topic Re: Macro photography in Camera Software

Macro photography

HENRYBURTON — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:47:18 GMT

I shoot alot of macro photography. I have a Canon SX60 and 80D. Is there a way to connect and Ipad / tablet to the camera to view what the camera is "seeing" so I can focus my shots precisely ( by viewing on a larger screen ). I am not interested in doing any remote focusing. Thanks for the help.

Re: Macro photography

TCampbell — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:20:01 GMT

I can't speak for your SX60, but the 80D supports remote control via WiFi. You need to install the Canon "Camera Connect" app on your iPad:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/explore/solutions-services/mobile-apps/camera-connect

This definitely supports your 80D and I believe it also supports your SX60 (but I'm a little less confident about the SX60).

Re: Macro photography

Waddizzle — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:45:22 GMT

@HENRYBURTON wrote:
I shoot alot of macro photography. I have a Canon SX60 and 80D. Is there a way to connect and Ipad / tablet to the camera to use in focusing ?

“To use in focusing”? If you mean remote focusing, not with the 80D. Canon EF lenses are not remotely focused. Not sure whether, or not, the SX60 allows for remote focusing. I would not know.

Re: Macro photography

TCampbell — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:52:10 GMT

@Waddizzle wrote:
@HENRYBURTON wrote:
I shoot alot of macro photography. I have a Canon SX60 and 80D. Is there a way to connect and Ipad / tablet to the camera to use in focusing ?
“To use in focusing”? If you mean remote focusing, not with the 80D. Canon EF lenses are not remotely focused. Not sure whether, or not, the SX60 allows for remote focusing. I would not know.

I think tap to focus should work... I have used this with my 5D IV. You can’t “zoom” remotely.