When a compatible camera is connected for tethered capture, starting Capture One Pro’s Live View mode opens a new window with a dedicated workspace that’s separate from the main application. The workspace consists of a high-quality viewer, displaying the live view image directly off the camera's sensor, as well as a mix of tools from the main application. In addition, there are several dedicated tools to help accelerate your workflow.
A supported camera can be controlled directly, allowing you to not only adjust a number of exposure settings, but also initiate autofocus and, in some cases, manually adjust the point of focus in small steps. Images are captured directly to the computer, however, as control over focusing is separate from capture, the Live View mode allows you to concentrate on achieving accurate focus without distraction.
When space is at a premium the new workspace can be positioned in front of the main application's workspace or moved (and resized) to a second monitor if desired. Alternatively, the main application's workspace can be minimized, but not closed. In addition to the workspace’s high-quality viewer, the Live View window consists of three main user interface elements; the Toolbar, Cursor Tools, and Tool Tabs.
To start Live View, whether you have connected your camera for tethering or not (and you just want to take a look), simply navigate to the Camera tool tab (in the default workspace), go to the Camera tool and click on the Live View button (movie camera icon). Alternatively, navigate to the main menu and click Window -> Live View. The Live View window opens. This window can be moved to a second monitor in a dual-display setup.
<< Live View workspace | Toolbar >>
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Live view is not woking with my Nikon z7 2
I have done as the post suggested, but is there a way for the Live View Window to remember to open in the 2nd monitor or do I have to move it there each time I open it? Thanks.
Hi
Im going crazy was shooting thehered with live view all last week. capture one 21 and my fuji gfx 100. after changing the aperture live view stopped working and I cannot get it to work again. It just says live view is not supported for the connected device bla bla bla.
But it just worked!!
please what is going on?
Lina Baker
Hi Lina,
Thank you for the comment.
I have converted your request to a support request. The Support Team will get back to you via the ticket soon.
Problem solved!
I did factory reset on the camera and everything works again so... happy days :)
Lina
I am a new Capture One user. I have been a Photoshop user for over 15 years. Capture One is the most obtuse, frustrating, unsatisfying software I can imagine. The help pages are virtually useless (maybe Lily should be replaced) because the information provided is vague, at best. I have spent two hours trying to figure out why my camera will not focus. Now I'm stuck in viewer mode and can't get to live view. I need an ibuprofen. Ugh.
Why is the image quality bad?
Am I right in thinking that if you switch off live view by clicking "mirror down" in the main C1 window - thus putting the live view window BEHIND the main C1 window, rather than closing it - that autofocus will not function either on the camera (shutter button) or via the button on the main C1 window?
I have found this with a PhaseOne IQ4. I find I have to close the live view window in order to regain autofocus.
If I'm correct, the above article should warn users of this.
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