Brokenland

I have some info for those attempting to tether a Canon camera to a tablet. Canon support took their own sweet time getting back to me on this as they must be bored. Anyway, I submitted a question several months ago asking about the Canon Connect app.

According to Canon support, they informed me that I was going about this all wrong. In fact the app page is sort of misleading as it says can direct connect camera to tablet etc. The problem is that Canon created the connect app to run on multiple formats via wifi/wirelessly. They admitted that the app was mainly used in conjunction with a windows based system. meaning, instead of me trying to connect my Canon M6 to a Samsung tablet and not having the app function properly, I should have purchased a windows based tablet or laptop. Then I could have direct connect as the app site says and have a "live view" and a larger screen to view/take pictures.

Just to make this clear, if you're attempting to use a tablet tethered to your Canon camera, make sure it's a windows based system and Not an android etc system.

Knowing this, I can repurchase that extra ball head, tether cable and a windows based tablet or detachable view screen laptop and finally see what I've been missing.

Hope this helps other who might want to look into tethering their set up because the damn view screen on the back of these cameras are too small.

Dave327 Loc: Duluth, GA. USA

I do not understand your use of the word tethering. I have an iPad and using the Canon Connect App I connect 2 bodies - with no problems and I do not have to be connected to WiFi.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

In my Email, this morning, I found an item about Canon issuing some free software to enable WIRELESS tethering their cameras to computers and perhaps other devices. I was disappointed because presently, this is only available in the U.S. and I am in Canada. Check it out.

Brokenland

Tethering is used when you connect the camera to your tablet or laptop computer with the use of a USB to USB cable then use the laptop or tablet as an external live view monitor. Furthermore If I wanted to use the wifi settings, I would have never have written this topic.

Anyone can connect to and from wirelessly.. I just happen to want to use this app "tethered" or "wired". Canon designed this app to tether to windows based systems and not other operating system like android.

Thus I ran into an issue trying to tether my Canon to a samsung tablet.. wouldn't work. Now that I know it will work Like I want it to, I can gather all those items and locate a windows based laptop or yes a windows based tablet like the surface pro to take photos while the tablet is mounted to my tripod at a comfortable height. No more eye strain to see the small live view screen on the back of these cameras.

JFleming Loc: Belchertown, Ma

So you're from Canada, you can't download it? I'm in the US and have downloaded stuff from Nikon Japan and Pnasonic Japan.... As long as you can get to Canon's website you should be able (unless Canaon does something different) download the software you want...

John

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Wow, I'm at s loss. Since it's software, how can it be limited and exclude Canada. It's downloadable? It has to be a law?

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Frankly, I don't know how and why it is restricted. There was a message attached to the downloading instructions that noted the restriction. They ask for an address and an Email address as well. My Email has a ".ca" designated not ".com"

The Canon distributer in Canada will probably soon offer the software. I have been tethering, by means of hardwiring at my studio for years. The wireless method sounds interesting but not essential.

The offer I received specified that the software download is FREE! On further investigation, I realized that wireless tethering software is offered by several producers, for a fee. There are websites "Teather Talk" and Teatherig Tools" with good information on methods and software.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I would just add that Canon Connect works fine on IOS (Apple) devices as well. I have a CamRanger that I bought to use with my 5D3, but not finding much use for it now since my 5D4 has WiFi.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

E.L., can’t you just download it from the Canon USA or Europe site? It’s been available for quite a while - replaced the older EOS remote SW. One potential advantage over wired tethering is that there’s no cord for the photographer or subject to potentially trip over (although I’m sure you’ve never done that 🤭).

Cheers

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

You are correct! Wire and cable management is important, especially for me with my size 14-EEE feet! If I trip over something I will probably take down the entire studio- if not the whole building. So- I installed a rail system for the lights and I am a massive consumer of cable ties, wire caddies and all kinds of clips, clamps and fastenings to keep as much as possible off the floor.

I don't teather for portraits, fashion shoots, sessions with little kids and pets- the viewfinder image is
sufficient and fast. On more complex food and beverage and other product layouts, the laptop is parked on the camera stand shelf right next to the camera so I can conveniently share images with the client or art director if they are on-set. Having the screen elsewhere on the room would have me darting back and forth to make minor lighting adjustments. I can make do, without tethering when I work solo. Sometimes if the A.D. or client is present, it saves having to explain how things will look when a bit of post-processing is applied- in lieu of Polaroids! In the olden days we shot 8x10 Polaroids for verification and discussion when we were shooting large format transparencies ($$$$). A few bucks for the tethering software is getting away cheap!
I actually prefer to send preliminary shots by Email or chat messages- sometimes too many cooks...spoil the shot and drive the photographer crazy! I NEVER preview images WHILE shooting portraits- folks make funny faces and pose too hard!

Mapmaker

Are you referring to Canon EOS Utility 3? If so, it is available in Canada.

tgreenhaw

Thanks for this. I was frustrated tethering to my iPad, I eventually got it to work, but it was fiddly. I'll try my Surface instead.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

You could also use Helicon Remote with your camera. You need a cable for this, however. There are likely other programs as well.

retiredatc37 Loc: Houston, TX

I have a 5D Mk lV connected to my iPad. The camera has it's own WiFi. Just turn on camera WiFi and my iPad finds it and connects. My android phone and HP laptop will find it also.

Brokenland

YW Tgreenhaw

It's important to remember what I was attempting to accomplish when tethering the camera to a tablet. True, I've tried other apps, but none suited my shooting happens or the format/design was off. Sure I've connected my camera to many of these app but the Canon Connect app is the one that seem the most desirable with its ease of use.

I'm just a person who doesn't like to transfer anything via wifi or wirelessly. I was really pushing Canon for answers & I'm glad they finally responded. So I'm thinking of a surface go and an inexpensive tablet running on win10. I'll need to order the micro USB to Micro USB cable, a tablet holder and another Pergear ball head.

All of this will be attached to my tripod in a manor as to being able to have the live view at an acceptable height for viewing and ease of touch screen with the camera mounted on another ball head in front of the tablet. I'm fortunate to have located a late 70's Velbon tripod which has 3 ball head mounting potions.

So to anyone having issues with wanting to actually see what you're photographing on a larger screen consider my options on tethering a table (win10 based) to your canon camera using the canon connect app. However, there are many other app at google play which may suit your needs better, but these use wifi and not a tether connection.

Locate the correct micro USB to micro USB cable which I found at amazon for around 15.00. Next I located a tripod mounted tablet holder which can be used/rotated in landscape or portrait potions. Then I located or needed a second ball head. Months ago I already purchased one Pergear ball head, Now I can get another.

This set up is going to be heavy so judge wisely your shots. There are a few tripods on the market which have multiple ball head mounts but this old Velbon tripod has two ball mounts locations very close together and a single mount farther away down at the end of the shaft.

The last thing I'll need is the tablet, which might not happen any time soon. Just as soon as I'm able to gather all this and mount it up I'll post a pic unless others beat me to it.

NOTE: This image was giving to me by the person selling this tripod 1 year ago. there are three mounting location on this tripod. The main mount location, a secondary mount at the end of the shaft used for low ground shots and a middle support location. The main head has been replaced with the Pergear ball head. Then I'd attached the tablet holder there. Then using the main mount location in the middle of the tripod for the second ball head which would support the camera. Attach the USB cable and run the canon conenct app on your win10 system. Good Luck.