How to Tether Your Camera to an iPad | Cascable The Best App for Photographers

Recently I had a fashion photoshoot in the studio and I wanted to tether my camera to a monitor for my client to see the photos as I was shooting. I forgot to bring my laptop but wondered if I could tether my camera to my iPad. That's when I came across Cascable.
Cascable allows you to tether your camera to your iPad over WiFi and USB allowing for a more stable connection. Cascable also let's you save and write to multiple storage devices instead of just your SD card and it also has camera automations allowing you to create and run with one push of a button. This app is full of awesome features and I think is the best app for photographers.
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[@chrisyfitz]

Huge thanks to you for explaining things so clearly and concisely. I'm just getting to grips with using my iPad for tethering and you made it all so much simpler 👌

[@lemonfruiit]

Thank you for laying this out so clearly and concisely!!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josesabinojr.7532]

Thank you for this video! I've looking into changing my tethering workflow, and this information was very helpful.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@geoffdewar8845]

You make some very good points. Thanks for sharing.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevenbrutosky521]

Great job explaining this app.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@Cascable]

Thank you for the great video - we're glad you like the app! ❤️

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad you liked the video! Thank you for the app!

[@jervinmunroe5585]

@@StefanoLombardoYTwhich hub are you using

[@gracel3457]

I love this video good job 👏👍

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you!

[@cogs2937]

Great video. I have just found Cascable. It allows me to connect my 9th generation iPad that still uses the Lightning port to my EOS R. I had no idea about these other features. Thanks.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@Raw_View_Photography]

Thank you man it's really helpful! cYA

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@Ateeg]

this is a game changer . thanks a lot

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@devthedev223]

Great video man!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Appreciate it!

[@AniMotion68]

Great job!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you!

[@vic.vision2983]

Hey man, thanks so much for this, I invested in an iPad last year with the hopes that the Lightroom software would catch up and tether to my R6. It hasn’t been able to do that thus far, but this post and this app recommendation… game changer, thanks Stefano good looking out.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hey, ya that’s what I was waiting for too! Glad I could help out!

[@marcopej]

Thank you!!!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@amandamorseon]

There’s been some minor improvements with the canon app but I still feel like I’m dealing with dial up internet with that dang app. Thanks for the video!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help! It feels very out of date and lags so much!

[@MDK76]

Awesome!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@twt_figgy]

Great video. I have a question. I connected my canon m6 to my iPad Air 5th gen via usb-c to usb-c cable and everything seems to work. But the display and my digital viewfinder are off so I’m only able to see the frame on the iPad. Can’t seem to figure out if this is an issue with canon or if there’s a setting in missing. Hope you can help. Thank you.

[@richardm5321]

For me, 5 star rating is a must as my clients preselect images via star rating and I was told you can 5 star a jpeg but not Raw files yet! I will wait for this update and I will be definitely changing to Cascable

[@gubby740]

Which app do you use?

[@Malk767]

Thank you for this.. been searching for an alternative for expensive camranger and air direct options which fails during shoots unfortunately

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

No problem! I’ve been loving Cascable and haven’t had any issues tethering via USB!

[@charlesstephens5974]

Can you explain what “focus drive” is, using Canon 7D using quick focus option, single shot. Thanks.

[@Liberti_Deveraux]

Great Eyes..oops.. I mean video very informative thank you!

[@Vibes2me]

Great Video but can't find a cable for my Sony A6500

[@renniayahmickin2199]

Does this app works with the canon 4000D camera ? Also what iPad do you have ?

[@tbc_2024]

Thank you. Cascable looks to be great app. Can we tether iPhone 15 Pro to iPas Pro? 🤔 iPhone 15 Pro takes great pictures. I would liek to tether iPad so we can see the photos on bigger screen immediately.

