@@adetXfoto I decided to make entire video on it shooting it now. I do need to add the links also. Hope to have published by Sat. Been absolutely insane week.
Very thorough as always. Chris. I’m glad you mentioned how important the USB cable is. I have been using the paid LR plugin for a couple of years and when I upgraded from an X-T3 to X-T5 I thought the tethering just didn’t work on the X-T5 because I used the same USB cable that worked with the X-T3. One day I tried a Thunderbolt 4 cable and the X-T5 connected very quickly. I didn’t realize the old USB-C cable was working but it was so slow that I gave up and assumed something else was wrong. Unfortunately the price of these cables is not cheap, but well worth it if you are going to do tethering. Thanks for putting in all the time to test and document these issues. You are a wealth of information.
I’ve used XT-5 and Fujifilm X app on the 12.9 m2 iPad in the field, that has a live view option, was as sluggish as a mule but it did the job I suppose. One thing I say the app is 100 times more connective than with my older version of camera/app which is with the XE-3
Not sure I understood, before watching this, what tethered shooting was and I doubt I’ll be using it. I’m also not an Adobe user. Given those two issues why did I still enjoy the video so much? Thanks, Pal2tech, always good.
Thank you. An nice illustration of how Fuji views software development. As a digital designer it plain to see how poorly this app is designed. Features before UX, a guaranteed way to below par software. What Fuji need to realize is that users do not interact with cameras via hardware. We interact via software. You are a software company now. Hardware is becoming more and more standardized.
Thanks Chris- I don't shoot tethered often, but when I do, I think I'll stick with Capture One for tethering. It's just easy and I'm already familiar with tethering with it.
Like every 1st version of anything, confusing and lacking however, it might be a step on the right direction for Fuji, that being said, unless you don’t have the possibility of buying it, C1 offers a more stable platform. Thanks for taking the time to explain!
The cable speed difference is definitely intriguing… My guess is that the slow one is not the same spec as the camera max transfer rate. My GFX 50S II has a USB3.2 Gen1x1 port per Fuji’s specs, capable of 5 Gbps (gigabits per second), or 625 MBps.
Another great educational video. Tethering has been a huge bugbear for me because when using the previous version of the paid for software I experienced lots of windows opening each time I shot an image. This was super irritating. However, I will try to follow your suggested set up and see how that works. Thanks again.
Outstanding info as always. Think you could do a lil summary of all the different Fuji apps? There's so much more than I realized, and I've never really understood the point of many of them. Feels like I'm missing the full potential of my camera by ignoring most of the apps.
Thanks for the great tutorial !!! I like it much better than the X Acquire app. I shoot portraits in a studio and like the subject(s) to view the photos as I shoot them. One thing that would be nice is to be able to go into full screen mode from the tethering app, because it is a bit slower to have to wait for the photos to show in LrC.
I am baffled by how Fujifilm always makes these apps half-broken. It doesn't work on Windows, only Mac, and it doesn't match market expectations for a tethering app. There is no native live view and slow import, It just baffles me.
Thank you for the in depth explanation. but still it doesnt have a live view mode. i just wanted to ask, i currently have capture one, but it only allows me to shoot manual mode when tethered. is this really the case? you cannot set it to AF for capture one?
Does anyone know why, after buying and installing the Lightroom Classic plug-in, all of the full features that should be in the Fuji Tethering App, such as the Live View button, still don't appear?
I have the Fujifilm Plugin Pro but having a hard time installing it. Doesn't seem to work. Any videos on this that may help? Creative cloud installs but doesn't actually do anything
Tried loading the app onto my (fairly new) MacBook Pro and it keeps giving me the "Failed" warning, and that I have to contact the manufacturer (good luck). I own the GFX 100s. Any suggestions?
Hi, I need some help with my Fujifilm X-T30 II. I've tried a few apps, but I haven't been able to connect it successfully. Is there any way to do tethering with the X-T30 II? Thanks in advance :)
I wish the X-App smartphone app was better. It lost connection easier than the Canon app I used to use, and it wouldn't give me a preview after I shot, as well as being incredibly difficult to view the image after I shot when going into the playback menu. I'm working on getting a Camranger but it's a bummer it didn't work that well because Camranger is a little overboard for most of my shooting.
The app downloads a .PKG file which is not opened by any native Windows programs so it would not seem to really be available for Windows users. Even on the Fuji UK website it only lists the Operating Systems as MAC.
Hold on. I see a MAJOR problem. I'm actually going to make a video about it right now and it will be available in the next hour or so. You are not doing anything wrong.
There is a spot on the download page that says windows and Mac. It wasn’t obvious to me, but click on the word Windows to change the download to the Windows version.
and if you use regular Lightroom cc not classic? I still have the issue of multiple versions of the app opening when I put in LR as the linked software on the tether app but on lightroom theres no auto import menu option once I open my version of LR.
