertwilly4524 thanks Robert. Most Welcome!
Yes, but does Snapbridge allow to save to an SD card on the phone or only to the main memory??
you saved me! I thought my zf has a problem with bluetooth. clicking OK was the trick!. Thanks lot man!!
Most welcome. Glad I could help!! And thanks for watching!!!
thanks so clear and easy to follow and found the raw upload before you mentioned it.
Glad it was helpful!
The best video of this app/feature I have seen!😎
Thanks so much for watching!!
Just started using Snapbridge. I wanted to use it mainly as a remote shutter release, but there's just way too long a delay between pressing the shutter and taking the shot. Absolutely useless for wildlife photography.
However, I've found that if I come out of wi-fi and go into Bluetooth mode, the result is a helluva lot faster as a shutter release, and can still focus remotely too. Also works with the U1,U2,U3 modes too!
Thanks for letting us know!
Well the is odd! My above message was regarding the Z30. However, switching to the Z50 it doesn't work, just the laggy wi-fi mode. Weird!
@@geoffgibbsguitarist Snapbridge is definitely temperamental sometimes. I wish Nikon would invest some more time and money into this app!
To clarify, I wrote to Nikon about this, Nikon's reply was that the Z50 was released in 2019, and the Bluetooth shutter release option in Snapbridge wasn't implemented until later, Adding that they 'may' think about adding it in a future firmware update.
This video and explanation is great! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Did you found the feature that send the photos to your phone while you take the photos? I’m actually using Nikon z6 and can’t find that feature … in my other camera the Nikon coolpix P1000 I enjoyed that feature , while I was taking the pictures they were immediately transferred to my iPhone
Did you find the feature? In SnapBridge it's by activating the "auto download" feature. It will then automatically download a 2 megapixel version straight to your phone after each shot (the quick pic). Really handy feature.
Hi. Does the app allow to set the timer and make the photo of myselft from mounted on tripod and previewed in phone?
Hi, Nice clear video thanks. It's worked on my iphone with the Z 50 but recently I can't touch focus on the camera screen. Any idea if that's due to my menu settings?
I do all my transfers through snapchats but I have a quick question. The reason Snapchat downloads Raw pictures to my iPhone fairly slowly seems to be rather obvious when I consider the size of the file but it seems to frequently suddenly quit after downloading some of the files and tells me the connection has been lost. I have found a rather primitive way around it...just move a few files at a time. Is there anything I can correct to allow me to transfer longer sets of files?
En una Nikon P1000, se puede usar Nikon Bridge como obturador desde un iphone? 21/08/2024
I have a D330, can I use a Toshiba flash air card and use this app ?
i'd love to know how the different apps compare eg sony, cannon etc... any ideas?
Sorry, I’ve only used Nikon’s app.
3:37 it shows that your chosen mode is not available and mode P will be used instead. But I need A mode with my selected specific aperture and P mode changes it all. Any advice or you know why it happens?
Does Snapbridge allow saving of setting files?
I have a question, i have a Nikon D3500 an when a connect the SnapBridge to my camera on control it, i dont see what the camera monitor see in my phone i just see black
i have the same problem, still searching for the answer tbh
Reaction time between hitting the shutter button and the camera actually taking the shot is very very laggy. There is also no ability to burst shots. Helicon Remote is far better as it has burst mode but have had real issues getting it to connect to wifi on the D850. Really think Nikon should do a far better job on this app.
can you shoot burst shots using snapbridge? also can you use the app as a Bluetooth remote shutter release only without the WiFi connection? And I noticed it loose WiFi connection when I send snapbridge to background on my phone. It can be annoying. Is that how it's supposed to be?
My Z50 wont connect via bluetooth anymore.. Updated firmware to latest version and that seemed to kill it.
Hello friends, can I transfer videos from the App?
I have been having trouble connecting SnapBridge to my IPad. Just discovered the problem. My hearing aids are bluetoothed and are interfering with the connection. Turned the aids off and just like that IPad paired beautifully. Hope this is helpful to someone else.
Thanks for letting the community know and thanks for watching. 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! This is for Nikon: I just purchased the Nikon Z7ii, and I expect WAY more functionality than this app offers. There is close to no functions in this garbage app. I am expecting to access full menu functionality - You should be able to put the camera on a stand and do absolutely anything without touching the camera. Also it should be possible to taylor the app so YOU can pick the functions / settings you use the most, instead of the minuscule, random selection this app offers. Also; No one needs your tiny jpegs btw. Now I have to look for a third party app to do what Nikon should have offered. Been a Nikon fan for a long time, please don't drop the ball on your customers feet here Nikon.
Thanks. Yeah, I get it. Apps are so ubiquitous, common and functional these days, a huge multi national like Nikon could do so much more to improve their app.
I don't find wireless file transfer that useful. It's not that hard to use a card reader. The most useful feature for me is being able to remotely control the camera. Focus, f-stop, shutter, WB (only basic settings - no A2, A1 or presets allowed).
Agreed!
Kon of Grays Westminster, did a short video on Snapbridge and he could upload a 2 megapixel photo and a larger file as well.
Does SnapBridge for remote photography allow you to use the on-camera speedlight? Not working for me.
Hi There. Yes it should. Confirming my SB700 speedlight works on my Z6 while using Snapbridge for remote photography. You may need to re-pair the phone and app and or make sure you have the latest snapbridge version. Other than that I'm not quite sure what to do if still does not work. Thanks for watching and reaching out.
