HOW TO USE YOUR ANDROID PHONE AS A CAMERA MONITOR
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ส.ค. 2023
- HOW TO USE YOUR ANDROID PHONE AS A CAMERA MONITOR
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In this video, I show how to use an Android phone or tablet as a camera monitor for video cameras, DSLR cameras, or Mirrorless cameras. I list all the parts you will need and show how to put them together to use your mobile device as a field monitor.
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Please note, if you own a recent camera with UVC/UAC compatibility you may not need to use this method using a capture card on the HDMI output. You may be able to connect between the camera's USB-C port and your phone using a USB cable. I believe this is the case with some Sony cameras and Canon's EOS R6 Mkii, R8, and R50.
I have CANON EOS R7 MIRRORLESS CAMERA
Initially an external monitor's battery runs out quickly, but now I've gotten the solution without paying.... you are a legend 🙌 Sir
I'm glad this helped. You might also like one of my newer videos that lets you connect a camera to a phone while also charging the phone from a powerbank, thereby extending the shooting time further. Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/ggz9T2kOXWE/w-d-xo.html
The video i was looking for. Excellent!
Mate, you're a legend. I've been looking at doing something like this for my Astrophotography set up. The screen on my old Nikon is tiny and my eyes aren't what they used to be. This will make focussing with a Bahtinov mask and framing much easier.
Many thanks sir!
You're welcome.
Best so far, thanks
Thank you sir, straight and to the point
You're welcome.
You've literally answered all my questions with a simple video guide, many thanks sir for your help.
Glad to have helped.
Very, very articulate, concise and comprehensive as well as brilliantly presented and explained! Wonderful job buddy!
Thanks 😊
This is a very helpful one to be honest. Underrated but very useful
Thanks for commenting. Not everyone needs to use a monitor and recorder like the Ninja V, but having a larger display makes composition a lot easier and is good for people like me, who occasionally need to show the camera's screen in a video tutorial or blog post.
Excelent tutorial! Thank you lad. :)
You're welcome.
Thanks for the info and including actual captions for the Deaf making your video more accessible
Happy to help!
Great video, very straight to the point 😊
Thank you
Simple. Lucid. Brief. Crisp. Thank you
Thank you.
I love your videos! Keep it up!
Thanks
Thumbs up... It worked for my Nikon d750... & I have been struggling with this for so long.
That's fantastic. So glad it worked for you.
I've just got mine set up .. thank you sir for the tutorial .. usb video capture card, mini hdmi to hdmi cable, type c OTG adapter & a ulanzi cold shoe phone mount .. total at SGD17 .. I'm using the free usb camera app to play around a bit 1st.
Always a good idea to use the free version of the app first.
You area a legend was just looking at doing this myself , you have solved all questions , have sub'ed , cheers Pete Western Australia .
Thanks for the sub Peter! I hope you find the setup useful. BTW. After connecting, if you find that the screen in the app is blank or frozen, tap on the USB icon to open a list of USB devices (there'll probably only be one device) and then tap on your camera/capture card again. That usually does the trick. Unfortunately I only found that out after publishing this video. BTW. If you want to see what footage looks like that has bee recorded from a mirrorless camera to a Samsung phone, check out the video that I have scheduled to go live this Friday.
Appreciated the tutorial. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Great and helpful content. Thanks
Thanks. I'm glad it was helpful.
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome. I hope it was useful.
Simple and direct cheer's ❤️
Thanks.
Great soul. It solved the issue i was look for. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome!
..no super !.. miałem wszystkie kable ale nie miałem pojęcia jak to podłączyć... bardzo Tobie dziękuję ! :)
You're welcome (Nie ma za co).
Very useful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great info and links.
My pleasure.
Thank you so much. it is useful !!!
I'm pleased you found the video useful.
Great video!!!
Thanks.
