topic Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

Inkjetsetter — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:51:03 GMT

I get excellent results shooting with 7DII tethered to MacPro (tower, in studio)

I would like to preview my images on my new iPad 10.2 while in the field.

THe iPad 10.2 has a lightning cable for charging -but I don't know if that can be tethered to a camera - ???

THere is a WiFi card that fits the SD slot in the 7DII. So perhaps I could set capture to record Raw AND JPG and review the JPGs on the iPad?

I don't really need to CONTROL the camera view iPad. Just review images on a bigger screen.

Anyone with experience using any of these setups? Thanks

Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

Inkjetsetter — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:10:59 GMT

I just spoke to B&H Photo. They say it seems like using a wifi card to connect to iPad 10.2 requires jailbreak of ipad to connect. Doesn't sound like a good option. Has anyone done this?

Another option appears to be Tether Tools Case Wireless Tether System $159. Which sounds workable but expensive.

Has anyone here tried either (or both) of these options? Thanks

Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

jrhoffman75 — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:00:30 GMT

I'm not sure that's correct with the Canon wifi card.

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-W-E1-Wi-Fi-Adapter.aspx

Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

Inkjetsetter — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:22:49 GMT

Thanks John!

Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

ebiggs1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:38:12 GMT

IMHO, a small laptop with LR installed is the best option. I use and have used this setup for years. It works very well. If you do decide to go this route, I realize you already have an ipad, make sure you get active USB cables.

Re: 7DII tether or Wifi to IPad 10.2?

jrhoffman75 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:58:02 GMT

"THe iPad 10.2 has a lightning cable for charging -but I don't know if that can be tethered to a camera - ???"

Apple sells a USB3 Camera Adapter :

but this can only be used to download images to the Photos app and Files app; won't allow real time viewing.