iPad Mini 2021 Review: Photographer’s Perspective

[@ChrisPieta]

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[@lummatravel]

Excellent video. This was exactly the video I was looking for

[@carlosr8830]

You litterally sold me on the ipad after the vid. thanks for your review with editing photography!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching Carlos! Apple should be paying me haha

[@martinvardzik9]

Me too 🤗

[@TheGoodEggLog]

I have been looking for this review from photographer's perspective for almost a month. Gladly found your content. I bought my studio set godox probes along with my DSLR Camera and lenses a month ago and planning to buy also with this newly released Ipad mini 6 for my Nikon D5600 camera, I usually used my mobile android phone for photo editing right after shoot and transferring it via Snapbridge app by Nikon and export it to my laptop but it takes seriously difficult. I wanna take one more step for upgrade like getting this Ipad Mini 6 with apple pencil 2 gen. I just wonder how worth it is to upgrade but after watching your review, I am more confident to get one. For adobe photoshop, I never wanted to use it because of my limited resources, it requires high specs. and seeing the lag from your review makes me think not to use it more. haha! I rather use Snapseed apps for photo editing aside from Lightroom both will also works smoothly as it works well in android smartphones too. Anyway, thanks for sharing. I look forward for more helpful content like this and helps aspiring photographer out there. You got another subscriber!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching and your comment! Yeah for your uses it will be a great and fast device! Good luck with everything

[@Mindartcreativity]

Thanks for this video, exactly what I was looking for. I love the easy workflow of camera (SD card)-iphone - LR and export for IG that I have at the moment. I‘ve been looking into the iPad Mini 6 as it makes sense to have a bigger screen available when on the move.

[@ChrisPieta]

That's the perfect use case! it's a joy to edit on. Really makes the experience more immersive

[@elsaleemenna]

Thanks man, great video. This is exactly what i was looking for.

[@willtee1526]

I now have an iPad mini 6 256g/cellular! Initially I had ordered starlight and went to pick it up launch day. Having owned 2 iPad Pros in a row, I had some trepidations. When I got to the store I had misgivings and switched to the iPad 9. I kept it 13 days. It disappointed me mostly with a slower speed than I was accustomed too. By day 13, the mini 6 was a 4-6 week order. I am fortunate to live in a city with multiple apple stores so I was checking inventory 5 times/day. Well I got my mini 6 and have not looked back. I should thank the apple clerk at the Green Hills/Nashville store for helping me to find peace with my purchase. I simply decided if the mini screen was too small, I would just buy a basic 9 during the black friday sales to augment my iPad mini. I have come to love my purple, 256g/cell mini 6. If someone is hesitating, I would say...just take the plunge.

[@ChrisPieta]

I’m happy for you! That’s quite the journey to getting one haha! Glad it all worked out

[@bakoguy5330]

Bro, you killed this video! Thanks! A lot of good points.

[@ChrisPieta]

Appreciate you watching!

[@nirajgandhi5921]

Great video! I also think it will come in handy to do edits off of a smaller camera in a small bag

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks Niraj! That's a perfect use case for it!

[@stilmotionpicture]

Thank you soo much for this video! I have been looking for a photographers aspect when using the new Ipad mini 6 with the adobe lightroom!

[@ChrisPieta]

I'm happy you found value in it! Lightroom works great here, I've been loving it.

[@billimono4480]

I was too curious the experience of editing on mini vs. 11inch pro - would be great to hear your thoughts on it as well

[@ChrisPieta]

The m1 chip will definitely be faster than the mini. If speed is important then the Pro is the way to go. If portability and ergonomics are more important, then the mini will be great. That being said, I haven't used the m1 chip iPad, but I have used older 11 inch iPad pros.

[@strongnerd4638]

I’ve been looking for something like this. I subscribed just for this video. Thank you so much bro👍🏼… just getting started and I want a mini to carry around a small portable workspace at least until I get home. I don’t expect miracles from the Mini but everything you showed is perfect for what I’m looking for within the size and weight.

[@ChrisPieta]

It's going to be great! Combined with an external keyboard it'll be a good workstation.

[@bruceclyne5254]

Showing what hub and ancillary equipment you use to transfer files into and out of your IPad would have been helpful. Thanks for showing how the Mini has improved your workflow! Best wishes.

[@ChrisPieta]

Honestly most of the photos are transferred via iCloud or airdrop. I use the Anker SD Card reader to put them directly onto the iPad. Thanks for watching Bruce!

