Best Budget Camera Monitor (For Cameras Without Flip Screens)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

⚡ QOTD: Have you used the APP or SOFTWARE for your camera yet?LMK! 👇👇👇

[@zachafronzoom6581]

Think Media yeah, but I can't put it above the tripod

[@ckcontillo7966]

Not yet, because i use my phone to vlog

[@JurisDaugulis]

I have Nikon camera and Nikon app mobile utility which works only for taking pictures and downloading them or maybe I do something wrong.

[@RippaDan876]

Hit me up with a camera let me start do some videos

[@skedmarklund1200]

Yep

[@godoluis1]

2:47 ... that tripod leg being too close to the edge is making me nervous.

[@CityPrepping]

I remebered the days pre flip out screen. 1/2 of my videos were out of focus. Great tips and ideas in this video.

[@fatheringautism]

I’ve used the Panasonic and Canon app for monitoring. An iPad is a great wireless solution as well. It’s like a HUGE field monitor. It comes in clutch when autofocus isn’t cooperating. Just tap and keep shooting.

[@boarderboi6]

does the app allow external recording to the phone?

[@fatheringautism]

@@boarderboi6 No, it’s a wireless connection so you wouldn’t be able to get anything with a quality image recording to the phone in real-time anyway.

[@jyoraj5]

1:47 is when we get to the good stuff

[@Arvutimaailm]

There are two more options. OTG transfer over cable. A bit faster than WIFI and faster to connect. Androids have a free app for it. And then there are old monitors. You cant change the settings but can basically connect any HDMI monitor or a tv that is just lying around to your camera as long as it has the output and most do.

[@widgynormilphotography]

Canon 70d doesn't allow recording while wifi is on. What other way can we do it using the phone?

[@Maxielbeltre]

You seriously answer all my questions before I even think of them !! This is deff my favorite KZbin channel. This and video influencers ! Thank you for the consistent great content !

[@hoyitsnanay6028]

Very excited to try this out with my laptop on my next KZbin video. I have used my phone before but feel like it's still too small. Using the laptop is really smart. Thank you for the tip!

[@davinciel2108]

Hey thanks for the Nikon app you didn’t mention smh

[@TheTaylorFamz]

i saw where this was posted in 2017, but its still useful up to this day in 2020. Thank you.

[@stuff.church]

Just starting using my phone as a monitor and love it. I the DSLR controllor app on an LG G5, I can autofocus and adjust exposure while in front of the camera, which makes life much easier.

[@ChaosFragrances]

I'm not sure if you're familiar with Andrew Kramer, but you remind me a lot of him by the way you speak and just your overall personality. And that is meant as a huge compliment.

[@colesmintteacupco4923]

Thank god I came across your channel! I am weeks away from setting up my KZbin channel, your videos have answered so many of my questions!!!! Keep them coming!!!!

[@Setha22]

I thought I’ll need to spend more money, but this guy helped me. Thank you so much.

[@MyaScott]

These videos are really so helpful for people who are trying to start a channel!

[@singmysong4444]

Good info... I'm an Actor and often must send in Video Auditions... this seems a great way to do this. I've just been using my i phone in the past but this should give a much more "finished" result... I'll probably try to figure out how to connect a lavalier mic as well to try to get rid of room boom... Thanks, again...

[@grayoctoberday2298]

This really helped because I knew Canon had wifi technology and all that but I didn't know it was to this much detail and extent. If you want a story, well I have a Canon G7X mark 1 and I was taking photos for a project, realized I forgot my Macbook's adapters so there was no port for my SD card but the photos were due in 30 minutes so I transferred the photos using the wifi app.

[@livingtoexpedite1730]

Hey ThinkMedia your the reason I started my channel !! I use to watch you on my old channel and now here I am and you have 1 million subscribers 🔥🔥 your awesome !!

[@artjohnson01]

Panasonic has an awesome app. I've just started using it for my G7. Even though the flip out screen gives me great control right on the screen. I do like to shoot my videos from a few feet away. The app is really terrific for that.

[@junmartin5070]

I will try this one thanks for sharing this video.

[@ColinBloodworth]

I hadn't thought of using a laptop. Great stuff as always, Sean.

[@jimikazak]

Great information. I am going forward with trying both these methods. Cheers.