[@mjpt57]

Thanks for the video. I decided to buy Cascable, full non-subscription version. Excellent product. Along with FE File Explorer Pro these two apps are the most useful that I have on the iPad Pro M1 12.9. Using the iPad with the "Magic" keyboard (stupid juvenile name for a product), a bluetooth mouse, a Hyper-Drive 6-In-1 USB-C/Thunderbolt dock I'm able to tether my Canon 6D2 to the Ipad, take photos, either process them or save them directly to an attached Sandisk SSD (USB-C). Or insert the SD card from the camera into the reader then using FE to copy the files over to the SSD. Then from there, fire up Lightroom on the iPad to do some processing and saving to Adobe's CC. Or if I'm home, to copy across to the NAS on the network. I was trying all of this using the Canon Camera Connect app. Frankly, it's garbage. And the Canon 6D2 doesn't like it all that much either. BT or WIFI can be easily disrupted, too. Takes ages to connect and if you say, copy photos from the camera to the iPad then open the Photos app to look at them the connection to the camera is severed. Then go back to the app to reconnect, if it will reconnect, takes ages, too. Cascable has none of these issues.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes! The canon camera connect app is horrible! Cascable is an excellent app and I use it all the time!

[@Eman-ei7bc]

Why use FE as opposed to apple files ?

[@darqueroom2942]

Buying it outright, have you gotten updates / new versions when available?

[@renjithomas8088]

What I pads is it compatible with?

[@leonardofilippini3455]

Hey I am trying to connect my Eos R to Ipad through a Usb C cable to Usb c with apple ipad adaptor, but nothing is working. Can you help me? Thanks!

[@GuyNoirxyz]

I would like to set up a camera on a tripod near our birdfeeder and then from inside my house, use my iPad to view what the camera sees and then (using the iPad) trigger the camera to take a photo. If I understand your presentation, this can be done, as long as i have a camera with wifi that the Cascable app wiill work with. Is that correct?

[@mathew896]

Shouldn't the tethering cable be usb-c to usb-c?

[@quintinjackson.photography4437]

When tethered to the iPad can you zoom in or magnify the screen 200% or more and have it hold that display mode, as you continue to shoot? I'm looking for a way to do that, thus eliminating the pinch, or drag, to enlarge screen with each shot. That would be a hack for critical focus assist, and speed up my shooting workflow, and save me time in post.

[@javierRcastro]

I’m having trouble connecting my Fuji XH1. I’m using a cable , the app is able to read the camera but the camera is allowing access to the storage/files ? Help anyone !?

[@lexbeauty5433]

Thank you for content!do you know if this tethering technique will work on iPad Air 1st generation? if not what iPad do you need ? thank you : )

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help! It would depend on the current OS your iPad is running!

[@andrewsteen1427]

It’s not working for me! Using usb and it won’t find my camera

[@cabbagepatch8947]

It will also link to aniPhone.

[@andrewstorey4991]

Excellent video. I"m shooting with a Z9. Do I need the Pro version to be able to completely control all exposure settings via the camera, not the app?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you! You want to control your exposure settings from the camera? The app shouldn't be affecting you from doing so?

[@andrewstorey4991]

Thanks, but I'm not having any luck figuring out how to change the settings on the app to allow me to change exposure on the camera. Any suggestions? Thank you@@StefanoLombardoYT

[@TheAnasHijazi]

Thank you so much for making this video. I want make my iPad to be monitor the camera when recording video without the Wi-Fi issues.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help! This works perfectly for that!

[@Titan_brothers_studios]

Thank you for the video. Do you mind sharing a link to the cable you are using please

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes! This is the cable I am using: amzn.to/3sK0aR4

[@peteryungcp]

Thanks for sharing! May I ask is there any difference using this apps on latest model of iPad Air/iPad Pro?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Not that I know of!

[@zactan6699]

Hey, how do you see this workflow in the long run? For instance, if I have a long shoot and if the iPad runs out of battery while shooting wired tethered-how would you charge and shoot at the same time? Thanks!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hi, so I've actually used this for some long shoots. One of them being four hours and I was tethered the whole time. The reason why I use a USB-C hub, instead of plugging the tether cable directly into the iPad was so I can charge the iPad at the same time. The hub I am using has another usb-c port on it where I can charge my iPad at the same time. I actually just posted another video on Cascable this morning about storage link and using it to give your camera another "card slot". Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHmqi32Vpc2Blas

[@aaronwilliams1055]

Does it work with Sony A6000

[@tomaszgasecki]

I have purchased lifetime license. I think that we need to support good developers and their apps. The only thing I miss is the stability of the connection when app is in the background.

