K-1 Tethering

**BigMackCam** · 03-27-2016, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Because you think that Phase One is working with their clients in B2C business model when they actually working in B2B. Exp; "survey monkey" will not support survey API for "confirmIT".

No, I'm not concerned with their business model. I just don't like their stance on which cameras they will and won't support. I completely get why that's their stance - but I don't like it

i83N · 03-27-2016, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

No, I'm not concerned with their business model. I just don't like their stance on which cameras they will and won't support. I completely get why that's their stance - but I don't like it

Still CO is pretty awesome software

Unregistered User · 04-03-2016, 07:34 AM

Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in real time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other?

i83N · 04-04-2016, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by lightsource

Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in trial time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other?

I theory it can, but what's really will be better check in manual and practice.

**Cascadilla** · 10-26-2016, 12:47 PM

Does anyone have any further information on the K1 and tethering? Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available? Thanks.

**clackers** · 10-26-2016, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by Cascadilla

Does anyone have any further information on the K1 and tethering? Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available? Thanks.

You can download it, Cascadilla. :-)

rawr · 10-26-2016, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Cascadilla

Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available?

All Pentax users should bookmark this page:
Software Downloads : Support & Service | RICOH IMAGING

Unregistered User · 10-28-2016, 08:09 PM

Hi. Yes I'm getting tethering now in lightroom!

Enigmaticca · 10-29-2016, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by lightsource

Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in real time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other?

I just gave this a go to see if it would work. Though both Image Transmitter and Image Sync require the camera to work in a LV mode, unfortunately they will not work simultaneously on the K-1. As soon as you plug in the tether cable it triggers the mirror to close and also disables Wi-Fi. Conversely, you cannot enable Wi-Fi if you start the tether process first. Perhaps they have done this by design as the camera may not be able to service both applications at the same time.

Cheers

DimC · 12-15-2016, 02:05 AM

If I understand correctly we need a USB CABLE connection between the camera and the computer in order to transfer photo from camera to Lightroom, right ?

That would be amazing that we can't use a WIFI connection to transfer the pictures, I dont see myself using a cable when shooting in studio

Im using remotes to control my flash setup and I dont want any cables in the way.

kooks · 12-15-2016, 02:21 AM

Originally posted by DimC

If I understand correctly we need a USB CABLE connection between the camera and the computer in order to transfer photo from camera to Lightroom, right ?

That would be amazing that we can't use a WIFI connection to transfer the pictures, I dont see myself using a cable when shooting in studio

Im using remotes to control my flash setup and I dont want any cables in the way.

The problem with WiFi tethering is speed.

As far as i know, all professional tethering systems use it via USB cable and not WiFi.

DimC · 12-15-2016, 03:45 AM

Well , the problem is not the WIFI as it can provide high sustained speed under the latest protocol (Wifi ac just to name this one).

So Im pretty sure I've seen videos of Studio shoot where photographer was displaying his pictures the the artistic director on a big screen...and he had no cables whatsoever.

Ill stay with my SDcard swap technique then, too bad I was hoping for some easier and quicker method here.

Thanks for your answer @Kooks

rawr · 12-15-2016, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by DimC

So Im pretty sure I've seen videos of Studio shoot where photographer was displaying his pictures the the artistic director on a big screen...and he had no cables whatsoever.

Most WiFi tethered setups (even the 'Case Air' WiFi system from Tether Tools themselves) will only show JPEGs and RAW preview JPEGs over WiFi tethered links. That's what you were probably seeing in your example.

Originally posted by kooks

all professional tethering systems use it via USB cable and not WiFi.

+1. No matter the WiFi protocol (and even under ideal, laboratory-grade reception conditions, with equipment that includes all the latest networking hardware and software drivers), I think it will be a while before WiFi matches USB 3 (or even USB 2) transfer speeds. Hence many a pro will probably be hanging onto their long Tether Tools USB cable setups in the studio for some time to come, especially if they want to push RAW's across a tethered link into Capture One or Lightroom.

Plus, as many have found out the hard way, WiFi image transfer setups and their accompanying apps can all-too-often be fiddly to setup and be flakey. Whereas traditional USB cable setups are usually much simpler to get working.

DimC · 12-15-2016, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by rawr

....

Plus, as many have found out the hard way, WiFi image transfer setups and their accompanying apps can all-too-often be fiddly to setup and be flakey. Whereas traditional USB cable setups are usually much simpler to get working.

yep that's true. Ill stick to my SDCards transfer for now.
With K1's file size it's a little longer to transfer to my Mac and a little longer for Lightroom to apply presets and render the preview.

**wizofoz** · 12-15-2016, 03:05 PM

One workaround to get the K-1 images into C1 by stealth is to use LR as the import medium and then save the files to a folder, which is the C1 hot folder.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/321536-tethering-k-1-capture-one.html

04-03-2016, 07:34 AM	#18
Unregistered User Guest	Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in real time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other? Last edited by Unregistered User; 04-04-2016 at 03:56 PM.

