# Latest

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## [Welcome to Discourse](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/welcome-to-discourse/7)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2019 07:38 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/welcome-to-discourse/7 "2019-06-25T07:38:09Z")

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Welcome to the Kuvacode forums This is a place for discussion of camera tethering software, in particular systems for advanced camera control, multi-camera management, and synchronisation of image capture for photograph…

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## [Double click to autofocus](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/double-click-to-autofocus/510)

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**Author:** [@Wsemczak](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Wsemczak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 October 2026 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/double-click-to-autofocus/510 "2026-10-06T14:00:26Z")

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Hello, I am currently using a trial version of smart shooter 5 with a D7500 for my job and so far, it has been great, and I’ll be purchasing it shortly! As it is we have a small photo booth where we keep our camera stat…

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## [Installing CaptureGrid6 on RHEL9](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/installing-capturegrid6-on-rhel9/509)

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**Author:** [@danielpi](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/danielpi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [11 September 2026 11:55 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/installing-capturegrid6-on-rhel9/509 "2026-09-11T11:55:59Z")

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Hi! We are trying to run CaptureGrid6 on our RHEL9 machine, but we’re hitting issues. We installed it with snap as per this website: https://snapcraft.io/capturegrid6 Then when running on our RHEL machine, we see this …

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## [FEATURE REQUEST: Better keyboard shortcuts](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/feature-request-better-keyboard-shortcuts/508)

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**Author:** [@sweetpeaproductions](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/sweetpeaproductions)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 August 2026 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/feature-request-better-keyboard-shortcuts/508 "2026-08-19T13:02:13Z")

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We should be able to customize keyboard shortcuts or not need to exit the selection we are in. I typically keep the barcode selected because I scan roughly 300+ a day. In order to use ANY of the keyboard shortcuts I need…

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## [User comment field only?](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/user-comment-field-only/507)

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**Author:** [@Kona](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Kona)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 August 2026 13:18 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/user-comment-field-only/507 "2026-08-06T13:18:01Z")

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Good morning! I am investigating using SS 5 or 6 for tethering with an attached barcode reader. Have not downloaded a trial yet. However, initial research shows that any scanned data is placed into (and only into) the…

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## [Scripting SmartShooter 5](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/scripting-smartshooter-5/330)

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**Author:** [@rws](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/rws)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2026 06:47 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/scripting-smartshooter-5/330 "2026-07-31T06:47:12Z")

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I found SmartShooter 5 over the holiday and it seems like it may do what I want which is to plan out a shooting schedule for the April '24 eclipse. I was able to find the python scripts that come with it (such as delaye…

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## [Solar eclipse universal C1C2C3C4 timer](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/solar-eclipse-universal-c1c2c3c4-timer/506)

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**Author:** [@DavidCampling](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/DavidCampling)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2026 11:03 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/solar-eclipse-universal-c1c2c3c4-timer/506 "2026-07-30T11:03:04Z")

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Hi everyone, i have writen a script to shoot solar eclipses, you have to put in C1C2C3C4 times for you shooting location, you can set A,S, interval and number of shots for eace of C1 tru C4 its not perfect but seems to w…

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## [about Smart Shooter v3.38](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/about-smart-shooter-v3-38/504)

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**Author:** [@giskim](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/giskim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 July 2026 17:32 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/about-smart-shooter-v3-38/504 "2026-07-24T17:32:52Z")

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Hello, Many years ago Ive bought and activated licence (type Standard) for Smart Shooter v3.38 (for Mac). Im photographer and using Nikon D3 and D3X cameras. Unfortunately, Smart Shooter v3.38 (for Mac) recognises only…

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## [Feature request: External API command to set the Active Camera](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/feature-request-external-api-command-to-set-the-active-camera/499)

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**Author:** [@PhilippePP](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/PhilippePP)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2026 02:35 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/feature-request-external-api-command-to-set-the-active-camera/499 "2026-06-02T02:35:45Z")

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Hello Kuvacode team, would you consider adding a SetActiveCamera (or equivalently named) command to the External API in a future v5 / v6 release? Reading the request reference in external\_api.rst, I can see Connect / Di…

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## [No image coming up, just shows a check checkerboard pattern](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/no-image-coming-up-just-shows-a-check-checkerboard-pattern/497)

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**Author:** [@Lucky](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Lucky)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [25 May 2026 05:43 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/no-image-coming-up-just-shows-a-check-checkerboard-pattern/497 "2026-05-25T05:43:49Z")

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Hi all, hope someone can help. Lights are firing. Live view looks good. But when I take a photo I get a check checkerboard grid pattern not the image. Haven’t been able to fix it or find any solutions out there online an…

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## [Camera setting in Smart Shooter 5](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/camera-setting-in-smart-shooter-5/489)

