January 2026 Pictomic Insider Newsletter: Expanded Camera Control for Canon, Nikon Z, and Sony — Plus New Savings & Unified Tech Docs
We’re starting 2026 with a clear focus: continue improving the camera control module insideVisere Captura for Sony, Nikon, and Canon workflows.The updates below are designed to make tethered sessions more complete, easier to configure, and more repeatable.
🔹 Canon: New SDK + Expanded Pro Controls
The latest Visere Captura 4.1 beta now uses Canon’s newest SDK:EDSDK 13.20.0. This version adds support for the EOS R6 Mark III.
In addition, Visere Captura Pro now supports nearly all camera settings available through the Canon SDK,including (where supported by your model):
- Battery status
- Histograms
- Picture quality / image format settings
- And many more camera parameters exposed through the SDK
The goal: fewer camera-side adjustments, more consistency from session to session, and faster capture setup for teams.
🔹 Nikon Z: Live View AF Zones
For Nikon Z cameras, we added Live View AF Zones. This gives you better control over how autofocus isplaced and managed during tethered capture—especially helpful for product photography, macro work, and detail-critical shots.
🔹 Sony: Easier Windows Setup + New Focus Options
Sony configuration on Windows is now simpler: Sony driver installation is included to reduce setup steps and speed up first-timeconnectivity.
We also added Sony focus selection options to provide more control over focus behavior in supported Sony models.
🔹 Technical Articles: Moved to pictomic.com
We’ve moved all technical articles from confluence.pictomic.com to our main site to unify documentation in one place.You can now access setup guides, workflows, and technical resources here:
🔹 Discounts: Listed On-Site + Applied Automatically
Running discounts for different products are now listed at the top of our website, and discounts are applied automaticallyto all purchases—no coupon codes required.
If a discount would help you make a buying decision, reply to this email and we’ll work with you to help you choose the right setup.
🔹 Existing Customers: 20% Off 4-Year & 5-Year Maintenance (Ends Feb 15)
If you’re an existing customer with an expired Visere Captura license, you can now get 20% off our 4-year and 5-year maintenance agreements.
These long-term plans provide significant savings over time and keep updates and support straightforward—without the hassle of frequent renewals.Offer valid through February 15.
💡 Need Help With Camera Setup or Upgrades?
If you want help selecting the right configuration—or verifying camera compatibility for your studio workflow—reach out with yourcamera model(s), output type (still, 360°, macro), and environment (Windows/macOS). We’ll point you to the best next step.
📘 Technical Articles | 🛒 Current Discounts
Maintenance promotion ends February 15, 2026. Discount eligibility and applicable products are shown on-site where available.