Set camera to PTP mode, not USB mode

For your Nikon DSLR to work with the DIYPhotoBits.com Camera Control script it needs to be in PTP mode, not in USB mass storage mode.

  • D700 : Only supports PTP mode so nothing to change
  • D300: Setup Menu / USB / MTP/PTP
  • D90 : Not necessary as D90 is always in PTP mode, it doesn’t support USB mass storage mode

Here is a video I made that shows you how to do it.

103 Replies to “Set camera to PTP mode, not USB mode”

  2. Joel, it turns out that the D90 only has one mode – and it is the right one, so there is no need to change anything on the camera.

  4. Ok so I did this but my computer won’t recognize my D300 when I plug it in with USB! I downloaded Capture NX thinking it would install some needed driver but no luck! Any ideas? Looks like cool Software! Thanks for sharing

  11. Yep, when you take pictures they are stored on the card and *optionally* downloaded to the PC. The store-on-card is mandatory in my script as I like the idea of there always being a backup.

  13. I was going to try this software, using a cannon digital Ixus 750… Any chance it will work? Thanks

  16. tomkhanh, all models from D200 have PTP mode. Some of the recent models like D90 *only* have PTP mode (so there is nothing to select, it just is). I don’t know specifically for the D60.

  19. Great software! This is exactly what I was looking for. To answer some previous questions, it is working with my D60 but had to unlock the SD card first.

  20. I am also interested in a way to do this with a Nikon D300s. I was hoping to use Sofortbild on my MacBook Pro to show clients what the pics look like as I’m taking them without them having to leave the shooting area.

  21. I’ve been trying to set up my new Nikon D300S to talk with the WT-4 wireless transmitter. However, when I go to set it up I can’t get past the “switch your USB option to MTP/PTP”
    Does anyone know how to get around this?

  22. Yes, I have the same problem with my D300s; I couldn’t figure out how to switch over PTP mode.

  23. Yes, I have the same problem with my D300s connected over USB cable; I couldn’t figure out how to switch over PTP mode.

  24. I have a Nikon D60, and I don’t have a USB-menu at the setup menu.. Does it mean I can’t switch it to PTP mode?

  25. D90 nix funktionieren. Warum? Ich Kamera an und stöpsel USB rein in Reschner. Rechner sagt “bupp” , Kamera nix detected in Camera Control Programme…

  26. I have tested the original script in a Sony A-380 and it recognizes the DSLR, but my Sony when is on PTP mode doesnt let me trigger the photo, it stays with a “Initializing Connection” on screen all the time.

  27. I can’t manage to put D7000 in PTP mode no matter what I do. At some point in time it was in PTP mode (because I could connect with Camera Control Pro), but now it just won’t do it. I even re-installed the driver, re-installed CCP, nothing. In camera’s menu there is no item that can enable me to switch its mode, what can I do? Many thanks.

  28. For those with similar problems:
    It seems that I was previously used Camera Control Pro 2 v 2.8.0. As soon as I returned to this version, the software recognized the camera without problems.

  30. Great piece of software.
    I use it for Astropotography with a Nikon D40 and it would be great if I could select bulb mode and specify a time ie. 1min, 5min etc.
    Also a red screen display with black font would be handy.
    Not negative, just feedback.
    Thanks a million.

  32. I am afraid the D300S did not inherit the USB/PTP feature.
    Its not in the menu as demonstrated in the video
    regards,
    tom

  34. Noting that DIYCC5.1 recognized the Sony A-380 DSLR, is there any hope the software will support the Sony Alpha NEX-5 camera?

    Looks like a terrific application!

    Thanks

  35. Hello, I was wondering if you can tell me how to get this software to see my Nikon D7000?
    Thank You!

  36. I just Figured it out!
    Nikon D7000 :You need to download the beta version and it works perfect! Awesome new toy,opps I meant tool.lol

  37. Switching d300 to mtp/ptp …Do not have the USB cable connected when trying to switch. With cable connected, the option is gray out

  38. I would like to find camera control software to give a live preview and remote capture control of my Coolpix P5100 – do you have any suggestions?
    I’m using this set up on a microscope and want to be able to see for focussing and control the shooting from my laptop

    Thanks!

  39. Does someone know how to get the tethering to work, including the file transfer, for a Nikon D7000 connected to a 64 bits version of Windows 7. Thanks

  41. Hi everyone and hello Raymond!

    I have a D60 and a thinkpad running on win7 and the software WORKS for me, plug and play.

    It even supports shutter release from the computer despite the pop-up warning on startup.

    What does happen though is after 8-10 photos the program stops working with a script error. I just restart the program and shoot again.

    Thanks very much for this program!

  42. Here is the solution for all those Nikon users who have their USB mode set correctly and Camera Control 2.8.0 still refuses to recognize their cameras. I had the same problem with my D300 on Win7x64 desktop. Once you have Camera Control Installed…

    1. Right click on the icon, and select the “Compatiblity” tab.

    2. If most of the settings are greyed out, hit the “Change settings for all users” button.

    3. In this dialog, select “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and choose
    “WIndows Vista (Service Pack 1) then Apply

    4. Open the “Shortcut” tab and hit the “Advanced…” button. Check “Run as administrator”

    * I am not the one who figured this out…someone else did…just spreading the word. If the above does not work for you double check your USB settings and make sure they are set to MTP/PTP mode. Remember some cameras do not have this option and are always in this mode. Also try a sanity check on another system. That’s how I verified my camera was not at fault.

  44. Since this seems like a common hit on Google for people looking for info on setting the Nikon Coolpix 5000 to PTP mode….

    PTP mode is *only* available in version 1.7 and 1.8 of the firmware for the Coolpix 5000…. this also applies to the Nikon 885.

    http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4613/~/mtp,-ptp,-and-msc-transfer-protocols-and-nikon-digital-cameras.

    You can download the update from Nikon.
    http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Download-Center.page

  45. my camara is D60,but when I take a picture , it cannot display picture. it only display exposure, shutter, ,iso ,aperture ,exposure, white balance.

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  49. unfortunately it is not working with my Nikon D3100 & windows 7. I guess there is something wrong. Can you please help me? Thanks

  50. I´ve, like Ahmed, Nikon D3100 and W7.
    I can install the script, recongnize the camera, shoot from the script… but no preview and no storing in the folder, only stores in the camera (SD card)
    Am I missing any option? Why can´t I store in computer and see the preview?

    Thanks a lot guys, awesome program and better thread 😉

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