You NEED to try this! PHONE as MONITOR and RECORDER

RELIABLE, hard-wired method of using your Android PHONE as an external monitor and recorder with a camera!
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[@RonMiki8]

This is how you make a how to video. Shows us everything we need. Short and concise. Nicely done my friend👍👍

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful, and much appreciated!

[@leisurefarm]

wow i love how quick, clear, concise your video is!!! thanks

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful

[@sssentertainment]

Nicely done. Quick, direct and to the point.

[@kevinraposo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edge2science]

Short and concise. Nicely done. Excellent Thank you!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RayannePrijt]

You sir, are a lifesaver. I've tried a lot of apps recommended by other youtubers, over the course of this evening, but your advice and recommendation actually worked on my android 9+ phone. Thank you, thank you.

[@kevinraposo]

glad it was helpful!

[@gerrellthorne]

I have been trying to figure this out for the longest time. Because I have a spare phone that I've wanted to use as a monitor for my photography thanks for this

[@kevinraposo]

glad I could help!

[@MattHalpain]

Thank you for this how to video, clear and concise.

[@kevinraposo]

No problem, glad it was helpful!

[@baymarefarm2997]

This works. I am using a Galaxy S21 (Android 14) with a Nikon Z, so I can go without using the monitor on the back of the camera, which I'm always afraid of harming when it's extended. Thanks Kevin for your efforts! Nicely produced video too.

[@Drumrock361]

Thank you so much! I just bought everything and it comes tomorrow. This is just the video I needed!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad I could help!

[@Pete_Furlong]

Thank you so much. If I may ask 2 questions - how do you use the camera on-screen functions when using the phone as a monitor? Is there a way to have both the screen and the phone monitor running so you can interact with the camera screen?

[@dp_visuals]

Clear, concise, and to the point. THANK YOU! I'm wondering if we can use a HDMI to Type-C capture card directly, omitting the OTG adapter?

[@MarkoNara]

WARNING for users of ELGATO CAMLINK 4K: This USB Capture Card does not like Smartphones. It will freeze after a few minutes. Just use a diferent USB-C Capture card and you will be fine. Nice video, i really enjoy it. Short and precise. Already Subscribed! Thanks man!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for the heads up!

[@fish2036]

Hi Kevin, a very ingenius solution! I have a Sony A7S and balked when I saw the price of 4k external recorders. One reviewer on the USB Camera App store did say they managed to get it to successfully work, so I'm going to give this a shot!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Muhammad_Wahyudhi]

Have you tried it with a phone that supports USB 3.1 (or up), pair with Elgato 4K? I am curious if it works

[@johnflatt665]

Hey did you ever get this to work with 4k external recording?

[@ComedyCom35]

This is exactly what I needed, and when I needed it! Thank you. ^_^

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SlapbackGOD]

I've always wondered if this was possible 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for this video man, will be giving it a try sometime soon

[@kevinraposo]

no worries, glad it was helpful!

[@ayaanphotography6187]

Hey man thank u for pick up my question in ur videos i appreciate

[@kevinraposo]

No problem, it was a question I was getting often!

[@Creative_Electronics]

Thanks a lot for this video!!

[@kevinraposo]

glad it was helpful!

[@MarlonKingShow]

very helpful. thank you.

[@kevinraposo]

I appreciate it, glad it was helpful!

[@ionutadrianmihailescu7799]

​ @Kevin Raposo Thanks a lot for the tutorial Have you found a way to add scopes or other things to monitor your exposure and other stuff while filming?

[@kevinraposo]

Unfortunately not without a professional monitoring solution

[@jairovilar]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cosmonaut1961]

Thank you! Very useful info!

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@St.PierreProductions]

I know this is old, but thank you so much! I've just added everything to my amazon cart.

[@elsiadajew9694]

OK Kevin, this is so weird :D I was checking few hours back ways to use phone as an external monitor and I know how google works and I expected to see a lot of ads later but I didn't expect this video! :D Thank you!!!

[@kevinraposo]

No problem, it's a question I've been getting for a while. Glad it was helpful!

[@elsiadajew9694]

@@kevinraposo It was VERY helpful! Have a great day!