[@KyleCWong]

Really interesting option! I'm disappointed that there isn't a good Lightroom or Capture One app to tether for iPad yet. I always wanted to be able to switch my workflow onto an iPad for sake of size and using touch, the only thing that's been holding me back is the file/project management and inability to work between my desktop and tablet. So far I've decided to stick to a Surface pro using USB to tether to Capture One/LR. Are you able to edit photos directly on Cascable?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I agree it would be nice if Lightroom had tether compatibility for the iPad. Unfortunately, you can’t edit from Cascable which would be a nice touch!

[@Jorda5s]

With universal control you can transfer files back and forth pretty easily now. Just need a newer mac with big sur

[@smaruzzi]

Thanks. Have you tried the recently released Canon Camera Connect? How does it compare to this one? Thanks, Stefano

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I have not! Nice name by the way!

[@EffiJones]

Hello, thank you! Unfortunately I can’t view the photos unless I don’t upgrade to pro version. Did you upgrade to view the photos? Thanks

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes the free version is very limited. If you want the full experience and all the features I show in this video, you need to upgrade to the pro version!

[@gmonc8912]

Hi Stefano, What cables would I need to connect my Nikon D7100 to my iPAD tablet to tether while taking pictures?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hi, it looks like the D7100 has a Mini-B 8-Pin port. So this cable by TetherPro will work: geni.us/mUPou

[@thijswolzak4658]

Am I right that if I want to use your solution for extra storage throught the usb hub, I need an iPad with USB-C connection? Otherwise, with a lightning-iPad, I would start with connecting a lightning-to-usb adapter (the one with USB-C port to connect to power). After connecting power to the USB-C port, it only leaves the USB port and that will not deliver power to the hub and the external storage....

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I am not totally sure how it works with iPads that still have the lightning port but with the iPad Air 4, all you need is a USB hub. It doesn’t need to be connected to power for it to work. It will still read your external ssd’s and hard drives just like a laptop would. The only reason why I bought this hub is because I still wanted to be able to charge my iPad while the hub is connected to it or else I could’ve just plugged my Samsung t7 ssd directly into the iPad via USB-c and not used a hub at all! It’s not used for powering the hard drives. If that makes sense

[@jtomas1805]

Very cool. I wonder if you can incorporate this into a photobooth? :)

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

That's a really good idea!

[@Sabadsphotography]

I want to connect my canon R 6 & 5D mark4 to the iPad. And my windows hp laptop. Plz suggest the type of cables. Will a USB C to USB A or USB C to USB 3.0 work? I have tethered cables for both cameras n want to use them to the iPad.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Dépends on the iPad. If you have an air 4 that has usb-c charging port. Then you would just need a usb-c hub like I have here and you can use your tether cables you already have!

[@aaronbrown4366]

Awesome. Thanks for this, I just downloaded the app.. quick question, does live view only work after you purchase a subscription? Thanks

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

No, live view should work with the free version! Glad I could help!

[@aaronbrown4366]

@@StefanoLombardoYT Thanks for the reply! I think they may have switched it since you’ve first tried it. On the site now it says “Preview files directly from camera” falls under the pro version. Dang, still a good bye, though.

[@andrewstorey4991]

Great video! Is it possible to send just jpegs to an IPad for viewing? I don't have any need to save my RAW files anywhere except to the my camera card slots. So, sending just jpegs to the Ipad for viewing only would presumably greatly speed up transfer speeds.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

It's already set up for viewing/tethering only. Creating a storage link is completely optional!

[@adamchandler8508]

Great video! Just bought an iPad Air and downloaded Cascable. Is there anyway to turn off the histogram that automatically displays when reviewing images? If so, I can't figure it out and this could be a deal breaker since it partially obscures the image and, in some cases, might cover someones face in a group photo or other important parts of the image.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you! I have not found a way to hide the histogram unfortunately. Let me know if you find out how!

[@adamchandler8508]

@@StefanoLombardoYT Yes, it ended up being very simple. There's no setting for it but if you just tap the image itself that should remove the histogram. Tap it again to display.

[@Smoothnf]

Hello, my camera plug is a USB-C and I want to connect it to a dongle so that I can charge my iPad. However, I haven't came across any dongles that support this. When I have everything hooked up, my iPad will charge but Cascable will not connect to my camera. I'm using two USB-C cables connected to the dongle - one connected to the wall outlet and the other connected to the camera. Has anyone experienced this?