[@pacificYO]

I started vlogging with a Leica T...but no flip out screen sucked. I had an iPhone mounted to the camera connected to the app to monitor myself....but eventually I “downgraded” to a Sony RX100 III. For run and gun vlogging, setting up a monitor before hitting record is a big hassle! If I were making films or in a studio doing reviews or unboxings, the app route would make so much sense!

[@Alfie_1]

I have the canon m10 what do you think of that, and what should i upgrade to for a low price

[@mhinetteshimono6176]

Nice video. I’m using olympus camera

[@canaldapoeira]

Some cameras have those rca or hdmi outputs. You can plug them to those cheap car, or security cameras screen lcds. They are not great for color, but to at least you know if you're in the right place for shooting!

[@JourneytoHomeSweetHome]

I learned a lot here. I use my iPhone to film cuz I have a very old cannon PowerShot. Saving up for a newer Cannon. Thank for the info.

[@CassiesChannelCCswaa]

Hello Sean! I was just thinking about..HOW WILL I SEE MYSELF WHILE IM VLOGGING?! and your video came up and i was like OHMGEE! THIS WILL HELP ME! Thank you for the tips Sean!

[@RapidFireJim]

awesome as always sean

[@SKVideo-rt1ys]

NICE TO SEE NEW INFOS

[@JoshWiniarski]

Nifty...love the concept, and much cheaper than the last camera monitor you reviewed!

[@PreranaMallaNembang]

Was looking for this! Sean the best

[@MotoPhotoAdventures]

Thanks for another great video, Sean! I'm just starting out on my KZbin Journey. Sadly, even though I use the latest model Nikons (D5, D850, D500) the Nikon Snapbridge app, still doesn't support live view in video mode and you can't even start/stop recording. Not to mention that none of Nikon's DSLRs have flip screens. I've heard of a few independent apps that allow you to connect a smarthpone via an OTG cable. I know you're not a Nikon guy. But I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, or better yet, see you do a video on it! Keep up the great work...

[@koustavbiswas959]

Hey man! Hope you have got a solution! Otherwise you can use, wireless mobile utility, wmu , by nikon, that connects with phone with wifi and nfc!

[@gerismakeuplaughs152]

I purchased my Cannon EOS Rebel SL1 camera approximately 5 or 6 yrs ago and only used it a couple of times. It seemed so complicated, due to only using disposable, instant Polaroid, my Cell phone ( different ones over the years) and other small cameras that came with film you had to buy, put inside then take to the photo shop to have developed and the like, the most Technical camera I had ever used was the ones on my phone or Web cams that you hooked up to your PC but not to take video's. I have been extremely busy but been wanting to start a KZbin channel for over the past 4 yrs or so but haven't done so yet. What am I waiting for, always time and $$$ for the right equipment. Well I have this Camera and I am now forcing myself to learn how to use it. I have had family, hubby and couple others, that said they would teach me but ..... shall we leave it there...LMAOOOOO Thank you for your video's, this one and some others creator's have made are making all these complicated buttons/settings a lot easier. I will be making my first Video this weekend, maybe I might even get up a couple extra hours early and film my first video before work. Any suggestions???

[@Juice84]

Much love to all of my fellow KZbinrs. Let have another successful new year. Great video, Sean.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

👊❤💯

[@tracybumpers7194]

Wow!!! Didn't know I had at on my Canon.. Can't wait to setup my table.. Thank you so much..

[@inno_torremoro.]

Thank you for sharing this tip it's helpful to mee

[@greyskypurplemoon]

So glad I found this looking at your previous videos. Great information I can't believe I forgot to even think to use my laptop as a monitor.

[@ronishastroud8891]

Thank u for telling something i didnt even know i need thanks a bunch

[@lilsimsun]

Awesome video Sean. I’m about to buy a camera for myself and i was really worried about flip screen (coz they cost a lot more than normal)....... i have a question, if I’m vlogging outside will that app work? Since it only connects with WiFi. I don’t know if there will be internet available to me at every single place I go...... Thanks!

[@BioBush]

You just saved me $40 on buying a webcam! Olympus Image Share, free app, does many basic shooting functions including live preview and remote start for photos and videos. THANK YOU!

[@isaacmaya6267]

This was helpful thanks

[@parker62103]

You Deserve way more views!

[@itsbradleymullins]

About to buy a Sony and this video is just what I needed!!! Thanks👍

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Happy to help - keep crushing it Brad!

