Canon Tethering App

Updated in the May 2019 release of Lightroom Classic (version 8.3)

The current versions of Lightroom Classic and Lightroom 6 support tethered capture for the cameras listed in this document on currently supported operating systems.

Note:

Looking for information pertaining to older versions of Lightroom? See Legacy tethered camera support.

To search for a camera model, press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Command+F (macOS). Or filter the list by camera manufacturer:

For instructions on using tethered capture in Lightroom, see Import photos from a tethered camera. If you're having problems using tethered capture with a supported camera, see Troubleshoot tethered capture in Lightroom.

Free tethering app
Camera model Minimum Lightroom Classic version required
EOS 1D Mark II3.0
EOS 1D Mark III3.0
EOS 1Ds Mark II3.0
EOS 1Ds Mark III3.0
EOS 1D Mark IV3.0
EOS 1DX Mark II6.6
EOS 5D Mark II3.0
EOS 5D Mark III *4.2
EOS 5D Mark IV *6.8
EOS 100D (Rebel SL1/EOS Kiss X7)5.2
EOS 350D (Rebel XT/EOS Kiss Digital N)3.0
EOS 400D (Rebel XTi/EOS Kiss Digital X)3.0
EOS 450D (Rebel XSi/EOS Kiss X2)3.0
EOS 500D (Rebel T1i/EOS Kiss X3 Digital)3.0
EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i/EOS Kiss X4 Digital)3.4
EOS 600D (Rebel T3i/EOS Kiss X5)4.2
EOS 650D (Rebel T4i/EOS Kiss X6i)5.3
EOS 700D (Rebel T5i/EOS Kiss X7i)5.2
EOS 760D (Rebel T6s)6.3
EOS 750D (Rebel T6i)6.3
EOS 1000D (Rebel XS/EOS Kiss F)3.0
EOS 1100D (Rebel T3/EOS Kiss X50)4.2
EOS 1300D (Rebel T6, Kiss X80)6.6
EOS 2000D (Rebel T7)8.0
EOS Rebel T55.5
EOS 1D X *4.2
EOS 5D3.0
EOS 5DS6.3
EOS 5DS R6.3
EOS 6D5.2
EOS 6D Mark II7.0
EOS 7D3.0
EOS 7D Mark II6.0
EOS 20D3.0
EOS 30D3.0
EOS 40D3.0
EOS 50D3.0
EOS 60D *3.4
EOS 70D6.0
EOS 77D7.0
EOS 80D6.6
EOS 800D7.0
EOS M508.0
EOS R8.3

* For the 60D, 5D Mark III, and 1D X, a card must be in the camera for tethering to work properly.

** Using the 50D in Windows, images can fail to import if the CompactFlash® card is inserted or removed during the session.

Tethering canon camera to laptop

Lightroom is available for Windows and Mac and it will allow you to tether with select Canon, Nikon and Leica Cameras. For you Sony, Olympus, Fuji and Pentax owners, there are workarounds or plugins that you can purchase to allow tethering with Lightroom. Find Your Software. There are many options available – everything from free software that may already be included with your camera, to super-charged programs incorporating all your post-production needs into one package, to very unique and specific features for a particular shooting requirement.

Camera model
Minimum Lightroom version required
D33.0
D3S3.0
D3X3.0
D44.2
D4S5.7
D56.7
D903.0
D3003.0
D300S3.0
D5006.7
D6005.0
D6105.5
D7003.0
D7506.0
D8004.2
D800E4.2
D8105.7
D810A6.4
D8507.1
D50003.0
D51003.5
D52005.0
D53005.5
D5500 6.4
D56007.0
D70003.4
D71005.2
D72006.4
D75007.0
DF5.5
Z68.2
Z78.2

For all Nikon cameras:

  • Tethering with the following models may be unreliable on Mac OS when burst shooting: D300, D300S, D700, D3, D3S, D3X, D90, D5000, D7000, D5100, D7200
  • If you trigger the shutter with the tether bar capture button, the image must finish downloading before another photo can be captured. Triggering a capture with the shutter release button on the camera does not have this limitation.
  • Images do not save to the compact flash card. They are downloaded only to the computer.
  • If you're using Lightroom Classic version 8.1 or earlier, only one Nikon camera can be attached at a time for tether. In Lightroom Classic version 8.2 (February 2019 release), support for tethering multiple Nikon cameras has been provided.

For all other camera models that are not listed in this page, contact the camera manufacturer to get information about tethering support in Lightroom Classic.

Tethering Canon Rebel T6

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Canon CameraWindow (Canon CW) is a free application which enables users to transfer images shot with Canon compact digital cameras (see below for compatible models) to Android devices via Wi-Fi* and share these images in simple steps.
*You can either connect the camera directly to the device (set the camera as a simplified access point) or join an existing Wi-Fi network (using a Wi-Fi access point).
Features:
-This application provides the following features:
1) Browse and playback images from your camera using your Android device.
2) Save one or multiple images to the Android device (You can also save images using the camera’s interface)
3) Use the Share option to share your images online via installed services such as E-mail and Facebook (requires access to a Wi-Fi network connected to the internet).
4) Acquire location information and add it to images on the camera (Only compatible camera)
5) Remote shooting with Android device touch operation (Only compatible camera)
6) Support for NFC equipped device (Only compatible camera)
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*NFC touch connection is also available with 'Camera Connect' by changing its settings.
Our Camera Connect app will rewrite the NFC tag for you automatically.
All you have to do is connect your camera to the Camera Connect app and a message will appear about rewriting the NFC tag information, just press OK.
Certain models will require you to:
1. Connect your camera to the Camera Connect app.
2. Select Camera Setting from the app’s main menu.
3. Click on Start Writing.
4. Tap your camera to your device.
5. Rewrite will then be complete.
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Compatible models:
[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
PowerShot G7 X, PowerShot SX60 HS, PowerShot N2, PowerShot G1 X Mark II, PowerShot SX700 HS, PowerShot SX600 HS, PowerShot N100, PowerShot ELPH 340 HS/IXUS 265 HS
[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3, 4]
PowerShot G16, PowerShot S120, PowerShot S200, PowerShot SX510 HS, PowerShot SX280 HS, PowerShot N, PowerShot ELPH 330 HS/IXUS 255 HS, PowerShot ELPH 130 IS/IXUS 140, PowerShot ELPH 120 IS/IXUS 135, PowerShot A3500 IS/PowerShot A3550 IS, PowerShot S110, IXUS 245 HS
[Canon Compact Digital Cameras supporting features: 1, 2, 3]
PowerShot ELPH 530 HS/IXUS 510 HS, PowerShot ELPH 320 HS/IXUS 240 HS
*Connection is possible only by joining an existing Wi-Fi network (using a Wi-Fi access point).
Compatible platforms:
Android 2.3.3-2.3.7/4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4 (Tablets: 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4)
Compatible File Types:
[Transfer / Share images]
-JPEG and MP4 files shot with the above compatible models.
[Add location information]
-JPEG (photos), CR2, MP4 and MOV files shot with the above compatible models.
Important Notes:
-If CameraWindow cannot connect to the camera, stop the application using “Manage applications” which can be found in the Settings menu of the Android device and start it again by pressing the CameraWindow icon.
-Face ID function will record registered people's names to the images. Therefore, be careful when posting images online where others can view them.
-This application is not guaranteed to operate on all Android devices.
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For customers currently using 'CameraWindow', please replace it with 'Camera Connect' to connect to your Canon digital camera.
NFC touch connection is also available with 'Camera Connect' by changing its settings.
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Canon Tethering Software

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