Top Tethering Tips | Take and Make Great Photography with Gavin Hoey

[@frankzayas3103]

None of your videos can be dull, Gavin. You are my top KZbin photography creators. Always educational and entertaining.

[@Xaccers]

I ran the IT of a secondary school and they decided to do afternoon classes on Wednesdays (it's a rural school with the kids bussed in so after school clubs weren't an option). I volunteered to help the media class which turned into a digital photography class based on several of your videos Gavin (thanks for them!). By tethering my camera to my laptop, I could then use the classroom projector so everyone could see the photos being taken. I used LightRoom Classic, and had the images automatically save into a folder which was linked to the files folder in the class' Office 365 Team. So the kids were able to access the photos from home automatically.

[@GavinHoey]

That's a perfect use of tethering Andy. Also I'm always thrilled when I hear Adorama TV is being used in an educational setting, it's sort of what I have in the back of my mind when I'm making them 👍

[@wellsee123]

Really refreshing to see instructional videos from a photographer who isn't trying to shove their overpriced online course, lightroom presets or merch down your throat every five minutes! Just good, honest advice that's useful for photographers of any ability! Thanks Gavin!

[@dkeithcollins]

Those glasses and that hairstyle are a great look for Chloe!

[@terryleephotographer]

I was having a bad day, but coming home to find a new video from Gavin cheered me right up (as always). Thanks for everything Gavin!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Terry. I hope tomorrow is a better day, in the meantime enjoy the video 👍

[@GabreCameron]

I tether in my home studio too. When I'm on location I use the Canon Camera Connect App on a Samsung tablet that I use to review images wirelessly.

[@paulengle5784]

It's easy to take this for granted, but the instruction from Pye, David, Daniel, et al, is super informative.

[@bennettandyp]

I LOVE tethering my camera in Capture One. I'm not confident establishing my settings as I change environments so it allows me a great peek into what my results are. However...I do a lot of outdoor portraits/families and I don't have any workflow to support tethering in the scenario. That was a fabulous video.

[@brianjackson3894]

Love the creative flooring!

[@GavinHoey]

Ah yes, the "up-cycled" flooring. It's been earmarked for a barn rebuild project but for now it's living in my studio 👍

[@brianjackson3894]

@@GavinHoey I think it's better suited for studio work! I may have to borrow this idea

[@jaym5938]

Amazed manufacturers don't provide 'professional tethering contacts' on their cameras. They used to have 'professional PC ports' on cameras. Great video! Thank you, Gav.

[@dvongrad]

Another great video! I'm always in awe of your creativity with clear explanations of what you're doing and why you're doing it. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words David.

[@willemfloris]

Great video, but even better pictures with those "dropping" papers. Very well done Gavin!!

[@stephenmatthews5437]

Maybe something to consider, it would be really useful to have an overhead camera to show you exact positioning of subject to light to camera.

[@Adorama]

Thank you for your feedback! We will take this into consideration to help and improve on our next videos 😊

[@vulcan1623]

Another great tutorial Gavin!

[@jeffcoles3642]

I’ve been researching “why to tether” and “best ways to tether” on KZbin for 3 days now. This video was perfect. Great timing! Thanks Gavin!

[@ClaudioDesideriFilms]

This video is just gold! Thanks Gavin ;)

[@wbuttry1]

I tether quite a bit I use light room classic It's always a big help cause the customer can see it and we can change on the fly saves time and money for the client.

[@santoshtamang5563]

I just love how you make and present your videos which are so easy to follow amd understand. No unnecessary information and right to the crucial points related to the process. 👏👏

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@michaelschmitt5413]

Love this video and the ideas and info. Chloe looked great in the eye glasses and hair.

[@reverendphillsschoolofmaji383]

I am interested in tethering. I am starting to do more studio shoots and I think it would be helpful. I like the tether cable you use, Gavin. I am going to invest in one soon.

[@johnclay7644]

greatly informative 10mins Gavin, some good model tips, and +s of tethering, some great conceptual pics with some useful assistants.

