SeeMonkey.net

Member Login

Forgot your password?

Update 1.10 - (fixed) DSLR support!

March 31, 2010 at 1:41 p.m.

Look what just walked in the door:

(Image credit: jns001 via flickr)

That's right, we finally got our Canon EOS XSi / 450d.  This has directly enabled the second part of this news update...

DSLRs are supported again!  There were a few bugs with the previous release that caused SeeMonkey to crash when used with DSLRs.  Now those bugs have been fixed and support is back.

Please note: liveview is not yet finished on DSLRs... that's coming soon.

Give the demo a try, and let us know what you think of the update!

Bug update: liveview fails with DSLRs

March 29, 2010 at 2:14 p.m.

We've just discovered a bug where SeeMonkey crashes when attached to DSLRs.  The problem is related to liveview (previewing live images on the screen).  We hope to have a fix out soon, for now DSLRs are broken.  Sorry for the inconvenience, and please subscribe to the mailing list if you want to know as soon as the fix is released.

Update 1.08: Canon EOS DSLR Support!

Dec. 13, 2009 at 5 p.m.

(see the note about the promo period ending below)

It's been a long time coming, but SeeMonkey finally supports DSLRs!  The supported cameras are:

EOS 20D
EOS 30D
EOS 40D
EOS 50D
EOS 5D
EOS 5D Mark II
EOS REBEL T1i (aka. EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3)
EOS REBEL XS (aka. EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F)
EOS REBEL XSi (aka. EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2)
EOS REBEL XT (aka. EOS 350D, EOS Kiss Digital N)
EOS REBEL XTi (aka. EOS 400D, EOS Kiss Digital X)
EOS-1D Mark III
EOS-1Ds Mark III

In addition, untested older cameras that should be supported:

EOS-1D Mark II
EOS-1Ds Mark II
EOS-1D Mark II N

DSLR support is compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista (32 and 64 bit).  We are currently working on Windows 7 compatability.

So please download the demo and try it out, and let us know your results.  We don't have every single camera on the list, so we'd love to know how it works for you.

Promotional Period Coming to an End:

SeeMonkey has been discounted during the "introductory period".  This period will end with the 2009 calendar year, so starting January 1, 2010 the discount will no longer apply.  This means that the price will increase from $100 to $150, and also the purchase will include free updates for 1 year (vs. free updates for life during the intro period).  If you're planning on purchasing SeeMonkey, now is the time to try it out and make your purchases.

Update 1.07: Now compatible with Vista 64-bit, adds matte borders

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:36 a.m.

SeeMonkey has been updated to v1.07.  This fixes a bug some users were having on Vista 64-bit edition where the message "ERROR: OS not supported" would pop up.  SeeMonkey should now run on both Vista and Vista 64-bit.

In addition to this fix, we've also added the option to print strips with mattes (borders).  Try it out, let us know what you think.

Update: Vista compatibility! (for webcams)

Nov. 8, 2009 at 5:54 p.m.

Finally, we've got SeeMonkey working on Vista.  First, the bad news - SeeMonkey on Vista only works with webcams, not with Canon PowerShot cameras.  Canon has only made their PowerShot cameras remote-controlable from Windows XP, and so far their offical line is that they won't support Vista or Windows 7.

But the good news - you can use a high quality webcam instead.  These are cheaper, easier to find, more compatible (you can use just about any recent webcam), and the printout quality is very similar to a digital camera.

So to recap: SeeMonkey now supports webcams in Windows Vista, and it already supports webcams & digital cameras in Windows XP.

Download the demo and try it out on Vista, and let us know what you think.

Update: 1.06: fixes bug with Black & White printing

Oct. 27, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.

This is a minor bugfix for SeeMonkey.  There was a bug with Black & White printing with the message "module object has no attribute imageops".  This bug should be fixed now.  If you've downloaded the previous version (v1.05), please update to this version.  Thanks!