[@pushREC]

be careful man don´t think it´s too easy unfortunately... THe sony app is actually terrible and won´t let you use any picture profiles and a lot of other settings while in remote control. I still prefer my Sony A6500 over my GH4 tho and I have used a lot of cameras including the big Sony´s, Ursa Mini, RED, etc. (:

[@JavierMercedes]

so glad you made this video. thank you!

[@Swasti1]

I needed this, thank you❤

[@Swasti1]

I have Sony a6000 and use playmemories to instantly share photos. It's pretty cool

[@2healinghands589]

thank you for your video i think it will me I have just got a canon 400d and I have on live view for it so thanks a gen

[@NimrodSarid]

I use the Canon app for my 70D but unfortunately the 70D does not allow to record video and turn on WIFI at the same time :(

[@giudumin]

Nimrod Sarid

[@andaroon]

Nimrod Sarid same :(

[@lucasbravodailylife6894]

I have the same problem not working for recording

[@tp5976]

Same, I don't know what to do :((

[@TestVideo-jd2yl]

same problem with 6D

[@securityonboardDship]

Great idea... My Nikon monitor camera was defective.

[@taranehfarhangmehr2310]

thanks so much for this!! my laptop is 4k and awesome so this saves me headaches and $!

[@georgekline9486]

Fantastic this really helps

[@kenbest7660]

You're crushing it!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Ken Best 👊🏼💯

[@dennispeaks]

Thanks for this info, I am a newbie and some years back I bought a Nikon D3200 for our daughter to take pics at events. I am learning photography now and had been using a 7" battery powered TV as the monitor. I thought that would be great to be able to use a old Note 5 I had laying around the house and found your video. I can't wait to hook this up! :)

[@YuLondraMichelle]

Please do an update on camera monitors for canon M50 or can you recommend a good cheap 1080p please. I trust your channel.

[@alexandreweberm]

I use Samsung nx300. This is a Great option. Thank you.

[@vertlawrencesanchezperfect5185]

Great video! 😀

[@monishmanmanandhar8089]

this is really great :)

[@shaheeraberber6241]

There are lots of DIY you can do but the first things you have is smartphone, laptop, camera/dlsr, HDMI cable and OTG cable(for those who don't have a Wireless Connection camera itself.) Second step is If the camera/DSLR don't have WiFi as I said before, you can download the app named, qdslrdashboard(cost 4-5 dollars I think) but don't worry, still you can find alternative of it. After you downloaded the App, make sure you have an OTG cable and HDMI cable for HDMI input of the camera/dslr to connect between the two in your smartphone, it will automatically open the app and ready to go as you ready to shoot. The laptop thing in the video, that's it. Thank you and I wish this information will help you somehow.

[@en-er5dj]

these tips are so useful; thank you so much! great video 👍👍

[@derricksanto8421]

Best video ever helped me a lot thanks Sean and keep creating videos

[@thaypalmer36]

Awesome thank you so much I really appreciate

[@상하이조사유-g2e]

Love your videos Sean! Greetings from the other side of the world! I learned so much from you! Great job and keep doing! You inspired me so much!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Thanks for comment Sherry - happy to help - keep crushing it! 👊💯

[@fboucheros]

Sean, Sean, Sean... why I didn`t think about it before! Thanks for the idea! I`ll use it next time for sure! This way I will know when my camera is not recording ... battery dying in the middle...

[@MrPhins]

Excellent tips and a big help to determine essential gear right off the bat. I can't help it but the entire video I'm staring at the GorillaPod and how close it's sitting to the edge of the table and thinking "No...no...no...don't hit it with your hand..." lol. I have a Sony A6500 but I can't stand the PlayMemories app. I wish they'd update it. Or maybe it's just me.

[@alexsound2097]

I did try it, but I must say that the focus and image quality is pretty bad on my laptop :/ (plus it takes a computer and lots of place). It works for now, but I'll still be looking for a cheap dedicated monitor.

[@kyladaw5019]

Yes!! Thank you! I just made the switch to Sony and was researching a cheap monitor with little success. I suspected there was an app that could do this and I’m so happy to find out there is! Love your vids! Thanks!

