topic Re: EOS Utility for the iPad? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Utility for the iPad?

rjp42 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:05:06 GMT

I was wondering if there will ever be an iPad version of the EOS utility? I'd rather use my iPad than a laptop to setup a shot with.

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

Mykolas — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:32:52 GMT

Rjp42,

Canon is currently working on a new EOS Remote app, but since it has not been released yet, many of the details about the EOS Remote app are not available. What we do know is that it is currently expected to work with the EOS 6D.

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Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

Twilightscapes — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:37:45 GMT

That sounds awesome, Mike.

Any idea if the 5D3 and 1DX will be supported for this?

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

stevepow — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:27:15 GMT

would be heart breaking if it only supports the 6D

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

Tim — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:48:51 GMT

Twilightscapes,

Currently, information on specific models being supported has not been released by Canon USA. I suggest that you keep an eye out on our website and forum for the latest updates.

http://www.canoneos.com

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

agilmore — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:30:44 GMT

Am I correct in thinking that the reason it will work with the 6D and not the other models is because it connects to the 6D's built-in wifi radio? That was the impression I got at the time of the announcement.

If you have an android phone or tablet you can buy DSLR controller from the app store, which will not only control the camera functions but will also give you live view on your phone/tablet. It's really quite a cool app. Works via USB.

I don't think there's "an app for that" on iOS though.

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

p4pictures — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 07:28:52 GMT

If you use one of the more recent generation of wireless file transmitters on your camera then it is possible to "effectively" use EOS Utility on the iPad or any other device with a web browser.

WFT units, usually the Mk II transmitters, support HTTP mode, configure this then browse to the camera's ip address then you can choose remote control, there's a simple version and an advanced version.

I wrote about this on my site in January.

http://www.p4pictures.com/2012/01/controlling-your-eos-camera-with-your-iphone/

Of course this means you need to get a WFT for your camera that supports the HTTP feature. So if you have the EOS 5D Mark II / III, EOS 7D or EOS 1D Mark III / EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1D Mark IV or EOS-1D X then you are set...

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

Stoneysnapper — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:56:37 GMT

Live view tethered to an iPad would be fantastic. I get the 6D wifi link but surely it would make sense to have it work over cable to say 5Diii and 1Dx.

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

West_Freeman — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:12:48 GMT

I would agree to the above comment.

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

dpmanthei — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:56:28 GMT

For those who have not checked out Tim's link, here are some quotes worth mentioning.

from: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/EOS_app

"The EOS Remote app for iOS and Android™ smartphones will be available in December 2012."

"The Canon EOS Remote app requires the use of a Canon EOS camera with built-in WiFi®."

I would assume this means only the 6D will be compatible for the initial public release to work out the bugs in the app itself. Later on, I would guess the refined app will be opened up to all WFT devices. I doubt eye-fi's will ever be supported, although I really hope I'm wrong (as a T3 owner).

Thanks for the info everyone! This thread answers the 'is there an iPad EOS utility?' question that I've been searching for.

Dylan

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

JJ9k — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:52:50 GMT

I would love to get my 5d3 and 7d1 connected to my third gen iPad / iphone 4s for EOS Utility but have to use mac to date. would love to see example of eye-fi permitting remote to work like this for non-6d.

I have a pair opf 600EX-RTs - does anyone think that I would be able to get connection to EOS remote app c/o a 600ex-rt?!

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

p4pictures — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:25:32 GMT

Almost sure that the answer to using the Speedlite 600EX-RT radio system to connect to the ipad for EOS utility connection will be no, but i've been surprised with the level of innovation and persistence some folks have before

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

Wideka — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 16:39:42 GMT

Still 2014 there is no EOS utility on i-pad. I am not asking even for wireless, i would already be happy wired. For my 5Dmii (which is my personal high-end) i would like to have this for different reasons amongst which the possibility to have life view on my ipad while low by the ground with the mp-e 65mm lens. Will Canon please, please consider a port to the ipad from this utility?

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

mitch236 — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:06:00 GMT

I agree! I want an iPad app for the Canon Utility

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

hsbn — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 21:17:33 GMT

I use the EOS remote app for Ipad and it's really basic and limited in function. Like they just throw it out to market the 6D/70D. So your wish for the Utility is really far fetch. But good luck with it.

Re: EOS Utility for the iPad?

AaronD — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:55:04 GMT

It's 2019 now and I still don't see an app for tethering an iPad. I've got Utility 3 on a macBook, but that's a hassle--using a touchpad to drag around to find a button.

And I've got Connect on my phone which is just a hassle. Connecting! Standing there trying to get a connection, typing passwords, looking up menus inside of menus inside of menus......all while a client is standing there wondering why I don't know how to do this....