Usually when we make a picture, a JPEG or RAW file is saved to our camera\u2019s SD memory card. When we are back home, we can transfer these image files to our computers and have a good look at them \u2013 spotting any focusing errors and correcting any problem exposures or white balance settings in an image-editing tool, like Adobe Lightroom or Capture One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this isn\u2019t the only way of working. You can also create images with tethering. Tethering means linking your camera and your PC\/Mac (either wirelessly or with a USB cable) and then saving image files directly to your computer as you work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making images in a studio is one place where it\u2019s extremely useful: when working with stylists, make-up artists, and art directors, having images show up on the big screen in real time lets everyone involved see what\u2019s happening, so they can make changes if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As well as collaborative working, shooting tethered lets you \u2013 the photographer \u2013 see that the image is looking exactly as you want. You can check for critical sharpness, get colour looking right, and spot details that you\u2019d miss on your camera\u2019s screen. Of course, a limitation of tethered photography is that you need to be near your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All FUJIFILM X Series cameras can photograph tethered. The first thing you need is a cable to connect your camera to a computer. The USB 3.0 cable that came with the camera in its box will work, though it\u2019s not very long, so you might want to buy a 2m or 3m version. When you\u2019re physically connected, go into your camera\u2019s menu system, and scroll down to the SET UP menu tab. Choose CONNECTION SETTING > PC CONNECTION MODE and make sure this is set to USB TETHER SHOOTING AUTO.<\/p>\n\n\n