Tether Your Sony into Lightroom | Top Tips From Glyn Dewis

[@davidbangean]

Wow never would’ve expected to receive that valuable nugget shared at the end. It immediately clicked for me when you said they get shy or self-conscious when you compliment them, because it’s happened on plenty of occasions haha Thank you for this wonderfully helpful video! :)

[@Tethertools]

Your welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@quanishamoody7770]

This is the best tethering video I've seen on how to tether sony cameras. I have a Sony a6400 and I was having a hard time tethering. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kay3489]

So you were able to tether your a6400 using this method? I'm thinking about getting one and tethering is a must for me

[@quanishamoody7770]

I had to first download Sony Play Memories because it wouldn’t connect or recognize my tether cable. Then I was able to connect to LRC and CaptureOne. Also, I had to change my CaptureOne preferences to Sony and that made it easier for it to be found as well. With CaptureOne default settings it has multiple cameras, you want to only check for your camera brand.

[@LiquidTrees]

OMG thank you 🙏🏽 for this video and breakdown on tethering to LR. I needed this! 👍🏽💯📸

[@Tethertools]

You're welcome!

[@Blackmind0]

oooh, i am glad i found you, i have a sony a7riii, wanted tethering.. the sony image software doe`s not work....so i do not want to buy another expensive software like capture one, i use LR and PS but on my strong new PC, i just want tethering to see the pic in the laptop for control, and save them on an external sandisc ssd ( also on sd-card). today i bought tether tools cable and jerk-stopper...greets BM 🙂

[@peter_marcelli]

this video is GOLD! thank you!

[@alisonashton9232]

Super helpful -- thank you!

[@Tethertools]

You're welcome!

[@nnennaitanyi8156]

okay so that was a beautiful intro

[@fotograf121]

Thanks for actually explain this in a good way and no hacking and so on

[@saskelee]

i learned so much in the last two minutes of this video. thanks

[@Nickporter17]

Awesome feedback hack here. Works great!

[@trevorboosey1336]

Awesome video so much information thank you so much.

[@hornetharry3001]

Really great information and video

[@marclabro]

Just purchased smart shooter 5 (win11) for Sony a7rv and tethertools usb-c right angle cable, launched it in LV and it works fine. Then, I launched lightroom classic and could take pictures (note : i was in AF-S single point and LRC or camera didn't take the picture until focus was ok ! perhaps better to switch to manual focus ?). But cannot have liveview inside LRC as we can have inside capture one. Did i miss something ?

[@Tethertools]

Thanks for the question. Live View will only be available in Smart Shooter 5. The Plug-In does not have a way to pass Live View into the Lightroom Classic tethering interface. Therefore, we would recommend having both software windows open and switching back to Smart Shooter 5 to monitor Live View as needed. Hopefully that helps!

[@Alex_Unders]

I found a way to connect Sony A7IV to MacBook M1. In camera settings menu -> Setup -> USB: USB connection mode - PC Remote / USB LUN Setting - Single / USB Power Supply - Off. And all working fine with Smart Shooter 4 and Lightroom. I think it works for Sony A1 or A7RV also. Let me know if it helped, please.

[@kirkhostetter]

This was a huge help. All other instructions I read had me setting the USB/LUN to Multi

[@davidrd85]

I cannot get this to work properly with my Sony A7IV. I think there are some problems with the auto focus communication because the AF AREA fills the entire live view screen and scripts such as Focus Stacking does not work. I also tried the Lightroom plugin but could not get this to work either. Does this not work during the trail?

[@Tethertools]

We are sorry to hear you are having issues with several features in Smart Shooter 5. We have responded to the email you sent to [e-mail]. To summarize the response here: There are no known issues with connecting the Sony a7 IV. The trial software is unrestricted and provides access to all the features available in Smart Shooter 5. Some Sony camera + lens combinations will not produce a noticeable change when using the "Small" focus adjustment, but the "Medium" and "Large" focus adjustments should work without issue. If you continue to experience any issues, please respond to the email so that we can troubleshoot the issue further. Hopefully that information is helpful.

[@Royh224]

wonderful! thank you for making this video. I bought the Smart Shooter 4 and everything seems to be working now on Lightroom. However, I am shooting with a Sony a7ii camera and the option to save both JPEG and RAW was disabled (in gray), would this be happening because of my camera model?