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**Author:** [@rschiavo](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/rschiavo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 February 2026 15:35 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/camera-setting-in-smart-shooter-5/489 "2026-02-23T15:35:25Z")

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I’m new to Smart Shooter 5 Wildlife photographer \> D850 \> Manual Mode \> Auto ISO. When I connect my camera, I thought the camera window in SS5 would show ISO Auto. Instead it show ISO 64? Rich

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## [Metering Mode in Stacked Focus](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/metering-mode-in-stacked-focus/486)

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**Author:** [@aroussel2026](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/aroussel2026)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 February 2026 18:10 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/metering-mode-in-stacked-focus/486 "2026-02-10T18:10:26Z")

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I have to use Center Weighted for the type of flower shots I’m doing. When Live View in the App is switched off, the camera control panel shows “Centre Weighted” as I want. But when I run the stacked focus script, Live V…

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## [Problem Description:\*\* I try to run "Liveview" and "shoot "button on a webpage](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/problem-description-i-try-to-run-liveview-and-shoot-button-on-a-webpage/482)

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**Author:** [@nano51](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/nano51)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 January 2026 17:40 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/problem-description-i-try-to-run-liveview-and-shoot-button-on-a-webpage/482 "2026-01-12T17:40:18Z")

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System Configuration: Software: Smart Shooter 5 (Latest Version) . System : MAC OS Tahoe 26.2 Camera: Canon EOS 1300D connected via USB. Integration: Node.js bridge using the zeromq library. API Ports: 54543 (Event Pub…

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## [Capture Grid + External Trigger Systems](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/capture-grid-external-trigger-systems/477)

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**Author:** [@Damani3000](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Damani3000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2026 22:59 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/capture-grid-external-trigger-systems/477 "2026-01-02T22:59:49Z")

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I’m interested in working with CaptureGrid with a 100+ multi camera array. I have a batch of raspberry Pi computers as well. I’m wondering how do external trigger systems factor in and what latency difference is there be…

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## [SS5 and Canon R50 V](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/ss5-and-canon-r50-v/474)

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**Author:** [@JohnEH](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/JohnEH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [9 December 2025 12:35 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/ss5-and-canon-r50-v/474 "2025-12-09T12:35:37Z")

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I have recently started using SS5 and it has quickly become a favorite. Just bought the Canon R50 V yesterday and noticed the last update 5.8 is slightly older than the V release. I did get the camera to connect once o…

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## [Live View exposure Nikon](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/live-view-exposure-nikon/472)

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**Author:** [@jotaylor](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/jotaylor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [18 November 2025 03:19 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/live-view-exposure-nikon/472 "2025-11-18T03:19:46Z")

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I have been using Smartshooter successfully with Canon cameras. I am currently using a Nikon D850 and the Live view is not changing when I change camera settings as it did previously. The Live View is much darker (it is …

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## [Focus control - Sony ZV-E10 and Tokina FiRIN 100mm](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/focus-control-sony-zv-e10-and-tokina-firin-100mm/471)

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**Author:** [@Dir\_Dim1](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Dir_Dim1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2025 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/focus-control-sony-zv-e10-and-tokina-firin-100mm/471 "2025-11-06T17:38:38Z")

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Hi! I’m having issues trying to adjust lens focus with the “Move the focus” arrows. I’m using a Sony ZV-E10 camera with a Tokina FiRIN 100mm lens. With the same camera but other lenses, this feature works reliably. But …

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## [Turn off canon live view in SS5](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/turn-off-canon-live-view-in-ss5/469)

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**Author:** [@scolytus](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/scolytus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2025 18:45 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/turn-off-canon-live-view-in-ss5/469 "2025-10-16T18:45:35Z")

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I’m using an older Canon (60D) tethered to a mac (sequoia 15.61.1) on a copy stand. This is for shooting very small subjects using the MP-E-65 lends. I use a stackshot rail, powered by the app within Zerene Stacker. I…

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## [Missing Dropdown menus](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/missing-dropdown-menus/467)

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**Author:** [@Jacqueline501](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Jacqueline501)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2025 13:30 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/missing-dropdown-menus/467 "2025-09-25T13:30:31Z")

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App has loaded without issue but only shows SMART SHOOTER 5 in top Menu bar with a dropdown of - Services/Hide/show/quit. None of the other menus (File, Edit etc) or Main window with Camera controls/ live view/preview …

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## [Increment Sequence or Batch number when a new QR ode is scanned](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/increment-sequence-or-batch-number-when-a-new-qr-ode-is-scanned/465)

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**Author:** [@ecoderre](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/ecoderre)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2025 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/increment-sequence-or-batch-number-when-a-new-qr-ode-is-scanned/465 "2025-09-03T20:44:06Z")

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Increment Sequence or Batch number when a new QR code is scanned.

