Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad? Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad and if so, what cable is needed and how do I set everything up?

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad and if so, what cable is needed and how do I set everything up?

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

bpulv wrote:

Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad and if so, what cable is needed and how do I set everything up?

You need cable and software.

I tether my D800 to a Samsung tablet or Google Pixel XL phone, using a standard USB 3 cable and DSLR Dashboard or Helicon Focus software. I think both software titles are available for IOS, so you just have to get the cable thing worked out - depending on which model iPad you have. I did do the tethering thing with a D700 and an iPhone 6 a while back and it worked ok using a USB 2 to Thunderbolt OTG cable adapter.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Gene51 wrote:

You need cable and software.

I tether my D800 to a Samsung tablet or Google Pixel XL phone, using a standard USB 3 cable and DSLR Dashboard or Helicon Focus software. I think both software titles are available for IOS, so you just have to get the cable thing worked out - depending on which model iPad you have. I did do the tethering thing with a D700 and an iPhone 6 a while back and it worked ok using a USB 2 to Thunderbolt OTG cable adapter.

Thank you Gene. I have an older iPad mini. Do you know what cable I need?

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

bpulv wrote:

Thank you Gene. I have an older iPad mini. Do you know what cable I need?

Whatever USB your camera has to whatever cable your iPad will accecpt.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

bpulv wrote:

Thank you Gene. I have an older iPad mini. Do you know what cable I need?

I can't help you there - Apple is always changing their cable spec. I would look on Amazon for an adapter that uses the USB 3 cable that came with the camera and the Lightning (or other charging port) connector that goes into the iPad- more than likely it is an OTG-type cable/adapter with a female USB on one end and a Lightning (or other) male on the other end.

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apitic Loc: Down Under

bpulv wrote:

Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad and if so, what cable is needed and how do I set everything up?

I use Sanho iUSBportCamera2
The site below may help.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/videos/photography/hands-on-review-sanho-hyperdrive-iusbportcamera2

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

apitic wrote:

I use Sanho iUSBportCamera2
The site below may help.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/videos/photography/hands-on-review-sanho-hyperdrive-iusbportcamera2

Wireless solutions are slow, and terrible with raw files. A hardwire tether is far more responsive, and for less than $10 you can get the correct adapter for the connection, and DSLR Dashboard is freeware for Android, but there may be a charge for the IOS version. The advantage of DSLR Dashboard and other similar applications is that it provides 100% control over all settings - plus Dashboard offers focus stacking automation, HDR bracket automation, Time Lapse automation, even if your camera does not offer these functions. I use mine with a Google Pixel XL phone to remotely display my camera controls while shooting tethered. I used to do the same with a Samsung tablet but the phone is more convenient.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Gene51 wrote:

Wireless solutions are slow, and terrible with raw... (show quote)

When you’re shooting tethered with DSLR Dashboard, does it always move the review capabilities to the ipad or can you view that on the camera’s LCD as well? Using a Camranger, it was always on the iPad.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

GoofyNewfie wrote:

When you’re shooting tethered with DSLR Dashboard, does it always move the review capabilities to the ipad or can you view that on the camera’s LCD as well? Using a Camranger, it was always on the iPad.

I'll have to check - I only typically use the smartphone to review. But I don't write the images to the device, making things move faster. Right now my stuff is in packing boxes and I don't know where my cable components are for my phone to camera connection are. Still unpacking from my move.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Gene51 wrote:

I'll have to check - I only typically use the smartphone to review. But I don't write the images to the device, making things move faster. Right now my stuff is in packing boxes and I don't know where my cable components are for my phone to camera connection are. Still unpacking from my move.

Thanks.
I appreciate it.
I’ll pursue it as I can.
Just wanting to be able to let a trusted AD look while I’m shooting. Was shooting from a ladder a while ago and it was a bit awkward for us both to review.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Thanks.
I appreciate it.
I’ll pursue it as I can.
Just wanting to be able to let a trusted AD look while I’m shooting. Was shooting from a ladder a while ago and it was a bit awkward for us both to review.

DSLR Dashboard can work with a wireless portable battery operated router - you'll have to contact the author and see what he is recommending these days. I used mine with a TP Link - the same one that Camranger uses, and after a firmware upgrade I bricked it. It was ok - nice to see things without needing wires - but when it stopped working I went wired, and liked it better anyway.

I did a blog post on it a while ago:

http://pixeldiarist.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-wireless-remote-control-for.html

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Gene51 wrote:

DSLR Dashboard can work with a wireless portable b... (show quote)

Thanks, I’ll take a look in th AM.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Rather than having a physical connection why don't you consider a CamRanger Mini? I have been using a CamRanger for 4 years and I ordered a Mini today. It works extremely well with a Nikon or Canon and I believe some Sony cameras. It works well with an iPhone or iPad. It's my connection of choice.

bpulv wrote:

Can a Nikon D800 be tethered to an iPad and if so, what cable is needed and how do I set everything up?

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

DavidPine wrote:

Rather than having a physical connection why don't you consider a CamRanger Mini? I have been using a CamRanger for 4 years and I ordered a Mini today. It works extremely well with a Nikon or Canon and I believe some Sony cameras. It works well with an iPhone or iPad. It's my connection of choice.

https://camranger.com/camranger-mini/
Much smaller than the original.

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

DavidPine wrote:

Rather than having a physical connection why don't you consider a CamRanger Mini? I have been using a CamRanger for 4 years and I ordered a Mini today. It works extremely well with a Nikon or Canon and I believe some Sony cameras. It works well with an iPhone or iPad. It's my connection of choice.

For my purpose, hard wire is simpler, cheaper and works better. For a wireless connection, I would need additional equipment and with only one port on my camera, it would limit my use of other equipment that use the port.