[@Tethertools]

This is correct. Some of the older Sony a7 models do not permit any changes to this behavior. Unfortunately, you can only use the default camera behavior which will be reflected as greyed out in the Smart Shooter 4 interface. Newer a7 models will have this as user setting that can be changed.

[@RichardCharlesuk]

Been wanting to tether my sony A7rii for a while shooting food in restaurants, can it be done to a tablet rather than a laptop?

[@Tethertools]

Tethering to a tablet is possible, though there are fairly limited options to do so. The Sony a7R II is listed as compatible for Cascable (for IOS) and Capture One Mobile.

[@marclabro]

super tuto ! I have purchased a a7rv and wanted to start tethering. i was ready to buy capture one all in one 24usd/month and just discovered your tuto. i suppose we need to buy the "zero camera" option at 99usd ? which cable for a7rv would you advise and cable block would you advise ? perhaps better to buy a L-bracket with cable block (small rig ?) ?

[@Tethertools]

Just wanted to chime in here... If you only intend on using one camera at a time in Smart Shooter 5, you would use the "Zero Additional Cameras" option when purchasing on our website. Additional camera purchases are only necessary when you need to use the Multi-Camera Capture feature which permits using more than one camera at the same time. For the cable selection for the Sony a7R V, it would depend on the type of USB port you have on your computer. You can use the "Search By Camera" option on our website (tethertools.com) in the navigation bar. This will allow you to find the cable that fits your particular setup. We also have a number of different cable management options available on our website (Products → Cable Management). Some options are designed to work with L-Brackets, but there are a number of different approaches that you could take in this regard. Naturally, feel free to reach out to [e-mail] if you have any additional questions.

[@353Studios]

What about wireless, instead of using a cable ???

[@SDW2000]

Can Smart Shooter be used wirelessly? Or do you need the cable? I'm just sending Jpegs to my laptop for viewing purposes during shoots.

[@Tethertools]

Most camera models will not create a wireless connection that can be used by Smart Shooter 4. Feel free to reach out to [e-mail] if you would like more information.

[@yeshuco]

So, it is imperative to install smart shooter in order to use any sony camera wih Lightroom Classic?

[@Tethertools]

Thanks for the question. Lightroom Classic just added support for a few Sony cameras, so your camera may be supported in the newest version of the software. You can find that information here: helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/tethered-camera-support.html Smart Shooter offers expanded compatibility as well as more features and control over the camera. Therefore, if you would like to take advantage of the additional features that Smart Shooter 5 offers and/or your camera is not supported in the latest release, then Smart Shooter 5 is your best option. You can download and use a free 30-day trial of the Smart Shooter software. The trial is an unrestricted version of the software and allows full access to all the software features during the trial period, including the plug-in. You can download the trial from the Smart Shooter 5 Product Page on our website: tethertools.com/product/smart-shooter/ Please note that you should keep Lightroom Classic closed until you have successfully connected the camera to Smart Shooter 5. Please feel free to reach out to [e-mail] with any questions.

[@channel4change]

On first try with Smart Shooter my Canon allow me to pick focus points, the Sony no! What gives? Suggestions? New to Sony! I like that tip about complimenting yourself not the client! completely makes sense!

[@Tethertools]

Many Canon and Nikon cameras will allow for the focus point to be changed in Smart Shooter 4. Unfortunately, Sony cameras do not permit this kind of adjustment through the software, so it is not possible to change the focus point in the Smart Shooter 4 interface. However, it is possible to change focus by using the Live View Focus adjustment arrows in the Camera Controls panel.

[@daasian1]

I feel like there is a delay when using Smart Shooter and Lightroom. Is there anything that I can do to speed up the process?

[@SLD9131]

Are you able to use flash trigger and wireless tether, at the same time? - Cant seem to find out how or get any info on it.... can you even do that? (Sony A7iii)

[@Tethertools]

There should be no issue doing this in theory; However, many wireless tethering methods will not work with Smart Shooter 4, so it will depend on the method being used. If you are able to establish the connection in the first place, there should be no issue with the addition of a wireless trigger for your lights. If you would like to discuss your setup further, please reach out to [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@אדיראסייג-ל3ק]

I need help I connected the camera to the computer and selected a remote on the camera and the computer does not recognize the camera

[@Tethertools]

We are happy to help out to ensure your camera connects as expected. Some cameras, particularly Sony cameras, will require particular on-camera settings in order to properly connect. In any case, we would recommend reaching out to [e-mail] with your camera and computer information so that we can help out to get your camera connected.

