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Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
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November 7, 2017
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P: Tethering support requests and information

  • November 7, 2017
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This post is applicable to Lightroom Classic.


ETAs for tethered support for specific cameras are not available.

 

Tethered Capture is a feature of Lightroom Classic that allows the direct connection of your camera to the Lightroom desktop environment. Images are imported into your Lightroom catalog as they are captured via the connected camera. 

New camera support for reading the raw files is generally added quickly after a camera is released by its manufacturer.  New camera support can be verified here: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html. 


Tethered support for a particular camera model normally follows a version or two after the raw file support. Adobe relies on the manufacturer’s (Nikon & Canon) SDK (Software Development Kit) to facilitate the tethering of your camera to Lightroom. The timing of the release of a manufacturer’s support via their SDK greatly affects the time to release for tethered support. In addition, Adobe goes through a rigorous process of integrating the functionality of the SDK and tests tethering before support is announced.

To see if your camera is supported for tethering on your version of Lightroom, refer to this document: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/tethered-camera-support.html

If your camera is listed, but your Lightroom version is too old, you may need to update or upgrade to enable tethering.

If your camera is not listed, and your camera’s raw file isn't supported, you would need to check with the camera’s manufacturer to see if they support tethering via their SDK. 

Note: Not all camera manufacturers or models will necessarily receive tether support.

 

 

    181 replies

    Angelique21991080qlr6
    Angelique21991080qlr6
    Participant
    January 30, 2026

    I have the latest canon r6 mark III camera and tethered shooting does not work yet. That is why I can not use my new camera now. So I am desperately waiting for the up-date of Lightroom classic so I can show the pictures to my clients on the shoot. Does anyone this is fixed?

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      WilliamBurdinePhotography
      Participant
      February 3, 2026

      I had a HUGE Post about this… Mkiii and Mkii and then Adobe DELETED ALL POSTS to Start a NEW “Community”, but promised that they would restore them… BUT NOPE.  

      Hippa
      Hippa
      Participant
      February 6, 2026

      I picked up Tether Tools USB-C cable for my R6 Mark III and for the life of my can’t connect to Lightroom Classic. Though if you put in an Express card, it will detect the camera images, but not allowed to tether. I tried the Canon Utilities app and it connects, then disconnects over and over. Finally deleted it. Ugh, when will we have finally have support to tether for the Canon R6 Mark 3? 

        David_Garcia6445
        David_Garcia6445
        Participant
        January 29, 2026

        I’m looking in your support cameras for tether, and I’m not seeing the Canon R6 Mark III. Do you have any plans to add it to the supported camera in the next few weeks?

        dj_paige
        dj_paige
        Legend
        February 9, 2026

        I’m looking in your support cameras for tether, and I’m not seeing the Canon R6 Mark III. Do you have any plans to add it to the supported camera in the next few weeks?

        Please read the link at the post pinned to the top of this thread. Adobe does not yet support tethering for the Canon R6 Mark III, and they do not give out estimated dates when the support will be available. 

        Hippa
        Hippa
        Participant
        February 10, 2026

        I spoke with a Canon rep today. He said an update is expected from Japan in the next 2-4 weeks, which he compared to the Mark II when it came out. For immediate tethering needs I downloaded the free Capture One 7-day trial which supports the R6 Mark 3 to get through as Lightroom Classic doesn’t offer support yet either. 

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        Manuel �ngel_Azor Mol3915
        Participant
        July 4, 2025

        pues eso que para cuando compatibilidad para hacer tethering con la sony a 6600

        dj_paige
        dj_paige
        Legend
        July 4, 2025

        DUPLICATE THREAD — DO NOT RESPOND HERE

        reply at https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/para-cuando-podremos-conectar-a-lightroom-los-usuarios-de-sony-a-6600/td-p/15130656 

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        Colorful_warrior7649
        Participant
        June 19, 2025

        I purchased an R5C two years ago last Month and I’ve spent two years trying to get Adobe to add the camera to tethered camera list. Even yesterday at the BILD show in NY I spoke with Lisa and Estaban, from Adobe. She kept on telling me they were working on it which is the same BS they have said for The last 2 years. Truth is, Adobe is blaming canon but according to senior executives at canon they are lying. Adobe might be regarding or reclassifying the R5C into the cinema class of cameras which it is and is not. It is a hybrid but it is a camera that is ahead of its time. Come on Adobe wake up. EVOTO works with the camera, so you can too unless the Chinese are smarter than you. Get off your asses and publish the reason you cannot make it work or fix your issue!! The least you should do is publish reasons why it takes you 2-3 years to add a camera when new cameras come out yearly and they get added! Explain. 

          Arbiter090
          Arbiter090
          Participant
          May 20, 2025

          This IS a bug, not a discussion topic.  R5 MK II Has been out for almost a year, with other software already supporting it.  Either explain the real reason why you can't do this , or just get it done. Don't give me some 4 year old junk post about SDKs (SDK with R5 Mk II CAME OUT 12/5/2024) not being available, you are ADOBE.....  Is Capture One now the Zoom to your Webex? 

           

          This is like Lamborghini being constitutionally incapable of producing more than 180 HP for their supercars.  Yeah, they look nice, but they can only do 60 MPH....   Their brand and the price they have is

          elite and a premium. 

