In this lesson we’ll explore the options available for ‘tethering’ via HDMI: Download Video Takeaways You cannot control the camera or capture stills via HDMI. You cannot output 4K video if you’re not in the Movie mode dial. If you’re in Movie mode, you cannot take stills. You need to update your firmware to v2.0 ... Read more
In this lesson we’ll explore the options available for ‘tethering’ via HDMI:
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Takeaways
- You cannot control the camera or capture stills via HDMI.
- You cannot output 4K video if you’re not in the Movie mode dial. If you’re in Movie mode, you cannot take stills.
- You need to update your firmware to v2.0 or above to get both HDMI and USB control at the same time.
- The best use of HDMI is for its live view and focusing, where you can walk around with an HDMI or refer to a stationary HDTV while adjusting lights, the subject, etc.
- Use the HDMI lock, which I’ve explained in another lesson, to keep the HDMI cable secure.
- If you need accuracy of the image being shot, you need a viewing LUT and a display that can load such a LUT. You can create this in Photoshop.
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