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Most DSLRs have video out for external monitors or USB to computers. Are there any options for doing this with an iPad? Dec 17 12 12:27 pm Link Most of the apps I have seen have you tether your camera into a computer on a wifi then the iPad or iPhone will use the network through the computer to access the camera. I think some of the newer cameras are now access a wifi network directly so an iPad/iPhone does not have to use a computer for an interface. Dec 17 12 12:46 pm Link I couldn't find it for I-pad so I bought a 7" Galaxy Tab, which runs DSLRemote app. Works great! No computer needed. All camera functions availible via wired, but I have a 20ft cable. I'm not convinced a direct video feed would work well on an Ipad. Amazon sells little 7in LED monitors for that for around $175. Dec 17 12 12:49 pm Link This looks good to me: http://www.camranger.com/ I'm pretty sure I'm getting one for Christmas - if I do, I'll post a review. Dec 17 12 12:51 pm Link fullmetalphotographer wrote: I've seen it done with the D4, it has a built in web server running a Java based viewer or something, but that's about it. Dec 17 12 12:52 pm Link Grady Richardson wrote: ... pretty cool. If it works it just might give my tired old eyes a break. Dec 17 12 01:04 pm Link Smedley Whiplash wrote: iPad does not do HDMI in. Most video output from DSLR's is HDMI. The little gadget mentioned in other posts is a great idea, but $300 bucks is pretty spendy (though maybe no more spendy than a bunch of eye-fi cards which may or may not work well in all circumstances). Dec 17 12 01:12 pm Link Grady Richardson wrote: Have one, works beautifully! I've used it with both my iPhone and iPad and it even works from a few hundred feet away. Of course the further away you go the slower the transfer and any walls in between will slow it down but that's WiFi for you... Dec 17 12 01:22 pm Link Grady Richardson wrote: Just got it and it works exactly as advertised. Images do not show up full screen automatically, only when downloaded which takes 1-2 sec. Will work on location too since it makes it own wifi network. Dec 17 12 06:30 pm Link Grady Richardson wrote: Saw that too. Let me know what you think if you get one. Dec 17 12 06:39 pm Link R Michael Walker wrote: 2 people just did... Dec 17 12 07:10 pm Link I don't mean to promote brands, but just pointing out alternatives in case there's something similar on the iOS side. With DSLR controller on Android/Canon, you can use one device as a server and another to use wireless. In my case, I can connect my phone to my camera, and use the phone to transmit the DSLR controller signal to my tablet. Pretty much like the Camranger, except that I can use stuff that I already own. Dec 17 12 07:28 pm Link Light and Lens Studio wrote: Do you have a link? Dec 18 12 06:10 am Link ArtisticGlamour wrote: Dec 18 12 06:13 am Link The Canon 6d has wifi built into the body all that you need is the app on your ipad and then you have full control over live view video or stills. Dec 18 12 06:19 am Link I recently bought a VAIO laptop. It's fast, super thin and light. And comes with a 500GB drive. I can use any of a number of image viewing/rating programs such as Photoshop's Bridge or one of my faves, Photo Mechanic. I can rate with colors and/or stars. It's great to review images, check focus, clothing etc. What I like most about this is when I get back to the office, I have the client's picks. When I need to do a fast turn-around, having those selections really facilitates the job. I don't know if there's an iPad app that has such flexibility. Dec 18 12 06:25 am Link KevinMcGowanPhotography wrote: Photosmith does that, and the ratings/selections can be wirelessly synced with a Lightroom catalog in both directions. Dec 18 12 08:26 am Link exartica wrote: Thanks..I'll have to look into that. Dec 18 12 10:37 am Link Peter Claver wrote: Thank you, Peter...I sent in a comment as follows: Dear Apple Engineering/Customer support.
Dec 18 12 12:19 pm Link R Michael Walker wrote: Okay, I did get one. I also have an Eye-Fi card, so here's my $.02. Jan 03 13 12:33 pm Link Panasonic's Lumix GH3 that was released in December 2012 does this out of the box. It has built in wifi and free apps for both iPhone/iPad and Android. You can use your tablet or smartphone as both a tethered external monitor and a remote control that can control many camera settings along with the shutter release. I have a firmware hacked GH2 predecessor which does incredible video. Tempted to get the GH3 as I would love to have a very compact kit in a small backpack that allows me to do tethered macro while hiking. Just as useful as the iPhone apps for light meters and model releases. My prediction is that Canon and Nikon will eventually adopt wifi iPad/tablet tethering for their pro-full frame models. I personally also think they will eventually adopt a lot of mirrorless technology in professional full frames including getting rid of the mirror-box as EVF technology is quickly closing that gap. Jan 03 13 01:56 pm Link I got the Camranger and love it!! it's live view is somewhere around 14 FPS but it's still very nice. Very easy to use, lot's of options and it just plain worked! Jan 03 13 05:53 pm Link So, Camranger wireless for $300; there is also tha Apple Camera Connector which is about $30, I think, for a wired USB connection. Jan 03 13 06:01 pm Link Michael DBA Expressions wrote: Hmm. I don't know of an app for the iPad that will feed a live view via the USB camera kit.. is there one I don't know about?!? Jan 03 13 06:48 pm Link Michael DBA Expressions wrote: The only thing the Camera Connection Kit does is turn the camera into a very expensive card reader. Jan 03 13 08:33 pm Link |
