EOS R6 Mark III not tethering in Lightroom Classic

[SarahElliott]

Hello,

I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with the R6 Mark III. I have tried everything and cannot figure out how to tether to Lightroom classic. I have the most up to date Lightroom Classic...I have the newest firmware on the Canon. The camera is not even being recognized by lightroom. This is literally the only thing I needed this camera to do. Has anyone successfully tethered their camera? 

Thanks!

[Waddizzle]

@SarahEliott wrote,

” I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with the R6 Mark III. I have tried everything and cannot figure out how to tether to Lightroom classic. I have the most up to date Lightroom Classic...I have the newest firmware on the Canon. The camera is not even being recognized by lightroom. This is literally the only thing I needed this camera to do. Has anyone successfully tethered their camera? “

I have not upgraded to the R6III, yet. What OS are you running?

 

[Waddizzle]

How long is your cable?

[Aatj]

I am also having trouble shooting tethered with my brand-new Canon R6 Mark III. 
Lightroom is up to date 15.2.1, my computer runs OS Tahoe 26.3.1, and it just won't work! 
The cable is also new and 2 meters long. Who can help me?

[ebiggs1]

SarahEliott what OS are you running? Windows or Mac? Although you need the latest raw converter for color rendition you don't need it for connectivity to LR. Without knowing anymore than what you said I am guessing it is a computer issue and not a R6 MK III or LR problem. A virus app or firewall?

"How long is your cable?"

Unless you are trying to use a very long cable I doubt that is the problem. I have run 25 feet no problem. And longer using an active USB cable (75 feet). Try a new USB cable less than 25 feet long. You do need a high-quality data cable that supports both data transfer and power. Try leaving the SD out of the camera.

[ebiggs1]

 Although you need the latest raw converter for color rendition you don't need it for connectivity to LR. Without knowing anymore than what you said I am guessing it is a computer issue and not a R6 MK III or LR problem. A virus app or firewall?

Unless you are trying to use a very long cable I doubt that is the problem. I have run 25 feet no problem. And longer using an active USB cable (75 feet). Try a new USB cable less than 25 feet long. You do need a high-quality data cable that supports both data transfer and power. Try leaving the SD out of the camera.

[Aatj]

Thanks for your quick response. 
I have two computers, a brand-new MacBook Pro and a not-so-old Mac Studio M2. 
Both run on OS Tahoe. I don't have any antivirus program or firewall, the (new) high-quality 
USB cable is 6.5 feet, so it's short, but I have also tried a longer one. 
I'm at a loss.

[Waddizzle]

Ernie wrote, 

“ Unless you are trying to use a very long cable I doubt that is the problem. I have run 25 feet no problem. And longer using an active USB cable (75 feet). Try a new USB cable less than 25 feet long. “

It’s a different type of USB port compared to your 1Dx. It’s a much faster interface.

The standard cable supplied by Canon is 1.5m. I tried a 3m cable by Belkin. It didn’t work.  Long cables don’t work. 

[SarahElliott]

I first tried tethering to my very old laptop...a Macbook Pro from 2018 running Monterey. I assumed it was because my laptop was so old...so I bought the newest Macbook Pro which is running Tahoe. My Lightroom Classic is 15.2.1. 

This is the tether cable B&H recommended https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1619202-REG/tether_tools_cuc15rt_org_tetherpro_usb_c_to_usb_c...

I use a similar cable when tethering with my 5D Mark IV. 

I could never use a 1.5 or even a 3 m cable to shoot with. I need length between my camera and laptop. 

I tired SD's out...SD's in - reformatted them multiple times. 

I feel like it's absolutely ridiculous to have put this much time just trying to get this camera to work. Where is Cannon support on this??? 

[SarahElliott]

I am having the same issue. My comp is not even recognizing the camera - is yours?