[@Tricklarock]

I think (the problem is/was) a lot of people are/were looking for a way to use their phone as a monitor for any camera? Most have found out how that goes! Things are getting better at least. I have an old d3200, and I think there's a work around for that now. I just have to get that in-line hdmi capture device and I can use my phone, just as a monitor that is? Thanks, and sorry bout the long, weirdly put question, but I can type no more!

[@robbiekerr6978]

Great video! I got the cables and am able to connect to my phone via the free version but only to view the contents of my storage it won't work for me to use as a monitor, am I missing something? Or do I need the Pro version?

[@Badarnbabar]

thanks

[@garionhk]

Great tutorial.

[@kevinraposo]

glad it was helpful!

[@cosmichrist]

Thankyou, well done video and help.

[@kevinraposo]

glad it was helpful!

[@recklessthor4]

Here is where I subbed!

[@kevinraposo]

thanks!

[@recklessthor4]

@@kevinraposo I'm using the Z7 and no device shows up on my Samsung S22 ultra

[@erwinmoreno23]

Awesome

[@fototripper]

Thanks for the video Kevin. I have this setup and cannot get it to work on any camera. Using the USB Camera Pro app does not recognize any connected device. I've tried this on two phones and two cameras with a variety of connections as well, same problem. I'm wondering if my HDMI Video Capture device is a dud. Is there a 2nd best app I could try?

[@kevinraposo]

Quite honestly, I haven't used this solution in about six months - not sure if there's a better alternative out there now

[@Butterfly07949]

Hi, will I get a clean hdmi feed? I'm using a Canon 7d mk2 with a Samsung A71. Great carasmatic content video, thanks.

[@michaeltyers7336]

If you have a Sony Xperia 1 or 5 you will have an app called External monitor which does this. Don't think you can record though. Not sure about Xperia 10

[@pvpstudio]

It was helpful to connect DeviceWell HDS7105 video switch output to Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite mobil. (cable USB C-USB C) How can upload this to KZbin as live broadcast with this mobil phone?

[@rhomis]

Use your cellphone as a video monitor, and recorder. Tested on ROKU and Raspbery Pi. Works perfect for what I need. Captures audio too. I use CAM NOVA on my SAMSUNG phone.

[@kevinraposo]

Glad it works for you!

[@kianrojonan4537]

Hi sir I want to ask I have Sony alpha 3500 model pls help me my camera doesn’t have hdmi port isn’t have way to connect my camera to my mobile, thanks

[@kbqvist]

Thanks for sharing Kevin! If you have a camera that can be used as a webcam (such as some Fujis) via USB output on the camera, I am wondering whether there might be a shorter route. After all, the camera delivers a USB signal that the computer app understands, so is there a need for a seperate HDMI2USB conversion? Just a thought..🤔

[@kevinraposo]

it might be possible, but would be specific to the manufacturer. I assume if they had a mobile app which could interpret the USB-C data and record, you could successfully bypass the HDMI output

[@Muhammad_Wahyudhi]

For some reason, the USB out is terrible and capped at 1080p, like USB Live Streaming mode in Sony ZV-E10

[@Muhammad_Wahyudhi]

Using 4K HDMI Capture (both 4K in and out) could works, theoretically. Camera (HDMI) > Cheap Osee Monitor (HDMI out) > Elgato Cam Link 4K (USB 3 out) > Mini Intel 12th Gen (powered by D-Tap to 12V/2.5A 5.5 2.2mm

[@CurtisRice]

✌🏾Peace & Blessings🙏🏾 This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thanks for this video!

[@kevinraposo]

No problem - glad it was helpful!

[@bondedhot74]

great video.

[@kevinraposo]

glad it was helpful!

[@photobeast]

Quick question if I wanted to shoot photography and show settings for tutorials with this setup work?

[@kevinraposo]

yes

[@hormeena]

Also, is it that only phone monitor plays back in 1080 p and actual camera can be set up for 4k?

[@RogerAVHansen]

Ah, finally 😉

[@Buchibankz1.]

Please how can I make it show on both my camera and phone together

[@kieran3464]

Hey, my camera has a limit of 30mins per video and I want to live stream longer than this. If I were to record let's say 29mins and go again will that close the stream or will it continue. A very niche question, if anyone has an answer to this But great video nonethelsss

[@thanos1978-]

Very nice video. The app has vectorscope or rgb parade so i can see the colours and make the correct adjustments at white balance?? Thanks

[@kevinraposo]

no, it does not

[@adrianvillafana8917]

I have a question... what if you are using strobes or a flash trigger? Do you have a mounting solution for that as well? I recently did a shoot and my LCD was too small to get accurate feedback regarding focus. I believe a larger monitor would help that. However I still need the shoe for triggers.