[@user-ie1cy4bg2h]

Not able to do this with the a7RV. There isn't a USB menu.

[@Tethertools]

Hi, We recommend the following settings for tethering with the Sony a7R V: (Setup) → USB → USB Connection Mode: PC Remote (Setup) → USB → USB LUN Setting: Multi (Setup) → USB → USB Power Supply: OFF If you are having trouble locating these items, please consult the manual for more info: helpguide.sony.net/ilc/2230/v1/en/contents/TP0002887823.html Hope that helps!

[@anthonyg7074]

Is there a smart shooter program compatible with the latest IPad Pros? I would like to quickly capture JPGs from my Sony A7r3 to my IPad.

[@lksimons]

Anthony G, Thanks for your question. Currently Smart Shooter runs on Mac OS and windows. To get images to your iPad you could use Smart Shooter with your computer and mirror your screen with apple air display. Capture One also has a mobile application for iPad at this time. Thanks!

[@soulorsystemphotography12]

Can't get my A7R5 to connect in LrC or Imaging Edge :(

[@Tethertools]

We are sorry to hear you are having difficulty with the connection. There are a number of possible explanations for this issue, but it is always a good idea to first confirm that the camera is set up properly for tethering. Therefore, please confirm the following settings on camera: (Setup) → USB → USB Connection Mode: PC Remote (Setup) → USB → USB LUN Setting: Multi (Setup) → USB → USB Power Supply: OFF If that does not resolve the issue, we would be happy to troubleshoot this and to help get you up and running on your setup. Please reach out to [e-mail] so that we can further assist you.

[@cliffordlinkdigitalmarketi727]

Hi Glyn ! Nice video really , thanks 🙏 just one thing .. can you tell me which mic do you use ? I looking for a squared style mic with good performance like yours ! Thanks by advance ;)

[@HDBnB1]

Is this a viable option for my setup? M1Max macbook pro on latest OS update Sony a7iv Heard some issues with running roseta?

[@Tethertools]

You should not experience any issues with Smart Shooter and the LR Plugin on Roseta. Here is a free trial to test it out - tethertools.com/product/smart-shooter-4/#specs

[@HDBnB1]

@@Tethertools I saw another comment below about having to run lightroom in rosseta? Can you comment on this and the compatibility of LR and the new apple silicon chips

[@Tethertools]

@@HDBnB1 I can't really speak to LR running on Rosetta but we have not heard of any major issues in this area. When using the Smart Shooter LR Plug-in you are using the Smart Shooter tethering engine, which is very fast. So even though you are in the LR tethering interface all of the tethering speed is coming from Smart Shooter. It is a completely different experience then tethering with the native LR tethering engine. As mentioned before give the free trial a spin and let us know how it goes.

[@williefufu2985]

My Sony a7r4 is on with the exact settings, I go to Smart Shooter 5 and nothing is responding, almost everything is grayed out and not responding. my camera is not detected. Can someone help?

[@Tethertools]

Sony cameras will require specific camera settings in order to be able to connect. Therefore, please confirm the following settings on camera to ensure the Sony a7R IV is setup properly: (Setup) → USB → USB Connection Mode: PC Remote (Setup) → USB → USB LUN Setting: Multi (Setup) → USB → USB Power Supply: OFF (Network) → Cnct./PC Remote → PC Remote Function → PC Remote: ON If the camera is still unable to connect, it is possible that there is another piece of software that is intercepting the communication between the camera and the tethering software. To avoid this issue, be sure that all other applications are closed and there is no software running in the background. In particular, please be sure that Google Drive and Dropbox are not running in the Task Tray / Menu Bar. If you continue to experience issues with the connection, please reach out to [e-mail] so that we can help troubleshoot this issue further.

[@williefufu2985]

@@Tethertools Thank you.

[@Tethertools]

@@williefufu2985 Our pleasure! Glad to hear the software will be useful for you!