[@apeleptic]

finally the video I was looking for THANK YOU 🙏🏼😁😁

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching!!

[@timtim2949]

After seeing the lag you experienced in Photoshop, I wonder how Affinity Photo compares to Adobe Photoshop on the Mini. Any insights or experiences you can share?

[@ChrisPieta]

I personally don’t use it, but I’d imagine pretty similar with those size files. Photos from my A7r4 tend to lag because they’re 100+ mb, my a73 produces 40mb or so files and those wouldn’t be as laggy. That being said, the iPad mini is surprisingly close to my 16” MacBook Pro in speed…. If you need a faster iPad, the M1 iPad pros will be the real deal. All this being said, the speed I’m getting from a $500 tablet is insane. It can definitely lower the barrier to entry for people

[@myyoga8spa]

Great video , thank you for sharing 😘👌🏻

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching :)

[@imaaronross]

Great perspective and insights! I’ve been using my iPad Pro as my main photo editing tool for just about 3 years. Interesting to see Photoshop lag a bit with the bigger file.

[@ChrisPieta]

Nice, that's a great setup. Yeah really stress tested it!

[@CarinaKircher]

Dankeschön, Chris for your honest and informative video!

[@ChrisPieta]

Glad you liked it!

[@Santiav]

This is the review that I needed thanks!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching :)

[@wwc8131]

I want one for photo editing , a camera monitor , taking notes , drawing , for content , designs , and posting on my socials

[@ChrisPieta]

That's a perfect use for it!

[@auburnandgrey4457]

Super review. Thank you.

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching!!

[@moncilu]

Love the way you speak 🤗. But what about your workflow details, like getting the images to iPad mini from your camera, filing and storing images, or how you write lots of notes on the tiny iPad.

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi thank you! I have a super in-depth video on how I manage more of my workflow. iPad specifically, I will send photos through iCloud and edit on the iPad. These are mainly just photos I post on Instagram or social media. My client work I only see myself doing through my laptop. Writing notes is a tough one on something this small, but I did hook up my wireless keyboard to it. It was a pleasure to use on a flight!

[@moncilu]

@@ChrisPieta thank you for sharing. I will check it out. I'm more or less the same. Just looking to simplify it if possible

[@GeoffGrant2010]

Nice video Chris, the first of your’s that I’ve seen. I’m leaving for Scotland this Friday (7/22/22) with a very light Fuji kit, maybe three lenses. I’m not taking my iPad Pro (‘20?). It’s just too heavy for what is primarily a family trip. The Mini seems to be a good choice, but I’m a little hesitant because of the A13 chip? I just want to do some quick edits while I travel and post some to social media. Thoughts? Can I also use the Monitor + with my phone as a external monitor when doing landscapes?? Thanks.

[@ChrisPieta]

Hey there, the mini sounds like a good choice for this trip. Honestly you can probably get away with just using your phone for edits and monitor+. The mini could be nice for some entertainment on the trip too. The mini would be nice to have but not necessary.

[@orlandojonesphotography]

Thank you for sharing. The information is invaluable. Debating on upgraded from iPad mini 4.

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching Orlando!

[@ShervinShares]

Does SONY not have a native monitor app? Do you have to plug in cables or is it wireless? And does it work 100% of the time or is the app buggy? What about Canon cameras?

[@ChrisPieta]

The sony native app sucks in my opinion, but it's an option. It's wireless. The monitor app works great, sometimes it gets buggy and I have to restart the app, but it's a fine tradeoff. I don't know of any canon app.

[@fotofestival9869]

Thank you for this review from a photographers point!,, i really want one as its size should be great in the field on photoshoots rather than my laptop for quick edits and sending photos. I just want to ask is the 64GB version you got enough for going throug photoshop and lightroom edits. Of course I won’t use the Ipad mini for storage but I am worried the actual photography apps use alot of space and that 64gb isn’t enough. Did you use up your storage with the apps? Thanks for your time

[@ChrisPieta]

The storage can be limiting, but I do most of my edits through the cloud these days

[@emily2031]

love the content! keep it up!!🙂

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching!

[@edelweisskoenig]

Very well done video. Thank you very much for your personal view.

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching and your kind words!

[@cycayabyab3315]

Can you make a video about using the Ipad Mini 6 camera for photography and video filming? I'm planning to buy one as a everyday phone since I like using big screens for school work.

