Canon EOS R50: Missing check_for_new_images script and tethering without Zadig on Windows.

Software darktable
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Hi everyone,

I am currently using a Canon EOS R50 on Windows and I’m trying to set up a tethering workflow in darktable. However, I have run into two specific issues:

  1. Missing Hotfolder Script: I have installed the Lua scripts repository, but I cannot find the check_for_new_images script under the ‘contrib’ (aportados) folder or any other category in the script manager. Has this script been renamed, moved, or deprecated in recent versions? I would like to use a hotfolder to import photos while using Canon EOS Utility.
  2. Tethering without Zadig: Is there any way to achieve direct tethering (Capture) with the R50 on Windows without using Zadig to replace the USB driver? I would prefer to keep the default Windows drivers if possible to maintain compatibility with other Canon software, but darktable doesn’t seem to recognize the camera otherwise.

I have already checked the ‘Official’, ‘Contrib’, and ‘Tools’ categories in the script manager but without success.

Any guidance on how to fix the missing script or a workaround for the driver issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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Where did you hear about a check_for_new_images script. I’m not aware of a script like that.

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Hey and welcome! I don’t think you can tether without the Zadig driver.