[@miba8303]

i will followyou for the rest of your youtube carrier ...thanks for helping me to sort out some small but shitty bug with my gx7 2:20

[@VlogGrrr]

Awesome! This video came just in time! I just got a Sony Alpha a6000 and it doesn't have a selfie screen so I guess I'll be downloading the app! 😄👍📷💪💕

[@BernardoBerndsen]

Sorry bud this doesn't work for video mode on the a6000 - if this works for you let a brother know

[@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA]

Great video, I know this will be great help to use the laptop app when doing model shoots with my SL2!

[@aparupdas6231]

Sir .Your videos are very helpful for me.thanks

[@KatDPerez]

this was SOOO helpful!

[@RalphEats]

Yes thank you for reminding me I can use Sony play memories app, I have a a6000 and have used it before, but totally forgot I can do that.

[@AdventureswithAshawnya]

LATE NOTIFICATION SQUADD!!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Adventures with Ashawnya 🙏🏻💯

[@taniadas4647]

Great Video...but i use DSLR Nikon 3200. Can you suugest me with any apps or software that will help me to turn my iphone or ipad or laptop into a monitor for the camera?

[@technification3001]

Awesome video man 😍🔥

[@tastylife6358]

Very helpful.. I m loving it ... coz I really need this kind of things

[@MX-CO]

Thanks great video

[@Jatinxsharma]

I shot me first vlog like this and it helped thanks and it got 3k views in 1 day 😍

[@Waynimations]

Thank you for the tips!

[@dimetaful]

Omg such a big help!! Thank you!

[@mediazone7860]

and nice work sean..

[@nokaptv2736]

Omg I LOVE THIS GUY! man, I really appreciate you so much for showing me the tricks of this trade! I’ve brought everything for my channel based on what I learned from your videos!

[@oqueeutofazendoaqui]

Canon Camera connect APP has a usb connection? Wifi is very slow tô connect

[@BigThomTattoos]

What is the best App to use an OTG cable to connect with my older camera? I have a Nikon Coolpix P530 without Wifi

[@KatGrijalva]

You’re so incredibly helpful 😩 Thanks Sooo much 😋

[@MichaelBloom]

For Canon, is there any way to view what your recording? Or is the preview on the phone only for picture taking?

[@KaylaWaylah26]

Michael Bloom exactly what mine does

[@TiffanyTerna]

I really appreciate you and your videos. I purchased the camlink 4k and it was such a hard process to deal with. Definitely will be returning. I really should of watched your video first instead of being so damn impulsive!!

[@RooftopAttire]

I'm torn between either the buget friendly Canon EOS 200D slr and the more compact mirrorless Canon EOS M6 that is slightly more expensive. They both have all the qualities I'm looking for when filming youtube content and some vlogs. Which do you prefer in this case? And from your experience is the quality between them noticable? Please help lol

[@Stephanie-hn5zs]

This was so helpful! Thank youuuuuuuuu

[@RasoiSathi]

Does canon 1500d not work on video shoot mode in it's app ?

[@Brittanyleighplusthree]

alright sean, having some issues. my Nikon d3200 doesn’t have a flip out screen and i’m trying to add my iphone 8plus as my external screen. i understand the hdmi cables i just can’t find a good app that works with the camera. also my camera doesn’t have wifi.

[@daniyalkhantareen7574]

I would love a video for us mobile phone recorder, there's Wondershare Go, but that can be used on laptop only, i would love to control my smartphone camera with another phone.

[@DijahCray]

So I have to Canon t6 and my canon app don't let me see when it's on video mode only picture mode. Is just be the camera I have be I seen videos where it work for other ppl.

[@HAMTube]

Always great videos and tips. It all has helped me tremendously. Keep up the great work.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

👊💯

[@Waleeeeeeeeeeed]

Which is the best camera connect app for Nikon camera?

[@ozdericimehmet6982]

But Negative points are you can't see yourself if it is focusing or not and you cant't put microphone of top of it.

[@Luffytaro-178]

That is really a great help,thank you.Now iCan create better videos!

[@osmanyviera_realtor4860]

I loved your videos and i learned a lot from them. I have a Kodak az252 and a Haweii Honor 6x android which I want to use it as a external monitor for my camera. I tried to connected but doesn't work. Even connecting thru a HDMI to a monitor or TV. What should I do? or What can i do?

[@chasehadley5230]

Apt video. Thanks! Question: Is the Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Digital Camera compatible with the app and or got a laptop compatibility software? If not, which canons (similar budget range) do?