Minor update: 1.05 fixes "The device with the specified device number does not exist" error.

Oct. 25, 2009 at 11:39 a.m.

SeeMonkey has just been updated to fix a small bug while detecting webcams.  If you received a "The device with the specified device number does not exist" error when you started the program, please download this latest version which fixed that bug.

Thanks!

SeeMonkey update 1.04: webcam support

Oct. 18, 2009 at 4:57 p.m.

SeeMonkey has just been updated to v1.04.  The big feature in this update:  Webcam Support! So now you can choose to either use one of the compatible Canon PowerShot cameras, or you can use any modern PC webcam.

Here's a comparison shot of a Canon PowerShot A75 vs. a Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000.  While the background in the PowerShot is clearer, the subjects are near the same clarity.  The camera flash is used in the PowerShot image, so the colors are different.  And the printouts are very near the same in quality.  If there is enough outside light coming in through the windows, it's hard to tell which is which at first glance.

This should make things easier for those that don't have a compatible PowerShot camera.  You'll still need a decent quality webcam; recommended ones include the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema and the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000.  But most should be compatible.

Update Oct 19: The demo download was an older version, it's been updated to the latest with webcam support.  If you downloaded it before, make sure to download a new version now.  Thanks!

 

SeeMonkey update 1.03: new support for more Canon cameras

Sept. 22, 2009 at 2:52 p.m.

SeeMonkey has been updated to version 1.03.  We're happy to announce that we have a few more compatible Canon cameras in this version:

  • A620
  • A640
  • G10
  • G7
  • G9
  • S3 IS
  • S5 IS
  • S80
  • SX100 IS
  • SX110 IS

These are a few of the newer Canon cameras, and some are still on sale, so you should be able to find these easier.  Check out the full list (full list) of cameras.

This update is free for registered users.  Just download & install like normal, no need to uninstall the old version first.

Coming soon: support for image overlays, and possibly some DSLR support...

SeeMonkey 1.02 is out with a few new features

Sept. 15, 2009 at 12:34 p.m.

SeeMonkey has been updated to version 1.02.  New in this version:

  • Added "Print" option to disable printing.
  • Added "USB Button" option, for USB Panic Button support.
  • Added "Black & White Print" option for black and white printing.
  • Also, now saves full-sized images in higher quality than before.

This update is free for registered users.  Just download & install like normal, no need to uninstall the old version first.

More updates are in the pipeline and coming up, including support for a few more cameras.  Stay tuned!

Demo is now available, try it out!

Aug. 25, 2009 at 6:14 p.m.

The most requested new feature was a demo mode to allow users to try out SeeMonkey before buying, so we're proud to announce the availability of the Demo mode.

If you visit the website you can download the demo and install it on your computer.  It'll come up with a "License Validation Error", and the second option will be "Use demo mode".

Some things to keep in mind:

  • You'll need to have a compatible canon camera attached to use the demo.
  • The demo will not save or print pictures.

But you should be able to get a feel for how SeeMonkey operates.  It's very simple to use, to the point where there's really nothing to configure (which is good for new users).

But don't worry, power users... more features are coming soon.

SeeMonkey is for sale!

Aug. 21, 2009 at 3:34 a.m.

Thanks to all who have waited patiently... SeeMonkey is now for sale!  We've had a few purchases and a ton of inquiries (sorry if you didn't hear back right away!), and we've added a lot of things to our wishlist.

The #1 request: a demo version.  We've heard it, so we're doing it.  Our plan is to allow users to download a working version of the program so they can test it out and see if they like it before they buy.

Stay tuned, more changes are in the pipeline.

Almost ready for sale...

July 27, 2009 at 2:11 a.m.

The website is almost complete, just getting the last pieces in place so we can start selling the software. If you want to be notified as soon as we release, make sure to sign up for the mailing list.

In the meanwhile, hold tight... SeeMonkey should be out soon!