645Z not working with LR tether Plug In

Riccidandonno · 10-20-2018, 08:29 AM

Hi Everybody,
I've been shooting tethered for a couple of years now in my studio using the Lightroom Plug in and never had a problem.
In the past few days I can`t manage to make it work anymore and I keep getting the "camera not found message".
The plug in once downloaded it self install and I can see it in the LR plug in manager as "ACTIVE"
I`ve upgraded the 645z firmware to 1.30
I have a mac pro with High Sierra 10.13.6 installed.
The same camera with te same cable works on a friend of mine PC...so can't be a cable or USB port connection on the camera.
And finally - to make the issue even more complicated - Lightroom has no problem working with my Canon so can't be a USB port issue on the Mac either.

I suspect at this point to be a firmware/OS/plug in issue, anybody experienced the same issue or has a suggestion on how to fix this?
Needless to say that I've tried to uninstall and install the plug in several times.

Thank you for your help

Roberto

fwbigd · 10-21-2018, 01:16 AM

Try reloading the Pentax tethering in the Lightroom Plug-in Manager. See Attached.

stevebrot · 10-21-2018, 09:54 AM

Is the camera otherwise detected by the computer? If not, try a different USB port.

Steve

Riccidandonno · 10-23-2018, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by fwbigd

Try reloading the Pentax tethering in the Lightroom Plug-in Manager. See Attached.

Hi
I've tried that a couple of times....still not working.

Thx

Roberto

---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 12:49 AM ----------

Originally posted by stevebrot

Is the camera otherwise detected by the computer? If not, try a different USB port.

Steve

Hi Steve,

I`m not sure if the camera is detected by the computer. I've never noticed a "camera icon" on my desktop even when everything was working fine.
When I connect my Canon to the computer I don` t see any icon or drive on my desktop either, but definitely works tethered with LR, so I know that the USB port on the PC s working.
How can I verify if my 645z is detecting the computer? Any advise?

Thank you
Roberto

Last edited by Riccidandonno; 10-23-2018 at 12:50 AM.

Bob L · 10-23-2018, 01:05 AM

Plug the camera in and use "File Manager" (Windows....not sure of the MAC equivalent) to see if the SD card is visible.

Bob

RollsUp · 10-23-2018, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by Riccidandonno

I`m not sure if the camera is detected by the computer. I've never noticed a "camera icon" on my desktop even when everything was working fine.
When I connect my Canon to the computer I don` t see any icon or drive on my desktop either, but definitely works tethered with LR, so I know that the USB port on the PC s working.
How can I verify if my 645z is detecting the computer? Any advise?

Thank you
Roberto

Disk Utility that's in Applications > Utilities will show if the 645z is detected when you connect it to your Mac. If you want to see it 's icon on your Desktop, there are settings in Finder Preferences > General that you can enable.

Riccidandonno · 10-23-2018, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by RollsUp

Disk Utility that's in Applications > Utilities will show if the 645z is detected when you connect it to your Mac. If you want to see it 's icon on your Desktop, there are settings in Finder Preferences > General that you can enable.

I can't see anything in the Disk Utility App when I connect my Pentax or my Canon (both with card inside) but still I'm able to work tethered with Canon and not with the Pentax.........
I've attached a screen shot where I'm tethered with my 5d but there's no icon showing in the utility app.

Attached Images

RollsUp · 10-24-2018, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Riccidandonno

I can't see anything in the Disk Utility App when I connect my Pentax or my Canon (both with card inside) but still I'm able to work tethered with Canon and not with the Pentax.........
I've attached a screen shot where I'm tethered with my 5d but there's no icon showing in the utility app.

How about Image Capture that's in Applications, does it show up there when connected?

Riccidandonno · 10-25-2018, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by RollsUp

How about Image Capture that's in Applications, does it show up there when connected?

Good call! In Image Capture I can see the 5D but it doesn't`t detect my Pentax 645Z.
Any of you works with the following combination: Mac OS Sierra 10.13.6 + Pentax 645z firmware 1.30 (latest) + Lightroom Plugin 1.3.0 (latest) + Lightroom Classic CC and is able to work tethered?
I'm suspecting a software/Plugin/Firmware conflict.....