Your videos are high quality, enjoyable to watch and really helpful, thank you! Your videos have really nice voice audio qualities, especially this one filmed outdoors with a lav mic - have you made a video about the way you process your audio as part of your video editing workflow? Thanks
Thanks. No, I've not made a video about processing my audio yet, but plan to do so. I would say that recording outside is a great way to avoid the roomy echoey sound you can often get with lav mics, but you do get the problem of background noise (like neighbors cutting their grass etc.). That can be fixed if you are willing to pay for noise reduction plugins, but I've heard there's a new free AI plugin for Audacity that can clean up audio recorded in a noisy environment. I've therefore added this as a topic to cover in a forthcoming video.
@@DIYVideoStudio Thanks, I'm looking forward to those future videos. Cheers!
Nice idea 💡
I hope it helps you.
Thanks for the clear and concise explanation 👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for useful sharing!!!!
You're welcome.
Cheers so much just the type of refreshing channel I’ve been looking for 😊❤
This would work for your drone right?
Thank you.
@@DIYVideoStudio you're welcome anytime ☺️ ❤️
Very good instructional video. Keep up the great work.
Thanks 👍
Top notch video. Thanks for sharing it with us. ❤❤❤❤
You're welcome.
Thanks, this is what I need for my stereo photography at Burning Man.
Perfect!
This is great. I have saved to my Watch Later list, so I have it easily accessible. I don't need it right now, but can see needing it if I ever wanted to record someone else. But what I have thought of using it for is for recording myself, but I would see if I could use a blue tooth connection.
When I record myself I find the vari-angle screen and the inputs for the mic and headphones are on the same side, so the mini-jacks and cables get in the way and make it difficult to judge if I'm in the middle. Being able to see myself on my phone makes framing much easier.
@@DIYVideoStudio Same issue. Why I have things set standard in my office. I still want to see if I can connect my Android to my Canon via bluetooth. I have the instructions but have been lazy in trying it.
@@topshelfva You can use the Canon Canon Connect app to link to your Canon camera. Personally I don't like it, but you can see yourself and control your camera.
El mejor video y la única app que me funciona. VERY GOOD AND TNKS
Gracias. Me alegro que el vídeo haya sido útil. Than you.
Thank you exactly whta I wanted to see.
Glad I could help
Tnks for the info
You're welcome.
So beautiful and nice man!
Thanks a lot!
Hey man this is epic thank you.
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Thank you very much for your video. Great info.
You're welcome.
Your video is really useful. Thank you for sharing ❤
Glad it was helpful.
Nicely done.
I’m hoping I can figure this out with a Sony RX100 vii as it’s not supported by the monitor+ app.
I have an iPad mini 6 that I would prefer to use, but also a Samsung Galaxy S6 lite so will be giving it a go this weekend.
Good luck 👍
Thanks its really help me
Happy to help
Subscribed!
Thank you.
Nice video thanks a lot
Thanks.
I use my Pentax's Image Sync app connected with camera's Wi-Fi and Ulanzi holder in hot shoe just like yours. No wires. Works fine for me
Good to hear that. I can do the same with the Canon Camera Connect app, but you can't make the view full screen. That's where this method wins. However, the Camera Connect app doe allow you to control the camera, something you can't do with this setup.
@@DIYVideoStudio yep, just to control camera and have articulated viewfinder it's more than suitable
@@igor_timofeev I'm one of the lucky one's that can't get image sync to work on my phone, only on my tablet 😢
Cool solution for doing it with wires. The other way is that most cameras with hdmi also have wireless to android phone. I also like having the remote shutter via WiFi for photos.
Yes most cameras offer a wireless solution. But my experience with Canon cameras is that the camera app sucks and the wireless tech in DSLR/Mirrorless cameras is way behind what smartphones can do.
@@DIYVideoStudio I have video cam capture that I run to VLC on my Linux PC also, I like that for indoor video.
does the phone have to MHL support? i have samsung galaxy S22 and galaxy tab S7 both cant display as it meant to be..i already installed most of the apps from the app store..the other way i use asus zenfone3 worked perfectly..please suggest?
