For years, photographers have asked us how they can shoot tethered to an iPad but have been frustrated with the lack of available options due to Apple tablets not having a USB port. With the Air Direct, you’ll now be able to control many of the camera functions and settings from your iPad, iOS or Android device including live view, creative modes, auto-focus, aperture, shutter, ISO and more.
Also, the Air Remote App adds features which may not be available in-camera like focus-peaking and touch focus. Advanced Air Remote features include time lapse, focus stacking, bracketing, video and more.
One question remains – now that I can shoot tethered from my camera to my iPad, how and where do I mount and incorporate the tablet into my workflow? Simply plug any X Lock compatible accessory into the patented “X” mounting receptor for a versatile tablet configuration that fits just about any situation.
When not docked to one the many interchangeable accessories, the X Lock serves as a durable protective case for your tablet.
How to Set up Your iPad for Photography
Many of them offer a Wide camera lens, HDR setting, and exposure control. With the A12Z Bionic chip and Neural Engine, it is the most powerful iPad to date. Expect even the most robust photography apps to run smoothly and quickly, making photo work more efficient.
The large Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting further enhances the user experience. The iPad Pro 11” offers the same powerful processor, crystal-clear resolution, as well as rear and front cameras. Large photo storage allows photographers to keep original high-resolution images on the iPad. This means instant access to the collection anytime the photos are needed to view, share, or edit. It also makes it easier to create print projects with native Apple apps, like Motif. Adobe Lightroom – The embedded camera in this app lets photographers take RAW pictures on the iPad. Shooting RAW produces the highest quality image files and makes editing a breeze. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is also one of the best photo editing apps for iOS. Camera+ 2 – Using this app’s long shutter speed (up to 30 seconds) helps capture action shots and waterfalls with more clarity.
It also has a macro mode for shooting closeups and a built-in portrait editor. This feature allows control of the level of background blur in portraits. It’s also uniquely designed to quickly transition from autofocus to manual mode by simply swiping left or right.
It has everyone’s favorite functions: the ability to control shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and exposure.
Like Camera+2 and VSCO, ProCamera lets you shoot in RAW format and supports JPEG, TIFF, and HEIF. A Color Story – This free-to-download app has over 100 different filters that instantly change the tone of photos.
Temperature, saturation, brightness, contrast, and other features can all be quickly adjusted. After perfecting the basic settings, add a lens flare or colored mist to the photo.
As for actual editing tools, Photoshop Fix offers everything most photographers require. The Adjustments module can be used for making global changes to exposure, contrast, and saturation. Its filter selection assists in enhancing photos with specific art styles. The photo editing app even permits users to upload their creative ideas.
Snapseed – This app was specifically designed to edit RAW photos. Snapseed is stocked with photo effects, like a vintage overlay or grainy film. Apple’s latest iPads have dual, high-resolution cameras and 4K video capture. A macro lens will get photos up close and personal with the details of the subject. A telephoto lens attachment is best when it’s necessary to keep a distance – as required in nature photography. An LED flash attachment, for instance, adds brilliant soft white light – perfect for professional photography and videos.
If wildlife photography ideas are in mind, make sure to have a sturdy iPad stand on hand. While the iPad is easier to shoot with than a compact iPhone camera, it still needs stabilizing. Many of them are sold as kits, with a few lenses, a light source, a protective case, and a tripod stand. Even though the iPad Pro promises up to 10 hours of battery life, don’t leave home without a backup plan.
As counterintuitive as it may seem, professional photographers use external cameras with their laptops and tablets all the time. In some cases, photographers can even make adjustments to exposure and lighting straight from the tablet.
This is a common practice with DSLR users, who use an iPad to edit, share, or create photo projects. By using a USB cable to tether a camera to an iPad, you create a hard-wired connection. Most new mirrorless cameras also use USB-C. That means they can directly connect to the DSLR using the USB-C-to-USB-C cable that came with the iPad. The adapter plugs into the iPad’s Lightning port and allows connection to the tablet via standard USB cables. The larger screen paired with the best iPad editing apps results in more precise revisions that are harder to achieve on an iPhone. When ready to make the transfer, select the photos, and hit the Share icon.
When moving over photos, create a separate folder on iPad and give it a descriptive title. If there are thousands of photos, consider saving them to an external hard drive.
