Is it possible to view photos on a computer screen immediately after while I'm shooting.

[terrilynn]

Is it possible to view photos on a computer screen immediately after while I'm shooting? I have the cord to attach camera to laptop, but have not been able to view until I do a download. My camera is a Rebel XT 350D.

Thanks Terri

[ebiggs1]

It is possible. I do it at every shoot I do that involves big groups because the bigger screen (17" laptop) shows whether everyone is in a good pose. 

It is called "tethered capture". I use Adobe Light Room 5. Attach a USB cable, start LR and select Tethered Capture. From there it is automatic and everything the camera sees, your laptop does. This method, which may not be the only way, also saves a copy to my laptop.

There are also powered USB cables which allow you to move the laptop up to 70 feet away. If that was needed of course but active USB cable are good for shorter distances because they are more error free and very fast.

BTW, LR5 is a pretty nice post processing, professional level, program for the rest of your image requirements.

[ebiggs1]

Not wanting to purchase LR5, you can do this with the EOS Utility that came with your camera. It is called "Shoot remotely".