Hi great explanation. Do you know if there is a time limit on usb camera b4 stops working. Was ok 2 days ago just got my canon back and now won’t work. Many thanks
I've not experienced a time limit on the app, but I paid for the Pro version, so perhaps that's different. There's also another app you can try. I've used Endoscope USB, but you need to pay if you want higher resolutions. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Great video Sir. Very informative. Will it also record the evf or can you view only...so could this be an atomos replacement?? Thunk you
It's not an Atomos replacement because the Ninja V (etc.) does a lot more (it also costs several hundred dollars more). However, you can record video to your phone if you need to, but it will use the motion jpeg format. I've got a video scheduled for this Friday that includes a clip of me recorded onto my Android phone from my Canon EOS R6. Make sure you're subscribed so that you get notified when the video is released.
@@DIYVideoStudio Thank you will do👍👍I just want to record my EVF for my YT channel without buying an Atomos.
Hey! I just want to see what i'm looking at when taking pictures instead of video capturing can i just use usb-c to hdmi adapter?
Although you can use this method to capture video on the phone, it's primarily for monitoring the camera output on the phone screen. Some recent cameras with UVC/UAC compatibility may be able to to connect directly from the camera's HDMI output to the phone's USB-C port, otherwise you will need the capture card. I tend to use the capture card with a USB-C output to minimize the number of parts.
This a really good video,I have a question are there any settings that would allow me to take photos on the camera and save them both to the camera and my phone? Many thanks.Mike.
Thank you. You should be able to take photos on the camera and send them to your phone by using your camera's app. For instance, if you have a Canon camera, use the Canon Camera Connect App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
ThkU cheers
You're welcome
Thanks for this, got it working, the only downside is with my r7, there is no way to record the evf, while also using the evf, Oh well.
On my Canon R6 the LCD/EVF also goes blank when the HDMI output is enabled, although there is a setting that does turn the LCD screen back on but at the cost of not recording to the SD card.
Thank you
You're welcome
Did I get you you right, that the adapter is just adapting the different plug sizes / designs? Or in other words. If I would have a cabel with the small HDMI-plug (Canon) on one side and a USB-C plug on the other side I would be able to connect my mobile phone directly with my camera?
For this method, and cameras like the EOS R and R6, you need the video capture. If you have a more recent camera that includes UVC/UAC compatibility, you should be able to connect the camera to the phone from the camera's USB-C port to the phone, using a USB cable (although I have not tested this). I believe this is the case with some Sony cameras and Canon's EOS R6 Mkii, R8, and R50.
awesome
Thanks
Great presentation… will the app work with ios on iphone and here’s the big question. I shoot video in 4k with Sony ZV1 & RX10 but have issues with ‘the flip screens dimming quite severe and it’s an issue Will monitoring on the phone eliminate this dimming or reproduce it? Many thanks
USB Camera Pro is available for iOS, follow this link apps.apple.com/us/app/usb-camera-pro/id6450152282 If the screens on your cameras are dimming and not the actual video output, then you should be fine on the phone.
Awesome video! Do you know if there is a way to make the app auto rotate? When I turn my camera on its side for a vertical picture, the image on my phone is still in the horizontal. I can fix this in the settings by manually pressing the "rotate 270°", but its kind of a buzz kill. Thanks
Not that I know of.
I am connecting my canon R5 via HDMI cable + video capture to my ipad. The app that I am using is ORION and it works, somewhat. My ipad mirrors the R5 screen, and the R5 screen and viewfinder turn off. I can not use touch on ipad, but can use all the buttons on the camera to set exposure and anything else. Not an ideal setup. I want the signal to appear in both the ipad and the R5 screen though... and I want the ipad to have touch capability to control the settings. Does USB camera pro app allow for this? It would be great to know before I buy it... Thanks.
@almasspace2130 As you rightly say, the controls work on the camera but not on the mobile device display. The USB Camera app will not transfer touch screen control from the camera to your mobile device.
As far as displaying the camera's display on both the camera's LCD screen and the mobile device, that should be possible on the R5, as it is on my R6, but it's not necessarily desirable with this setup. It's more for situations where you are monitoring and recording on something like an Atomos Ninja V.