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## [Getting current camera properties](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/getting-current-camera-properties/464)

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**Author:** [@jamphoto](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/jamphoto)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2025 12:12 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/getting-current-camera-properties/464 "2025-08-21T12:12:30Z")

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Hello, how can I get current camera properties like ISO, Aperture etc ? I am using Smartshooter 5 API. A small py code would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.

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## [No AF for Canon R10](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/no-af-for-canon-r10/461)

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**Author:** [@shoebox9](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/shoebox9)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2025 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/no-af-for-canon-r10/461 "2025-07-30T08:22:06Z")

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Hi, I’ve tried 3 different Canon R10’s (with my muti-camera licence), but none of them will AF, despite AF settings in the software & on the cameras. For reference I also have an older crappy Canon 200D set to MF attach…

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## [Fuji GFX100s shooting from live view freezing software](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/fuji-gfx100s-shooting-from-live-view-freezing-software/459)

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**Author:** [@jotaylor](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/jotaylor)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [29 July 2025 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/fuji-gfx100s-shooting-from-live-view-freezing-software/459 "2025-07-29T13:21:42Z")

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Needing help with using Fuji GFX100s in Smartshooter 5. SS connects to camera fine. The live view works, everything looks ok. But then when click shoot, the live view goes blank and disconnects and doesn’t shoot. The Li…

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## [Automatic Barcode Scanning in Liveview](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/automatic-barcode-scanning-in-liveview/454)

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**Author:** [@OLK](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/OLK)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 July 2025 22:43 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/automatic-barcode-scanning-in-liveview/454 "2025-07-24T22:43:23Z")

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How is Automatic Barcode Scanning in Live View supposed to work? Just showing the QR code to the camera does nothing. Only when I press the barcode button in Live View is the image scanned. So what does the ‘automatic’ s…

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## [Grey checkered live view](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/grey-checkered-live-view/457)

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**Author:** [@ExclusiveImage](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/ExclusiveImage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [24 July 2025 13:28 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/grey-checkered-live-view/457 "2025-07-24T13:28:14Z")

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Hi there. I’m very new to SS5. Yesterday, I was able to connect both of my canon cameras with live view. Today I’m trying to connect just the Canon Mark IV and I’m only getting a grey checkered background in the live vie…

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## [Smart Shooter 5 File Saving & Autofocus Issues](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/smart-shooter-5-file-saving-autofocus-issues/456)

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**Author:** [@ExclusiveImage](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/ExclusiveImage)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 July 2025 16:42 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/smart-shooter-5-file-saving-autofocus-issues/456 "2025-07-23T16:42:45Z")

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Hi there! I just downloaded SS5 a few days ago and am working through the learning curve. I’m having so many frustrating technical issues! My cameras: Canon Mark IV Canon R6 Mark II Both are on the compatibility list …

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## [CaptureGRID4 - Canon R50 + R8 support?](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/capturegrid4-canon-r50-r8-support/452)

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**Author:** [@Harry](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Harry)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [27 June 2025 12:51 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/capturegrid4-canon-r50-r8-support/452 "2025-06-27T12:51:33Z")

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Hey all, Quick question - does CaptureGRID4 currently support the Canon R50 or R8? I can see having a look at the supported cameras list that there are many R series cameras supported but nothing listed for the R50 or …

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## [Drive Mode 16 meaning](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/drive-mode-16-meaning/450)

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**Author:** [@CAB](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/CAB)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [12 June 2025 17:25 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/drive-mode-16-meaning/450 "2025-06-12T17:25:20Z")

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Drive modes are labeled S, 16, etc for a GFX100S camera. What do these signify?

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## [Overlay - LiveView vs image file](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/overlay-liveview-vs-image-file/445)

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**Author:** [@NickN](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/NickN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 May 2025 17:37 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/overlay-liveview-vs-image-file/445 "2025-05-26T17:37:27Z")

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Using SS5 with Nikon D5300 on a PC windows 10 I ran across SS5 to use for Stop Motion animation and tried some tests. Concerning the nionskin/overlay, I had an issue where the LV did not match the previous image capture…

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## [Support for Canon R5 MK II](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/support-for-canon-r5-mk-ii/439)

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**Author:** [@Kai](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/u/Kai)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [6 May 2025 22:20 UTC](https://discourse.kuvacode.com/t/support-for-canon-r5-mk-ii/439 "2025-05-06T22:20:54Z")

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Hi there! I am an avid user of Smartshooter 4 which I used with my Sony a7r IV. Now I haved switched systems and now own a Canon R5 MK II, which is naturally not supported by Smartshooter 4. Looking at the supported Ca…

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