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Anyone know of an app that does this well. I want to shoot to a windows laptop and then transfer to iPad at the same time so clients can view as I shoot.

Thanks guys
 
i looked into this afew months back. The only software i could see that did it was Capture One Pro for windows found HERE The software itself is $299, so whatever that works out at in sterling. The app for the iPad is free. From what i gather the laptop and the iPad all need to be on the same wifi network for it to work in Windows with a slightly different way of doing it in OSX (but that shouldn't matter to you)

The thing to bear in mind is that it isn't just software to make it appear on the ipad, but a pretty comprehensive (too comprehensive for the likes of me) tethering software. With some practise i'm sure its easy but it seemed very daunting to me first time round :) I could probably do with another trial to try again properly :)

They do a trial version on their website that i posted above, so give that a go and see if it does what you want i say :)

Edit: if anybody else has any easier/cheaper options i would also appreciate any advice :lol:
 
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I use the Shuttersnitch app to shoot directly from camera to iPad, and that works very well.

You'll need a wireless transmitter (Nikon / Canon's own, or an Eyefi card).

It wont however transfer to laptop as well (as afar as I'm aware), but I'm guessing that's less important as it's mostly for clients to view at that stage..?
 
I watched a guy at Focus 2011 shoot with a Nikon and transfer files to a Dell laptop and an Ipad at the same time. They appeared on the laptop first, possibly due to more processing power.

I can't remember the name of the software but there must be something out there.
 
if you use an eyefi card you would have the eye fi client running on both the ipad and pc and they would pick up transfers from the card?

if its just for clients to look at things on the ipad is there a real need to get them on the pc at the same time?

the other thing to consider are the file sizes, do you need the full res raw file on the ipad? i just transfer medium sized jpegs since the resolution on the ipad isnt big enough for the full file, for previews their fine then i just stick the raws on the pc later. You would have better transfer times too if sending smaller files.
 
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I watched a guy at Focus 2011 shoot with a Nikon and transfer files to a Dell laptop and an Ipad at the same time. They appeared on the laptop first, possibly due to more processing power.
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It *may* not be one piece of software.. there may be two processes going on, but interesting to find out.
 
Could use something like DisplayLink to use the iPad as a secondary monitor and either mirror what's on the pc screen or set it up as a second screen on Lightroom if using that to shoot tethered.
 
I use the Canon wireless file transmitter with the 5D Mark III to shoot directly to a server in the studio normally, as we have a large television on a swinging bracket mounted on the wall and connected to a laptop, so I can see images instantly when I shoot them.

When working out of the studio at events etc where we are printing on site, we take the server and one of our routers with us and employ the same setup albeit without the TV. It allows us to process a stream of customers by having one person on the camera and two at an editing station, with separate laptops which can access the photos right after they have been shot and without having to remove the CF card from the camera or even have a cable connected.

I have also tested and successfully managed to shoot directly from the camera to an Android smartphone and an Android tablet. Unfortunately as none of us have iPhones (since we despise Apple products) I cannot test that.

For all of the above, we just use the FTP protocol.
 
I might go the capture one route. What's want to be able to do ideally is apply some adjustments in Lightroom or capture one before the client sees the imag on the iPad but that's not critical but would be nice, capture one looks to be the way forward as I like the idea that the client can rate the images they like as I shoot, that really helps me sort the images to give the, as a selection. I wish this was easier as it seems like such a good way to do things and get instant feedback.
 
Phocus (free from Hasselblad) will do this out of the box.

I believe it works with other cameras but don't know about tethering anything else...
 
JonathanRyan said:
Phocus (free from Hasselblad) will do this out of the box.

I believe it works with other cameras but don't know about tethering anything else...
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oh cool might see if i can get that then and try that too, i dont have a hasselblad but it might work anyway.
 
markmullen said:
With capture one you could have it apply a set of adjustments on import so your clients see them how you want them.
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Right that's exactly what I want, that's the way forward and I actually have and use capture one will google how to do this.
 
CarlEvans said:
I use an eye-fi SD card and the eye-fi app on my iPad and it instantly transfers the photos I take straight into the iPad. The app is free and the card is only about £40 If I can remember correctly.

Hope this helps.

Carl
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What is the transfer time from shoot to display Carl ? Obviously larger files take longer.
 
CarlEvans said:
Canon 500D until I upgrade to the 7D only started with a DSLR in march but I've grown out of it quickly.
If I take 4 or 5 shots its takes a little longer obviously but I think it's plenty fast If I'm honest.
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I assume the app has to be running and the iPad unlocked and not in stand-by for it to work? I couldn't have the iPad in the bag and pick it up after the shoot and review them, or could I?
 
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CarlEvans said:
:thinking: I'm actually not sure as I have mine on. Would you like me to test this out later and let you know?
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Thanks. No need to go out of your way to do it though. If you are planning on shooting something and are setting up for something similar then great. If not, don't worry about it.