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks John 👍

[@chipcurry]

I don’t know how much I learned from your videos, but I’m always well entertained. Ha ha ha actually, you do a great job Gavin, I’ve learned a lot and take notes

[@art_by_adrian2913]

I wireless tether sometimes with the a7iv love all of your videos I try not to watch when you post because I want to wait til I have more and can watch them all together lol

[@jamesulrich4406]

You are a fantastic Teacher. Thank you to you and your crew,

[@Karanja59]

You make my life less confusing thanks 👌

[@jimjenjazz]

The first time I tethered camera to laptop was an exercise to see how to do it and then a studio seffie session. That taught me so much about the process as a photographer and also gave me an insight into what it's like on the other side of the camera. Well done Gavin, excellent video as always.

[@Elassyahmed]

I really love how feathered the softbox was in the first setup. Photos look great

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Ahmed 👍

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

Great video Gavin

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Kirsty 👍

[@kirstyhepworth7343]

​@@GavinHoey your welcome Gavin

[@lisapalzer2511]

Fantastic Gavin and Team, thanks!

[@GavinHoey]

Thank Lisa 👍

[@raulakis35]

I do a lot of self portraits and definitely tether is the best way for me to go as I can correct my posture, lighting etc on the go and have fun while shooting. It is amazingly useful when photographing other people too as they see themselves in the photo right away … great video Gavin !

[@gentlegnt]

As always, a much needed and informative video, Gavin. Thanks so much for you and Adorama. I will say that I have tried wireless tether using the Mars X system (worked well, but not idea for constant connectivity...but good to have when nothing else would work for my Sony A7III and A7IV cameras using Lightroom-oh no....or Sony Imaging Edge software. Just too cumbersome). However, I now have "The best of both worlds" and I with my Sony A7IV, I connect an HDMI to a stand along TV or computer monitor (without a computer) and then I also can connect my camera simultaneously to my laptop (Microsoft Surface Pro) with a Tether Tool USB C cable. Now I have: Immediate feedback on monitor from HDMI and also dual storage on SD card in camera and also transferred to laptop using Imaging Edge. Yes...TWO cables, but the freedom that it does video it does give me is what I am looking for in studio. ALL of these are mounted onto a rolling heavy duty light stand with TWO monitors (one for me/onlookers) to see images before shutter click and afterwards for review and also 2nd monitor for model to see what I just shot to help her/him correct pose or bring more excitement with the images they are loving. LOTS of gear and work, but I love having options. Use what I want at any given time or connect everything up and use as well. Thanks again. Huie (Fremont, California)

[@stormfalconstudios]

Since I started tethering in my headshot studio, my work has actually improved. Being able to see the images large and in real time let's me see what's working and what isn't, and helps me in directing the client to get their best look. I love it. And the teacher cable isn't a big deal for me, I shoot on a tripod with a cross arm and the cables are velcroed to it.

[@serebrenikovvadim]

Thanks Gavin! Very useful and interesting video. I always link my Olympus via wi-fi to the android tablet when work in my smal studio.

[@LightTheShadows]

Brilliant - this was exactly what I was looking for. Missed the original video and only found out about it yesterday through the livestream. I'm currently looking for a micro-ITX computer with a 26 inch monitor on a chunky homemade wooden stand. I think I'll look for a Windows Surface 8 or 9 on a small stand that will give me more flexibility and take up less space. The only drawback right now seems to be the backup solution. When I shoot tethered with CaptureOne, there is no backup on my card in the camera. Seth said that manufacturers need to pay CaptureOne to solve this problem...

[@EJL88]

I shoot tethered for events, mainly military parties and Prom. I do use it when I have my small studio set up out. I shoot with Capture One. I enjoy it because it gives my clients an idea of what the photos will look like. Plus if the customer doesn’t like the photo after reviewing it we just take another and we are good to go. As always, another great video.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Nice work, Gavin and Chloe. Always fun to watch you work, and learn along the way. Take care!

[@cosmo0080]

i do tether when doing product photography with or without the client, however i use darktable as a software thank you good video

[@deborahahahn2069]

Wow. Cool photos and work. Great explanation of all. Thanks Gavin and Cloie and Same ant the other lady.

[@andymcgarty3099]

Always tether in the studio. Make sure your pc/screen are calibrated or you can end up messing up the exposure by ignoring your meter and believing the screen. I find it helps to show the model what I am doing helping her to get onboard when shooting something new (lighting/prop/setup). Great video as always Gavin.

[@GavinHoey]

Good tip about calibrating Andy 👍

[@andymcgarty3099]

@@GavinHoey Can you guess who didn't and got caught out.......?

