How to Use Tethered Shooting with Canon Cameras
Wired Tethering (Currently Only Available on the Desktop Version)
1. Memory Card
Ensure that a memory card is installed in the camera body (if you are using a model from the supported camera list, installation may not be required).
Note: For some older Canon models that do not support both live view and remote control functions, such as the Canon 5D4, if you cannot click the shutter after opening the live view window, close the remote live view window and try shooting again.
2. Turn Off Power Saving Mode
If power saving mode is enabled, the camera will enter sleep mode after a period of inactivity, which will disconnect it from the computer. Therefore, power saving mode should be turned off.
For example, on the Canon EOS R6, set “Eco Mode” to “Off.”
Click “Power Saving”, set “Screen off” to “Maximum”, and select “Auto Power Off” → “Off.”
For some cameras, such as the R6 II/R8, you also need to set “Choose USB connection application” to “Photo import / Remote control.”
For some cameras, such as the Canon 5D4, you need to connect to a USB 3.0 or higher port on your computer for proper tethered shooting. Connecting to a USB 2.0 port may result in slow connection, inability to open live view, slow image transfer, and other issues.Connecting to a Type-C port on the computer allows normal use.
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