It also allows users to pull photos to the iPad in smaller groups, as needed. If the iPad has anything less than 256 GB, consider saving photos to an external hard drive.
You’ll know exactly which album to call on when pulling photos into a favorite program. It is necessary to either switch to Live Photos mode or invest in an iPad photography stand to keep the device stable.
Simply swipe right and left on the iPad camera screen to switch modes. High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a feature that helps get quality shots in high-contrast situations. Scroll to the Camera section, and toggle the Auto/Smart HDR slider to the Off position (gray).
Practice using the features, download a few editing apps, and hone your skills. Don’t lose those photos in the vast chasm of your iPad’s memory or on iCloud storage.
How to Tether Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera to Your iPad
For years, photographers have asked us how they can shoot tethered to an iPad but have been frustrated with the lack of available options due to Apple tablets not having a USB port. With the Air Direct, you’ll now be able to control many of the camera functions and settings from your iPad, iOS or Android device including live view, creative modes, auto-focus, aperture, shutter, ISO and more. Also, the Air Remote App adds features which may not be available in-camera like focus-peaking and touch focus.
Advanced Air Remote features include time lapse, focus stacking, bracketing, video and more. One question remains – now that I can shoot tethered from my camera to my iPad, how and where do I mount and incorporate the tablet into my workflow? Simply plug any X Lock compatible accessory into the patented “X” mounting receptor for a versatile tablet configuration that fits just about any situation. When not docked to one the many interchangeable accessories, the X Lock serves as a durable protective case for your tablet.
Cascable: Working with Wired Cameras
Cascable for iOS: Supports full-featured remote control, tethering, and automation for wired Canon EOS, Nikon, and Sony Alpha cameras in “PC Remote” mode, and supports image import from other wired cameras on iOS 15 and higher. Cascable Transfer: Supports wired cameras on macOS 10.15 Catalina and higher. Cascable Pro Webcam: Supports wired Canon EOS, Nikon, and Sony Alpha cameras in “PC Remote” mode on macOS 10.15 Catalina and higher. Note: Due to the large number of USB cameras out there, we don’t have a definitive compatibility list.
If you see the EOS Utility icon in your menu bar, make sure you quit it before using Cascable apps. Sony cameras require that their USB connection mode is set to PC Remote. Other cameras must be in PTP, MTP, or Tethering mode for Cascable to be able to detect them. The Apple Camera Connection Kit contains such an adapter, and there are third-party alternatives.
If your camera isn’t being detected by Cascable, or it is and you’re getting a No Access error, try the following steps:
If you see an alert stating that a connected USB device is using too much power, disconnect the camera, turn it on, then re-connect it. Some cameras try to charge from USB ports they’re connected to when turned off, which can cause too much load — particularly with iOS devices with a Lightning connector. This is done in two places in the iOS Settings app: Privacy → Files and Folders: Make sure Cascable is enabled.
Camera support is always evolving, and updating your operating system may improve compatibility.
Adding an iPad to Your Tethered Workflow for Image Review
Any iPad or tablet that is running Lightroom Mobile will be able to view the photos, including anyone logged onto the web version of your collection at lightroom.adobe.com. Watch below from Adobe Photography Evangelist Terry White to see him share this setup, as well as a bonus tip at the end of the video!
Tether iPad to iPhone. Wired
If correctly configured, assuming that both the iPad and iPhone are signed-in to iCloud with the same AppleID, your iPad should be able to automatically initiate the hotspot connection with your iPhone. How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support
Help! Tether iPad Pro 9.7 to My Canon EOS R (wired)
I did some research and came across this youtube video: Tethering an iPad to review images from camera in realtime. Just want to be able to see the images in bigger screen than the LCD on the back of camera to evaluate exposure and focus: I hope this is the right forum for this:I have a Canon EOS R and recently purchased a like-new iPad Pro 9.7 from another member here.
I did some research and came across this youtube video: Tethering an iPad to review images from camera in realtime. Just want to be able to see the images in bigger screen than the LCD on the back of camera to evaluate exposure and focus: Per recommendation from this video (this iPad does not have built-in USB-C like newer ones), I purchased this Lightning to USB-3 adapter. Per recommendation from this video (this iPad does not have built-in USB-C like newer ones), I purchased this Lightning to USB-3 adapter.
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