Tethering to DSLR cameras
I would like know if you can tether a DSLR camera to the iPad vI basically to use it as a large screen to preview photos. I have my eye one the ipad vII specifically for this reason.
iPhone 4, iOS 4
Simple answer: no. However take a look at [this thread|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=12305815�]. I mention that the EOS had a remote control device that allowed for remote viewing of the pictures, but that would appear to be more than what you're asking for. And obviously not an option if you don't use EOS equipment.
The thread also mentions Eye-Fi. It's an SD card with a Wi-Fi transmitters, primarily for uploading photos. Using [Shuttersnitch|http://www.shuttersnitch.com> you can directly upload pictures to the iPad. The main supported way is to be near your Wi-Fi network. (Not a "public" Wi-Fi as you have to pre-configure the Eye-Fi device.) Away from your home/office Wi-Fi, you'll have to setup an ad-hoc wireless network. I have done this, but it is limited. (e.g.: having your iPad connected to a ad-hoc network means you won't have internet access over Wi-Fi. If you only plan to use one iPad and one Eye-Fi card (i.e.: only one camera,) then the Eye-Fi may be sufficient f)or you. Note that you need the more expensive "Pro" series of Eye-Fi cards in order to get Ad-hoc wireless. There are other suggestions such as using a Mi-Fi device or other portable Wi-Fi router to avoid having to create a ad-hoc network, but then you get into the added expense. (As you can see, not so simple so may or may not be worth the trouble for what you want. So if the Eye-Fi method interests you, Google the heck out of the subject and read the Shuttersnitch forms to get as much info as you can.)
The thread also mentions Eye-Fi. It's an SD card with a Wi-Fi transmitters, primarily for uploading photos. Using [Shuttersnitch|http://www.shuttersnitch.com> you can directly upload pictures to the iPad. The main supported way is to be near your Wi-Fi network. (Not a "public" Wi-Fi as you have to pre-configure the Eye-Fi device.) Away from your home/office Wi-Fi, you'll have to setup an ad-hoc wireless network. I have done this, but it is limited. (e.g.: having your iPad connected to a ad-hoc network means you won't have internet access over Wi-Fi. If you only plan to use one iPad and one Eye-Fi card (i.e.: only one camera,) then the Eye-Fi may be sufficient f)or you. Note that you need the more expensive "Pro" series of Eye-Fi cards in order to get Ad-hoc wireless. There are other suggestions such as using a Mi-Fi device or other portable Wi-Fi router to avoid having to create a ad-hoc network, but then you get into the added expense. (As you can see, not so simple so may or may not be worth the trouble for what you want. So if the Eye-Fi method interests you, Google the heck out of the subject and read the Shuttersnitch forms to get as much info as you can.)