Thought maybe my XT30 would work but not so. Would it be a good idea to tell folks that any camera body with a *4 in the Fuji Tethered App Compatibility Chart does not tether.
IMPORTANT, SEE THIS VIDEO BEFORE INSTALLING: czcams.com/video/8tF88ZBYyl8/video.html It will explain how to find the correct Windows or Mac installer file.
Hey Chris - Great video. I'm only left with two issues. 1. I cannot get the app to focus by clicking on the live view screen; and 2 after I take a photo, the app tells me it cannot move it to my watched folder because it is not readable. Using an XT3, and M1 iMac, all with latest updates, and I have the Fuji Pro app also installed. Grateful for any insight.
Gaaahhhh. Set up the wifi network, but 'Wireless Tether Shooting Fixed' doesn't appear in my Connection Mode menu. Not even grayed, just not there. Anyone got any ideas?
@@aristotle_4532 What I am really hoping for is the ability to shoot video while using an editing software to monitor, so as to be able to add or make LUTs in real time or pull up exposure tools such as waveform or false color. That would negate my need to buy or rent a monitor specialized for filmmaking
I hope someone will set me straight if I get this wrong. Many FUJI cameras have a wifi connection, but there's no way to transfer images from camera to my Windows PC other than using a USB cable. Ideally the camera should show up as a drive on my PC, allowing me to move/copy files at will via the wireless connection. Please...someone tell me how to do this! BTW I have no interest in "tethering" as I understand it.
They need to stop developing apps and start developing continuous AF that works for the XH2s firmware. At this point firmware v1.03 was better than the train wreck that is v7.
It's one of the reasons why I put my X-H2S on sale, along with all of my other Fujifilm X-series cameras and lenses. After 10+ years of being a loyal user I finally pulled the trigger on them. I'm just done with Fujifilm. And who cares about a tethered app anyway!
Fuji are not great at making software. I love their cameras and hate their software. Canon have been getting ot right for years, their eos utility software is so easy and reliable to use, plus its completely free.
Very thorough as always. Chris. I’m glad you mentioned how important the USB cable is. I have been using the paid LR plugin for a couple of years and when I upgraded from an X-T3 to X-T5 I thought the tethering just didn’t work on the X-T5 because I used the same USB cable that worked with the X-T3. One day I tried a Thunderbolt 4 cable and the X-T5 connected very quickly. I didn’t realize the old USB-C cable was working but it was so slow that I gave up and assumed something else was wrong. Unfortunately the price of these cables is not cheap, but well worth it if you are going to do tethering. Thanks for putting in all the time to test and document these issues. You are a wealth of information.
i'm still waiting the usb cord info pal, thanks
Oh crap, I gotta get on that!! Thanks for reminding me!! I’ll get that up today.
@@pal2tech still wait
@@adetXfoto I decided to make entire video on it shooting it now. I do need to add the links also. Hope to have published by Sat. Been absolutely insane week.
Honestly, Fujifilm should be paying you for this high quality information. Well done.
Its pal 2 tech day! Still loving fuji even if fuji does not love us back. 😂
Very thorough as always. Chris. I’m glad you mentioned how important the USB cable is. I have been using the paid LR plugin for a couple of years and when I upgraded from an X-T3 to X-T5 I thought the tethering just didn’t work on the X-T5 because I used the same USB cable that worked with the X-T3. One day I tried a Thunderbolt 4 cable and the X-T5 connected very quickly. I didn’t realize the old USB-C cable was working but it was so slow that I gave up and assumed something else was wrong. Unfortunately the price of these cables is not cheap, but well worth it if you are going to do tethering.
Thanks for putting in all the time to test and document these issues. You are a wealth of information.
Please don’t ever stop making videos!! You are a godsend. Thank you for being a contributing factor in my photography journey ❤️
I’ve used XT-5 and Fujifilm X app on the 12.9 m2 iPad in the field, that has a live view option, was as sluggish as a mule but it did the job I suppose. One thing I say the app is 100 times more connective than with my older version of camera/app which is with the XE-3
So a tethering app without live preview? What the heck! I need to pay up an extra $79 to make the app useable - what's happening at Fuji HQ?
Not sure I understood, before watching this, what tethered shooting was and I doubt I’ll be using it. I’m also not an Adobe user. Given those two issues why did I still enjoy the video so much? Thanks, Pal2tech, always good.
Thank you. An nice illustration of how Fuji views software development. As a digital designer it plain to see how poorly this app is designed. Features before UX, a guaranteed way to below par software. What Fuji need to realize is that users do not interact with cameras via hardware. We interact via software. You are a software company now. Hardware is becoming more and more standardized.