I'll have a look about and see what I can find about the app. I've just realised that something like this could be useful for me in some situations.
 
graphilly said:
Thanks. No need to go out of your way to do it though. If you are planning on shooting something and are setting up for something similar then great. If not, don't worry about it.

I'll have a look about and see what I can find about the app. I've just realised that something like this could be useful for me in some situations.
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It won't take me long at all. Ill post at about 5-6ish and let you know. :)
 
mart77 said:
Right that's exactly what I want, that's the way forward and I actually have and use capture one will google how to do this.
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It is on a 60 day free trial for the new version Pro 7 so you can have a proper play before committing. It is expensive but it is IMHO worth it and I am going to be investing when my trial ends. (Unless Aperture has an out of this world update and new version, heck I have only been waiting a year)

Speed on tethered shooting is great as is send to Pilot. You can apply presets on import which show a more finished image to the client.
 
graphilly said:
Thanks. No need to go out of your way to do it though. If you are planning on shooting something and are setting up for something similar then great. If not, don't worry about it.

I'll have a look about and see what I can find about the app. I've just realised that something like this could be useful for me in some situations.
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Ok so If your using iOS 6 there is a few bugs with the eye fi app but nothing important if I'm honest. They tell me it will updated soon and i have been place on the mailing list to be notified when. I had the iPad in the bag with the app open and connected to the eye fi card and the iPad was locked, when I arrived home and unlocked the iPad it started to transfer the images. Took about 30secs for 15 photos and there ready to view.
I may of missed something. Any questions :/
 
ding76uk said:
It is on a 60 day free trial for the new version Pro 7 so you can have a proper play before committing. It is expensive but it is IMHO worth it and I am going to be investing when my trial ends. (Unless Aperture has an out of this world update and new version, heck I have only been waiting a year)

Speed on tethered shooting is great as is send to Pilot. You can apply presets on import which show a more finished image to the client.
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What's version 7 like in comparison to 6 I know 6 well
 
CarlEvans said:
Ok so If your using iOS 6 there is a few bugs with the eye fi app but nothing important if I'm honest. They tell me it will updated soon and i have been place on the mailing list to be notified when. I had the iPad in the bag with the app open and connected to the eye fi card and the iPad was locked, when I arrived home and unlocked the iPad it started to transfer the images. Took about 30secs for 15 photos and there ready to view.
I may of missed something. Any questions :/
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Thanks for that. That sounds fine to me. No more questions at the moment.
 
You need the App running and also, you have to set the card up on the PC first...making sure it is set to transfer to the IPAD...There is a guide on the EyeFi site where you can also download the App... Its pretty good actually...very basic but ideal for showing a quick view...I tried it on the 5D3 with small JPG's with the other CF card taking the higher res larger files ...I can see me using this quite a lot ...Thanks for the Info Carl.
 
Tugster said:
You need the App running and also, you have to set the card up on the PC first...making sure it is set to transfer to the IPAD...There is a guide on the EyeFi site where you can also download the App... Its pretty good actually...very basic but ideal for showing a quick view...I tried it on the 5D3 with small JPG's with the other CF card taking the higher res larger files ...I can see me using this quite a lot ...Thanks for the Info Carl.
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Did you go out and buy one? No probs. :)
 
mart77 said:
What's version 7 like in comparison to 6 I know 6 well
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I used 6 on 60 day trial and loved it but lack of DAM was the reason I didn't buy. It's added on v7, it overall seems snappier, noise reduction is nicer, just seems more complete system for me to make a full jump from Aperture. If only I could skip the learning curve and be fully proficient straight away.
 
I thought the eyefi stuff was rubbish, a pig to set up and slow, if your using canon, tether using a long USB, then with the eos software use the pad as a second monitor to display the image, simple enough to setup.
 
Studi0488 said:
I thought the eyefi stuff was rubbish, a pig to set up and slow, if your using canon, tether using a long USB, then with the eos software use the pad as a second monitor to display the image, simple enough to setup.
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How do you use an iPad as a second monitor?
 
Studi0488 said:
I thought the eyefi stuff was rubbish, a pig to set up and slow, if your using canon, tether using a long USB, then with the eos software use the pad as a second monitor to display the image, simple enough to setup.
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I guess I'll have to look into it a bit more but speed might be an issue for reviewing short interval time-lapse shots.

Is Class 6 the highest rated eye-fi cards you can get? probably still fast enough if using medium to large jpg I guess.
 
I'm trying couple of ways using Apple TV air play. This lets me use my iMac or iPad to mirror images onto my tv for viewing. From my camera I can use eye fi and send to eye fi app. This can install on either iMac or iPad.
 
Anyone know if eye-fi card can be set up to delete automatically from card once it has transferred it via wi-fi? So that you are just then really utilising it as a wi-fi transmitter.
 
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