Keep the overview on the increasing tethering options for Pentax cameras

angerdan · 06-02-2018, 02:01 AM - **9 Likes**

Since the introduction of the Pentax SDK, the availability of several official apps by ricoh and some USB options, knowing which camera is supported by which software starts to get complicated.
Four SDKS to be released - PentaxForums.com
Software support for Pentax needed! - PentaxForums.com
PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com

So what about creating a spreadsheet which combines all solutions and supported cameras?
Maybe comprehensive like here, but just more easy to read.
Choosing Tethered Shooting Software for Nikon DSLR Cameras | The Photo Geek

And with this software, there are a bunch of options and possible combinations.
Sony, Konica Minolta, Pentax and Samsung Tethered Capture Plug-in for Lightroom - DNA Software

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Last edited by angerdan; 12-02-2018 at 07:08 AM. Reason: thanks -Linus- !

Adam · 06-02-2018, 02:06 AM - **1 Like**

Here's a table for the officially supported bodies:

Pentax Image Transmitter 2 Review - Compatibility | PentaxForums.com Reviews

angerdan · 06-02-2018, 09:53 AM

Thanks, that's an start!
I'd just find out that the *istD isn't supported - just in case the table would be corrected.

**sbh** · 06-02-2018, 04:46 PM

Great idea. I was wondering whether someone would start developing a wifi-app for Mac or iPad with the new apis.
Some of the existing solutions might be PC- or Mac-only (or iOS/Android), so maybe it would be interesting if that spreadsheet would include that info.

angerdan · 06-03-2018, 02:11 AM

Had the same idea, now done

If anyone sees any missing connections or wrong entries, please send pe an PM!

-Linus- · 06-19-2018, 11:42 AM - **1 Like**

645D is working with PK-Tether. IT 1 was made for the 645D

Not a Number · 07-02-2018, 09:39 AM - **1 Like**

I contacted the developer of PK_Tether to inform him about the SDKs. Unfortunately he said he doesn't have any of the supported cameras so would not be re-opening development. Pity as PK_Tether works well with my K10D and I would like to continue using it whenever I get around to upgrading my camera.

Maybe someone with the newer cameras could collaborate with him.

angerdan · 07-02-2018, 01:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Not a Number

I contacted the developer of PK_Tether to inform him about the SDKs.
Maybe someone with the newer cameras could collaborate with him.

I created a new thread about this:
PK_Tether - re-opening development with Ricoh SDKs - PentaxForums.com

Not a Number · 07-02-2018, 02:02 PM

Excellent! Thanks.

pxt · 08-25-2018, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Pentax k-x, K7, K5, k-r, K20D, K10D, K200

from page PK_Tether – Tethering software for Pentax DSLR |

I hope K3 II will be supported in near future.

Not a Number · 08-25-2018, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by pxt

from page PK_Tether – Tethering software for Pentax DSLR |

I hope K3 II will be supported in near future.

Since the developer of PK_Tether has stopped development of the program and has expressed that he has no interest in continuing development I doubt any additional camera support will be added.

The best you can hope for is that someone will release a program using the SDKits.

Drinkkeri · 08-25-2018, 10:13 AM

I have not yet tested wifi tethering to laptop on any software. How's the speed compared to usb?

pxt · 08-25-2018, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Since the developer of PK_Tether has stopped development of the program and has expressed that he has no interest in continuing development I doubt any additional camera support will be added.

The best you can hope for is that someone will release a program using the SDKits.

It is sad to read this, but it is a hope.

angerdan · 11-24-2019, 01:53 PM

If anyone sees any missing connections or wrong entries, please give me a hint

angerdan · 03-30-2021, 11:15 AM

Would be interesting to see how the K-3 III will be supported - stay tuned!