Thanks

Roberto

10-20-2018, 08:29 AM	#1
Riccidandonno New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 16	645Z not working with LR tether Plug In Hi Everybody, I've been shooting tethered for a couple of years now in my studio using the Lightroom Plug in and never had a problem. In the past few days I can`t manage to make it work anymore and I keep getting the "camera not found message". The plug in once downloaded it self install and I can see it in the LR plug in manager as "ACTIVE" I`ve upgraded the 645z firmware to 1.30 I have a mac pro with High Sierra 10.13.6 installed. The same camera with te same cable works on a friend of mine PC...so can't be a cable or USB port connection on the camera. And finally - to make the issue even more complicated - Lightroom has no problem working with my Canon so can't be a USB port issue on the Mac either. I suspect at this point to be a firmware/OS/plug in issue, anybody experienced the same issue or has a suggestion on how to fix this? Needless to say that I've tried to uninstall and install the plug in several times. Thank you for your help Roberto

10-21-2018, 01:16 AM	#2
fwbigd Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth TX Posts: 339	Try reloading the Pentax tethering in the Lightroom Plug-in Manager. See Attached. Attached Images

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Riccidandonno New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by fwbigd Try reloading the Pentax tethering in the Lightroom Plug-in Manager. See Attached. Hi I've tried that a couple of times....still not working. Thx Roberto ---------- Post added 10-23-18 at 12:49 AM ---------- Originally posted by stevebrot Is the camera otherwise detected by the computer? If not, try a different USB port. Steve Hi Steve, I`m not sure if the camera is detected by the computer. I've never noticed a "camera icon" on my desktop even when everything was working fine. When I connect my Canon to the computer I don` t see any icon or drive on my desktop either, but definitely works tethered with LR, so I know that the USB port on the PC s working. How can I verify if my 645z is detecting the computer? Any advise? Thank you Roberto Last edited by Riccidandonno; 10-23-2018 at 12:50 AM.

10-23-2018, 01:05 AM	#5
Bob L Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: La Vienne (86), France Posts: 223	Plug the camera in and use "File Manager" (Windows....not sure of the MAC equivalent) to see if the SD card is visible. Bob

10-23-2018, 01:30 AM	#6
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Originally posted by Riccidandonno I`m not sure if the camera is detected by the computer. I've never noticed a "camera icon" on my desktop even when everything was working fine. When I connect my Canon to the computer I don` t see any icon or drive on my desktop either, but definitely works tethered with LR, so I know that the USB port on the PC s working. How can I verify if my 645z is detecting the computer? Any advise? Thank you Roberto Disk Utility that's in Applications > Utilities will show if the 645z is detected when you connect it to your Mac. If you want to see it 's icon on your Desktop, there are settings in Finder Preferences > General that you can enable.

10-23-2018, 08:15 AM	#7
Riccidandonno New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by RollsUp Disk Utility that's in Applications > Utilities will show if the 645z is detected when you connect it to your Mac. If you want to see it 's icon on your Desktop, there are settings in Finder Preferences > General that you can enable. I can't see anything in the Disk Utility App when I connect my Pentax or my Canon (both with card inside) but still I'm able to work tethered with Canon and not with the Pentax......... I've attached a screen shot where I'm tethered with my 5d but there's no icon showing in the utility app. Attached Images

10-24-2018, 03:40 PM	#8
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Originally posted by Riccidandonno I can't see anything in the Disk Utility App when I connect my Pentax or my Canon (both with card inside) but still I'm able to work tethered with Canon and not with the Pentax......... I've attached a screen shot where I'm tethered with my 5d but there's no icon showing in the utility app. How about Image Capture that's in Applications, does it show up there when connected?

10-25-2018, 12:32 AM	#9
Riccidandonno New Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by RollsUp How about Image Capture that's in Applications, does it show up there when connected? Good call! In Image Capture I can see the 5D but it doesn't`t detect my Pentax 645Z. Any of you works with the following combination: Mac OS Sierra 10.13.6 + Pentax 645z firmware 1.30 (latest) + Lightroom Plugin 1.3.0 (latest) + Lightroom Classic CC and is able to work tethered? I'm suspecting a software/Plugin/Firmware conflict..... Thanks Roberto