K-s2 Tether

HughPhotography · 09-20-2016, 09:02 AM

I know I can tether with the Wifi, but the battery life on the K-s2 drops drastically when it is on. Is there a way to tether to my laptop via the USB. I have serch the internet and can not find a yes or a no. Looking to shoot for time lapse, so any help on doing that with the K-s2 would also be appreciated.

Thank you,

Chris

**boriscleto** · 09-20-2016, 09:48 AM

No. The only official tethering available is for the K-1 and 645Z.

Adam · 09-20-2016, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by HughPhotography

I know I can tether with the Wifi, but the battery life on the K-s2 drops drastically when it is on. Is there a way to tether to my laptop via the USB. I have serch the internet and can not find a yes or a no. Looking to shoot for time lapse, so any help on doing that with the K-s2 would also be appreciated.

Thank you,

Chris

Try limiting your use of live view while tethered- that should save some power. There's also an adapter you can get if needed.

Unfortunately as boriscleto said, official USB tethering support is currently limited to the "pro" models. Fan-developed software doesn't seem to work too well for the K-S2, though there is a nice program that essentially lets you do everthing image sync can, but through a PC:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/184-pentax-k-s1-k-s2/295501-k-s2-wifi-lap...ml#post3302307

09-20-2016, 09:02 AM	#1
HughPhotography New Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1	K-s2 Tether I know I can tether with the Wifi, but the battery life on the K-s2 drops drastically when it is on. Is there a way to tether to my laptop via the USB. I have serch the internet and can not find a yes or a no. Looking to shoot for time lapse, so any help on doing that with the K-s2 would also be appreciated. Thank you, Chris

09-20-2016, 12:18 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by HughPhotography I know I can tether with the Wifi, but the battery life on the K-s2 drops drastically when it is on. Is there a way to tether to my laptop via the USB. I have serch the internet and can not find a yes or a no. Looking to shoot for time lapse, so any help on doing that with the K-s2 would also be appreciated. Thank you, Chris Try limiting your use of live view while tethered- that should save some power. There's also an adapter you can get if needed. Unfortunately as boriscleto said, official USB tethering support is currently limited to the "pro" models. Fan-developed software doesn't seem to work too well for the K-S2, though there is a nice program that essentially lets you do everthing image sync can, but through a PC: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/184-pentax-k-s1-k-s2/295501-k-s2-wifi-lap...ml#post3302307 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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09-20-2016, 09:48 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	No. The only official tethering available is for the K-1 and 645Z.