Compare defaults to comparing last two images while tethered in Lightroom Classic

[chriss18175192]

Prior to the recent Lightroom update, I would be able to compare any older image with the imported one via camera tether.  After the Lightroom update, it automatically compares the last two images shot, regardless of which images I have selected in the compare module.  This makes it very difficult to compare new photos against any old photo, is there any way to control the two selected images in compare mode?

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[Sahil.Chawla]

Hi There,

That does not sound good, let's make it right.

As you're not able to compare images manually in Lightroom via tether. Could you please let us know the exact version of Lightroom you're using by going to Help > System Info?

Also, what operating system you're working on?

Could you try resetting the preferences of Lightroom and let us know if it helps? 

https://helpx.adobe.com/in/lightroom-classic/help/setting-preferences-lightroom.html

Regards,
Sahil

[chriss18175192]

Hi Shahil,

Thank you for the quick response. I've tried resetting the preferences like you've suggested but no luck. We are currently using Lightroom Classic version 8.4 on Windows 7 Ultimate.

Best regards,

Chris

[Hoodyla]

Hi there - I am having the same problem.  I am new to Lightroom and I can't find or figure out how to compare two images while tethered.

 Here's what I would like to do.  I have "before" images that I took in a studio. Now, weeks later, I would like to tether my camera through Lightroom and take new photos to compare "live" with the images taken prior.  It's important that I have the "before" image stay on the screen while the new "after" photo appears next to it.  Is this possible?

I am using Lightroom Classic 8.4.1 on a Mac running OS 10.14.6.  

Thank you for any help you can give.

Brian

[Rob_Cullen]

If you are tethered and open the Develop Module- you can use [Reference View] [R|A] and drag any photo from a Collection (showing in the filmstrip) onto the 'Reference' photo panel. With the padlock closed that photo will stay in the Reference panel (until you change it) and as you shoot the new photos appear in the 'Active' panel.

Just tested - screen-clip 'Active' is my roof skylight!