Tether Tools Air Direct Phase One Cable Kit, 29"
The Tether Tools Air Direct Phase One Cable Kit, 29" (ADC-P1C) is a specific cable set designed to connect the Tether Tools Air Direct Wireless Tethering System to Phase One medium format cameras.
Key Features and Purpose
Designed for Phase One: This kit is a dedicated accessory for photographers who own a Phase One camera and want to use the Air Direct for wireless tethering. It's necessary because Phase One cameras have unique USB ports that require a specific cable.
Two-Cable Kit: The 29-inch kit includes two different cables to ensure compatibility with various Phase One models:
USB-C to USB-C Cable: This cable is designed to fit the narrow USB-C ports on the most current Phase One cameras and digital backs.
USB-C to USB 3.0 Male B Cable: This cable connects the Air Direct to Phase One cameras that use a USB 3.0 Male B port.
High-Speed Transfer: Both cables are engineered for a 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0 signaling rate, which is essential for handling the large file sizes produced by medium format cameras.
Optimal Fit: The cables feature a low-profile casing that ensures a snug fit into the narrowest USB ports and digital backs on Phase One gear.
High-Visibility Orange: Like many Tether Tools products, the cables are a bright, high-visibility orange to make them easy to spot in a studio or on location, helping to prevent tripping and accidental disconnections.
How it Works
The Tether Tools Air Direct system works by creating its own Wi-Fi network that acts as a "virtual cable" between your camera and computer. The Phase One Cable Kit facilitates this connection:
You connect one of the cables from the kit to the USB port on your Phase One camera.
The other end of the cable plugs into the USB-C port on the Tether Tools Air Direct device.
The Air Direct, running its Air Direct Utility (ADU) software on your computer, creates a wireless PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) connection.
This allows you to control your camera and transfer files to your computer as if you were using a traditional wired tethering setup, using your preferred tethering software like Capture One.