# What is tethered shooting?

> Tethered shooting connects your camera to a computer via USB or Wi-Fi, sending each captured image directly to software like Capture One or Lightroom in…

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## Tethered shooting connects your camera to a **computer via USB or Wi-Fi**, sending each captured image directly to software like Capture One or Lightroom in real-time. You see each shot on a large monitor within seconds of pressing the shutter — enabling instant review, client approval, and adjustments during the shoot.

## **Why professionals use tethered shooting**

**Large screen review:** Checking focus, expression, and detail on a 27-inch calibrated monitor is far more reliable than squinting at a 3-inch camera screen.

**Client approval:** In commercial and fashion photography, the art director or client watches the screen and approves shots in real-time. This eliminates the need for reshoot days.

**Instant adjustments:** See exposure, white balance, and composition issues immediately on a proper display. Fix them before the next shot instead of discovering them later.

**Automatic backup:** Images are saved directly to the computer’s storage in addition to the memory card — instant redundancy.

## **How to set up tethered shooting**

**Software:** Capture One Pro (industry standard for tethering), Adobe Lightroom Classic, Canon EOS Utility, Sony Imaging Edge — all support tethered capture.

**Connection:** USB-C cable from camera to computer. Use a high-quality, long cable (3-5 meters). Secure it with a cable lock or tether strap to prevent accidental disconnection.

**Wi-Fi tethering:** Some cameras support wireless tethering, eliminating the cable. Slower transfer speeds but more freedom of movement.

**Tethering table:** A dedicated table near the shooting area holds the laptop at a comfortable viewing height for the photographer and team.

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## **When to use tethered shooting**

**Product photography:** Checking fine detail, texture, and color accuracy on a calibrated monitor is essential for commercial product work.

**Fashion and beauty:** Art directors and makeup artists need to see results immediately to make adjustments between shots.

**Studio portraits:** Showing the client their images during the session builds confidence and produces better final selections.

**Not ideal for:** Outdoor shoots, event photography, sports, and any fast-moving situation where a cable restricts movement.

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If you do product photography or studio portraits for clients, tethered shooting will transform your workflow. Clients love seeing images appear on a big screen in real-time — it builds trust and eliminates revision rounds.

## Gear that does this

Available in Egypt and suited to what this guide covers.

- [LCD Screen Protector Canon 4000D](https://camerashop.com.eg/product/lcd-screen-protector-canon-4000d/) - 275 EGP, in stock, SKU 11515
- [LCD Screen Protector Canon EOS R](https://camerashop.com.eg/product/lcd-screen-protector-canon-eos-r/) - 275 EGP, in stock, SKU 11512
- [LCD Screen Protector Sony A7 IV](https://camerashop.com.eg/product/lcd-screen-protector-sony-a7-iv/) - 275 EGP, in stock, SKU 11603