How to Use an iPad as a Monitor for Your Canon DSLR Camera

[@GuyNoirxyz]

I would like to use my iPad to trigger a (wifi enabled) DSLR camera that we would position near a bird feeder in our back yard. Can you suggest an app that would let me use my iPad to see what my DSLR is seeing and then trigger the camera remotely to take a photo? (By the way, I have not yet purchased the DSLR that I would use--I want to make sure I get one that would work with the app I seek.)

[@RECHTEINFACHVONRUEDEN]

Thanks a lot for the video. I have an R5C and 99 % filming and usually i use the usbc Port to power the cam from battery. Especially when i shooting in raw. Is the app also working using the HDMI out from the cam?

[@JuusoHoo]

OH! Thanks a lot! I have to check this out,... is this app working also in a non pro ipad with lightning?

[@KaySterling]

Thanks so much! I am definitely going to try this for my Canon6D DSLR. Any thoughts on using this app with camera switchers? I wonder if this App can work if I connect my 9thGen iPad to my camera switcher ATEM mini ISO Pro. I wonder if I could use this app to make my iPad a monitor for the camera feeds. Like you said in the video, the feelworld monitors are kool, but tiny.

[@corinanielsen9003]

Did you happen to try the actual Canon app for this? Just wondering if that one works the same way?! Thanks so much.

[@mikepruett1745]

what do you think about using the black magic pocket

[@zarguy]

Does this app allow focusing? I'm assuming no, since you didn't mention it in the video. I've been using DSLR Controller for Android with my Canon Rebel T3i. The main feature I use is focusing via the tablet.

[@rupilein1980]

hi, thanks for advertising my app :). I just wanted to add that on Canon cameras the resolution of the picture will also be higher when using usb connection. Did you use a motorized lens in your video? I wonder why the W and T button showed up.

[@jwkm6918]

Hello! If we purchase the pro version does that provide app access across multiple Apple devices that meet min device requirement and are linked to a single Apple account?

[@tamyedits]

Gand Mai daal le aapne app ko free app ka Paisa lega mc !

[@youtubeuser6067]

Will it work with a SONY NEX7?

[@BillBooz]

No support for Olympus mirrorless cameras?

[@Matiyanezc]

Which iPad could be? Only iPad Pro?

[@steveyoung81]

Thank you so much Thomas, I have been searching this type of app on iPad for a long time, it is great that it supports my "grandma" camera Canon 5D Mark II! Unfortunately I didn't get it work, I guess it is because I upgraded my camera firmware to Magic Lantern, have you ever tried to make this app work with 3rd party firmware? Thank you!

[@RainessaASMR]

Thank you so much!!! This is so helpful and much appreciated! Have you tried using your iPad as a teleprompter? That could be a cool use for it too!

[@akshayindahouse]

Hi ! Great video I’ve used this to set up my iPad and It’s been working great so far but today when I hit the record button on the app the recording was happening but the image got stuck and it just isn’t getting resolved

[@johnphillips5019]

Works well on iPad and iPhone with Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6ii in EVF mode. Can adjust every core live shooting function for tripod landscape shooting, using both wifi and usb (use a decent data cable, not a cheap usb C power Cable) TB3 certified work trouble free. A very under rated app. Stellar performance!

[@hossamhaddad7]

Which cable I need to use if I have Canon Eos R5 to iPad 2nd generation? And do I can use usb c port to usb because I want to keep my iPad on the charger 🔌 as well

[@tarunchaudhary567]

@Thomos Can i connect multiple external camera from iPad

[@catanasi]

Thanks A MILLION! I was looking for something to help with self portraits. This is PERFECT for that. I easily connected my iPad Pro 12 inch via usb to my R5 and R6 with no problems. Worked like a charm in minutes! So much simpler and easier then tethering to my laptop. You’re a life saver and I’m now your new subscriber. Thanks again!

[@sergiomaldonado7169]

Any overheating issues with the R6 after 30 minutes+ while recording?

[@daniellugo1]

Does it work with Nikon Z8

[@emotionsoflifetoday]

Thoughts on if this is better than the Canon Connect app?

[@RunyCalmera]

Nice lightning in this video. What lights are you using during this video. How many and what is the light position?

[@donaldlewis2689]

Hey Thomas ~ I am a product photographer and I really need a wireless solution. You briefly hit on it but then went to wired. The last thing i need is a wire floating around a product shot set up. If you have a video dedicated to remote wireless monitoring please let me know.