I'm guessing the HDMI functions on the R5 are pretty much the same as on the R6, which is the camera I'm using. In the red shoot menu and HDMI display sub-menu, you can choose between HDMI Display only or HDMI Display + Camera LCD. If you choose the former, your camera's display will be shown on the mobile device along with any overlays and menus. Control of the camera will be through the use of the controls on the camera. When you press record on the camera, the camera view is recorded to the camera's memory cards.
If you choose to display the camera view on both the camera screen and mobile device, the camera will send a "clean" image to your mobile device and will display an image with the usual overlays on the camera's LCD screen. You will be able to use the touch screen on the camera and also use the camera's controls. But there's a catch. You can't record to the camera's memory cards. This setup on the R5/R6 assumes you will be recording on the external device. Although the USB Camera Pro app can record the image or video to your mobile device, you'll be limited in the choice of resolution and codecs. Also, the amount of memory space on your device may also be a limiting issue.
I hope that answers your question.
great video i have one question if connect headphone to phone i can hear the camera mic or is only video ?
I haven't tested that, but I think you should hear the audio that is sent to the phone. But as I said, I have not tried that.
Canon already connects wirelessly to phones. Has for at least 10 years. What is the advantage of using a wired connection, if any? Just the ability to use it full screen with your method?
Yes I know about Canon's Camera Connect app. In some ways it is better because the app allows you to control the camera remotely, however you cannot make the preview full screen. This allows your view to be bigger, which I find useful. If you also create how-to videos/blogs, it also allows you to capture the screen on the camera. That avoids picking up reflections and glare, as you often get when trying to photograph the camera's screen. So it's just another tool that has its pros and cons.
Can you use your phone to record video to keep camera from overheating? I'm using a canon m200 and a Samsung galaxy s20fe. I am new to digital photography and film with a proper camera.
You can use the USB Camera app to record your video, but you'll be limited in the resolution and video quality. I believe the M200 can manage 4K output, but most of these inexpensive video capture cards will stop you from capturing 4K. If you read the Amazon listings carefully, they usually say that they can accept a 4K input, but they will only output a 1080p signal. When I tried using a capture card that can output 4K video (CamLink 4K) the USB Camera app wouldn't display the video. Furthermore, the recording app probably won't offer you the best recording codecs that are available on your M200.
some more questions: when your phone is connected like that , is then the battery from your phone also loaded whit power from the battery from the camera? Can you whit,the app ,your phone only using like a field monitor or is it also possible to control your camera through your phone?
The camera does not provide power to your phone. If you need to charge the phone you'll need the USB hub that I mentioned in the video, or use the adapter I talk about in this newer video. th-cam.com/video/ggz9T2kOXWE/w-d-xo.html This set up only lets you view what you would normally see on the back of the camera, but the screen size is likely to be larger and therefore useful. You'll need to control the camera using the buttons and dials on the phone. If you need to grab video or stills of what's on the camera's LCD screen (if you're making How-To videos or tutorials) make sure you check out the video I'm publishing this Friday. It includes footage of video recorded from my EOS R6 to my Samsung phone.
a couple questions
1) does this work for photography
2) would a straight microUSB to USb-C work instead of usign the video capture card?
3) would this work with sony cameras? or cameras equipped with wifi?
4) does it lag at all when using?
In answer to your points.
1) I don't see why not. In fact, I initially hit upon the idea of using my phone when looking for a better and inexpensive way to compose landscape images without having to spend £500+ on a Ninja V.
2) No. You need the video capture card.
3) Provided it has an HDMI output you'll be fine. If you want to use wifi then use the app provided by the camera manufacturer. Canon has Camera Connect, but I gave up on it because it's dreadful and I couldn't get the image to fill the screen (althougfh it's better on a tablet but the app and their wireless tech is dreadful).
4) Yes there is a lag, but slightly less than when using Camera Connect.