06-02-2018, 02:01 AM - 9 Likes	#1
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639	Keep the overview on the increasing tethering options for Pentax cameras Since the introduction of the Pentax SDK, the availability of several official apps by ricoh and some USB options, knowing which camera is supported by which software starts to get complicated. Four SDKS to be released - PentaxForums.com Software support for Pentax needed! - PentaxForums.com PC Desktop tethering K-1 via WLAN works well - PentaxForums.com So what about creating a spreadsheet which combines all solutions and supported cameras? Maybe comprehensive like here, but just more easy to read. Choosing Tethered Shooting Software for Nikon DSLR Cameras \| The Photo Geek And with this software, there are a bunch of options and possible combinations. Sony, Konica Minolta, Pentax and Samsung Tethered Capture Plug-in for Lightroom - DNA Software Attached Images Last edited by angerdan; 12-02-2018 at 07:08 AM. Reason: thanks -Linus- !

06-02-2018, 02:06 AM - 1 Like	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Here's a table for the officially supported bodies: Pentax Image Transmitter 2 Review - Compatibility \| PentaxForums.com Reviews 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:

07-02-2018, 01:22 PM - 2 Likes	#8
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639 Original Poster	PK_Tether - re-opening development with Ricoh SDKs Originally posted by Not a Number I contacted the developer of PK_Tether to inform him about the SDKs. Maybe someone with the newer cameras could collaborate with him. I created a new thread about this: PK_Tether - re-opening development with Ricoh SDKs - PentaxForums.com

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06-02-2018, 09:53 AM	#3
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639 Original Poster	Thanks, that's an start! I'd just find out that the *istD isn't supported - just in case the table would be corrected.

06-02-2018, 04:46 PM	#4
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 849	Great idea. I was wondering whether someone would start developing a wifi-app for Mac or iPad with the new apis. Some of the existing solutions might be PC- or Mac-only (or iOS/Android), so maybe it would be interesting if that spreadsheet would include that info.

06-03-2018, 02:11 AM	#5
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639 Original Poster	Had the same idea, now done If anyone sees any missing connections or wrong entries, please send pe an PM!

06-19-2018, 11:42 AM - 1 Like	#6
-Linus- Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Münsterland Posts: 139	645D is working with PK-Tether. IT 1 was made for the 645D

07-02-2018, 09:39 AM - 1 Like	#7
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I contacted the developer of PK_Tether to inform him about the SDKs. Unfortunately he said he doesn't have any of the supported cameras so would not be re-opening development. Pity as PK_Tether works well with my K10D and I would like to continue using it whenever I get around to upgrading my camera. Maybe someone with the newer cameras could collaborate with him.

07-02-2018, 02:02 PM	#9
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Excellent! Thanks.

08-25-2018, 09:08 AM	#10
pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	Quote: Pentax k-x, K7, K5, k-r, K20D, K10D, K200 from page PK_Tether – Tethering software for Pentax DSLR \| I hope K3 II will be supported in near future.

08-25-2018, 09:25 AM	#11
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by pxt from page PK_Tether – Tethering software for Pentax DSLR \| I hope K3 II will be supported in near future. Since the developer of PK_Tether has stopped development of the program and has expressed that he has no interest in continuing development I doubt any additional camera support will be added. The best you can hope for is that someone will release a program using the SDKits.

08-25-2018, 10:13 AM	#12
Drinkkeri Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 136	I have not yet tested wifi tethering to laptop on any software. How's the speed compared to usb?

08-25-2018, 12:57 PM	#13
pxt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 290	Originally posted by Not a Number Since the developer of PK_Tether has stopped development of the program and has expressed that he has no interest in continuing development I doubt any additional camera support will be added. The best you can hope for is that someone will release a program using the SDKits. It is sad to read this, but it is a hope.

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11-24-2019, 01:53 PM	#14
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639 Original Poster	If anyone sees any missing connections or wrong entries, please give me a hint

03-30-2021, 11:15 AM	#15
angerdan Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,639 Original Poster	Would be interesting to see how the K-3 III will be supported - stay tuned!