[@mimizackery]

Hi Thomas, thanks for the sharing. I downloaded it and I'm finding that it freezes when I click record. Do you have another recommendation?

[@sm3dev]

Thanks for this! I have been shopping for monitors to connect to my M50, and I had this perfectly awesome iPad Pro 11 that I use primarily for watching live streams and KZbin tutorials😄😄

[@aki5690]

what cable did you buy or which steps could i have missed because it doesnt work for me (ipad air 5 + m50)

[@George2Upz]

Is there a way to do this but wired

[@haranana5103]

Thankyou! I have the canon rebel t3 and this has helped me to do it woohoo🎉

[@AISearched]

Thank you so much for this video. My R7 connected with the pro version of the app (bought the unlimited for 24.99) to my USB-C iPad Pro 12.9in. Happy filming everyone!

[@roythomasful]

Thanks for this video. Which hdmi to usb-c cable do you use or recommend? Would an hdmi to usb adapter work in the same way? thanks.

[@PioSoesetio308]

How is the latency?

[@michaelmartins8]

Was wondering the same

[@Oscar_y_Anna]

Tried it with Canon Rebel T5 and an iPad Pro… it did not work. Tried it with different sequencing of plugging and turning on, but nothing.

[@magronorg]

you just saved my old 7D cameras! it's worked very well here! thank you very very much!!

[@afreightdogslife]

Alleluia! Finally someone who has the answer to my question. Thank you sir!! Two thumbs way up👍🏻 👍🏻

[@gregm3771]

I was able to connect my 5D Mk IV to my mini ipad this morning using WiFi. Just ordered a USB cable to go between the two and bought the app. Thanks for this video!

[@jimmyblue42]

When I plugged my Canon R5 to the 10 Gen iPad's USB-C slot the camera appeared as well as the thumb nails, but I don't have a Live View option on the left side menu. Perhaps that doesn't work unless it's an iPad Pro.

[@jim7953]

Thank you for that video, but have a question my camera is DSLR Nikon camera have a HDMI SLOT and a video out head phone jack, so which cable I need to buy is that the adapter for HDMI.

[@richardbrownphotography8513]

Have you compared this app with Cascable?

[@giuseppefoto]

Can I use with an iPad and my Eos R6? And use with usb cable. I don't like wifi.

[@pablo46s]

How long does the ipad battery last when filming. I assume the battery dies quickly.

[@pauljennings7701]

Hi great vid. Like everyone else here been searching for an app to allow access to canon 600d. Finally and it works a treat so far. Using it through a Samsung s10 phone. Big thumbs up

[@waynewong1009]

Just downloaded app from Apple app store... connect iPadPro M1 via usb to Canon 80D (suppose to be pro supported) but all I see is Download. No options for Liveview, Photobooth, etc. Is this because its the 3 day trial? I dont want to pay unless I know it could really work (main feature is Liveview over USB)... Developer says that 3 day trial is full featured and paying only adds speed -anything that doesn't work in trila will not work after paying.... Not sure why I can't get the full app. Sigh...

[@outlatiewninedee]

This is application able to control video recording with nikon d750?

[@JOHANNAANNABLE]

Hi Thomas. Does this work for a mirrorless EOS R?

[@HoratioWalls]

Nice lighting

[@ryanrodriguez3370]

thank you so much mr Thomas. love from Saudi Arabia.

[@RuneAbro]

Any advice on similar solutions that work with R5C in video mode? :)

[@kinyuanwong676]

Hi, As a student streamer I am wondering if this app has a view only mode without all the information on screen as I am trying to just slim down to an IPad only person. Either way this video is super helpful for my workflow so ty!

[@pedrosoalves]

That's wonderful. But what about the delay in video mode? You've noticed anything? Thanks for the video.

[@studioandersonfaria]

I would like to know about the support of the App after you make your purchase, because that seems pretty obscure to me...

[@kostasandreadis5844]

Which is the name of the cable? HDMI make to thunderbolt male?

[@Theoreokiller23]

YOURE A GODDD

[@embracethediscomfort7097]

Can you do this with your iphone?

