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Lightroom - Nikon - Tethering

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January 10, 2023
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For approx 15 years this issue has been happening with each Adobe Lightroom update and/or Mac OS update: Nikon (I have a D850) tethering ceases with updates. Seems best to not update until problem is addressed or best to use Capture One, etc.. I don't understand why these companies and services we pay for won't and don't anticipate these issues, and work together to make sure it doesn't happen each and every time, hence it does happen each and every time. It's quite frustrating when one's livelihood is compromised and undermined because of these failings, and because of a lack of simple and friendly collaboration between Adobe and Apple.

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Schang73

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I just installed LR 12.2 and without much hope tested tethering with my D500, and it works! Finally!!
MBP Intel, Ventura 13.1

FotografVeronicaEng

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Yes! Works with my d850 too!🎉

michaell50492769

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If I use Smart Shooter 4, tethering to my Nikon D850 works perfectly. I therefore do not think there is a problem with the Nikon SDK or with Apple: these are just excuses by Adobe who do not see this bug as a priority to fix. Too bad because I would prefer using it in Lightroom to simplify my workflow.

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Zanellinho

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yeah, you´re completely right: Nikon´s Camera Control Pro 2 works perfectly as well. (their tethering software)

i sent an email to Nikon and their answer was:

"We cannot comment on anything from Lightroom and Adobe as those are 3rd party products. We are not trained nor knowledged in that, and cannot guarantee compatiblity. Our cameras work best with our products/software."

basically there´s no problem at all with Nikon or Apple, as you said, Adobe does not see it as a priority to fix

johnrellis

Genius

The Nikon SDK didn't support Mac OS 13 until 12/7/22, just before LR 12.1 was released, almost two months after Mac OS 13 was released and five months after its public beta (intended for developers to get their software ready). The Nikon SDK didn't support Apple Silicon until that most recent release, two years after the first M1 computer shipped.

LR releases every 8-9 weeks on average, so we might expect to see LR 12.2 this week or next. Let's hope it includes the most recent Nikon SDK.

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Zanellinho

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It is bizarre: the (original) thread started in october 21th and until today, january 26th, there is no solution for the problem. Nikon support is unbelievable. Migrating to Canon asap

FotografVeronicaEng

Participating Frequently

Yes, this is really so bizarre! Please Adobe/Nikon, fix this NOW please!

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Ralf280307556822

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Hi!

I have a question since you have experience with it. I've never had any issues with tethering with my two D850s over the past few years, after updates. However, under Windows. There were other reasons why I used to have to use Windows. I am currently using a Mac with Ventura 13.1 and tethering no longer works since the update from 12. what is your assessment How long does it usually take for something like this to be resolved by Apple and Adobe? I'm a professional photographer. THANK YOU from Austria!

johnrellis

Genius

"How long does it usually take for something like this to be resolved by Apple and Adobe?"

...and, most importantly, Nikon. See this post:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-nikon-tethering/m-p/13480136#M306455

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Michael_S33

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I agree. I need to run my business and Nikon Z9 and Lightroom are not talking. I am leaving the Adobe camp for Capture One unfortunatly. I have been waiting for a year now. Not even a conversation from Adobe or Nikon that I have seen.

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NikonLRTetherPlsAuthor

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Tethering works just fine with Monterey. It is just unfortunate that this happens with each update. Ppl say it's Nikon being slow/SDK.

juergenb84151248

Inspiring

Hi

for some camera models Nikon NX Tether software will work, but only the latest models are supported (The Z 9, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z fc, Z 50, Z 30, D6, and D780, V1.0.3) according to Nikon.

Does anyone had the opportunity to run Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 on a Ventura based Mac, eg. a M1Pro? Results for Z models and D models (older and the latest ones)?

juergenb84151248

Inspiring

Finally did a test with latest LrC 12.2.1 and Ventura 13.2.1 with my Z7ii, seems to work fine now.

KR Seals

Community Expert

One way to prevent that from happening is to NEVER update the application nor OS until you have watched this forum for weeks and can be sure that the update/upgrade will not negatively affect your operation.

Ken Seals - Nikon Z 9, Z 8, 14mm-800mm. Computer Win 11 Pro, I7-14700K, 64GB, RTX3070TI. Travel machine: 2021 MacBook Pro M1 MAX 64GB. All Adobe apps.

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NikonLRTetherPlsAuthor

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Hello! Thank you for the reply, Kenneth! Do you happen know which LR version is best for optimum use with Monterey?

KR Seals

Community Expert

I will test that with my D850 and MBP M1 Max Montery latest version this afternoon and let you know.

Ken Seals - Nikon Z 9, Z 8, 14mm-800mm. Computer Win 11 Pro, I7-14700K, 64GB, RTX3070TI. Travel machine: 2021 MacBook Pro M1 MAX 64GB. All Adobe apps.

johnrellis

Genius

Don't forget Nikon -- they're at least as culpable as Adobe and Apple. LR uses the Nikon SDK for tethering to their cameras, and Nikon is usually very slow in supporting a new version of Mac OS, waiting for weeks or months after the release of Mac OS to release a compatible SDK. Then it can take Adobe a couple months to test and include the new SDK in the next release of LR.

A new version of the SDK was released on 12/7/2022, and the release notes say:

"Add support macOS 12 (Monterey) and ended support macOS 10.14 (Mojave).
Note: These modules run under Rosetta 2 on the Apple Silicon CPU."

Support for Mac OS 12 was just added -- typo? Native support for Apple Silicon still isn't available two years after it came out.

Good luck in finding a public Nikon-operated forum to complain to them.

(Note that Capture One apparently doesn't rely on the Nikon SDK, instead implementing its own access to the cameras. This could be one reason Capture One is more expensive.)

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NikonLRTetherPlsAuthor

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Hello! Thank you for the reply, JohnRellis! Do you know which LR version is best for optimum use with Monterey?

Ian Lyons

Community Expert

If using macOS Ventura, see https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/known-issues.html

Known Issues on macOS Ventura

Issue	Workaround
Tethering with Nikon cameras fails on macOS Ventura.	We are aware of this issue and working on a fix in the future release.

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NikonLRTetherPlsAuthor

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Hello! Thank you for the reply, IAN! Do you know which LR Classic version is best for optimum use with Monterey? Thanks!!

FotografVeronicaEng

Participating Frequently

Have the same problem with my d850! And cant find a solution or someone that could help my solve it. Frustrating!

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NikonLRTetherPlsAuthor

Known Participant

The solution is to downgrade to Monterey, if you're using a Mac. I am just not sure which version of Lightroom to install for use with Monterey to get optimal tethering that rarely fails and actually works ;0)

Known Issues on macOS Ventura

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