Glad I found your channel! Just picked up the GFX 100s II and your videos have been insanely helpful so far.
I think I am staying with Capture One, it's just plug and play. Thanks for sharing another super informative video.
Thanks Chris- I don't shoot tethered often, but when I do, I think I'll stick with Capture One for tethering. It's just easy and I'm already familiar with tethering with it.
I have used Capture One for a long time but have never tried tethering. Does its "native" tethering routine support wireless tethering?
@@mikearst2940 Yes I've shot to COP for years using the old Air Direct system from TetherTools on my Nikons .
Like every 1st version of anything, confusing and lacking however, it might be a step on the right direction for Fuji, that being said, unless you don’t have the possibility of buying it, C1 offers a more stable platform.
Thanks for taking the time to explain!
Hey man much respect for putting this together without a manual wow. Also love the Daft Punk at the end!
Could you post the link if the usb wire you are using.
Hi! Will this work for videos? Using the app as a monitor?
The cable speed difference is definitely intriguing… My guess is that the slow one is not the same spec as the camera max transfer rate. My GFX 50S II has a USB3.2 Gen1x1 port per Fuji’s specs, capable of 5 Gbps (gigabits per second), or 625 MBps.
Another great educational video. Tethering has been a huge bugbear for me because when using the previous version of the paid for software I experienced lots of windows opening each time I shot an image. This was super irritating. However, I will try to follow your suggested set up and see how that works. Thanks again.
Outstanding info as always. Think you could do a lil summary of all the different Fuji apps? There's so much more than I realized, and I've never really understood the point of many of them. Feels like I'm missing the full potential of my camera by ignoring most of the apps.
Thanks for the great tutorial !!! I like it much better than the X Acquire app. I shoot portraits in a studio and like the subject(s) to view the photos as I shoot them. One thing that would be nice is to be able to go into full screen mode from the tethering app, because it is a bit slower to have to wait for the photos to show in LrC.
For the X100VI it says that only the backup/restore function is available.
Thanks Chris... I look forward to giving the basic Fujifilm app a shot... but not the pay for use version
Chris I can't use Lightroom with the app, the plug in does not appear in the list to activate. Thank you for your work.
Did you figure it out? I'm having the same issue
Very interesting. Another tool to add to my Fuji bag.
Thank you for doing this I will watch it later today :)
Is the tethering allow you to use a xt3 as a webcam? Looking to use for podcast.
I am baffled by how Fujifilm always makes these apps half-broken. It doesn't work on Windows, only Mac, and it doesn't match market expectations for a tethering app. There is no native live view and slow import, It just baffles me.
Great info, thanks. Going to try it out now!
Thanks for sharing this, Chris.
That’s cool tips, thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Thank you for the in depth explanation. but still it doesnt have a live view mode.
i just wanted to ask, i currently have capture one, but it only allows me to shoot manual mode when tethered. is this really the case? you cannot set it to AF for capture one?
Does anyone know why, after buying and installing the Lightroom Classic plug-in, all of the full features that should be in the Fuji Tethering App, such as the Live View button, still don't appear?
Hi Pal, question. I can't see the tether options on my Fujifilm XT-100. How should I go from there? Thanks in Advance! 🤟
I have the Fujifilm Plugin Pro but having a hard time installing it. Doesn't seem to work. Any videos on this that may help? Creative cloud installs but doesn't actually do anything
Tried loading the app onto my (fairly new) MacBook Pro and it keeps giving me the "Failed" warning, and that I have to contact the manufacturer (good luck). I own the GFX 100s. Any suggestions?
Hi, I need some help with my Fujifilm X-T30 II. I've tried a few apps, but I haven't been able to connect it successfully. Is there any way to do tethering with the X-T30 II?
Thanks in advance :)
Chris, Thanks for posting this video. I do not use LR but Bridge with ACR and PS. Can this tethering be implemented in this workflow structure?
Hi, iam trying to use live view, but can't get it right, any advice?
I wish the X-App smartphone app was better. It lost connection easier than the Canon app I used to use, and it wouldn't give me a preview after I shot, as well as being incredibly difficult to view the image after I shot when going into the playback menu. I'm working on getting a Camranger but it's a bummer it didn't work that well because Camranger is a little overboard for most of my shooting.
The app downloads a .PKG file which is not opened by any native Windows programs so it would not seem to really be available for Windows users. Even on the Fuji UK website it only lists the Operating Systems as MAC.
Hold on. I see a MAJOR problem. I'm actually going to make a video about it right now and it will be available in the next hour or so.
You are not doing anything wrong.