[@markwelsh9068]

Hi Thomas. This was very interesting to me because I am an astrophotographer and while I have software which will control my mount and other related tech aspects (the mount will slew to anywhere in the sky I wish it to), I also have another rig which does not allow computer control but which can track the stars and I can make fine adjustments to keep targets in the FOV. Now, here's my question (because this would be invaluable and I know it COULD be done - whether it is or not, I don't know): Would it be possible to superimpose a variable sized (determined by you) crosshair (preferably a double crosshair) on the view you look at on the ipad, so that, over a long exposure time (seconds to minutes - perhaps up to 30 mins), one could vary where that crosshair is placed on the ipad screen (the central portion of the crosshair may just be a few pixels in width (or diameter) such that one could place the crosshair over a single star and, by keeping an eye on it, one could then adjust (using directional buttons on the mount handset) to keep that star in the centre portion of the crosshair? Being able to do so would mean I could use my telescope anywhere, in any location, and make precise tracking adjustments to ensure I got pin point results whilst taking long exposures when, otherwise, errors in my mount and its set up would, over long exposures, create star trailing in the image. Hope this makes sense.

[@songbee9861]

Thank you ! It works with my Canon 5DM2 too.

[@MurderFarts]

Worked perfectly, amazing 👏

[@onlinemarketingwithmarisol]

Hey Thomas! Thank you for this video. What camera are you using for this video? I love the quality of the video with the faded background. Would love to know if it's a camera or lens effect. Thank you!

[@ThomasMcGeeTV]

Hi Marisol, thanks so much! I shot this video with the Canon R5 (rightly.tv/r5) with a Sigma 24mm f1.4 lens (rightly.tv/sigma24).

[@onlinemarketingwithmarisol]

@@ThomasMcGeeTV Thanks!

[@nkshoots7057]

i have eos 250d so i have mini HDMI and micro USB on the right side. i have iphone 11 ~((i already use it as a monitor with the canon app, but its laggy) my question is, if i can get lighnignt and micro usb cable is it working?

[@corpnow4136]

You are a bad ass. That is the best advise I have ever heard and it actually saved me money by not buying a screen since I’m using my iPad now. The one time lifetime fee for the pro is $20.99 very affordable. Thank you so much. 💯💯💯💯💯💯😎😎😎😎😎

[@cqbguru]

Will this work for the canon 5d mark iv

[@gregm3771]

I was able to get my 5D Mk IV connected to my mini ipad this morning via WiFi. I have ordered a USB cable to a direct connection. So far so good.

[@GuyNoirxyz]

Oops, maybe I overlooked the capability of this app. Dumb question: can I use it to take a photo by tapping a button on my iPad?

[@baguapalm]

Precious app indeed. Thank you for sharing this very useful tip. Bought it for my M50 :) PS : USB is working fine.

[@aki5690]

what cable did you buy or which steps could i have missed because it doesnt work for me (ipad air 5 + m50)

[@davidkocherhans9971]

Technically, this video is describing how to remote control your camera with an app, which is not the same as using your tablet as an external monitor. A video capture card (or adapter) is actually the best approach if you are truly wanting to use your iPad/Android tablet as a true external monitor. With remote control, the view you see on the tablet does not look like your Canon camera's screen. It looks like the remote control app's interface and just projects the through-the-lens video feed from the camera lens into the app's interface. Using video capture, you can literally see an exact copy of what you see in your camera's viewfinder or live view screen, including all of the native on-screen information overlays, real-time autofocus points, eye tracking and face detection activity, etc., fully mirrored onto the iPad/Android tablet. That is now truly using your iPad/Android tablet as an external monitor, and it's also very easy to set up!

[@santanugit]

Thanks for sharing this unique information. I wana try it with my ipad mini with Nikon.

[@productionworkflow246]

Thomas, why don't you answer the questions about latency? I want to use this for action and sports video, having the ability to change focus points. What is the time delay when changing focus points? What is the time difference between what is showing on the small built in display and the iPad? I use only Canon L glass with very fast focus. Thanks

[@mochi642]

For people looking for a specific kind of cable or cord I suggest mono price they have many cable lengths colors and ends

[@michaeljackson2230]

Will I still be able to connect my dslr to Mac Studio to live streaming while still using my iPad as a monitor?

[@JOHNSsss]

Works with my iPad pro 9.7 using both my Canon t1i and 6D using the cable option.

