Follow the steps below to configure your Nikon camera and computer for wired tethered shooting with Evoto on desktop. This ensures a stable connection and optimal image transfer during your session.
Computer Settings
To ensure seamless tethered shooting, certain permissions and hardware considerations are important for your computer:
- macOS (15.0 and above): For macOS versions 15.0 and newer, you must enable File and Folder Permissions within your Privacy settings. Navigate to Privacy & Security > Files and Folders (or similar, depending on macOS version) and grant Evoto access to “Removable Volumes” or relevant folders where you intend to save photos.
Check Computer Connection (Initial Check)
Before starting, confirm your computer recognizes the Nikon camera when connected via USB.
- Windows: Go to Device Manager, navigate to Portable Devices, and verify that your Fujifilm camera appears as a connected device.
- macOS: Open the Photos application (or Image Capture) and check under Devices to confirm your Fujifilm camera is detected.
Nikon Camera Settings
Adjust these settings on your Nikon camera to prepare it for wired tethered shooting:
USB Data Connection Mode
Your Nikon camera needs to be set to the correct communication mode for tethering.
- Set the USB data connection mode in the camera to MTP/PTP.
- Menu Path: Network Menu → USB Data Connection → MTP/PTP.
USB Connection Priority
To prioritize stable data transmission for tethered shooting, adjust the USB connection priority.
- Set USB Connection Priority to Shooting.
- Menu Path: Settings Menu (small wrench icon) → USB Connection Priority → Shooting.
USB Power Delivery
For certain Nikon models, turning off USB Power Delivery is crucial to prevent connection instability.
- Turn off USB Power Delivery.
- Menu Path: Menu → Setting Menu (small wrench icon) → USB power delivery → OFF.
- Note: For cameras like the Nikon Z7II, Z6III, and other models where the USB charging and data transmission ports are the same, enabling USB power delivery can cause unstable data transmission, making it essential to turn this setting off.
Check Computer Connection (Initial Check)
Before starting, confirm your computer recognizes the Nikon camera when connected via USB.
- Windows: Go to Device Manager, navigate to Portable Devices, and verify that your Nikon camera is listed and connected.
- macOS: Open the Photos application (or Image Capture) and confirm that your Nikon camera appears under Devices.
Camera Firmware Version
For optimal performance and compatibility, ensure your Nikon camera is running the latest firmware version. Firmware updates often include bug fixes, performance improvements, and enhanced tethering stability.
- To check your firmware version: Navigate through your camera’s menu, typically under a Setup or Firmware section.
- To update firmware: Visit Nikon’s official support website, locate your specific camera model, and follow their instructions for downloading and installing the latest firmware.
- Example: For a Nikon Z 9, check for firmware updates via Nikon’s official support site.
