I'm wondering if the iPad2 could be used as a monitor for an HD videocamera with HDMI output. There is at least one company that makes hardware to secure the iPad to a tripod, C-stand, etc., but how do I go from an HDMI output to input on the iPad2? Is additional software required?
Thank you.
The iPad doesn't have the capability to output, just drive screen.
What you need is a computer that it's video card is designed for video output.
most computers also only work as output when it comes to hdmi
it's the monitors and tv's which have hdmi input ports
Thank you for the speedy responses. Maybe I didn't clearly state my goal. I'm trying to play the realtime HDMI video output from an HD videocamera on the iPad. Is there a way to use it as a display?
As other have said, the iPad does not accept HDMI input.
The iPad has a 1024-by-768-pixel resolution
720p is 1280×720
1080i is 1920×1080
Guess the iPad could be used as a large slightly distorted viewfinder?
ds store wrote:
The iPad doesn't have the capability to output,
???
So what does AirPlay and the HDMI/VGA/Component out cables do?
What you need is a computer that it's video card is designed for video output.
How does this video output get input to or viewed on the iPad?
OK. Thank you for your information.
input, input. 🙂
FYI, here's the website of the company, Tether Tools, http://www.tethertools.com/ that made me think such a connection existed. However, it seems that they are a hardware company that makes it possible to mount an iPad or a laptop to a variety of camera tripods and light stands. I made the incorrect leap that the iPad could work as an external monitor for a DSLR or videocamera.
Products that are made to do this job (from companies such as Ikan, Manhattan, Marshall Electronics, Nebtek, Panasonic, Sony, and Transvideo) start at as low as about $500 and go up, way up, from there.
Thanks again.
How do I display HDMI on the iPad2?
