STEP TWO: Go download and install Sony’s free Imaging Edge software. STEP ONE: On your Sony camera (this is an A7R II mirrorless) go to your USB Connection menu and change the setting from the default of “Auto” to “PC Remote” (as seen above). Are you ready to start shooting tethered? Are you looking for the best software to use? Tethering doesn’t have to be difficult.OK, Sony’s can’t tether directly into Lightroom (Sony won’t share their secret tethering code with Adobe, like Nikon and Canon have for years), so we have to use a workaround…but hey, it works. In this article, I will break down your options and look at why you might pick one over the other, and I’ll even explain how I create backups of my files as they are downloaded to my computer. One of the first things you need to consider before you shoot with your camera tethered to your computer -is the software. Now if your not sure what all this tethering stuff is and how you do it – go back and watch this video so that you’re up to speed.īefore we dig in – let be clear about one thing… the ability to tether is an incredible asset if you are an advanced shooter and have reached a point in your development as a photographer where you have learned the true value of having a workflow and a consistency to your process. There is also a philosophy held by many people that shooting tethered is difficult and an inconvenience. Yes – there is a learning curve, but we are living in an era where people expect images quickly if not immediately. Shooting tethered has allowed me to deliver finished images within hours of a shoot – without sacrificing any quality or compromising my workflow. Many of you are already using a piece of software that will allow you to shot tethered, but before we look at the software – let’s talk about some computer requirements. You are going to be downloading large raw files in real time to a computer while you shoot. It goes without saying that a faster processor is desirable. However the most important spec is the RAM. Software Options “There are a lot of options for shooting tethered” “There are really only two choices for shooting tethered” This is where the real work happens and also where the bottleneck occurs if you don’t have enough. I know – those two statements contradict each other right? Not really. Depending on your needs, there is along list of options. Adobe Lightroom – which many of you already have, Capture One Pro, Darkroom Core, Smart Shooter, If your a Nikon photographer there is Nikon Camera Control Pro, for Canon shooters there is the Canon EOS Utility, Sony has the Sony Remote Camera Control, heck even Hassleblad has the Hasselblad Phocus and the list goes on… You can even find some open source software like DigiCamControl if you are ok with the adventure that comes along with Open Source.For a complete list of options with links to their websites, be sure read to the end of this article. The challenge with all of these different software options is that some of them are camera-specific, some have very limited options and some contain specialized features like multiple camera control, time-lapse, and HDR. “There are really only two choices for shooting tethered” that refers to the two most full featured software options which are compatible with the most cameras and they would be Adobe’s Lightroom and Capture One Pro 10. ![]() ![]() Most of you are familiar with Adobe Lightroom and are probably already using it or have used it in your evolution as a photographer. Lightroom is available for Windows and Mac and it will allow you to tether with select Canon, Nikon and Leica Cameras.
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