DSLR to iPad direct live feed INPUT?

I'm a little late to the game in finding this thread; but if you have a Nikon, Canon, or Sony camera, with WiFi capability, this app is really quite useful. It MAY work with a cable on some cameras and tablets; but I've found that it DOES NOT work with any cable between a Nikon camera and an iPad. Please read the app notes, as not EVERY model of EVERY make of camera is supported. (Although, the app updates show that they are consistently adding new camera models.)

The app is called: qDslrDashboard ( dslrdashboard.info )

You can find it in the Apple Store at: itunes.apple.com/us/app/qdslrdashboard/id912760548?mt=8

$9.99

- or -

on the Google Play Store at: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.qdd&hl=en

$8.66

They have a desktop computer version as well--if you want to use a computer as your display screen. It's more than just a "viewer". It allows you to control a wide variety of the DSLR's functions as well. Ultimately, it's a way to set up your shot without having to touch your camera. I can't say enough good about it; but its up to you to decide if it's right for your circumstances. I have no vested interest in this company and have nothing to gain from sharing this with anyone. Here are some of the functions that they advertise:

* Multiple camera support

* Live view your DSLR

* Change camera properties

* Remote capture

* Synchronized capture

* Connect to DSLR using protable wireless router (ddserver)

* Start/stop movie recording on DSLR

* Custom bracketing

* Focus stacking

* Browse images on camera or on DSLR SD card

* Preview images (jpg and raw)

* Download images from camera SD card

* Audio initiated capture (with spectral display and frequency/intensity selector)

* LRTimelapse screen for capturing time-lapse sequences

* Live view histogram

* Manual focus movement while in live view

* Time-lapse

* DoF calculator

* Rule600 calculator

* Sky stacking helper

* Custom profiles

* Remote control over wireless network

* Support for WU-1a/1b adapter (PTP/IP)

* Dynamic Perception NMX motion controller support over Bluetooth LE

* Interval controller

Maybe an app like this will help, http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dslr-camera-remote-professional/id316771002?mt=8#

Are you saying you want to shoot tethered to an iPad? I found some stuff using Googlethat might be helpful.

I'm not understanding what your ultimate goal is, though. Why do you want to "input live feed" from your DSLR to an iPad? Knowing this can help folks offer to solutions.

Did you check out the Google search link I posted above?

It sounds like you do want to shoot with your 7D tethered to the iPad and to use it to generally view pictures you've taken. I've done a bit more searching and I agree that it appears to not be possible at this time. Using the camera connection kit you can copy images from the SD card to the iPad very quickly, though, and view them (the 7D does use SD cards, doesn't it? I don't remember). I know theoretically it is possible to shoot tethered to a laptop or desktop, but I've never done it.

luli408,

I'm attempting the same setup. iPad hard-wired directly to a 7D and use Live view.

I was wondering if you ever found a solution. ?

Same for me, I want to use my iPad2 as a real time liveview monitor for My Canon T1i when doing photography work, instead of a laptop.

Why is this so hard to understand? laptops have "jumped the shark", bulky/heavy.

"Shooting photos (Taking stills) and tethering it to an iPad is possible."

Please explain how this is possible, to do it in real time without having to manually copy the files over. Again, you shoot the picture, and instead of it displaying on the camera's built in monitor, the picture displays immediately on the ipad. USB + some sort of app? Please let me know. Thank you!

luli408, I understand what you are trying to do, I don't think it can be done. Have you found a solution?

The iPad does not have video in.

There is no cable or way around this without some major surgery on the iPad.

The only way around this is using wif/bluetooth(?)i with a custom app.

Might this work?

www.camranger.com

If anyone tried it please let us know!

I am also lookong for a way to use my iPad as remote control and live view for video shooting with Nikon D800.