[@kevinraposo]

Buy a hotshoe mount splitter to resolve this situation.

[@danielm.7993]

Can I connect a microphone to my phone and record audio and video ? And can this app record on to a micro SD card in my phone ?

[@nicayanzon1398]

Hello, a question, once I have everything connected and I'm watching from my cell phone, can I use the buttons on the camera body to change the settings and take images? or do I have to touch the cell phone?

[@angyscarlet1401]

This set up support audio monitoring? Basically plug some headphones to phone and hear the incoming camera audio

[@kevinraposo]

good question. did not test this and can’t confirm

[@almashandhere4914]

Thanks

[@kevinraposo]

Welcome

[@YamilSunRay]

Does this also work with the blackmagic 6 full frame or any other BMC?

[@lavaorganizasyon]

Bu ekrandan izlerken videoyu 4k60 fps karta kaydedebilir miyim? Would it be a problem if it outputs 1080p 30fps?

[@roykouyoumjian1]

If my phone is type c and i have R6 mark 2, what gear do i need ?

[@laurentmis7859]

Hi, thanks for the great video, I intend to use this configuration just to get phone monitoring with Lumix GH 5, even if it doesn't output 4k to the phone, do you think I'll still be able to record 4k to my camera card?

[@kevinraposo]

I used the GH5 for something similar about three years ago, and if I remember correctly, that shouldn't be a problem

[@laurentmis7859]

@@kevinraposo Thanks for the answer , I tried the free version just to make sure, it works, I'll buy the pro tomoroow

[@huntingdemons5921]

So I'm struggling and maybe someone can advise. I have a T7, bought the same setup, same app, only thing different is I'm using a small android tablet. I can't get the app to recognize that the camera is connected. I 'think" I looked at everything possible and pulling my hair.

[@tobysatriayudha4564]

Hi! I have some questions. 1. What smartphone did you use? 2. You said that it can't record 10-bit videos, is it because of the limitation of the app or the camera? Thank you. By the way, great videos, love your contents bro!

[@COOKTOPIACOOKING-0202]

Hi there, i have been looking for this tutorial and found your video thanks for making this tutorial. Quick question and please advice me, all my set up are ready (smart phone, otg cable, video capture and hdmi to hdmi cable) also installed the mobile app suggested. but still doesn't want to work, the records still didn't appears on smartphone. what did i do wrong ? Advice really appreciated, Thanks

[@kevinraposo]

truthfully, I don't know. sounds like a phone-specific issue, as the hardware should work correctly if you purchased exactly what I use. hard to diagnose without being able to see the problem firsthand

[@COOKTOPIACOOKING-0202]

@@kevinraposo thank you for the reply, same here I really don't understand why. I already followed all the set up, I have changed with different brand hdmi cable but the screen still came out like blue, red, yellow stripes .. I need enlighten

[@colinveacock5408]

Seems it doesnt work on some android cameras either. Bought all the cables, connected it and all i get is the vertical coloured bars.

[@Tricklarock]

So, if I have say, a Z6ii, I can get 10 bit 4:2:2 with this app (in 1080 at first)?!

[@stef065]

Nice video, but the kind of HDMI to USB card used is low cost but also low quality, the recording you get it's not comparable with your in camera one, or that of an high quality adapter, and works usually only up to 1080p 30fps.

[@kevinraposo]

you are correct, replace the capture card with whatever you like. I only used this one because it's compact and reliable

[@MystigrindStudios]

If you use this setup, is it possible to still record to the camera but just use the phone as a monitor? I would like the bigger screen for better focus but would like to keep the files on my camera as i figured that would leave for less chance frame drops, etc

[@kevinraposo]

yes, it's possible

[@MystigrindStudios]

@@kevinraposo is the framerate/lag good on the phone as a live monitor? I tried qdslrdashboard but the liveview is very choppy, so before i purchase the items needed for this, i want to know if i'm going to have the same issue. Thanks!

[@augustogomes_photo]

Hi! I understand there are some recording limitations, but can you use it just to monitor 4k/10 bit video of the camera on a larger screen? What happens if you are monitoring the 4k footage and set a higher frame rate, like 60p or 120p? Does it keep transmiting or does it shut down?