           

          Also, I am not asking for an obscure camera like the ACME 5 Megapixel Floppy Express 2.12, ITS ONE OF THE CANON FLAGSHIP CAMERAS of 2025!!

           

          You guys are not bargain basement photo editing software.  YOU ARE THE STANDARD.  Get this done!

          -Chris

           

           

           

          ********* Original Post **********

          Lightroom doesn't support R5 MK II tethering yet.  It supports R6 Mk II though.... What the heck?  Folks at Adobe, get to it, and use your Adobe Muscle to push Canon to give you the SDK you supposedly need to make this happen (Capture One Supports Since Aug 2024).  The Auto Import is a cruddy bandaid and my new $4000 Camera is a brick for my process without this feature. 

           

          Get this done please, it's been long enough it's now embarrassing.  This is definitely now a technical issue/bug in my book. 

           

          Capture One supports R5 Mk II Tethering, and so why can't the flagship editing software company get it done sooner than they can?  Let's see this in the next update please and fix this bug!

          -Chris

           

          NOTE:  Here's the capture One data showing they support this feature since August 2024.....  C'mon

          https://support.captureone.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002718118-Camera-Models-and-RAW-Files-Supported-...

           

          Canon R5 Mark II:
          - Version Added: 16.4.5
          - Required Run Modes: Pro
          - File Support: CR3
          - Tethered/Live View/Wireless: Yes/Yes/Yes
          - Notes: Supports ReTether.

           

          Release OverviewReleased on August 29, 2024, Capture One 16.4. 5 is a service release containing new features and improvements, such as Multiple Folders in Live for Studio, support for Canon R5 Mark II and Canon R1, and bug fixes.

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            bital_7635
            Participant
            May 17, 2025

            Supported tethered capture cameras in Lightroom classic is listed here : 

            https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/tethered-camera-support.html

            Canon R5 mark ii is not part of it even though the camera was released last year. 

            Other tools are already having this fonctionnality (like Canon DPP4 and Capture One). When do you plan to do something ? 

              Arbiter090
              Arbiter090
              Participant
              April 22, 2025

              Lightroom doesn't support R5 MK II tethering yet.  It supports R6 Mk II though.... What the heck?  Folks at Adobe, get to it, and use your Adobe Muscle to push Canon to give you the SDK you supposedly need to make this happen (Capture One Supports Since Aug 2024).  The Auto Import is a cruddy bandaid and my new $4000 Camera is a brick for my process without this feature. 

               

              Get this done please, it's been long enough it's now embarrassing.  This is definitely now a technical issue/bug in my book. 

               

              Capture One supports R5 Mk II Tethering, and so why can't the flagship editing software company get it done sooner than they can?  Let's see this in the next update please and fix this bug!

              -Chris

               

              NOTE:  Here's the capture One data showing they support this feature since August 2024.....  C'mon

              https://support.captureone.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002718118-Camera-Models-and-RAW-Files-Supported-by-Capture-One#Canon

               

              Canon R5 Mark II:
              - Version Added: 16.4.5
              - Required Run Modes: Pro
              - File Support: CR3
              - Tethered/Live View/Wireless: Yes/Yes/Yes
              - Notes: Supports ReTether.

               

              Release OverviewReleased on August 29, 2024, Capture One 16.4. 5 is a service release containing new features and improvements, such as Multiple Folders in Live for Studio, support for Canon R5 Mark II and Canon R1, and bug fixes.

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                Damien_Blanchard0067
                Participant
                April 13, 2025

                Bonjour,

                Impossible de connecter mon Canon R1 à Lightroom en mode connecté... une mise a jour est elle prévue ?
                Merci par avance

                jane-e
                Community Expert
                jane-eCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                April 13, 2025

                @Damien_Blanchard0067 

                 

                I've moved your post from Creative Cloud desktop to the Lightroom forum.

                 

                Jane

                 

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                Marcus5ED2
                Participant
                February 12, 2025

                Hi all

                 

                the tethering function of the EOS R5 MARK II is still not supported by LrC.

                I miss the feature since more than halb a year. Anyone else?

                 

                When is it planned to support the tethering for the EOS R5 MARK II?

                 

                  Arbiter090
                  Arbiter090
                  Participant
                  March 27, 2025

                  Hi,

                       Just got my Canon EOS R5 Mk II and Adobe Lightroom Classic doesn't support tethering yet?!  How is this a thing, 7 months after launch?  I use my 5D MK IV Tethered in the studio and review photos with my clients, and now I cannot do that?  I heard Capture One already supports this feature.  When will Tethering the R5 Mk II be supported by Lightroom Classic?  Until then I just bought a $4K brick unless I go to a competitor program.  This is extremely disappointing.  Please make this a priority to get into the next Lightroom Update.

                   

                  -Chris

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                    Willy Kano
                    Participant
                    February 4, 2025

                    The Canon SDK with support for R5m2 is already released since July 2024.

                    But until now there's not yet support for R5m2 for tethering in LRC!

                    How long do we have wait?

                    OS: Windows 10 Pro version 22H2

                    LRC: version 14.1.1 Camera Raw 17.1

                    R5m2: version 1.0.2

                     

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