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Question: iPad 2: HDMI Input, Cam to iPad -> iPad as video monitor?

Hi folks,

I am wondering if the iPad / Apple Digital AV Adapter support signal input as well. I'm a videoproducer and it would be awesome if I could use the ipad as video monitor. My Sony HDV cam has HDMI-out.

I'm not a techie, I guess it's a "logical question". I know HDMI i bi-directional, but I guess iOS or the App (like iMovie) needs to support it.

curiously waiting for your feedback, 🙂
Martin.

iPad 2 64GB/3G, Mac Pro 2.8GHz 8 Core. iPhone 3G, PowerMac G5, PowerBook G4, PowerMac 7500, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

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May 24, 2012 4:54 PM in response to Masa-Germany In response to Masa-Germany

Not yet from what I can tell, but hopefully sometime soon. I think Apple has up until now prevented any hardwired live video input to the iPad, they only allow it to be streamed in or transferred in as files via wifi or 3G. There is a USB based Camera Connector kit, but that is only for transferring files. It doesn't allow you to use the iPad as a monitor, which is what we all (we being DSLR photgraphers and videographers) really want and they haven't given us yet. We can always pray, keep our fingers crossed, write comments and blog posts and friendly emails, with the hope that it will fall on the ears of those in the positions to make it happen... I just wouldn't hold my breath. It could take a looooong time 🙂

May 24, 2012 4:54 PM

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Jul 24, 2017 2:15 PM in response to mikerouseuk In response to mikerouseuk

I'm looking for a similar solution. I have a Magewell USB 3.0 HDMI video capture device, and Apple's Lightning to USB 3.0 lightning adapter. Is there any app out there that might recognize the video input from these two devices?

Jul 24, 2017 2:15 PM

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Oct 19, 2017 3:55 AM in response to Jaey.Kim In response to Jaey.Kim

There is absolutely NO WAY to transmit ANYTHING from iDevice to iDevice.

Apple has intentionally prevented this type of transfer for iDevice security and privacy reasons.


There are NO easy or cheap solutions for what you are asking to do.

IF you own any type of recent Apple MacBook you can mirror your iDevice's screen to a MacBook via Airplay.

Oct 19, 2017 3:55 AM

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Oct 21, 2017 10:50 AM in response to Jaey.Kim In response to Jaey.Kim

No.

Apple TV doesn't work that way either.

Actually most streaming boxes don't work that way.

Apple TV takes IN video and media sources, it doesn't transmit out in the other direction to other iDevices.

The digital HDMI AV adapter is only a one-way OUT video connection from an iPad.

Not the other way around.


Sorry.

Oct 21, 2017 10:50 AM

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Question: iPad 2: HDMI Input, Cam to iPad -> iPad as video monitor?