[@robertpaul4438]

Hi Thomas, excellent information! Question-For long distance from cam to iPad, would a usb to cat 5 or 6 be feasible? Thank you, Bob

[@LemureDeiCampiElisi]

Thank you! Works perfectly with my 550D and you have no idea of how helpfull is this for me and for astrophotography. First, you can focus on a big screen, in a comfortably position, without to lay down on ground to watch the camera monitor, then you can access to all the parameters and very important it does have an intervallometer to allow multiple poses to stack in software the day after the session. Thank you!

[@jaredhinton5662]

Hello there, I have the exact same camera and I'm trying to connect. I have the camera connector kit for the phone. Would I connect it to AV out or mini hdmi?

[@charlesr1971]

You use the video in/out and NOT the mini HDMI. It works a treat with the EOS 550D. The only slight issue is that you can’t use a remote shutter device to control the shutter?

[@hansbachtold1966]

Hi there, could you elaborate on the connection ( cable ) you are using to connect the 550D on to an external monitor. Perhaps a link. I would be grateful. And are u using the A/V out Digital connector. What app do you use? Thank you for your help.

[@angelcaballero5020]

Could I use a video capture card with the iPad?

[@davidkocherhans9971]

Video capture card (or adapter) is actually the best approach if you are truly wanting to use your iPad/Android tablet as an external monitor. Technically, this video is describing how to remote control your camera with an app, which is different than using your tablet as an external monitor. With remote control, the view you see on the tablet does not look like the camera screen. It looks like the remote control app's interface and just shows the through-the-lens feed embedded in the app's interface. Using video capture, you can literally capture an exact copy of what you see in your camera's viewfinder or live view screen, complete with all of the on-screen information overlays, fully echoed onto the iPad/Android tablet. This is now truly using your iPad/Android tablet as an external monitor. It's also very easy to set up!

[@KOZMOGRAFX]

@@davidkocherhans9971 Easy to set up? Can you explain further? :)

[@davidkocherhans9971]

@WillKozushko I have four components in my setup, 1) micro HDMI to standard HDMI adapter plugged into my camera's micro HDMI output port, 2) connect standard HDMI cable from this adapter's output to, 3) capture card input, which is just a simple adapter device with standard HDMI input and USB-C output that performs the critical function of capturing the HDMI video signal and transforming it to standard USB video stream, which can then be plugged in to 4) any iPad or Android tablet running a USB/OTG video viewing app to view the incoming USB video signal. I prefer the "nExt Camera" app for Android, but there are dozens of apps available on both iOS and Android platforms that perform this function. The micro HDMI adapter and capture "card" (which just looks like an HDMI to USB-C adapter, but has the capture card built in) are readily available on Amazon from dozens of vendors.

[@KOZMOGRAFX]

@@davidkocherhans9971 THX for the quick response. I have an older 4th gen ipad (capped out with iOS v10.3.4, I think) and an iphone 6s plus, both with lightning ports. I'd love to re-purpose either, or both, as simple video monitors for my Canon T5i. After all of the googling around that I have done, I'm not confident that it's as simple as using a "usb-c to lightning plug" adapter to connect the chain that you have described to either device. Do you know if that would work?

[@davidkocherhans9971]

@@KOZMOGRAFX Unfortunately, I don't have any experience using lightning as the final step in that chain, but I suspect a simple USB-C to lightning adapter won't get the job done (as you mention). I understand lightning to be a pretty low bandwidth format, and it just might not be possible. If you find any solution in your research, please reply and let me (and others) know here.

[@affecttheeffect]

When I started the Camera Connect and Control app I was unable to connect my Canon R5 to my iPad Pro via the USB-C to Thunderbolt cable. I started with my R5 turned off and with the cable connected between the R5 and iPad Pro. Then I opened the CC & C app followed by turning on the R5. When I tapped on the USB circle nothing happened. Then I disconnected the cable and tapped on the Bluetooth circle in CC &C. When I did that the app did connect briefly but disconnected a fraction of a second later. I tried to purchase the app but it said that one has to connect the camera at least once before purchasing was possible. Finally I read a comment in this thread saying that the iPad Pro will connect to the camera using the Canon Camera Connect program. That worked beautifully so I use that app instead.

[@cyclingenthusiast5078]

Excellent. Finding an app that works is the hardest part. Canon's Camera Connect is slow to download files and unreliable.