This is meant as a "cheap and cheerful" solution costing under $20 that will give you a better view of the scene, to aid composion, than you'll get on the camera's LCD screen. It is not meant to be a cheap replacement for expensive external monitors and recorders, nor it is suitable where you must react to fast action, like sports and bird/wildlife photography.
Does this work for all cameras, especially my camera which is nikon d3300?
The camera must have an HDMI output port, preferably clean HDMI output (you don't see any text or the over overlays on the back of your camera). I believe the Nikon D3300 can do so. You're phone must also be OTG compatible. If you are unsure about the latter, you can download an app (such as USB to OTG Converter) that will check whether your phone is supports OTG technology.
Hi. Can you shot in 4K & LOG profile if you are using the phone as external monitor? This is extremly important for me as I always shoot in LOG and with my Accsoon I can only shoot 1080 classic pricture profine :(. Thank you
Yes you can still shoot 4K and LOG to your SD card, provided you use an HDMI setting on your camera that delivers an HDMI output and simultaneous recording to the camera's SD card. Although you can record video and photos to the phone, I don't recommend it for high quality capture. This setup is really about using the phone as an external camera monitor as an aid to composition, checking the focus, and other setting. It's not setting up the phone as an external camera monitor and recorder like the Ninja V.
Thanks for a great video. I have everything working, but my video output on the phone is in split screen (screen is duplicated horizontally). I can't figure out how to get rid of it. Any ideas?
That's odd and not something I've experienced.
@@DIYVideoStudio Not to worry. I had another old Android phone lying around and it's working perfectly on that one. I must have messed up the config on the other somehow ... or it could be a bug. It's all good. Thanks again, this is a great and economical solution to a real problem. It was a real struggle trying to record using just the camera monitor. Can't wait to try this out in the field.
Hey is it really necessary to have a capture card? Cant I just do it with usb c to hdmi?
A USB C to HDMI adapter is normally used to display a video output from a computer or mobile device on a TV. This is the opposite of what we are doing here. If you have tried using one instead of a video that capture card/adapter do let us know as that would be useful to know.
Definitely necessary. The USB port on a phone is a USB host port and won't take an HDMI signal input.
I can’t get that app or other apps to work on my android Tripltek 9 which has a very bright display that I got for my drones. My capture card works with my iPad. I don’t know if the Tripltek has a version of android that doesn’t work - or if it is not OTG enabled, whatever that is. The Tripltek will run the Canon Connect though.
good evening sir. Can i use this set up with my canon EOS 90d. Cheers John
The 90d has an HDMI output, so you will be able to view the normal screen output on your phone.
I have a Canon r62. Is there a configuration when working with a Speedlight transmitter and phone monitor? thank you!
First, let me say I've not tried using the phone as a monitor when also using a speedlite on the camera. I also assume you are not saving the images to the camera using the app's snapshot feature (I wouldn't do that). Therefore, I'm guessing you're asking about a situation where your camera settings would give a dark image with ambient or "house" lights, but correct for the speedlite flash. Normally the phone display will be dark in this situation because the camera will have Exposure Simulation enabled in the Red camera menu. Disable Exo. Simulation and you'll see a "bright" image of the scene on the camera or phone, irrespective of your camera's exposure settings. Remember you can also adjust your display brightness in the menu settings. Don't forget to change back to Expo.Simulation once you've finished. I hope that helps.
Thank you for your reply. Not with a Speedlight on the camera, rather a transmitter (master) to a remote flash (slave). Is it possible to use off camera flash while using the phone as a monitor to take pics? @@DIYVideoStudio
@Bob-tu2xg I don't see why not, but if I have some spare time tomorrow, I will give it a go and get back to you.
I have tried the setup with a wireless trigger that mounts on may camera's hotshoe while the phone is connected to my R6. Everything worked, with the images saved to the camera's SD card. Obviously I couldn't mount the phone on the camera. If you addeda cage etc. you could mount the phone on that.
thank you for taking the extra step! Next is finding a mount. Happy holidays!@@DIYVideoStudio
Does this support 4k 60 clog3 on canon r6 ?