10-29-2016, 04:14 PM	#24
Enigmaticca Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 311	Originally posted by lightsource Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in real time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other? I just gave this a go to see if it would work. Though both Image Transmitter and Image Sync require the camera to work in a LV mode, unfortunately they will not work simultaneously on the K-1. As soon as you plug in the tether cable it triggers the mirror to close and also disables Wi-Fi. Conversely, you cannot enable Wi-Fi if you start the tether process first. Perhaps they have done this by design as the camera may not be able to service both applications at the same time. Cheers Last edited by Enigmaticca; 10-29-2016 at 08:20 PM.

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03-27-2016, 05:06 AM	#16
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by i83N Because you think that Phase One is working with their clients in B2C business model when they actually working in B2B. Exp; "survey monkey" will not support survey API for "confirmIT". No, I'm not concerned with their business model. I just don't like their stance on which cameras they will and won't support. I completely get why that's their stance - but I don't like it

03-27-2016, 05:56 AM	#17
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Originally posted by BigMackCam No, I'm not concerned with their business model. I just don't like their stance on which cameras they will and won't support. I completely get why that's their stance - but I don't like it Still CO is pretty awesome software

04-04-2016, 08:14 AM	#19
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203	Originally posted by lightsource Anyone know if its going to be possible to both tether to Image Transmitter 2 software via cable, as well as wirelessly transmit to the likes of an iPad/phone simultaneously? (i.e.. one image going to a computer to be viewed by an editor/assistant and another going to an iPad to show live view for the likes of a product stylist, so they can see what is going on in trial time to the camera's view?) or is one going to cancel out the other? I theory it can, but what's really will be better check in manual and practice.

10-26-2016, 12:47 PM	#20
Cascadilla Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 25	Does anyone have any further information on the K1 and tethering? Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available? Thanks.

10-26-2016, 12:56 PM	#21
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Cascadilla Does anyone have any further information on the K1 and tethering? Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available? Thanks. You can download it, Cascadilla. :-)

10-26-2016, 01:18 PM	#22
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by Cascadilla Is that Lightroom plug in still in beta, or has it been made available? All Pentax users should bookmark this page: Software Downloads : Support & Service \| RICOH IMAGING

10-28-2016, 08:09 PM	#23
Unregistered User Guest	Hi. Yes I'm getting tethering now in lightroom!

12-15-2016, 02:05 AM	#25
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	If I understand correctly we need a USB CABLE connection between the camera and the computer in order to transfer photo from camera to Lightroom, right ? That would be amazing that we can't use a WIFI connection to transfer the pictures, I dont see myself using a cable when shooting in studio Im using remotes to control my flash setup and I dont want any cables in the way.

12-15-2016, 02:21 AM	#26
kooks Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San José, Costa Rica Photos: Albums Posts: 794	Originally posted by DimC If I understand correctly we need a USB CABLE connection between the camera and the computer in order to transfer photo from camera to Lightroom, right ? That would be amazing that we can't use a WIFI connection to transfer the pictures, I dont see myself using a cable when shooting in studio Im using remotes to control my flash setup and I dont want any cables in the way. The problem with WiFi tethering is speed. As far as i know, all professional tethering systems use it via USB cable and not WiFi.

12-15-2016, 03:45 AM	#27
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Well , the problem is not the WIFI as it can provide high sustained speed under the latest protocol (Wifi ac just to name this one). So Im pretty sure I've seen videos of Studio shoot where photographer was displaying his pictures the the artistic director on a big screen...and he had no cables whatsoever. Ill stay with my SDcard swap technique then, too bad I was hoping for some easier and quicker method here. Thanks for your answer @Kooks

12-15-2016, 01:39 PM	#28
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by DimC So Im pretty sure I've seen videos of Studio shoot where photographer was displaying his pictures the the artistic director on a big screen...and he had no cables whatsoever. Most WiFi tethered setups (even the 'Case Air' WiFi system from Tether Tools themselves) will only show JPEGs and RAW preview JPEGs over WiFi tethered links. That's what you were probably seeing in your example. Originally posted by kooks all professional tethering systems use it via USB cable and not WiFi. +1. No matter the WiFi protocol (and even under ideal, laboratory-grade reception conditions, with equipment that includes all the latest networking hardware and software drivers), I think it will be a while before WiFi matches USB 3 (or even USB 2) transfer speeds. Hence many a pro will probably be hanging onto their long Tether Tools USB cable setups in the studio for some time to come, especially if they want to push RAW's across a tethered link into Capture One or Lightroom. Plus, as many have found out the hard way, WiFi image transfer setups and their accompanying apps can all-too-often be fiddly to setup and be flakey. Whereas traditional USB cable setups are usually much simpler to get working.

12-15-2016, 02:15 PM	#29
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by rawr .... Plus, as many have found out the hard way, WiFi image transfer setups and their accompanying apps can all-too-often be fiddly to setup and be flakey. Whereas traditional USB cable setups are usually much simpler to get working. yep that's true. Ill stick to my SDCards transfer for now. With K1's file size it's a little longer to transfer to my Mac and a little longer for Lightroom to apply presets and render the preview.

12-15-2016, 03:05 PM	#30
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	One workaround to get the K-1 images into C1 by stealth is to use LR as the import medium and then save the files to a folder, which is the C1 hot folder. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/321536-tethering-k-1-capture-one.html