Tethering Nikon Z5

[mapleleaf56]

I appears that my Nikon Z5 is not compatible to tether in lightroom. Does anyone have a work around...

[GoldingD]

What exact version of LrC?

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

[GoldingD]

Ah, but Z5 not supported.

[Jao vdL]

Workaround is to wait until it is which is generally a version behind.

[johnrellis]

See this FAQ:

https://feedback.photoshop.com/conversations/lightroom-classic/lightroom-classic-tether-camera-suppo... 

"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."

Adobe releases a new version of LR every two months.  The current version (9.4) was released 8/18, so we might expect to see the next version the middle of October.

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[Duc5FB7]

Do u know whether Lr has provided support for z5 or not? Pls let me know

[johnrellis]

The Z 5 is supported as of LR 10.3:

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

[johnrellis]

As a workaround, you can get Nikon's Camera Control ($180) and have it download photos into a folder configured for Auto Import into LR.

The free open-source Digicam utility  (Windows), lower-cost Smart Shooter ($70), and free Sofortbild (Mac) support the Z6 but not the Z5, even though the Nikon SDK added Z5 support on 8/5.

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[fido67]

We're you able to find a work around? I could get mine to work. 

[fido67]

I meant could not! Lol. 

[mapleleaf56]

Hi 

I actually did find a work around!! I purchased a program called Smart Shooter 4..it works fantastic and is a million times better than Lightroom!!! It costs $69.. you can use it in conjunction with Lightroom for editing...