And can i shoot in 6k raw ?
With your R6 in 4k60 with Clog3, the HDMI output will display on your phone in the USB Camera Pro app using this setup. However, this setup is not about recording to your phone, just displaying your camera's display on the larger screen of your phone. The USB Camera Pro app can record video in H.24 format or MJPG and up to 1920x1080. If you're using the R6 Mk2 and want to record 6k RAW you'll need an Atomos Ninja V recorder.
Great video. can you take a picture through Canon DSLR and store it to share on Android.
It's possible to (using the USB Camera Pro app) to record video or take a snapshot (still) on the phone of the feed from the DSLR/Mirrorless camera. So, yes, you can get an image onto the Android device and then share it.
You think you can do a video on how to do this. I'm sure 1,000s of your follow like me could be interested in how to do it.
@@jorgeoliva5648 Thank you for the suggestion. I might go ahead and do that.
@@DIYVideoStudio Basically the idea is if you're at a party with your Canon DSLR your phone is connected to the DSLR you take pictures of your guests and immediately they can view it on the Android phone and share it to their text or email. Is it possible to do that?
can you use the phone touch screen to alter the camera settings when connected?
No. You need to use the controls on the camera.
Hello sir the video is so good but I have question what if I just want to attach mobile for photography not the videography ❤
You'll see your camera's display on your phone, so it doesn't matter whether you're shooting video or still images. Like video, you will need to use the controls on your camera to make any changes to your camera settings.
does it work on point and shoot camera that has mini hdmi? mine's canon powershot sx40hs
You will need an hdmi cable that matches your camera's output and the capture card's input. Your camera should then send the necessary signal. Good luck 👍
@@DIYVideoStudio does it also work with data cable connected to the phone?
Has anyone used this method with the Sony A7iii please? Thank you very much for the video.
Diy - greetings Sir.
If im shooting 'Photos' - Landscapes, do i need a capture card, if im only using as a live-view, _focusing aid_ ?????
Yes you do need the video card. This setup is about using a phone as a camera monitor and not as an external recorder (such as a Ninja V). Although you can record video or photos onto the phone using the USB Camera app, that's not what this setup is really about. If you do record on the phone, the quality will not be as good as recording to the camera's SD card, so it's only something I would do if I wanted to have a record of the camera screen (eg if I were making a tutorial video).
Thank you for this very good information. The only problem, i not get it running using a capture card :) APP not find the card stick in.
I'm sorry to hear it's not working for you. Sometimes when this doesn't work it's often the fault of the app or the phone. The phone must be OTG enabled (many recent phones are). If that is the case then you can try a different app. Alternative apps I've tried include: USB Endoscope app Android 10+ and USB OTG camera. I hope that helps.
@@DIYVideoStudio Its a Canon R10 and Phone OTG is on, OTG kabel tested with RTLSDR. Android 10. Phone connector is Micro USB. I did try a differ video capture card the one with the cable on it. I order the USB card you using to see if helps. Otherwise keep using WiFi and BT to view pictures.
Phones like the Samsung s23 and similar do video so well that for most people, there's no need to use a camera. Not for 90% of casual videos anyway.
For most casual users that's true. But there are plenty of people who don't have or don't want a phone like a Samsung S23. There are also many situations where a smartphone, even a S23, isn't the right tool.
I want to use my s23 as my monitor for my blackmagic pocket cinema
I want to connect my EOS R to android tablet S8 ultra ; to use it as a monitor for my cam . how can I get the best quality 4k results?? And do u recommend a specific Vedio capture card ???
The main problem you'll have is that most of the capture cards that mention 4K only accept a 4K input but output a 1080p signal. A dongle sized capture card that does output 4K@30fps is the Elgato CamLink 4K, however, this is now about $99, if you can find it at all. Compared to the cheap 1080p output cards, the CamLink 4K is 5 or 6 times more expensive, although the image quality is a little better. The other problem is that I don't see that you can change the resolution in the USB Camera Pro App. If you can get a CamLink 4K, it will improve the video quality slightly, although if it's just for monitor purposes I don't think the extra quality is worth the extra cash. However, I don't know what you intend doing, so you might think otherwise.
