topic Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help! in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:36:23 GMT

I have a Cannon EOS-1D X Mark II. I would like to use my iPhone or iPad as external monitor or viewfinder. Is that possible with this camera? If so, what do (or how do I) need to make it happen. My iPhone is a 16 Pro Max. My iPad is a 10th Generation.

Thanks

Re: Help!

stevet1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:37:04 GMT

ShotTaker,

I think two possibilities would be Canon's Camera Connect. I personally use an app called Camera Connect and Control. That's a paid app.

Steve Thomas

Re: Help!

March411 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:07:48 GMT

Hey ShotTaker,

I have an Android I use and it works well, I got rolling by hitting YouTube. I did a quick search and the phone is a match but the camera is not but the same rules may apply with Canon. It's worth a shot.

Re: Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:13:07 GMT

I checked out Cannon Connect but the EOS-1D X Mark II is not WiFi capable. Guess I’m looking for a wired connection.

Re: Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:13:44 GMT

Thanks I will check it out.

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ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:24:24 GMT

The Monitor+ App is no joy for the EOS-1D X Mark II. That is a Sony solution it seems.

Re: Help!

March411 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:34:12 GMT

Have you looked at the Cascable Studio app for IPhones? It has EOS camera listed a compatible and IOS 16 or higher required

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ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:45:17 GMT

I have downloaded the app. Initially - no joy. I’m awaiting a new interface cable thinking my current cable is not working. I’ll try again when I receive it. I want to think there is a solution but not found it - yet.

Re: Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:53:08 GMT

Further the EOS-1D X Mark II is not Bluetooth capable. Thus pretty sure I’m stuck with a wired interface - if there is one.

Re: Help!

March411 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:59:05 GMT

Most use the Canon Connect or Cascable Studio with IPhones.

If you have a little extra cash the ANDYCINE X5 5.5 Inch Touch Screen goes for around $170 and has good reviews.

EOS-1D X Mark II is compatible with the Andycine X5 monitor it features a full-size HDMI output, allowing it to send a video signal to external monitors like the Andycine X5. You will need a Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable

Re: Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:04:24 GMT

Those are good apps but my results with those is the EOS-1D X Mark II is not WiFi/Bluetooth capable. I may be experiencing a bad interface cable. The ANDYCINE might end up being the solution. Not terrible price but was hoping to find a more native solution.

Re: Help!

March411 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:09:36 GMT

Agreed you need to go with a wired setup on the EOS-1D X Mark II, it's your only option and a HDMI mini OUT terminal is required.

Sorry if this seems like a lame question but when you try to use the IPhone are you in live view?

Re: Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:10:29 GMT

Yep that is one of my on order cables I’m awaiting. Believe current cable is bad.

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

stevet1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:31:05 GMT

ShotTaker,

I just checked, and the Canon 1DX Mark II is listed as one of the compatible cameras listed for the app called Camera Connect and Control that I mentioned earlier.

As I said, it 's a paid app, and I think it costs about $20.00 now.

The good thing is that you can try it free for 3 days before you decide if you want to buy it first.

I have an Android, but I watched a YouTube video of a guy who was using it on his IPad.

It works in either wired or wireless modes.

I have used in both, and the wired mode is super easy. As a matter of fact, that's how I got turned onto it in the first place. I was looking for a wired solution for my Android, and at the time, Canon was not offering one.

Steve Thomas

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:51:35 GMT

Thanks Steve. I found the app last night and downloaded it. When you used it as a wired interface - which port did you use? The EOS-1D X Mark II has two - a Mini HDMI and a Digital. Did you use either one of these type interface ports?

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

Stephen — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:02:41 GMT

Digital is USB - you'll use that one. 😊

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

stevet1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:40:15 GMT

ShotTaker,

As Stephen (the Moderator 😄) pointed out, you would use your Digital or USB port.

I use the cable recommended in my Manual (it's an IFC-600PCU, but yours may be different, check your manual)

You will probably also need a short cable to connect that USB cable to the charging port on your iPhone.

I think Apple calls it a Lightning cable?

Steve Thomas

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:52:17 GMT

I don’t have the OEM cable thus trying to use a 3rd party cable - USB-C (iPhone connection) to USB Micro B (camera connection - digital port). Thus far I’m not able to get a connection using the Camera Connect and Control App - USB Connection method.

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

ShotTaker — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:06 GMT

Ironically, the Camera Connect & Control App works with my iPad. Not sure why it does not work with my iPhone.

Re: How to use iPhone as external monitor with EOS-1D X Mark II, Help!

stevet1 — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:31:11 GMT

ShotTaker,

I get a kick out of using my tablet.

I shot this (wirelessly) on a hot summer's day a while back. It was 90 degrees in the sun, while I was sitting in the shade in a camp chair about 20 feet away.

I said at the time, "Break out the wine honey. Chicken's on the menu tonight!"

I shot this one indoors (wired) just the other day.

I called it "A little light reading before bed"

Steve Thomas