Lightroom tethering: how it works

If you have a camera that supports tethering, you can import images directly into Lightroom. We explain how this works here.

For example, if you work in a photo studio or have your camera connected to a laptop on the go, you can take pictures directly on your PC.

• First of all, you should check whether your camera supports tethering. Adobe has created a list of cameras that are capable of tethering.
• Connect your camera to the computer and start Lightroom.
• Navigate to File> Tether Recording> Start Tether Recording.
• Now make some settings in the subsequent dialog box.
• Enter a folder name under "Session Name".
• If you want to create subfolders later, activate "Segment photos by recordings". You can then assign names to the subfolders.
• With "Naming" you can choose from different variants how your files should be named during the import.
• Enter the storage location under "Destination".
• Under "Information" you can add metadata if necessary. If you select "New", a dialog window opens with a variety of options.
• Click "OK" and start recording.
• A freely movable control panel now appears.
• To take a photo, you can either hold your camera in your hand and press the shutter release button or click on the round circle in the control panel.
• Your image has now been imported to Lightroom and is displayed in the preview area.
• Via "File"> "Tether recording"> "Stop tether recording" you close the control panel and end the recording.