[@timostrander9355]

I am looking to tether so my students in my virtual class can look at my studio set-up and see the end results when I shoot. I have recommended Adorama and your videos in particular to my friends here in the US. I enjoy you and Sam every time I see your tutorials.

[@hankfoto]

Gavin; Yes I have been known to tether especially when doing miniature and Macro. But enjoyed the video. It gets the gears turning so thank you .

[@LeCitadin1960]

I did a weekend session two weeks ago here in Montréal, posing women in exchange for $20 to be given for breast cancer research. All my shots were taken tethered so that I could see the pose and the lighting with more details and also for my clients to see each shot so that they could choose the one they preferred. And do not worry about being dull, this will never happen!

[@chrisyfitz]

Another really, really useful video, Gavin; thank you :)

[@claudioalexandrephotography]

Thank you very much for all the classes and tips... One question, regarding tethering, something I haven't tried yet, where are the photos stored? Is it a card on the computer or just one of them??? Thank you very much, I hope to continue watching fantastic videos

[@ttbarbu]

Hello from Belgium. Thank you for your very interesting videos that I have just discovered. I like this one but I don't understand how the color takes on a greenish tint like there is a green filter. Please explain to me. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@brentmiller3250]

Thanks for the video Gavin. I'm just starting to experiment with the newly-released FUJIFILM XApp and my Fujifilm X-T5.

[@jorgefiocchi]

Hola Gavin!!! Excelente video! Muchas Gracias por compartir!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!! Jorge

[@ssgh100]

Thank You for a nice video! I always tether in MY small studio.

[@250GTOAJ]

Great Video Gavin, Chloe, Sam and Freya Thanks. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Alan 👍🇬🇧

[@MychealJones]

Brilliant setup for someone who needs a small place in their home to do a dynamic photo session. Thanks, Gavin, for the vid as it was inspiring.

[@manyirons]

I love the results you got. Really inspiring!

[@iamdjfidel]

You can use the wireless tethering too from capture one 23 Great Great video Sir

[@Horizon-Design-Photography]

so nice...Chloe and you Gavin🤩

[@josephchan4198]

I been folowing Adorama for a while. Great instructors like Gavin. Will check more often since great instruction.

[@kevinparkes417]

I tether for product and food. It makes life so easy. Just one point - not all cameras support tethering so best to check first.

[@andyvan5692]

great video, but at 4:46 you are right, great for setup, but it's real use is for PRO's, as this is primarily a way of giving the 'shots' to an assistant to edit in Capture One, Photoshop Lightroom etc Simultaneously during the shoot, to save time in product delivery workflows.

[@stephenpezzulich1108]

The tether block is expensive but so worth it! It's saved me many times

[@GavinHoey]

Agreed Stephen. I've moved from a rubber band around the lens, to a Jerk Stopper, to a TetherBlock. All work but some look more "professional" then others 😉

[@carlkristensen8398]

Tether or not - You allways have some nice shooting ideas that is a pleasure to watch....!

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks Carl 👍

[@angelfnts]

That's a great session, love ♥️ the final result.

[@RastaGuy58]

Hello Gavin, awesome vid as usual. in the second set up, the dynamic shoot, do you have a flash pointing to the background?

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words. Only the very first set-up (holding the books) had a specific background light, the other two just had light spill for the background illumination.

[@RastaGuy58]

@@GavinHoey Thanks

[@davidkovach-tangier]

Really great video and content approach to this... I guess my only miss here and maybe its elsewhere in another video - is why not cover the use of what type of display and why around color accuracy or shots translating to another display technology? Or in your case you never use the tethered screen to judge anything color wise or setting up controls camera setting type choices? thanks again... followed!

[@stephenmuller5098]

Another great video. I have previously used an eyefi card until support stopped, which was handy and a CamRanger. These have been very helpful when light painting with models in the dark and astro imaging. No cables to trip over in the dark, but a studio is a different situation.

[@pnpscada743]

Hi from sunny Cape Town, South Africa. Love your video. What software do you run on your tablet for tethering?

[@Bandalizo]

Great video, what tablet are you using there?

[@jimpurcell]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Love your videoes, so informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@lunarcelestialfilms7036]

Hello Gavin, you are just using Olympus Capture for your tethering? Have you tried Lightroom with Olympus/OM cameras? planning to buy OM-1 and I am doing a lot of studio work. I tethering would help me out a lot with color critical work hence I need lightroom to apply for calibration presets to the photos I am taking. thanks and I am enjoying all your videos.

