04-24-2021 05:02 AM
6D Mark ii. I figured out how to connect camera to wifi via Canon utility software. However Id like to view the pictures as I take them in Lightroom. Can I achieve this via wifi or does it have to be tethered with a cable. If possible via wifi can someone help me figure out how to connect it?
If I need a cable what is the end that connects to the cable called?
Thanks for any advice/help
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04-25-2021 08:03 PM
@hkerns503 wrote:Ok thanks for the advice. How long does the image stay on the screen? Is it just a preview or does it stay up until next shot?
In this case the image would not actually save to the device would it? If it does how much memory would I need?
Does it have to be a top of the line/newest/latest/greatest tablet? I have spent so much money already.
I don't know what device you are trying to use? I have my camera set to "No Preview", so I don't see anything. The screen blanks out when I fire the shutter. I want metering to be performed by the same system as the OVF.
I do not use LR for tethering. I suggest that you go to an Adobe Forum for specific LR questions. I was not aware that the mobile versions of LR supported tethering. I should suppose that they would support it. Ask Adobe how that works.
Canon's app allows you to specify a save folder when I use my laptop, tethered by USB. I only the use the iPad as a remote wireless shutter. Remember,, the built-in Wi-Fi in a camera does not mean it is fully networkable. Think of it as a longer range, wireless Bluetooth. All you have is two devices communicating wirelessly.
04-24-2021 08:01 AM
I have no idea if tethering can be done over WiFi; I've only seen it done with cables.
In terms of the cable, it'd be the same USB cable as what you got with the camera itself. The smaller end being a mini-B style connector and the larger end being USB type B. You can always pick up a longer cable if needed. For example, Tether Tools makes some that are also colored orange for better visibility.
04-24-2021 10:14 AM
His question might be better asked in an adobe forum.
I don't use Lr myself or follow its capabilities.
As far as I know you can tether via Wi-Fi using the EOS Utility and import realtime into Lr. But I have no idea how practical or quick it might be... RAW files can be large and if you are going to bring jpegs into Lr, I think it defeats the purpose. Again however, I don't do this.
I saw a post about something called CamRanger and Tether Tools as Ricky mentions. Lr Classic has an auto import feature... but when you Google "wifi tethering to adobe lightroom" nothing official from Adobe comes up.
There is likely a solution and a way to do this, but adobe isn't making it easy to find out how.
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04-24-2021 12:49 PM
https://www.p4pictures.com/how-to-shoot-tethered-with-lightroom-eos-camera/
04-25-2021 12:07 AM
Thank you all for the helpful advice. Also I checked that link and its for the 6D. But Im going to attempt it tomorrow anyhow. Ty ty
04-25-2021 02:23 PM
I usually use the EOS Utility for tethered shooting. This is because I am usually remote when I do it, and my computer running LR is many miles away. In this case, I use Bluetooth to connect to an iPad.
I recommend using a smart device that does not have phone service. Devices with phone service seem like they drop the connection to the camera if too much time passes between shots. The phone will reconnect to the phone provider.
04-25-2021 07:17 PM
Ok thanks for the advice. How long does the image stay on the screen? Is it just a preview or does it stay up until next shot?
In this case the image would not actually save to the device would it? If it does how much memory would I need?
Does it have to be a top of the line/newest/latest/greatest tablet? I have spent so much money already.
04-25-2021 08:03 PM
@hkerns503 wrote:Ok thanks for the advice. How long does the image stay on the screen? Is it just a preview or does it stay up until next shot?
In this case the image would not actually save to the device would it? If it does how much memory would I need?
Does it have to be a top of the line/newest/latest/greatest tablet? I have spent so much money already.
I don't know what device you are trying to use? I have my camera set to "No Preview", so I don't see anything. The screen blanks out when I fire the shutter. I want metering to be performed by the same system as the OVF.
I do not use LR for tethering. I suggest that you go to an Adobe Forum for specific LR questions. I was not aware that the mobile versions of LR supported tethering. I should suppose that they would support it. Ask Adobe how that works.
Canon's app allows you to specify a save folder when I use my laptop, tethered by USB. I only the use the iPad as a remote wireless shutter. Remember,, the built-in Wi-Fi in a camera does not mean it is fully networkable. Think of it as a longer range, wireless Bluetooth. All you have is two devices communicating wirelessly.
04-25-2021 08:22 PM - edited 04-25-2021 08:23 PM
I cant afford ipad pro etc. Maybe a cheaper older ipad or samsung? I meant how long will the taken shot stay on the tablet if i use your method. I think Im just going to buy the tethering cable for my imac.. but im still interested in the tablet tethering for outdoor use esp when its already hard to see because of outdoor light. I might also need glasses
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