# Tethered Photography Cables The TetherBoost Pro Allows Creatives to Shoot Without Losing Signal By M | Published 2016-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-cable References: [petapixel](http://petapixel.com/2016/07/14/tetherboost-pro-lets-photogs-tether-65-feet-without-signal-loss/) & [tethertools](https://www.tethertools.com/) To help improve the connection between tech devices and cameras with the TetherBoost Pro photography cable that ensures the signal isn't lost while shooting at great distances. The cable features a USB 3.0 core controller that ensures the signal inside a computer is boosted so that it can remain connected to the camera device. Often times [DSLR cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-fluid-pro-ai) tend its signal connection to a laptop during shoots when the photographer continuously moves around and away from the computer. Tether Tools noticed that the issue was with the laptops that often have a lower signal capability built in, in order to save on battery. The TetherBoost Pro provides a simple solution with a [cable connect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-data-blocking-cable) from the laptop to the USB 3.0 to ensure the connection is fast and maintained throughout at lengths of 15 up to 65-feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tethered Photography Solutions:** There is an opportunity to develop more tethered photography solutions that address the connection issues between tech devices and cameras. - **USB 3.0 Core Controllers:** There is an opportunity to develop USB 3.0 core controllers to maintain and boost signals between camera devices and computers. - **Long-distance Connectivity Solutions:** There is an opportunity to develop long-distance connectivity solutions to allow photographers to shoot at great distances without losing the connection signal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from utilizing tethered photography cables to improve signal connectivity between cameras and tech devices. - **Tech Accessories:** The tech accessories industry can take advantage of the opportunity to develop USB 3.0 core controllers and other tethered photography solutions. - **Film and Video Production:** The film and video production industry could benefit from the development of long-distance connectivity solutions for shooting at great distances without losing the connection signal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pioneering Connectivity Cable Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-matters.md) - [Optical Fiber USB Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optichub.md) - [Metallic Port Expansion Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tbt100-dp-thunderbolt-3-dock.md) - [Magnetic Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro-cable.md) - [Premium Magnetic Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro.md) - [Creative Professional Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-triple-4k-thunderbolt-4-dock-dc500.md) - [Port-Equipped Connectivity Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usbc-docking-monitor.md) - [Magnetic Technology Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnilink-360-pro.md) - [High-Bandwidth Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-thunderbolt-4-multimedia-pro-dock.md)