[@yervandpapazyan4473]

Hi, first of all very nice. review but I have a question maybe you tried and know it. I have an iPad Air 3 lightning 😀, so my question is, will this app work if I buy Apple Lightning to USB 3.0 Type-A Camera Adapter?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I’ve never tried it so I can’t confirm whether or not it will work. I’d hate to say it does and it doesn’t. The best thing you can do is try it and if it doesn’t work, return the cable or adapter. Wish I could be more helpful.

[@yervandpapazyan4473]

@@StefanoLombardoYT unfortunately i am not from USA, when you buy something specially consumer electronic from the store there is no options to return it 😀 you have to keep it and buy other one. over here in electronic stores they even refuse to turn on 3000 dollar laptop so you can see and use, touch, feel and after that decide buy or not, the answer is “ if you are going to buy i will turn on computer other wise sorry “

[@rifz42]

could you show some examples of shooting with cascable? how fast is the wireless vs usb cable etc.. I'd just like see my shots on the ipad so I can check for lighting and composition. I tried with lightroom but is was very slow and I couldn't shoot again until every photo transferred, which made it useless.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I might try to make a video on this. As for speed, I think it's faster with a usb cable and when I say fast, I mean it's FAST! The photos transfer almost instantly and you don't have to wait for them to transfer. You can continue shooting because the iPad technically reads the photos from the SD card. Hope that helps!

[@ricmrll]

@@StefanoLombardoYT hi. Does any USB cable work for tethering to the iPad? Thanks for the video. Great recommendation!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

@@ricmrll Yes any cable should work! This is the one I use: geni.us/EABsnb

[@hads404]

Trying to connect my RP to the Canon app is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

That's why I started using Cascable. Connecting to the Canon app is such a pain and it constantly disconnects; so you have to go through 10 minutes of connecting all over again.

[@indianblade13]

For real. You would think the leading camera company would do better

[@rjhphotos]

I'm terrible with this technology but how are you hooking up your EOS R to the iPad? Using a standard cable doesn't work at all.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I have the cable I’m using linked in the description of the video. I use a usb-c hub, then I connect the cable that is linked in the description to connect it to the camera.

[@Malk767]

Hello, could you share details of the hub you are using? does it have an external power input?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hello yes! So that’s the main reason why I bought the hub, I wanted to still be able to charge my iPad while having my camera connected. It has a usb-c slot so you can plug in the iPad charger! This is the one I am using: geni.us/AYho

[@Malk767]

@@StefanoLombardoYT Thank you.. this helps

[@c.rutherford]

Your tether cable link brings up a USB Type C connection, it does not have an Ipad connector. And when I put "cascable" in Amazon search, it brings up dried chili peppers.

[@ArtDickinsonPhotography]

Will my old iPad with lightning connector work with Cascable using a Nikon D800 ?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hi, I'm not 100% sure but it seems like the D800 isn't compatible according to their website. Here is the link: cascable.se/help/compatibility/

[@scg789]

Hi Stefano! Can Cascable save files to Dropbox? I would be connected to WiFi with my iPad and want to create a folder in dropbox to share and have Cascable save to dropbox and an external hard drive. I obviously will have saved pics on the card in the camera as well.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hey! So to answer your question, I did some testing and found out that you can't save to Dropbox from Cascable. The only folder you can save to is iCloud, I've even tried Google Drive and it doesn't work. I upgraded my iCloud storage for really cheap that way I can save to more places than just the card. So again the only thing you can create storage links to are your photos app, folders inside your iCloud and external hard drives if you have them connected. This is the same whether you connect wirelessly or by cable. I'll make another video explaining this soon. I hope that answers your question!

[@ignacymat]

@@StefanoLombardoYT that sucks, only positive is that icloud storage is dirt cheap

[@opqrst7]

It doesn't work with Fujifilm : ((

[@MrKaedaspirit]

I took a picture but the camera says that it is writing

[@xpy1]

Can you do this with the first ipad

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

It depends what OS update your running on there!

[@whereisocloo]

Is it possible I can tether without wanting the ipad store any images but just preview the images

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes you can! Just connect and that’s it. Storing is a separate feature available if you wanted to use it!

[@willowhome]

Is this app work just for photography or is working both shooting photography and videos? I’m looking for a tethering option to see the screen of my camera on an IPad/ IPhone when I shoot videos. Thank you in advance if is here someone and feel to give me an answer

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I actually use this as a monitor when i film my KZbin videos. I connect it as you would and view myself using live view. I know it works with my Canon model, but im unsure about other camera brands and models!

