Hasta La Gadget!

OnOne, maker of fine plugins for photography software everywhere, has just announced its first iPhone application and at the same time whet our whistle for the future of iPhone apps after the 3.0 update.

The software has a descriptive name perfect for cutting through App Store confusion: “DSLR Remote”. It might more accurately be called “Canon DSLR Remote”, as right now it only works with Canon cams (“Because most of us here have Canon cameras”), and it allows you to fire your camera form afar using an iPhone.

You’ll also need a computer hooked up to the camera (a netbook would be perfect) via USB cable, and both the iPhone and notebook need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. With those criteria satisfied, you can fire at will via a companion app on the computer.

So what? You can do this with an IR remote or a cable already, right? Sure, but if you already have a computer, the app is cheaper than either ($20, but $10 as an introductory price). Plus, there is one killer feature: Live View. If your Canon DSLR has it, you can view the Live View feed on your iPhone screen. That, for many, is worth $20 right there.

And the future? This application, while very cool, is still clunky. When the iPhone 3.0 software is available, it will allow software to talk to hardware via the dock connector. Would you buy a dongle for your iPhone with a companion USB stick which would plug in to your camera and give remote control and viewing. I would.

Available as soon as Apple approves it for the App Store.

Product page [Via Ron Brinkmann on the Twitter]