# Zensō

> Remote shooting and photo management for Nikon cameras.

- Also written: Zenso
- Runs on: iPhone, iPad and Mac, iOS 17.1 or later
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zenso-camera-remote/id6776183152
- Web page: https://shisheng.dev/zenso

## About

Zensō is for Nikon Z-series camera users who want to operate the camera from an iPhone or iPad, in a
studio, outdoors, or during longer unattended setups. Use it for Live View, capture, the camera's
gallery, downloads and location sync, over the local network and without touching the camera body.

Zensō is a one-time purchase with no subscription, and everyone gets a 5-day free trial. On the App
Store it is listed as Zenso: Camera Remote.

## Connection

- Scan the local network and find supported Nikon cameras automatically.
- Enter a camera address directly for custom or studio network setups.
- Use the same remote workflow on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

## Shooting

- Trigger the shutter and adjust key capture settings from the app.
- Switch and manage shooting menu banks and Picture Control settings.
- Use continuous shooting modes for action or sequence work.

## Live View

- See what the camera sees in real time for precise framing.
- Check brightness distribution and waveform while composing.
- Load and preview restore LUTs to judge the final look before capture.

## Gallery

- Scroll through thumbnails and open original previews quickly.
- New images captured on the camera can arrive automatically.
- Select multiple files and choose how downloads are stored.

## Location and status

- Write your device's GPS location to the camera for complete geotags.
- View connection state, battery level, and camera information.
- Follow connection and transfer progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island with Live
  Activities.

## Docs

- [Connection Guide](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/docs/connect.md): Pair a Nikon mirrorless with Zensō over Wi-Fi.
- [Location](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/docs/location.md): Geotag photos with your device's location.
- [Shooting Settings](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/docs/shooting-settings.md): Change the camera's settings from Zensō.
- [Troubleshooting](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/docs/troubleshooting.md): Fixes for common problems.

## Support

For help with Zensō, bug reports or feedback, write to support@shisheng.dev.

- [Privacy Policy](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/privacy.md): Zensō has no account or tracking. Camera connection, downloads, settings and optional location data are processed on your device; Apple sends the developer records of in-app purchases.
- [End-User License Agreement](https://shisheng.dev/zenso/terms.md): The Zensō End User License Agreement and the original text of the Nikon EULA it includes.

Zensō is not an official Nikon app. Nikon does not sponsor, endorse, or operate Zensō. Nikon is a trademark of its respective owner.