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Photodana · 02-16-2016, 02:34 AM

I wonder if there will be a tethered shooting option for the new Pentax pro camera K-1 FF.
This is where Pentax is lacking behind competition IMO.
Today tethered shooting is very commonly used in studios. A pro camera should be useable in the studio, don't you think?

There must be better options than the Flu Card...

Regards
Jens

**wizofoz** · 02-16-2016, 02:36 AM

Don't hold your breath

Adam · 02-16-2016, 02:51 AM

The 645Z and 645D do support wired tethering. Hopefully that support will be extended to the FF...

I'd be willing to bet that it will, since it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days.

rawr · 02-16-2016, 02:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days.

Indeed. Pentax have had LOTS of time and opportunity to make this work with the K-1. Let's hope it happens.

kooks · 02-16-2016, 11:59 AM - **1 Like**

This is something that the K1 needs to offer in order to get into the fashion pro market... most pro studios do wired tethering to Lightroom and for some thats a game changer when they pick a camera.

My guess is that it will have it.

**boriscleto** · 02-16-2016, 12:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

The 645Z and 645D do support wired tethering. Hopefully that support will be extended to the FF...

I'd be willing to bet that it will, since it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days.

It's embarrassing that the K-3 doesn't support tethering.

**sbh** · 02-16-2016, 01:26 PM

It's pretty much standard nowadays for product, fashion, food, etc. and even in outdoor setups. It would be remarkable for a new FF if it couldn't tether, even though Pentax is focussed more towards landscape/nature where it's not so much a topic.

kooks · 02-16-2016, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

It's embarrassing that the K-3 doesn't support tethering.

I always wondered if this is something because of hardcore.. or if is a software issue?? K3 could be an even greater camera if we could use it with Lightroom

jhmos · 02-17-2016, 04:40 PM

Seems it does have wired tethered functionality according to the feature comparison on PentaxForums:
Pentax K-1 vs. Pentax 645Z vs. Pentax K-3 II - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

John

---------- Post added 2016-02-18 at 10:47 AM ----------

Originally posted by kooks

I always wondered if this is something because of hardcore.. or if is a software issue?? K3 could be an even greater camera if we could use it with Lightroom

Seems like Pentax just didn't bother. There is a version of PK_Tether that works with the K-3, I have tried it.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/307345-pktether-k3-download-link.html

John.

rawr · 02-17-2016, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by jhmos

Seems it does have wired tethered functionality

Yes, there may even be two Pentax made wired tethering options, using the wired tethering tools made available for the 645Z - the Image Transmitter 2 software, and the free Pentax 645Z Lightroom plugin.

02-16-2016, 02:34 AM	#1
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161	Tethered Shooting I wonder if there will be a tethered shooting option for the new Pentax pro camera K-1 FF. This is where Pentax is lacking behind competition IMO. Today tethered shooting is very commonly used in studios. A pro camera should be useable in the studio, don't you think? There must be better options than the Flu Card... Regards Jens

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The 645Z and 645D do support wired tethering. Hopefully that support will be extended to the FF... I'd be willing to bet that it will, since it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Adam it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days. Indeed. Pentax have had LOTS of time and opportunity to make this work with the K-1. Let's hope it happens.

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kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	This is something that the K1 needs to offer in order to get into the fashion pro market... most pro studios do wired tethering to Lightroom and for some thats a game changer when they pick a camera. My guess is that it will have it.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by Adam The 645Z and 645D do support wired tethering. Hopefully that support will be extended to the FF... I'd be willing to bet that it will, since it would be kind of embarrassing for a FF not to support tethering these days. It's embarrassing that the K-3 doesn't support tethering.

02-16-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 852	It's pretty much standard nowadays for product, fashion, food, etc. and even in outdoor setups. It would be remarkable for a new FF if it couldn't tether, even though Pentax is focussed more towards landscape/nature where it's not so much a topic.

02-16-2016, 02:13 PM	#8
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by boriscleto It's embarrassing that the K-3 doesn't support tethering. I always wondered if this is something because of hardcore.. or if is a software issue?? K3 could be an even greater camera if we could use it with Lightroom

02-17-2016, 04:40 PM	#9
jhmos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Melbourne Posts: 111	Seems it does have wired tethered functionality according to the feature comparison on PentaxForums: Pentax K-1 vs. Pentax 645Z vs. Pentax K-3 II - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com John ---------- Post added 2016-02-18 at 10:47 AM ---------- Originally posted by kooks I always wondered if this is something because of hardcore.. or if is a software issue?? K3 could be an even greater camera if we could use it with Lightroom Seems like Pentax just didn't bother. There is a version of PK_Tether that works with the K-3, I have tried it. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/307345-pktether-k3-download-link.html John.

02-17-2016, 04:49 PM	#10
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by jhmos Seems it does have wired tethered functionality Yes, there may even be two Pentax made wired tethering options, using the wired tethering tools made available for the 645Z - the Image Transmitter 2 software, and the free Pentax 645Z Lightroom plugin.

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