[@ChrisPieta]

The camera is decent, on par with a lot of phones out there

[@tadpole53]

What is the tripod you're using at 1:05? And would you say it's a good tripod to use to film videos with at that angle? I want to make video tutorials where I'll need the camera top down facing my desk exactly like that, and I'm having trouble finding a good one. Thank you in advance!

[@ChrisPieta]

Hi, It's this one right here: amzn.to/3mS8jzf I love it for those top down shots!

[@tadpole53]

@@ChrisPieta Thank you so much Chris! 😊💖

[@sheikhsabbir190]

Quality content. Love this❤️❤️❤️

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching!!

[@swaha55]

Hi Chris Thanks for this video. How would you compare the camera on this iPad mini 6 to the iPhone and to the iPad mini 4?

[@ChrisPieta]

Reminds me of the iPhone 11 or 12 camera. I dont know how it compares to the old mini

[@vikasrachamallatelugu]

Thank you brother!

[@cablewaffel7957]

I've been wondering if I should replace my laptop with an iPad pro, or just add an iPad mini. I'd never thought of using it as a reference monitor. I'm an amateur photographer just getting started. I think I might cop one of these.

[@ChrisPieta]

It has a surprising amount of uses! I don't think the pro can replace my laptop workflow but I have heard of others achieving that

[@OutspokenGirl_]

In terms of storage, did you go with the 64 gb or the 256gb? And would you recommend one over the other, if pairing the iPad mini with a Macbook?

[@ChrisPieta]

I went with 64 gb - my photo library lives on my computer. If I was using the iPad as my only editing machine I’d do 256

[@bistokidsfan]

Great video. I appreciate your perspective.

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching !

[@joshdiditt]

Would you suggest photo retouching on the Ipad over the Wacom?

[@ChrisPieta]

I’ve never used a Wacom but I love retouching on the iPad

[@jgandresonejinod8200]

iPad Mini 5th or 6th that you used in this video?

[@jibinjohnson3525]

I am planning to buy a ipad mini 6 for photo and video editing as a beginner ... In your opinion is it worth for me ???

[@ChrisPieta]

It's fine for a beginner! You can always upgrade to a macbook pro in the future and use the ipad as a side device

[@jibinjohnson3525]

@@ChrisPieta Thanks bro 😄👍

[@ChrisPieta]

Are you thinking about getting the new iPad mini? What use cases do you have for it?

[@user-grkjehejiebsksj]

I am a producer, and I have macbook pro and PC, so for me ipad mini is a good way to taking notes and watch rundowns on film shooting day. Its a dream device for project manager.

[@ChrisPieta]

@@user-grkjehejiebsksj That sounds like the perfect use case!

[@bistokidsfan]

I’m a content developer for support documentation. I want the Mini to work outside of my desktop to manage the videos, scripts, etc.

[@wwc8131]

I want one for photo editing , a camera monitor , taking notes , drawing , for content , designs , and posting on my socials

[@jeffdavis7912]

When away from my office I do all my photo editing on. So easy to pull out of my bag, start editing when an idea come to mind. Better than carrying my laptop or 12” iPad.

[@billyburg4870]

Excellent. Have you ever tried using it as a graphics tablet for your Mac?

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you! That's a use I haven't tried

[@mr.dariusmarshall4021]

Bro thank you for this video everything you said is the reason why I brought my ipad mini. #TeamPhotographer.

[@ChrisPieta]

Love to hear that! Thanks for watching man

[@xPRxMEx]

Dope video man! Could I do one from a film recording perspective!?! Would be cool if someone used it to film and edit one! Thanks

[@ChrisPieta]

Thank you! That's a great idea! The camera is pretty decent on it and the iPad can easily handle those files! I'll add it to my video pipeline as a potential

[@sutejok]

Do you think you would be happier with ipad air 5? (Considering your usecase, photography, note taking, consumption, etc) i love the mini's smaller size, but the new ipad air is *not much* bigger than mini, and comes with m1 chip (longer lifetime?)

[@ChrisPieta]

I really am enjoying this size, I haven't used an air extensively.

[@mrz1342]

Hi Chris, which software/app are you using on your iPad mini to use as monitor for your Sony camera? Thank you

[@ChrisPieta]

It's called monitor+

[@brokenovenbaking]

Definitely going to be putting my iPad to work more after this! 😅

[@ChrisPieta]

I'm glad to hear it! Using it as a reference monitor has been a game changer.

[@jedai_sblz]

manifesting ipad mini 6!!

[@ChrisPieta]

🙌

[@bigboystep6104]

So what are some apps strictly for photographers workflow

[@ChrisPieta]

Lightroom, photoshop, monitor+, Notion (moodboards/planning).

[@EddieFrolic23]

Hows the color accuracy compared to the ipad pro 2021? I'm thinking purchasing ipad mini for photo editing.

[@ChrisPieta]

Both are very accurate. The 12.9 one will be the best accuracy I’d say but all of them are very good

[@dito.mabura]

hi Chris.. i want to buy a "mini" after watching your video and i know you are using monitor+ app and sony a7riv camera. Are you able to connect using usb c cable (for automatic RAW import like tethering). It's a feature I really need right now.

[@ChrisPieta]

I don't think you can tether like you're describing.

[@dito.mabura]

@Chris Pieta thanks.. I saw C1 publish a special app for the ipad, and it seems to have tethering feature via usb cable. maybe you can test it for us? I think it will be very useful for people who have to shoot outdoors using the tethering method but on the other hand want to still have the flexibility and practicality of the iPad mini screen size. Wish you more success in the future.

[@BradyReading]

Excellent, thank you!

[@ChrisPieta]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabianpluddemann9148]

I've been thinking about exactly the same thing, want to be able to use the mini as an external monitor for my canon R6. Apart from the wireless canon app, which lags behind a few frames, I'm still looking for other connection options as I really need real time monitoring without lag. Does that app you used only work with Sony cameras and does it lag?

[@ChrisPieta]

I checked the App Store and it looks like it only supports Sony cameras at this time. I would think three are other apps in there that work with canon though. As far as lag… it did lag at first, but I changed the wireless from 2.4 ghz to 5 on my camera and all the lag went away. Try doing that with the r6 and see if it helps!

[@changeperson]

Just curious, which Storage choice you made? And why?

[@changeperson]

Love the video though

[@ChrisPieta]

I went with 64gb. The main uses didn't warrant the extra cost. If this was going to be my main editing machine I would definitely go 256gb though.

[@antoniorosa5162]

I went with the purple too and I was worried, it was gonna be Hella bright or something

[@ChrisPieta]

It's the perfect shade haha

[@amedm89]

Photographer? You should be a model!

[@nobodyxviii]

How would you compare this iPad to others for photo editing?

[@ChrisPieta]

The A15 chip is fantastic! The M1 iPad pros are faster, but the mini surpasses the air with the A14

[@mrpaulobrien]

How do you transfer raw files from Sony camera or SD card? Card reader via lightning adapter? If I do wireless transfer it only does jpg

[@ChrisPieta]

Sd card reader through usb c. I already had a dongle from my MacBook so it's easy to pair

[@gardeningchris2901]

Love my iPad mini 6

[@ChrisPieta]

It’s such a fun device!

[@DanielNyberg7]

Dude is a master of stairdown. Didnt blink once

[@ChrisPieta]

Haha you bet

[@RahulRDev]

Which iPhone's camera is it comparable to?

[@ChrisPieta]

iPhone 12 or 11, but not 100% sure

[@khanuzairkhan2753]

Sir plz told me xr is best in photograpy are ipad mini 6

[@ChrisPieta]

The iPad is a good budget choice

[@willtee1526]

very good review...devoid of cutesy silliness which I always find annoying when I am in a "just the facts" mode which is most of the time....2 thumbs up!

[@ChrisPieta]

That's the best compliment I can hope to receive! Thanks for watching. I always try and provide a ton of value since your time is important!

[@prabiradar]

can we edit canon raw files in IPad cr2 or cr3?

[@ChrisPieta]

I 've had no issues with Sony's raw files so I assume it's similar with canon, but check lightroom's website to be certain.

[@raffaelegio]

I had to set the video speed at 0,25X to understand you but thanx!!

[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@ChrisPieta]

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[@Hawtload]

((cries in A7RIII raw files))

[@ChrisPieta]

Haha they're huge

[@Sisi_LabatoryCO]

Im on my iPad mini idk

[@ChrisPieta]

:)

[@nuggerboi8278]

this just added reasons for me to beg one from my parents

[@ChrisPieta]

😄😄

[@NolanLobo]

You should totally use a portable Bluetooth keyboard

[@ChrisPieta]

I actually tried that recently on a flight! Powerful combo

[@bobbydacanay7048]

You are so cute.