[@kevinraposo]

can't confirm, I never tested this solution in 4K

[@roybraym]

What if you need to use trigger like Godox X-Pro at the same time with what you showed here, is there a way?

[@kevinraposo]

no idea tbh haven’t tried

[@dfrost42371]

I would use this while recording RC aircraft in flight? Is there any latency between what the camera sees and the image displayed on the phone?

[@thesurfacelevelgamer]

Hi, I have the exact same question, and it's weird to not see it adressed, as latency is kind of the MAIN issue when monitoring something

[@108Existences]

So USB Camera Pro will record the sound from my camera through the HDMI cable? great tool; just don't know why my app isn't doing anything when I hook everything up...

[@kevinraposo]

I don't believe it does.

[@108Existences]

@@kevinraposo the HDMI can record the sound I've learned but it looks like older phones don't have enough power to power the set up. some phones don't have an input that sends power at all. I was very excited to try this but my alternative is to plug the cable into my computer.

[@bencassidy4128]

Do you know if this is at all possible to do with a different app on the iphone?

[@kevinraposo]

No idea

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

Will this blank out the LCD on Canon Cameras, like when you hook up an actual external monitor/recorder?

[@kevinraposo]

yea

[@user-jw9or5eq8k]

Hi Kevin, thank you for your video, it was super helpful. Quick question would this set up allow le to control my camera remotely via my phone without having to press record on my camera, by any chance? Thank you on advance!

[@kevinraposo]

not possible unfortunately. you would need to use Canon Connect or equivalent app for other manufacturers

[@user-jw9or5eq8k]

@@kevinraposo great, thanks again, Kevin!

[@pecalogia]

Nice one. How can you also connect a wireless microphone, let's say to a Sony A6000, while its micro USB is occupied by the connection to the phone?

[@kevinraposo]

The Micro USB connection should not be occupied by the connection to the phone. This solution requires HDMI output from the camera

[@pecalogia]

@@kevinraposo Thank you! So you say the below connection is suggested: Micro USB to a wireless microphone. HDMI output to phone?

[@89pjanic]

How to use iPhone 12 pro and android monitor?

[@hormeena]

Thanks it is a nice video. What about if I want to do 4k videos. Do I use 4k video card?

[@kevinraposo]

yes, there is a 4K version of the adapter you can buy

[@hormeena]

@@kevinraposo Thanks!

[@muhammadiqwan5369]

I using nikon coolpix s3700 old camera, its function to

[@janssenbalneg3752]

can i use direct mini hdmi in camera to adapter? or use a micro hdmi to mini hdmi to adapter?

[@kevinraposo]

use whatever HDMI adapter is required for your camera

[@Muhammad_Wahyudhi]

Have you tried it with a phone that supports USB 3.1 (or up) such as Huawei flagships or Samsung S series, pair with Elgato 4K? I am curious if it works

[@kevinraposo]

I have not unfortunately

[@abdullahsalim9213]

I have a question, can i use a capture card that directly goes to my phone, bc it has a usb type c, can i just use it instead of an adapter??

[@kevinraposo]

probably. haven't tried doing so myself

[@sinnasamyvinokanth9672]

❤

[@theoell2049]

If someone dosnt care about recording does it need all 3 cables?THANK YOU / GREAT CHANNEL!

[@kevinraposo]

You would still need all three, yes. Thanks for watching!

[@theoldgarlic]

can you use zebra and focus peaking with this setup if you do not have this functionality on your camera itself?

[@kevinraposo]

depends on what you’re outputting to

[@theoldgarlic]

@@kevinraposo nikon d5100

[@Rottypops]

Can you use this method to use an android phone/tablet as an HDMI monitor, for a PC/console /anything with HDMI out. Not that I'm asking if it's ideal for games or anything, I imagine there's latency issues, but I'm looking for a tool I can keep in my bag that can help me troubleshoot people's hardware on the fly without access to a monitor in the moment.

[@kevinraposo]

Yes, you can. I've used it with a Nintendo Switch before, works perfectly but the latency makes it unplayable

[@Sedhadi_k]

With the same Android app?

[@THEdanrugaming]

@@kevinraposo ive been looking to do this with my tablet. Shame about the latency

[@sinnergamer6870]

Does it provide audio output too, along with video output?

