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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 15, 2015
  • November 23, 2025

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Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR remotely for tethered shooting. Features include automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse, and extra-long exposures. Supports Wi-Fi and USB connections for advanced photography workflows.

Tethered shooting
Camera remote control
Automated focus bracketing
Exposure bracketing
Time lapse shooting
Extra long exposures
Live View
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What's New in Helicon Remote

4.5.9

November 23, 2025

Canon R5 Mark III supported

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In-App Purchases

$47.99

Lifetime license

Single user license, valid for lifetime. All future updates are free.

User reviews

Fantastic Software

I have been using Helicon software for years. No complaints, the software works as advertised. In fact it is way better than the OEM attempts from the camera makers. This soft is worth twice the price. You actually own it rather than rent it. Keep up the great work.

Pretty good

It’s UI appears a bit dated and for first time users there isn’t a lot of helpful on screen information. However, it does everything it says it will do so can’t complain.

Great app For Focus stacking remotely

I get the app throw the subscription to helicon focus premium since its 10 usd / year extra on the remote and focus app for desktop , after testing this app on my iPhone and iPad i can safely say that it changed the way i took focus stacking pictures, i used to use capture one for it, i tested it for free and I can’t go back to capture one for focus stacking pictures. I would love if they update the interface, it’s not bad but could be better, it works with wide range of camera and my r5 is fully supported. Helicon please continue updating the app PLEASE it a great one. Ps the WiFi setting didn’t bother me since i work exclusively with the iPhone charging cable so again it’s great.
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watch out!!

I tried this with my old Canon 7D and it bricked the camera! Now it won't turn on with an "Error 70", and Magic Lantern logs a crash report about an invalid value that could only have been set when I tried connecting the camera to the app. Be very careful before you plug in!!

You won’t be disappointed

All you need to do to get a great stack is follow the camera setup instructions!

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FAQ

What does Helicon Remote do?

Helicon Remote is a utility app designed for tethered shooting and remote control of compatible Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. It allows you to control various camera functions, automate complex shooting sequences, and review images directly on your mobile device.

What are the key features of Helicon Remote?

Key features include Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, automated focus and exposure bracketing, time-lapse shooting, video recording, extra-long exposures up to 32 minutes, full-screen Live View with focus peaking, and a hyperfocal distance calculator.

How does Helicon Remote connect to my camera?

The app supports both Wi-Fi and USB connections. USB connection is available on iOS 13.0 and newer. Wi-Fi connection is possible on iOS 12 and newer, either through the camera's built-in Wi-Fi unit or external Nikon WT and Canon WFT units.

Which cameras are compatible with Helicon Remote?

The app is compatible with a wide range of recent Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras, including many models from the EOS R, M, 1D, 5D, 6D, 7D, and XXD series for Canon, and Z, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D90, D300, D500, D600, D700, D750, D800, D5000, D7000, and D7000 series for Nikon. Specific compatibility lists are provided in the app's description.

Is Helicon Remote free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. While the core functionality for remote control and tethering is available, certain advanced features or extended capabilities might require an in-app purchase to unlock.