NS Logic has announced XtremeTether, an “extreme” wireless tethering system for select Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. It gives photographers complete wireless remote control tethering of their Nikon or Canon DSLR cameras, using a WiFi transmitter and free apps for Macs and iPads.

XtremeTether transmitter generates its own 802.11 WiFi network hot spot, allowing the device to work even in remote areas where no other computer or wireless network is present. The software is free and runs on Mac OS X and iOS 7.

XtremeTether is available now at a special introductory discounted price of US$199. It can be purchased at http://www.xtremetether.com .