Nice work mate, it’s very similar to Sony’s version with the same clunky problems!…..lol😀👍
Thanks heaps mate. Hope you are well 🙂
@@ThePhantomPhotographer yeah mate! All good! Living the lockdown dream! Lol
I have a Nikon B500 trying to pair with my iphone, nothing works… any suggestions? I’ve tried almost everything.
Get an Android, worked for me but since got a IPhone 😕nothing
The same, in select an accessory it appears but when I select it, the configuration closes.
how do you only transfer the files you want transferred? I find if I connect to bluetooth, it keeps on sending every single shot taken which I do NOT want
thanks in advance for your help
Thanks a good point you raise. I don't think this is actually possible. It's all or nothing I think!
@@ThePhantomPhotographer I did some digging and on the Z, buried deep under Bluetooth pairing is select to send... And under that, auto select to send.. Turn that off and the Z works just like the old D bodies where you need to press i to select photos to send to smart device
@@vueport99 Awesome. Thanks for letting me know!
CON: Cannot control the camera on using bluetooth only. Requires WiFi connection. WiFi connection is causing issues for me on the Z7ii. I suspect it's because I connected via WiFi before to download photos, but it's such a PITA to work with.
Hi there. Sorry to hear it’s not working for you. Have you got the camera and phone to forget the connection and then restart the pairing process again?
@@ThePhantomPhotographer Spent another 30 minutes on it last night and finally got it to work.
I cannot get my iPhone 13 Pro to connect.
I tried this with my P1000 and found it to be almost useless. From the time I touch the shutter button on my phone to the time the shutter actually clicks is around 45 seconds. None of my manual settings allow for adjustment and settings shows nothing. I've updated the camera firmware, uninstalled and reinstalled Snap Bridge and it is always just garbage.
I find it very frustrating to connect to my android phone. The z7ii connects fine but when I try to switch cameras in Snapbridge to my Z6ii it fails to connect and transfer photos.
Frustrating! Yeah the apps improved, but still has a ways to go
had it working perfectly, then today it's decided not to work. now I understand why everyone is so frustrated with this app. the pairing is ok, but it won't connect for remote photography.
Maybe try to get the camera to forget the connection and then start fresh again?
@@ThePhantomPhotographer i did try that. in the end i just joined my phone to the camera wifi, and that worked fine. I am not sure but we had an electrician here yesterday adding in a few things to our internet set up and now i have a privacy warning on my phone wifi, and i wonder if that's stopping the app from being able to connect? so when i bypassed the app, launched wifi on the camera, connect, and THEN opened snapbridge it all worked fine. obviously that isn't going to work when i'm out in the field, but for at at-home solution it's ok.
Strange!
For whatever reason Snapbridge will not pair up with my Google Pixel 7 phone. I'm trying to pair my Nikon Z fc to my Pixel 7 and it does not work.
yo i have pixel and that problem too. just change your camera password on wifi connection)
Shame you can't remotely control your camera using the A2, Pre1 or whatever WB you have set up. Snapbridge only allows standard WB. I need to test - probably A0.
It’s crazy that they don’t have portrait view because the essence of this app is for self portrait but the screen actually doesn’t work in portrait 😂
I still can’t figure it out.. it just won’t work for me…. 😢
Sorry to hear that. Perseverance is key. It’s definitely not an intuitive process…..
SnapBridge is totally crap. Even after getting first connections done it drops in 9/10 cases…. It‘s absolutely unstable it’s no fun. Nothing changed in using it for 1,5 years now. Maybe you are a lucky one. But for me this is the worst experience in camera apps.
Maybe! Sorry to hear about your troubles
Snap bridge lowers the quality of pictures .
I installed the latest version last night, 24 March 2024 and am not impressed. For pictures it uses BT and video it uses WiFi. So to have it beyond arm's length for making a YT talking head video it's pretty bad. A flip out screen would solve MANY issues in this regard.
2023 and these wireless camera apps are still mostly buggy garbage. No excuses if 3rd parties can do it better.
Yeah. Agree. Even the process to get the initial connection seems way to convoluted.. thanks for watching 👍🏻
I've worked tech support for a number of years and have a S22 Ultra and Z8. First, let me say that the camera is astonishingly excellent. Snapbridge is garbage. I can connect the bluetooth, but not the wifi. BT connectivity is sporadic...sometimes it's fast, sometimes it times out after 2 minutes. What a shame that Nikon can't get it together and actually produce a piece of software that works quickly and easily. The controls are also a little odd. It's as if they want you to explore the space instead of getting to the action. Grade A trash. The pentax app with my old K-70 is much better. Maybe hire some pentax software engineers and get this fixed.
Too many problems w/ snapbridge
This ba#@ard app got me so frustrated I almost broke my Nikon p1000.
Then after over an hour of messing with it I managed to get it working.
Next time I switched the camera on, the app wouldn't connect.
To save my camera and phone from being launched at the wall I've deleted the app. 😁
😂😂 I understand your frustration
Did you found the feature that send the photos to your phone while you take the photos? I’m actually using Nikon z6 and can’t find that feature … in my other camera the Nikon coolpix P1000 I enjoyed that feature , while I was taking the pictures they were immediately transferred to my iPhone