[matewka]

Hi everyone,
I just downloaded the latest Lightroom plugin for K-1 tethering. Unfortunately, it doesn't work. The Lightroom tethering toolbar doesn't recognize the camera. On the left side of it there is a dropdown to choose the camera and there's only one option: "No Camera Detected".
I was wondering what might be causing the problem. The camera's firmware is up-to-date (1.10) and USB connection in camera settings is set to PTP.
When I connect the camera to the PC and turn it on it says "PcP" on the top plate display and the camera is not functional at all.
I reviewed the system's device manager. It recognizes the camera as "Other devices -> PENTAX K-1" and indicates that the device's drivers are not installed. When I try to automatically install the drivers, it fails.

My system is Windows 10 Pro N.

Any ideas?

[Adam]

I'd try the usual methods: restart, install and updates (if available), and possibly plug the camera in to a different port.

[RKKS08]

From Windows XP through Windows 7, I found sometimes I had to run a newly installed program at least once with full admin rights, before it would work correctly also without these.
This may happen when new kernel drivers can be initialized for the first use only after a re-start, and during this process are too far back in the start-up queue and then are refused system rights for initialization. However, I dont know whether procedures have changed with Windows 8/10.

[rawr]

I was wondering what might be causing the problem.

Probably best to ask the plugin users in this thread what their settings are:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/190-pentax-k-1/321485-lightroom-tethering-k-1-a.html

[fwbigd]

Have you downloaded and installed Image Transmitter 2?. It works in conjunction with the Lightroom plugin.

[clackers]

Have you downloaded and installed Image Transmitter 2?. It works in conjunction with the Lightroom plugin.

But the plug-in doesn't need it, right?

[dakight]

I hate to state the obvious, but have to downloaded and installed the firmware update for the K-1?

[fwbigd]

But the plug-in doesn't need it, right?

I had to download and install it to get the plug in for Lightroom to work. Here is the download link. IMAGE Transmitter 2 Update for Windows : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

[DDoram]

Do we have to purchase a USB cable from Pentax? My K1 did not come with a USB connector.

[Adam]

But the plug-in doesn't need it, right?

It does not need IT2. You can use the Lightroom plugin as a standalone product.

Do we have to purchase a USB cable from Pentax? My K1 did not come with a USB connector.

Not necessarily from Pentax, but one isn't included with the K-1.

The K-1's USB port is the micro E type, which is shared with nearly all Android phones. So if you have one of those lying around, the USB/charger cord will work

[Adam]

If you're curious about how this works but don't have a K-1 or 645Z, or for an installation guide, check out this article:

Tethering Guide for the Pentax Lightroom Plugin - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

[matewka]

I hate to state the obvious, but have to downloaded and installed the firmware update for the K-1?

You probably missed it. In the original post I said that I have the latest firmware in the K-1 (1.10).

Have you downloaded and installed Image Transmitter 2?. It works in conjunction with the Lightroom plugin.

I can't install IT2 update if I don't have the IT2 itself.

So far, none of provided solutions helped

Maybe someone who has it all working on Win 10 could check the device manager on their PC and see if the drivers are also not installed correctly? This could help to narrow the problem.

[dakight]

You have to change the USB port in the K-1 to "PTP." As soon as I did this Lightroom recognized the camera and I was able to complete a tethered capture.

[Adam]

You probably missed it. In the original post I said that I have the latest firmware in the K-1 (1.10).


I can't install IT2 update if I don't have the IT2 itself.

So far, none of provided solutions helped

Maybe someone who has it all working on Win 10 could check the device manager on their PC and see if the drivers are also not installed correctly? This could help to narrow the problem.

I ran it on windows 10 without issues (well, I was confused for a while until I realized I was plugging in and unplugging my mouse instead of the camera's USB cord, but after that, smooth sailing).

1. Does the K-1 show up as a media device in My Computer? If not, check your USB ports / media device drivers. If the memory cards show up as drives, you need to change to PTP mode.
2. Is the Pentax plugin showing up in Lightroom? If not, run as administrator if you installed the plugin as administrator, or reinstall it as not an admin then restart Lightroom.
3. Are any other programs accessing your camera while it's connected? "Photos" will by default scan connected media devices, and this prevents LR tethering.
4. If the camera is locked up while connected, this means it's busy and that another program is communicating with it.

[matewka]

You have to change the USB port in the K-1 to "PTP."

I also stated in the original question that I have it set to PTP.

I ran it on windows 10 without issues (well, I was confused for a while until I realized I was plugging in and unplugging my mouse instead of the camera's USB cord, but after that, smooth sailing).

1. Does the K-1 show up as a media device in My Computer? If not, check your USB ports / media device drivers. If the memory cards show up as drives, you need to change to PTP mode.
2. Is the Pentax plugin showing up in Lightroom? If not, run as administrator if you installed the plugin as administrator, or reinstall it as not an admin then restart Lightroom.
3. Are any other programs accessing your camera while it's connected? "Photos" will by default scan connected media devices, and this prevents LR tethering.
4. If the camera is locked up while connected, this means it's busy and that another program is communicating with it.

Thank you for your advices. I think that 1. (missing media drivers) is the problem.

I connected the camera to a different PC (with Win 8.1) and everything worked like a charm. As I said before, my Windows 10 is a special N version. It doesn't include Windows Media Player and some other stuff. I guess the "other stuff" includes some PTP camera drivers. I'll investigate this later when I'm back home.