[@kevinraposo]

yes

[@ngtrongtri]

i am using canon R, it has Type-C port. So can I use a type-C - type-C cable to connect directly to an Android phone?

[@kevinraposo]

no, this will not work

[@johnson42069]

How can I get focus peaking with a setup like this? (My camera does not have focus peaking built in)

[@kevinraposo]

you would need to invest in a professional monitor, as this configuration is effectively just mirroring your camera screen

[@Marocsurf]

can you record on the camera card and just use the phone as a monitor?

[@Atmos_Glitch]

I'm wondering if this would work for computers/laptops as well, just to see if it'd work yknow?

[@kevinraposo]

probably

[@redpyramid97]

How could I just use my phone as a monitor without recording, what would I need to change out for the capture card?

[@davidheller25]

Sorry if this question is obvious…if I don’t need to capture the video because my camera is already recording everything, can I just use a hdmi to usb type c?

[@kevinraposo]

you can't, because your phone won't recognize the cable as an input device

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

👍👍👍🙏Subscribed!

[@kevinraposo]

Welcome aboard!

[@chocolatecake76]

I really hope you'll see this.. I really need an answer 🙏🏻 1. How do you watch the video you recorded? Can you do it on the phone too or you need to watch it on camera? 2. Does the sound came from phone or from the camera? Btw thank you for the awesome tutorial 👍

[@kevinraposo]

1) You end up with a recorded video file on your phone that you can transfer over to your computer for editing. 2) If you enable it, the sound can also be recorded directly from the camera. Glad it was helpful!

[@chocolatecake76]

@@kevinraposo alright thank you so much!!!

[@kevinraposo]

@@chocolatecake76 no problem!

[@SamuelJamesVideos]

If I'm only interested in this a monitoring device, can I bypass the capture card completely and just use a micro HDMI to USB c cable? I hate bulky low res monitors and I don't have an extra 500 to spend on a ninja right now

[@kevinraposo]

Great question. Never tried it, but I'm doubtful it would work

[@SleeplezzLinkzPhotography]

I belive the Capture card will eliminate or lower the latency,

[@Sedhadi_k]

I guess that type of cable is used to mirror your phone on another monitor/TV

[@AsmrVux]

Do you know if this would work with other kinds of hdmi inputs or would this just work with cameras?

[@kevinraposo]

will work with any HDMI camera output

[@AsmrVux]

Hmm, I'll just have to get the adapter and try it. I'm trying to use it with hdmi sources like DVD players, rokus, etc to confirm if hdmi inputs on tvs are broken.

[@mikewei0419]

Can you touch the phone screen to focus while connecting with sony a7s3 camera?

[@kevinraposo]

No, this is an HDMI connection so I don't believe this is possible

can i use a simple micro hdmi to usb c adapter or i have to use a capture card?

[@kevinraposo]

no, the phone won't know what to do with just the cable. capture card is necessary

@@kevinraposo Okay, tysm!!

[@ivanzomi]

Can live with OBS?

[@ClemensLode]

4th option would be to stream live / use it as a mobile webcam

[@kevinraposo]

correct

[@ItsGralex]

Would this work with a Fuji camera?

[@kevinraposo]

any camera with an HDMI port

[@robob3ar]

Is there iphone app that can view the usb hdmi input?

[@kevinraposo]

not to my knowledge

[@lionred242]

If I use a cable Type C to HDMI On the phone and Connect HDMI from the camera does it work?

[@kevinraposo]

no, your phone will not recognize that as an input device. you need the capture card

[@mbakatikamulamba812]

Can I use this setup to stream through my phone?

[@kevinraposo]

This would be dependent on the software or platform being used for live streaming. It would need to be compatible with and recognize the adapter.

[@gemmahermosura3476]

Is this work in sony handycam with HDmi?

[@kevinraposo]

works with anything that has HDMI output

[@asadavsten1481]

is it have focus peaking?

[@kevinraposo]

can’t remember

[@ryangamv8]

Is there a reason you can't just use a catpure card with a usb-c output? Instead of having to use the adapter?

[@kevinraposo]

If you can find one, I'm sure that would work. I personally couldn't, and it would be a huge brick at the end of your phone

[@reneic]

@@kevinraposo it wouldnt be a brick since the usb c side is a few cm long cable