[@eamonnthatcher]

Great video I'm new to flash photography I just ordered a flash metre, my camera is Olympus E10 iii looking to tether to a cheap pad what software or app would you recommend please love your work I find it very inspiring big thanks

[@GavinHoey]

I don't think the Olympus E-M10 supports USB tethering, so your best bet would be the Micro HDMI out from the camera to a TV / monitor.

[@naterosso]

Love having the additional monitor, the subject can always see, if definitely a positive at a shoot. But I find I'd rather tether wirelessly, its slow at max raw file so I just have it upload a smaller jpeg file buuut im not tripping over a wire or getting it tangled around something.

[@BritishBeefy]

What no smoke ? I can't believe it ! haha .... great video as alway Gavin and team I used you gobos and smoke technique on a recent shoot and results were awesome ... so thank you again

[@GavinHoey]

Thanks for the kind words Nigel, glad your Gobo session was a success 👍

[@philippedugout2278]

Great enjoyable video as usual, thanks 💙💛

[@averymcdaniel423]

I'm having a hard time with tethering. I'm using Lightroom 4. I'm having trouble with the program recognizing my camera even though it says it's compatible. Great video

[@marclabro]

nice tuto. I have a a7r5 and would like to try tethering into LRC. I have seen tethertools has the right software for interfacing Sony to LRC (tutos of Glyn Dewis). Now I hesitate between a right angle connector on camera or straight one. I am wondering how to attach cable to camera, shoe or tethertool short cord (like peak design one). I am wondering how to make landscape and portrait on a tripod. Does a L-bracket exist with a system to hold a tether cable at same time ?

[@acrummey85]

I have an original E-M1 and an E-M5 ii so I have cameras that can tether. I also have a Microsoft Surface 3 so I will definitely be trying this. Thank you for so many practical ideas that I can try. Chloe really aced the look for this shoot. Well done all around.

[@charleyl264]

A good shoot and demo, Gavin. Thanks again Cloe. For my tether cable, I run the extension up from my laptop and across the ceiling of my studio along my ceiling attached lighting support system. In my case it is tie wrapped in place to above my usual camera location. The tether cable itself then connects there and hangs down from the ceiling, leaving me plenty of cable to move the camera location around quite a bit. Without a ceiling grid, you could do similar using hooks on the ceiling that would allow you to change the down point as needed, and also easily install or remove the cable as needed. With mine tie wrapped in place, and the need to always have a spare anyway, I have a second tether cable and extension to use outside the studio, or when needing to substitute for the ceiling cable in the studio, should I have a problem, or just need to locate the camera somewhere else.

[@LucioBusaPhotography]

Great. Ever good ideas and videos. Thank you 😉

[@ronvillarrealphotography]

I would occasionally shoot tethered with my Nikon D5200. But now I'm mainly shooting with an entry-level mirrorless, Lumix G7, and unfortunately it doesn't tether. I do use my cell phone or tablet to remotely control it on occasion though. Thanks for another cool tutorial. I definitely got some ideas from this video.

[@CoffeeConversationMusicGear]

Gavin, love your videos. Always informative and clear. I use tether tools for my headshot shoots and some fashion work. I find it to be quite helpful when doing in studio shots that are not so dynamic.

[@chilecayenne]

I"m tethering to my camera that is set on a camera stand, used to "scan" my film negatives. I tether my GFX100 to laptop, running Capture One, and scan away...getting some really good high Rez scans of my film...mostly medium format, but some pano length 35mm too. I scan, have the C1 software put the images into a shared drive that has them automatically populate my drive I use on my main desktop editing computer.

[@toddstrong1353]

Currently do not tether but always wanted to. My main computer in my office is out since the space is way too small. And, I've always wanted something on location to view the images other than the display on the back of the camera. I do not own a laptop but I do have an iPad. Will that work? Also, besides the cable, what else would be needed? For reference, I use Lightroom and bit of Ps on my main computer. Thanks Gavin, this gives me hope that I could start tethering! :)

[@paulmullin3202]

Brilliant as usual Gavin .

[@marcalvarez1]

Great video Gavin as always. Tethering has always been my arch nemesis, I wish I could figure out a way to get it working reliably in my workflow.

