Capture Tethering Troubleshooting

Nacho Guevara · 11-26-2018, 10:15 AM

Hi
I recently updated the firmware of my 645z to 1.30 and also I installed the Tether Capture plug-in for Lightroom , but I haven't been successful tethering, the software does not recognize the camera. I'm using a Mac with Mojave OS, in Ricoh's website says that this plug-in is compatible with High Sierra OS, which is the one before Mojave, do I need to downgrade my OS?? also in the top screen of the camera it says PC when I connect it to my computer, should it say Mac instead.

Thank you

Nacho

Adam · 11-26-2018, 10:24 AM

The firmware upgrade may have changed the camera's USB mode. Perhaps that's the issue? I believe the camera should be set to MTP mode, which is not the default.

Also, you might be interested in this:
Introducing Pentax Wi-Fi & USB Tether by PentaxForums.com - PentaxForums.com

Nacho Guevara · 11-28-2018, 10:25 AM

Hi Adam

Thank you for your help, I actually make it work but I have to buy the Pentax Image Transmitter 2 software that cost $220, after I update the software it starting working, but when tethering it takes around 20 secs for the camera to transfer the image and see it on the screen, in other words a huge waste of money, have you heard about this situation?

Cheers

Nacho

Adam · 11-28-2018, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Nacho Guevara

Hi Adam

Thank you for your help, I actually make it work but I have to buy the Pentax Image Transmitter 2 software that cost $220, after I update the software it starting working, but when tethering it takes around 20 secs for the camera to transfer the image and see it on the screen, in other words a huge waste of money, have you heard about this situation?

Cheers

Nacho

It shouldn't be that slow, but it might be a good idea to only transfer JPEGs for previews to speed things up.

Also, this is assuming you have a fast (UHS-I) SD card, formatting it might help also.

Adam
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11-26-2018, 10:15 AM	#1
Nacho Guevara New Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2	Capture Tethering Troubleshooting Hi I recently updated the firmware of my 645z to 1.30 and also I installed the Tether Capture plug-in for Lightroom , but I haven't been successful tethering, the software does not recognize the camera. I'm using a Mac with Mojave OS, in Ricoh's website says that this plug-in is compatible with High Sierra OS, which is the one before Mojave, do I need to downgrade my OS?? also in the top screen of the camera it says PC when I connect it to my computer, should it say Mac instead. Thank you Nacho

11-26-2018, 10:24 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The firmware upgrade may have changed the camera's USB mode. Perhaps that's the issue? I believe the camera should be set to MTP mode, which is not the default. Also, you might be interested in this: Introducing Pentax Wi-Fi & USB Tether by PentaxForums.com - PentaxForums.com 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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11-28-2018, 10:25 AM	#3
Nacho Guevara New Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Hi Adam Thank you for your help, I actually make it work but I have to buy the Pentax Image Transmitter 2 software that cost $220, after I update the software it starting working, but when tethering it takes around 20 secs for the camera to transfer the image and see it on the screen, in other words a huge waste of money, have you heard about this situation? Cheers Nacho

11-28-2018, 10:41 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Nacho Guevara Hi Adam Thank you for your help, I actually make it work but I have to buy the Pentax Image Transmitter 2 software that cost $220, after I update the software it starting working, but when tethering it takes around 20 secs for the camera to transfer the image and see it on the screen, in other words a huge waste of money, have you heard about this situation? Cheers Nacho It shouldn't be that slow, but it might be a good idea to only transfer JPEGs for previews to speed things up. Also, this is assuming you have a fast (UHS-I) SD card, formatting it might help also. 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: