Turn Your iPad Pro into a Budget Camera Monitor + Recorder (Part 1)

[@JackieDElia]

If you have any issues with the CamX app, please share them in the comments. One thing I found is to set the Format to 420f not 420v. Resolution appears to work best at 1980x1080 and FPS at 30 vs 60. Unable to connect to the camera with the CamX app? I've had to reboot my iPad to successfully connect to the camera a few times. That always fixes the problem, but I am not sure what the cause is. Please remember, that this is a budget solution, so there will be compromises.

[@charlesstephens5974]

can you please share your camera settings, i cannot get anything on my ipad or iphone (15) all i get is the image of the iphone or ipad camera's i tried this on my fuji xe3,xpro2 and xt-5 and no joy, all are micro hdmi...what am i doing wrong?

[@JackieDElia]

I assume you are using the CamX app and a capture card? What does that say on the screen of the app? My camera is set to turn on HDMI info output. I’m also did a part 2 video just recently on this topic. That might help. Turn Your iPad Pro into a Budget Camera Monitor + Recorder (Part 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIrQaGqdaKuFj5I

[@charlesstephens5974]

Yes to your questions .

[@JackieDElia]

My first suggestion would be to test the capture card with your computer to make sure it is working.

[@scottievee330]

Not overly produced and very genuine. You should have a nice audience coming.

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you!

[@marclongleyphotography7369]

Wonderful and simple!! I used this on a Nikon D750 to a iPad mini 6 with great success. Settings on CamX were easy to understand. Only use it as an external monitor instead of the LCD on the back of the camera.

[@JackieDElia]

Indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@CuriousDerek]

I was just looking for something like this and your video popped up! This is super well done! Thank you for sharing this tip.

[@JackieDElia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HonJazzz]

Great overview and presentation. Thanks for sharing Jackie.

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you for watching.

[@robliendo1549]

Thanks Jackie!! This is an awesome, low-cost solution! And great insight into the opp and gear needed! 🙌🏼

[@BillBooz]

Thank you, Jackie. I just started the same search but with a different use case in mind. I am using similar setup. Although I do record videos I’m also a photographer and have been looking for a way to use my 12.9 iPad Pro as my tethering monitor rather than my MBP. I’m using an Olympus OM-D E-M5 II to shoot portraits but those tethering softwares that do work with iPads don’t work with Olympus or are overly expensive. I want to use my 12.9 iPad Pro on a stand so both I and the subjects I’m photographing can see the images. I, too, got an under $20 capture card and connect it to my iPad via an HDMI cable for my Olympus camera. I tried Orion but think CamX is much better. However, I’m not crazy about the image not filling the screen. I haven’t yet tried it out with subjects but I think it will be workable. Since this is still a relatively “new” capability for the iPad I’m hoping some clever developers will come out with apps that improve on those currently available.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for sharing your.experience with it and thanks for watching. It’s not a peffect solution but for the price, it is workable for me right now. 😀

[@artbrutnewyork]

Agreed, CamX would be perfect if there was a full screen option. Can’t stand the black borders.

[@JackieDElia]

@artbrutnewyork good point!

[@davidp3330]

Awesome!! no fluff just basic, which is what I was after. I do everything else in post. And yes.... a larger monitor. These eyes are getting older and it's tiring squinting LOL.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheMyeloman]

I’ve watched several videos before this as I’m trying to set up an external monitor for shooting wildlife down close to the ground, and the onboard screen on my Canon 5D Mk-iv is fixed into the body (doesn’t tilt up). I’ve found a way to mount the iPad Pro 12.9 to the tripod but wasn’t able to get this app to work, but I think I’ll keep trying since now I know it should. Thanks for putting together a very clear, concise video on how to do this, much better than the super technical videos I’ve seen prior. I’ll definitely be checking out some of your other videos. 😉

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing

[@ToddyIvon]

thats, awesome, keep doing this channel. I'm professional filmmaker and I love to see people like changing the logic of this plataform

[@tomgodzik8951]

I got the phone to work as a monitor and it is working great so now I’m going to try to get a iPad mini to use as a monitor. I’m waiting for some parts to come in. Great video and thanks for sharing your experience with us. ❤❤❤ Top notch.

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you. What phone are you using?

[@tomgodzik8951]

@@JackieDElia Samsung moto 5G Ace. It’s a phone that I got for $60 but it doesn’t have service. I got it just for the camera.

[@JackieDElia]

@tomgodzik8951 nice!

[@rdtstudios]

Good insight, I don't need the extra features either. For monitoring my video I just connect the camera tu my PC monitor with a micro hdmi to hdmi cable

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching. Are you on a Mac or PC?

[@rdtstudios]

MAC but I use external monitor for my MacBook@@JackieDElia

[@blakecamp5848]

Fantastic video No flash just honest down to earth info. I’m using xs10

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomgodzik8951]

I did what you did and my iPad Pro 12.9 inch is working. The iPad mini didn’t work. I have a Kindle fire hd on the way. I like that size better but if it doesn’t work then I will have to figure out how to mount the iPad Pro to the tripod. Great video. Thanks ❤❤❤

[@JackieDElia]

Glad I could help

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Jackie - super info - I learned of the CamX app and how to use/record to my IPad Pro. Well done. Thank you

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Just tried this out on my IPad Pro and Canon EOS R - works perfect!!!! This is so cool.

[@luenicluke]

thank you Jackie, this video was recommended to me by youtube and this is exactly what i needed. thank you

[@JackieDElia]

glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@luenicluke]

@@JackieDElia you got a sub from me. happy new year from London

[@tomgodzik8951]

I’m working on a feelworld monitor 7”. I watched another video on the iPad and he said that the iPad has to have an IOS 17.5 and higher to work. I’m going to try that out and see if it works. Thanks for the video. ❤❤❤

[@1ladylane]

Thanks for this! I’ve had a capture card for over a year now….never had any use for it until NOW! So glad I already had it and the needed cables. Thanks for your clear explanation. I’ll be setting up my 12.9” iPad Pro as my external monitor TODAY!! Thanks again!! New subbie here! ❤

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you so much for sharing and watching. Hope it works well for you.

[@GlenReed]

I think it’s great to use what you already have. The iPad is a fantastic screen and better than most budget field monitors. Often I’ll just plug into my 48” OLED rather than setup any of my other monitors. Keep up the good work!

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you. So far this is working for me.

[@TungstenOvergaard]

Happy New Year Jackie! All the best for you and the channels in 2024!

[@JackieDElia]

Happy new year!!

[@pauldicarlo3057]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you for watching!

[@Stone1108]

Genuine presentation, thanks Jackie, i’m going to try this. I too have been looking for similar solutions, very helpful.

[@JackieDElia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dulcilady]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I was hoping to capture video from my 8mm camcorder to my M2 IPad Pro using this app. I couldn’t get past the screen that shows the connections. Is this possible & if so, do you have any recommendations to hook it up? I have a ton of 8mm video that would be so much easier using my iPad than my laptop. Tnx.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching. I really don’t have any insights on using an 8 mm camcorder. I do know that the app requires an HDMI input and the use of a capture card. Does your camcorder have that option for output and are you using a capture card?

[@Dulcilady]

@ no. Just the components output. Thanks.

[@JarrettTowe]

Great video. Can you record to external media as well?

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks. I do not think so. The app does the recording and it is on the iPad. You’d need an external recorder like Atmos and then it gets expensive.

[@JarrettTowe]

@@JackieDElia Either way, thank you for the video. This is exactly what i was looking for as I have an ipad mini and am charging the Pocket 3 for the first time now. Thanks again!

[@PracticingPhotography]

thanks. You just save me a bunch. I had an inexpensive video capture, necessary cables, and iPad. I was looking to buy some device that I don't need. thank you , thank you, thank you!!!!

[@JackieDElia]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@turbotambourine]

Very helpful! Thanks so much! I was wondering about this!

[@JackieDElia]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching,

[@javisilesconejo131]

Thanks a lot for take a camera and give us your real experience

[@JackieDElia]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@f1remandg]

Very good and certainly well explained, a little doesn’t add up, that you dumped the Assos as money didn’t look a problem with the gear you have, but that aside I was pleased to see how you did it as most others, go all round the houses and then you see that it will only work on Sony or ?, for your 12.9” pad the ulanzi holder seems to be the go to with a ball rig to allow tilt! I have looked at many video monitors and actually ordered the Viltrox, however Amazon failed to deliver here in U.K. so I cancelled on two points, the Osse Lilimon 5 is as old and better build! It’s cheaper in USA than here in U.K. due to import and delivery!

[@JackieDElia]

I ended up with the Viltrox DC-550 Pro but still do attach that to my iPad to record. I did a video on that as well. I made this video to show that it can be done if you already have an iPad with the USB-C port with just a capture card. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@f1remandg]

@@JackieDElia how do find the Viltrox in practical usage, as I’m wanting to use for my video and photography, as I’m giving my son my 11” pro and have bought a iPad mini 5 to tide me over, I think that there will be a new one out soon and possibly a super improved one later in the year! Hence why I’m looking for the dual aspect!

[@JackieDElia]

@f1remandg very happy with the Viltrox DC-550 Pro and use it whenever I am recording with my Fujifilm X-T5. It has nice functions (false color, zebras, etc) and a very well designed sunshade.

[@kissyy29]

Great video!!! I bought the exact same one , but the cam x did not work.Unfortunately.Keeps asking to plug the camera

[@JackieDElia]

I had the same issue on my iPad and the only way I could get it to work was to power off the iPad and reboot it and then plug it in and it worked. That was the 2019 iPad Pro. I’ve since upgraded my iPad and I’ve had no problems with the CamX app at all.

[@kissyy29]

@@JackieDElia thanks for the reply , I will try that

[@pacificdash]

Jackie, you rock!

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching.

[@seanhuang929]

hi, have you considered installing magic lantern firmware into your camera? it will provide false coloring and a lot of other small features you may need,and it’s free.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for suggesting that. I’ll check it out.

[@ChristyCub]

This was exactly what I was looking for!

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful.

[@chad8355]

The problem I encounter is after using a capture card my camera monitor is disabled and can't use manual mode to adjust my camera exposure

[@JackieDElia]

What camera are you using?

[@sunku260]

thank you very much!!

[@Creative.visionzz]

Your quality is great🔥🔥

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching,

[@SapphireTarot-Marie]

So, i just got a digital camera to make videos with better quality as my phone camera is not that good. Will a capture card allow me to use my laptop as a monitor when my digital camera is connected through a capture card? Thank you for the video

[@JackieDElia]

I am able to connect my camera to my computer via the capture card and I used QuickTime to View and record the feed. I’m on a Mac. I have no idea if that would work on PC. Thanks for watching.

[@SapphireTarot-Marie]

@@JackieDElia thank you for replying so fast 😊 I think I will have to use OBS as I use Windows. Thank you for clarifying this to me. I'm glad I found your video as you explained it simple but I'm new to all this and I was a bit confused. Keep up the good work!

[@ishanagarwalphotography]

thank you i am planning a iPad for my canon R5C for commercial video. i have dji ronin RS2 Pro combo and will be using the Raveneye Hdmi for monitoring on iPad . but which iPad should i get its been ages since i visited apple site what size is good

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you. As far as I know any iPad that has USB-C port would work I’ve only tried it with my iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd generation. That is the only one I was able to test.

[@anupammahato1]

can i use the same setup for sony a5000? your insights would be helpful thank you

[@JackieDElia]

Sorry, I don’t know the answer to that question. Maybe someone in the comments who has a Sony can respond?

[@anupammahato1]

@@JackieDElia thank you ☺️

[@alexrobinson3487]

Would this work with an iPhone 14 to an older iPad?! Thanks ☺️

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for watching. Answer is no. It requires an iPad with USB-C port. The iPhone 15 Pro has USB-C, so I am wondering if that would work? If anyone has one, please chime in.

[@ZeyarWinHtet]

my camera xs20 doesn't recognize on ipad. It say only signal of connect the cable. I use USB hub to ipad and hdmi on hsb hub and USB mini hdmi to camera. but it doesn't work. is it something need to do more on the process?

[@JackieDElia]

What capture card are you using?

[@sujauddindarbar3640]

Does this work on iPhone 15 Pro? Any idea?

[@JackieDElia]

Sorry, I do not know - iPhone 15 Pro has the USB-C connection. I wish I had one to test.. if someone does know, please share.

[@sujauddindarbar3640]

I forgot to add..your video quality, composition, & colours are too good. @@JackieDElia

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you!

[@XxmattitudexX]

can you use an iphone with cam x it works on my ipad but will not show up any external usb on iphone ?

[@JackieDElia]

i don’t believe you can use CamX with the iPhone. I don’t have a way to test that as my iPhone 13 Pro does not have a USB port. I can hook up my iPhone to my iPad and use the CamX on the iPad to Capture video from the iPhone. I have a Lightning to HDMI adapter that I plug into the iPhone.

[@CatherinCooper]

Thanks for this video

[@gxvault4166]

I wanna do this but with an android phone that I use for 4k recording.

[@JackieDElia]

I know it is not possible with iPhone, only iPad. I don’t know if it is possible with Android. Thanks for watching.

[@zuryrz]

Is there a lag? Or is it realtime

[@JackieDElia]

I don’t notice a lag.

[@martingeorge_21]

Is the app paid?

[@JackieDElia]

It is a free app!

[@martingeorge_21]

@@JackieDElia have you tried capture one?

[@JackieDElia]

@@martingeorge_21 yes, I use it in place of Lightroom.

[@martingeorge_21]

@@JackieDElia ok. have you done any video about it?

[@JackieDElia]

@@martingeorge_21 not yet

[@nopriors]

Has anyone had success with a Nikon d810, capture card connector and CamX. CamX keeps telling me to connect a device. Thanks, Greg

[@JackieDElia]

One thing I used to troubleshoot was to connect my camera to the Capture card into my computer to see if I was able to receive the HDMI signal. I’m on a Mac so I used QuickTime. That will at least let you know if the HDMI output is working on your camera.

[@nopriors]

@@JackieDElia Thank you for taking the time to respond Jackie. I have my Nikon D810 connected to the capture card and the USBc port on my iMac running Sonoma 14.5. When I open quick time player The only recording I can do is with the iMac camera. When I connect to my iPad Air I will see a little cable icon on the top right part of the screen but it shuts off after about 3 seconds Thanks for any ideas, Greg

[@JackieDElia]

@@nopriors it sounds like either the Capture card is defective or your camera is not outputting an HDMI signal. I don’t have an icon camera, so I’m not sure what settings are required to enable the output. I do know when I was troubleshooting my issues with the iPad when I did connect it to the computer instead, I was able to select the input from the camera with the capture card attached. That way I knew the Capture card was working properly. I don’t have any other suggestions, but hopefully someone else will be able to answer here in the comments.

[@nopriors]

@@JackieDElia Thank you Jackie. I have tethered the camera to my MacBook Pro with HDMI using Lightroom. The fact that the little icon on the upper right screen in CamX app shows up but then goes away may mean the capture card is suspect. What's really weird is the camera will just take a photo for no reason at all. Oh well I love trying to figure this stuff out. I didn't buy the same brand capture card you did so maybe I'll do that and see if it helps. If it does I'll send the one I got back . Take care

[@JackieDElia]

@@nopriors hope it works out.

[@JackieDElia]

I'm not a professional videographer. There are a lot of options for beginners to monitor your video while recording. What's yours? Do you want the ability to record or only monitor? Is HD enough for quick recordings as I mentioned in the video? Please feel free to leave a comment below to share your thoughts. I know there are more expensive options, but I wanted to see what I could accomplish with a $25 Capture card and the iPad and HDMI cable I already owned. One additional item to note is there is no way to charge the iPad while using it as a monitor. Thanks for watching!

[@ivanwhitehall3899]

❤

[@JackieDElia]

Thank you!

[@UriValdez]

Complete failure, did everything you did, same app and all and nothing! My guess is the settings on my camera are the issue

[@JackieDElia]

Sorry to hear that. The app can be finicky. I’ve had to either reboot my iPad, or close the app and start it again, including disconnecting the card and reconnecting it. But if you want to eliminate the camera as the issue, what I did was, I plugged the Capture card into my Mac and opened up QuickTime I chose start recording and chose the input and was able to see the camera HDMI output on the screen. I did this completely bypassing the iPad. In fact, my last video that I posted about focusing in the studio, all of the recordings from the camera were done in QuickTime. Hope that’s helpful. Good luck.

[@brunoshoes864]

Well, having an iPad Pro it's not "budget"

[@JackieDElia]

I agree. But since I already owned one for years, it was a budget option for me to just get the Capture card.

[@brunoshoes864]

@@JackieDEliaFair point :P

[@deanle604]

Everyone had an I …..

[@DessieTots]

FFS you waffle for half the video before getting into the meat of it. You should have warned viewers by titling your video “I rant for over four minutes before using iPad as monitor”. Then viewers could just fast forward.

[@JackieDElia]

Thanks for your feedback.