[@arthurhughes42]

I ran a portraiture session at my local camera club and tethered to my laptop which I had facing the model. The model was a teenage granddaughter of one of the members and she appreciated being able to see the images. I had my camera image review set to hold and was using LUMIX Capture software.

[@AlissonSilveira]

I'm tethering my canon using an app to sync with an iPad. Works great.

[@andreasniggemann]

I am using only wireless tether systems in my home studio. No hassle with cables. Toshiba FlashAir WIFI-SD-Card (now available used only), a mini-PC and a 23-inch Monitor. And my FADown software.

[@randyfox5317]

Can you mention using tethering in macro work? (probably best for stacking images?) Excellent video...as usual, fella!

[@andreak4280]

I absolutely loved this shoot! Turned out wonderfully as do your other projects Gavin! Chloe looks fabulous as well and is such a lovely/lively muse for you (very lucky to have her) I really want to start tethering to my iPad Pro for my own studio work … i think it would help a lot. My laptop is ancient so hopefully ipad works well for tethering - thanks Gavin & Adorama 🙏🏼

[@GavinHoey]

I can't help with your iPad Andrea (all Windows PC's here) but Tethering isn't very taxing so an old laptop may well do you proud.

[@CarlosRomero-kn6ye]

Gavin, why don't you get the Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter? It works with high speed sync and you can control your flashpoint lights with it. I bought mine from Adorama a couple of years ago. It's great, I use it all the time indoors and outdoors.

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Carlos and good question. You're right of course and I could argue it's the cost, the size or the extra feature I just don't need but... I love my little red Sekonic L-308S-U even with its limitations😊

[@Joesphotography]

Another great tips for tethering.. when you do a software one, you should check out cascable for the ipad. I love it for location and in studio work to cause i can even have a hard drive hook up to it when i shoot.

[@eddykoninckx4458]

top, altijd leuke ideeën!

[@ricktwice2205]

You are amazing as usual

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Love the trial qnd error photography, everything manual is the only way

[@Stevie-F]

Another great video 👌🏼👌🏼 i only tried tethering once a few weeks ago but I didn’t get anything saved on the camera card 😢

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Freddie. Hopefully you did get it saved to the PC. That's one of the options I have on OM Capture software and although I don't usually get it wrong I always hit the cameras play back button just to be sure 😉

[@iangill6761]

As always another great video. I don't do photography professionally but I do photo booths for a local community centre /charity for free twice a year. I use wireless tethering for health and safety reasons and print straight away with a DNP printer. I use heavy ancle weights round the centre post of all light stands etc as small enough to fit in my case.

[@ChristianValentine]

What do you use for wireless tethering?

[@fountainvalley100]

I recommend securing the tether cable to the base of the stand. That way when you trip over the cable you are pulling on the bottom of the stand instead of the top.

[@GavinHoey]

Totally doing that from now on Kent. So obvious and yet so genius!

[@fountainvalley100]

@@GavinHoey Genius is often confused with experience.

[@clarkconway8796]

Hi Gavin! Love your videos. I know this one was about tethering, but I was wondering if you used the HSS in the first shots, to smooth out the background? Was that the main reason for the high shutter speeds was to get a blown out background with the f1.4 aperture? Thanks!

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Clark. Yep at those shutter speeds HSS flash is the only way to go. Why HSS? In short, it's a super wide aperture (for a shallow DOF) and lots of light (for the video).

[@GavinHoey]

I'd recommend checking out my HSS help video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OpaKKZr51-a6c which will give you a lot more info in 10 minutes then I can type here 😉

[@sturk6528]

Как всегда, на высоте. Браво!

[@Gavin_Eade]

Yes I tether, love it!

[@usuallyroamingrob3427]

This is such a fun idea!

[@DonaldWMeyers-dwm]

Great video. I've saved many of them to a "tutorial" list. I do have a question about tethering: Does it work both ways. I've noticed when Daniel Norton uses Capture One, there appears to be a shutter button that appears to get highlighted each time he takes a picture. Could one use the tethering software on the computer to trigger the camera remotely?

[@GavinHoey]

Hi Donald. Different software / camera combos have different capacities. Some just import images, some can remote fire the camera, others do a lot more. For example OM Capture that I use can live stream the viewfinder, select focus points, change the all the exposure parameters and fire the shutter or start/stop video... And so much more!

[@dunnymonster]

Always tethered to your videos Gavin 👍😉

[@GavinHoey]

I see what you did there 😉