Using an iPad as a studio monitor?

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kat.hayes

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I’m setting up a small studio and want to use an iPad to check composition and focus when shooting photos and videos. Sometimes I might be sitting in front of the camera and will want to be able to check composition and focus also. I will be using a 5DM3, an A7S2 and soon an A73.

What do I need to connect these cameras to an iPad? What app would I use on the iPad for viewing?

Thanks.
 
There are probably lots of options, but one is FieldMonitor from Adam Wilt:

FieldMonitor: Wireless Video Monitoring
A wireless video monitor for iPhone
copyright © 2018 Adam J. Wilt

FieldMonitor turns your iPhone®, iPad®, or iPod touch® into a wireless picture monitor / waveform monitor / vectorscope / histogram. See exactly what your camera is doing, without tethering your camera—or yourself—to a hardwired monitor and set of ’scopes.

FieldMonitor works with compatible Panasonic™and Sony™ cameras, or with Teradek™ Cube™, Clip™, or VidiU™ transmitters.

More info, along with capability & compatibility info here:
https://www.adamwilt.com/fieldmonitor/

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I'm not sure about hardwired solutions, but Teradek makes some wireless systems. I had one(the Cube) that worked great for field use. The SERV is their new dedicated "iDevice" wireless system. You could give an iPad or iPhone, etc. to the producer and they could see everything the camera did. One of my audio guys loved it, too, so he could see the shot and keep his boom out. Unfortunately it died less than a year in and I never sent it back for repair under warranty. It wasn't good enough for checking critical focus, though.
 
markfpv said:
Don't believe your 5DM3 is compatible.
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Not in the current version, I think. Perhaps in an upcoming? Can always ask Adam...or stick a Teradek transmitter on the Canon and "go native" with the Sonys...just buying one Teradek TX could mean you'll save money and/or can get a better Teradek and/or have a TX that will work if you rent another camera for a gig.

Not the only solution, but I think potentially a viable one. Adam's a smart and careful programmer who has a built-in aversion to hype (he's also been a friend for 20ish years).
 
Jim Feeley said:
Adam's a smart and careful programmer who has a built-in aversion to hype (he's also been a friend for 20ish years).
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Don't know him personally but certainly respect his knowledge as well as his online sharing of that knowledge (& that built-in aversion too). I've been using his Cine Meter II app more & more lately, and have to say it's replaced my old Sekonic. Will likely buy the field monitor app as well.
 
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