[@josehidalgomusic]

Thank you for your information 😊

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

My camera only has a HDMI port as well as the Canon type micro USB that they used to use. I think I will have to use one of the Canon cables that came with the camera as well as a little adapter for the USB end to make it into a USB-C to go into my iPad Air. That has to work… I hope… 🤗

[@ErnieSesameStreet]

Not working on my Sony a7iv with ipad pro with USB-C cable

[@MamaLifeBre]

Cool, I have a monitor but wanted to try ipad mini gen 6 with my r3

[@tomaszp6861]

Thank you mate. U save my life😊. Iphone 11 + Nikon D810.

[@szkhokhar]

Which app did you use with nikon d810?

[@gardnep]

Does not appear to work with the lightning connector on iPad Pro and canon m50. Probably needs the usb c connector?.

[@GoDiMoNsTeR]

I use the Canon Camera Connect app exactly for this.

[@donovanbrown_1]

do you think this works for Sony cameras?

[@ThomasMcGeeTV]

I’ve never owned a Sony camera so I’m not sure on this one unfortunately. However, to my knowledge, they do have a free version of the iPad/iPhone app so you should be able to test it out for free to find out if it will work for your particular camera.

[@sharadshirali1546]

Thank you so much Thomas. I was fortunate enough to come across this video and it looks like i have finally found the app I was looking for. Affordable & user-friendly - at least so far.

[@rockydavid1122]

Thanks buddy

[@hossdacopeland]

What brand of cable do you use for the connection between your camera and iPad?

[@iborov]

I cannot connect it via USB to a Canon R5C. Anyone with the same problem?

[@universemediallc]

Doesn't work with Canon R5 C and 2018 12.9' iPad Pro 2nd gen. (lightning port)

[@lancelot222]

This is JUST what I was looking for! However, after opening the app, selecting USB connection, then plugging the camera into my iPad (using UBS C to firewire), and then turning on my camera. Nothing happens... I'm using the Canon EOS R. Is there a setting somewhere that makes the USB C connection enabled/disabled? Anything you're aware that i might need to do? Thanks so much for creating this video!! :D

[@ThomasMcGeeTV]

Hmm, that is so weird. It should work as it does show the EOS R in the list of compatible cameras. It could be the cable itself. Have you tried going with a USB C to USB C cable? From what I can remember the EOS R does have a USB C port like the R5-but I don’t own one so I’m not 100% on that.

[@studioandersonfaria]

I installed the App but the Liveview function did not appear, just to view the photos. I use Canon 5DMK4.

[@danielhideakimakita7613]

I have the same issue, but I am using a t3 camera. Have you figured out how to use the live view?

[@studioandersonfaria]

​@@danielhideakimakita7613 About the t3 I can't say that it works my friend. I was able to run this App with the Canon 5dmk4, you can test it for 3 days free of charge, then it's worth buying the full version...

[@danielhideakimakita7613]

Vi agora que você é brasileiro hehe Amigo, o que vc fez pra aparecer o live view? Eu tô achando que a versão trial não tem ele.. pelo que li só a versão pro tem

[@studioandersonfaria]

@@danielhideakimakita7613 vc deve fazer o processo de compra, terá 03 dias pra teste, depois disso ele bloqueia o uso apenas, não vai te cobrar. vc testa e se gostar paga pela versão que desejar. Eu acho melhor a full. Fiz o teste com o Iphone e Ipad, funcionou beleza.

[@theboogyman86]

@@studioandersonfaria how did you get this to work on your 5DMk4? I'm having no luck.

[@hungrycamperfilms]

bummer its not possible to install picture profiles on camera connect app on ipad... bummmmerrrr!

[@astrabula329]

ITS NOT LETTING MY START THE FREE TRIAL! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@loransalabood3386]

Man half of the video is you talking to the camera, so hard to follow, why not show the app buddy?

[@anhellehna6858]

Looks very laggy

[@dumpmuch]

The problem is that my iPad isn't black but white :)

[@fiitosk9]

Absolutely useless for canon M50 😢

[@logos.church.ua.]

If I have a/v output? What I need to do?

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

Canon has a FREE app for the iPad that does the exact same thing. I own the 1Dx MIII and can tether wirelessly to my iPad and shoot wirelessly using my iPad, through the app. It's Canon CameraConnect.

[@astrabula329]

WAIT BUT YOU CANT LIVE STREAM WITH THIS APP- you can just live view shooting

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

@@astrabula329 Live stream as in streaming photos/videos live online?