[@forrestwhittakerseye]

mine just keeps trying to detect the camera in lightroom

[@whosjozikolnik]

same

[@Tethertools]

It you are still having an issue please reach out to [e-mail] and they will assist you. It is most likely just a camera setting that needs to be changed.

[@lisamiyamoto1571]

I just tried this but the images only get saved to my computer when using LR and not on my camera. Is there a way to save them on my camera as well?

[@Tethertools]

Yes, you can save to the camera card as well as the computer. Below the camera power icon, in the camera controls panel, there is a "storage" dropdown, select "both". Please let us know if there are any additional questions.

[@Spanplafonds]

Amazing 🙂

[@danielajas]

thanks, from chile!

[@thedmbfan]

Does this work for the Sony A7IV?

[@Alex_Unders]

In camera settings menu -> Setup -> USB: USB connection mode - PC Remote / USB LUN Setting - Single / USB Power Supply - Off. And all working fine with Smart Shooter 4 and Lightroom. Let me know if it helped, please.

[@riotrob]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@OneRequiem123]

Will this work with the new Sony a7rv?

[@Tethertools]

Hi - It is our understanding from user feedback that most of the functionality exists in the current build but we are currently testing and updating for this camera and “official” support is coming.

[@Alex_Unders]

In camera settings menu -> Setup -> USB: USB connection mode - PC Remote / USB LUN Setting - Single / USB Power Supply - Off. And all working fine with Smart Shooter 4 and Lightroom. I think it works for Sony A1 or A7RV also. Let me know if it helped, please.

[@dnldnl4880]

Is this still the case or does Lightroom now support Sony alive tethering?

[@Tethertools]

Lightroom does not support Sony tethering natively. In order to tether directly into Lightroom Smart Shooter is needed.

[@berndott10437]

If you have a new M1 or M2 Mac I would stay clear of tethered shooting with Lightroom as the software needs to run in Rosetta emulation mode

[@Tethertools]

@@berndott10437 when using the Smart Shooter LR Plug-in you are using the Smart Shooter tethering engine, which is compatible with M1/M2. It is very fast as it designed in PTP to provide increased throughput efficiency and features. So even though you are in the LR tethering interface, all of the tethering speed is coming from Smart Shooter. It is a completely different experience then tethering with the native LR tethering engine. There is free trial to test out if you are interested in testing it out.

[@williefufu2985]

@@berndott10437 What is M1 and M2 Mac?

[@rickporier]

Does not work on my Sony A1. Any time I try to use Live View it ejects the camera. Useless thus far.

[@Tethertools]

Hi Rick - The Sony A1 is supported by Smart Shooter 4 and there should be no issues using Live View with the camera. We always recommend the following camera settings to avoid any type of connection issue, so we would suggest checking these: (Setup) → USB → USB Connection: MTP (not Auto) (Setup) → USB → USB Power Supply: OFF If you are using these settings and continue to experience the issue, please reach out to [e-mail]

[@johndavidtackett]

@@Tethertools you’re correct it works with smart shooter 4 bc I’ve got an a1 and use that setup for tethering, great vid too btw!

[@rickporier]

@@Tethertools I just went and tried those settings and unfortunately it didn't work either. The App does detect the camera but won't do anything else and says MTP Mode on the back of the camera and in the viewfinder but will not do anything until I unplug the cable. Not sure what the issue is. I messed around with various settings as well to see if anything would work. Not sure what the issue is. IDK

[@FurryFritzCatographer]

@@Tethertools I have the same issue. No connection to my a1 on a mac m1 :(

[@Tethertools]

@@FurryFritzCatographer The a1 is compatible and should be able to connect. If you are unable to connect, it is likely a camera USB setting issue. In particular, please be sure that the Power Supply setting mentioned above is set to OFF. If you have checked both USB camera settings mentioned above and you continue to have connection issues, please reach out to [e-mail] Thanks!

[@tulor007]

Something that should be so simple but isn't. Sony A7C doesn't seem to want to tether with an Asus G15 2021.

[@Tethertools]

We would expect the Sony a7C to work without issue. If you are having difficulty with the connection, please reach out to [e-mail] so that we can help to troubleshoot the issue. Thanks!