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QUESTION

What operations can I perform in Capture One whilst shooting tethered?

ANSWER

Capture One supports camera models from major camera brands. However, not all of these cameras behave or operate the same way as their functionality differs depending on the particular model and manufacturer.

The table below provides a summary of what is possible and not possible to achieve with your supported camera whilst shooting tethered.

	Phase One IQ series	Phase One P series	Leaf Credo	Leaf Aptus	Canon	Nikon	Sony	Fujifilm
Remote Capture	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Capture from Live View	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Program (Manual, Aperture Priority, etc.)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Shutter Speed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Aperture	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes*
ISO	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
EV Adjust	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**
WB Mode	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Image Quality / File Format	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto-Focus	Yes	No	No	AFi Body Required	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Auto-Focus Adjust	Yes	No	No	-	Yes	Yes	No	No
Zoom and Pan in Live View	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No
Wireless Tethering	Yes	No	No	No	Yes***	No	Yes***	No

* If lens is set to 'C' - which allows control of aperture from the camera

** Where value is set in camera, i.e. Not using dials
*** Limited to these supported cameras

Please note that the following features are fully applicable for the latest supported DSLRs offered by Nikon, Canon, and Sony (for example, D850, 5D Mk IV, and A7 III respectively).

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