There is a spot on the download page that says windows and Mac. It wasn’t obvious to me, but click on the word Windows to change the download to the Windows version.
@@pal2tech Thanks Chris. I have now watched your excellent update. 👍
and if you use regular Lightroom cc not classic? I still have the issue of multiple versions of the app opening when I put in LR as the linked software on the tether app but on lightroom theres no auto import menu option once I open my version of LR.
this is a dream come true, then with Daft Punk as well??
Or just use Capture One...
Came here to say this
Thought maybe my XT30 would work but not so. Would it be a good idea to tell folks that any camera body with a *4 in the Fuji Tethered App Compatibility Chart does not tether.
They always gate keep all the good features to the flagship products which is sucks!
IMPORTANT, SEE THIS VIDEO BEFORE INSTALLING:
czcams.com/video/8tF88ZBYyl8/video.html
It will explain how to find the correct Windows or Mac installer file.
can this App be used on the Fujifilm xt4 for live streaming
Hey Chris - Great video. I'm only left with two issues. 1. I cannot get the app to focus by clicking on the live view screen; and 2 after I take a photo, the app tells me it cannot move it to my watched folder because it is not readable. Using an XT3, and M1 iMac, all with latest updates, and I have the Fuji Pro app also installed. Grateful for any insight.
File issue fixed. Learning the focus system but not very intuitive.
Fujifilm should take a look at the wonderfully designed Leica app! Just for once!
Sticking with x acquire for now
Uncle Pall knows
Gaaahhhh. Set up the wifi network, but 'Wireless Tether Shooting Fixed' doesn't appear in my Connection Mode menu. Not even grayed, just not there. Anyone got any ideas?
ty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
which mini tripod is that?
Does it work for X-T4?
Does it work for video? 10-bit 422 at 6.2K? Would be cool if I could use my computer as an on set monitor, even if still recording to the SD card
You can connect any hdmi computer monitor that supports the frame rate and resolution. 1080 60p is common but some monitors can do other frame rates.
@@aristotle_4532 What I am really hoping for is the ability to shoot video while using an editing software to monitor, so as to be able to add or make LUTs in real time or pull up exposure tools such as waveform or false color. That would negate my need to buy or rent a monitor specialized for filmmaking
I hope someone will set me straight if I get this wrong. Many FUJI cameras have a wifi connection, but there's no way to transfer images from camera to my Windows PC other than using a USB cable. Ideally the camera should show up as a drive on my PC, allowing me to move/copy files at will via the wireless connection. Please...someone tell me how to do this! BTW I have no interest in "tethering" as I understand it.
Can anyone recommend a usb cable, i think Pal fell asleep
All I’m seeing is the Mac version of the software, not the Windows version. Am I missing something?
That’s the version I used and tested. However, they do basically the same things just with slightly different interface.
@pal2tech I missed where you have to click where it says Windows.
Is this the video that was over 3 hours ?
WAS. I saved you the pain. :-)
@@pal2tech I feel for you Chris, thank you.
Do the files still stay on the memory card as well?
Love my Fuji, but this is all ridiculously over-complicated. My old Canon, I just plugged it in to Lightroom and it worked.
They need to stop developing apps and start developing continuous AF that works for the XH2s firmware. At this point firmware v1.03 was better than the train wreck that is v7.
It's one of the reasons why I put my X-H2S on sale, along with all of my other Fujifilm X-series cameras and lenses. After 10+ years of being a loyal user I finally pulled the trigger on them. I'm just done with Fujifilm.
And who cares about a tethered app anyway!
If only their af was up to par
Who cares app... Fuji fix autofocus...
new firmware update works great
I doubt that this is the only problem YOU have 🤣
@@-_ch40s_ you right, It isnt, just want to sell xh2s but nobody wants because AF sucks so.. yes, thats another problem i have
@@john26660 yeah, sure 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Firmware 4 has made my X-T5 a paper weight for any moving subjects. Time to go back to Nikon.
Fuji are not great at making software. I love their cameras and hate their software. Canon have been getting ot right for years, their eos utility software is so easy and reliable to use, plus its completely free.
You should just change your channel name to Fujifilm already 🙄
Very thorough as always. Chris. I’m glad you mentioned how important the USB cable is. I have been using the paid LR plugin for a couple of years and when I upgraded from an X-T3 to X-T5 I thought the tethering just didn’t work on the X-T5 because I used the same USB cable that worked with the X-T3. One day I tried a Thunderbolt 4 cable and the X-T5 connected very quickly. I didn’t realize the old USB-C cable was working but it was so slow that I gave up and assumed something else was wrong. Unfortunately the price of these cables is not cheap, but well worth it if you are going to do tethering.
Thanks for putting in all the time to test and document these issues. You are a wealth of information.