[@willowhome]

@@StefanoLombardoYT thank you very much for your answer, I use also Canon, I have a Rebel T6s/ 760d and a Canon 5D m iv, so it should work if is working for you .

[@annazaytsev2734]

After tethering my canon mark iv to my phone, i can only use my phone to take a photo. How can I switch to taking photos with my camera and not my phone?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

If you take a photo with you’re camera it will automatically display the photos on your phone or iPad. If you click on remote at the top and switch to photos, you can also see photos in there!

[@lukelee710]

Fuji camera can use this app？

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes you can!

[@colinlawrence7103]

Is shutter snitch better

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Personally I think Cascable has more features!

[@willmurray5307]

Doesn’t do raw files A7iii

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Did you upgrade to the Pro version because it should do RAW's on the paid version

[@raeesmohammed3072]

Hi, lots of negative reviews in the review section. Still the app provide customer support ?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Hi, I only see one bad review on the App Store and the rest are good. But the app does still provide support through their website and they continue to push updates as well!

[@raeesmohammed3072]

@@StefanoLombardoYT thanks a lot for the info

[@stevenmeansphotography3861]

Will this work with my canon 5d mk iii

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Because the Canon 5D Mark III doesn’t have built in WiFi… it can’t work with the wifi option but should work tethered by cable!

[@stevenmeansphotography3861]

@@StefanoLombardoYT thank you

[@andrewthaking1]

It’s not finding my camera via usb for some reason

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

It’s possible your camera is not compatible… what camera do you have?

[@andrewthaking1]

@@StefanoLombardoYT Sony A7Riii

[@stevenmeansphotography3861]

When you say iPad 4 is it generation 4

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Yes the 4th generation is what I mean!

[@operabrotha5208]

Pretty good video. A clean, unwrinkled t-shirt would have taken it to the top.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you! lol

[@mykantipurhome]

man sounds like Leonard of Big Bang Theory

[@bergstreisser]

cool but the speech a bit to fast

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I apologize!

[@richardbrownphotography8513]

Canons wifi and app has always been pretty useless and super slow , not for professional use . Cam Ranger 2 is the only thing so far I have found to be flawless but now wanting to connect usb c and have more of a veidio live view.

[@signetohm5579]

App may be cool and all, but you don't need an app to take bracket shots

[@PhelpsPhotography]

this app is a long way from being good.. the developers need to take a lesson from cam ranger. the recipe feature to set up bracketing for example is ridiculously cumbersome

[@anubhavdas8697]

Man should connect with camera using USB or HDMI cable

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

HDMI is a just a display feed, you can file transfer over HDMI

[@MrKravmagadude]

Or.... just don't forget the laptop...

[@rivas6686]

Iron your shirt playboy….

[@AAllinsonNN]

Steamers > irons. Take proper care of your clothing

[@aznycts]

Garbage App . takes too frkn long no Raw files . now i Got Camranger2 .and that was Awesome. I shoot nikon . nice thing about it is i got 3 copies in camera in the Camrander2 and the Ipad 👍All Raw files . . I can Zoom 200% on d Ipad .

[@armaniben]

You are a legend. Thank you very much.

[@PepeSmuggins]

Please iron your shirt…..also run a quick lint roller cuz that piece of fuzz was bothering me

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I bet your fun to hang around with lol

[@PepeSmuggins]

@@StefanoLombardoYT I am ask your mom

[@keithbuck8252]

This video is pointless unless you demonstrate how to hook it up !!!!!

[@c.rutherford]

Everything you try with an old IPad is a PITA and ends up not working. Its best to just smash them right away on sight, toss in garbage, close lid. Then have a beer to celebrate all the frustration and headache you missed out on lol.

[@keithbuck8252]

Well said sir

[@c.rutherford]

@@keithbuck8252 I finally had someone give me one of these after all these years I felt like I couldn't afford one. Now I feel as if I was lucky! They seem the most stubborn roadblock-filled devices imaginable. All they do is won't, and demand your credit card information. I think I know why they gave it away now :P

[@davidserrano3601]

Yes but WIRED tethering sucks. So over wires.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I don’t really mind it! Having a super long cable makes it easier of course but I just love wired connection so I don’t have to worry about wifi or Bluetooth disconnecting!