Thank you so much for your reply
but I have got a question, please ..
I am using eos R , & I need to attach external monitor via hdmi or cable Cand i want the info to be shown on both displays (( cam screen & monitor )) during both vedio & photo modes.
Best regards
@@ahmedelshall8946 I have just tested this on my EOR. Press the menu button and go to the red Shoot 4 screen. The bottom menu item is "HDMI display" with a picture of the camera's display + a monitor. Select this and you'll go into the submenu where you have two choices, the camera screen + external monitor or just external monitor. Make sure the camera screen + external monitor are selected. You'll get a warning that "Playback or menus are displayed only on screen of devices connected via HDMI". Then press the SET button and exit the menu. You can then connect the capture card to the camera and Android device (I used my Samsung A53-5G). You should get a message on the Android screen, tap OK. If the USB Camera app remains blank, tape the USB devices icon and tap on the capture card that is listed on the screen. The screen should then mirror the back of the camera. If it still doesn't work, disconnect everything. Close the USB Camera app, and switch off the EOS R. Switch on the camera again, reconnect, and hopefully this time the USB Camera app will show the feed from the camera. I tried this with both of the capture cards I mentioned in the video and it worked fine (eventually), but when I tried the CamLink 4K, although my phone recognised the CamLink 4K and was receiving audio, the screen remained blank. Although you will see the camera output on the camera's screen and your Android device, if you press the Menu button or try to playback video, the camera's output will only be visible on your phone/tablet. But you can use all the controls on the back of the camera. You won't be able to use the camera's touch screen, nor will you be able to use your phone/tablet as a touch screen for the menu. Using the EOS R is actually better than the later EOS R5 or R6. When you use this mode on those cameras you can't record to the camera's SD card and can only record to your external device. I hope this helps.
@DIYVideoStudio thanks so much.. Will try it ..
Should I disable the WiFi connection to get the hdmi connected ???
And what about the photo mode ?? Can both screens be working ??
And have another question please , regardless of the price .. is there an option to have a vedio capture card with several hdmi outputs ? So I can show what's the cam shooting on several screens ??
Need it of education service.
Thanks so much sir
how do you get a 16:9 orientation in my android camera with usb pro?
First make sure the screen can auto rotate, and then after the image appears on the screen, tap the image to maximize it and get rid of the top menu bar. I hope that answers your question.
Thanks great info - But if you have a Canon Camera with built-in WiFi you can use their "Camera Connect ' app which is Free, controls your camera and monitor.
No additional video capture card
Just a thought.
I have the Camera Connect app and it has some good and some not so good point. It's good that Camera Connect allows you to control the phone remotely from your phone or tablet, but the downside is that you can't make the view full screen. That's OK on a tablet but on a phone the viewable screen is about the same or smaller than the camera's LCD screen. Furthermore, I've found the wireless connection to be somewhat flaky, limited in range, and laggy. Nonetheless, it's good to have the option.
@@DIYVideoStudio thanks I didn't know that Canon Camera Connect doesn't fill the full screen on phone, tablet etc. ?
I'm guessing it's reduced by camera functions on either sides?
Like you said a tablet works better - larger screen.
But how does it work controlling the camera?
These generic ones with USB2 port, output video at max 1080p 30 fps. If I am shooting 1080p 60 on my camera, then how will it affect my shooting and viewing on the smartphone + monitor experience? If I buy the USB 3 ones which output 1080p 60 on my smartphone with USB2, will it work? thanks.
I normally shoot at 4K25 with these capture cards but have also tried 1080p60 and didn't have any problems. But the USB camera app wouldn't display the output from an Elgato CamLink 4K that can output 4K30 or 1080p60. That's even though the CamLink 4K is correctly recognised and the name displayed on the phone.
If using a capture card on your phone as an external monitor, I'm not convinced you'll notice any difference between 30p or 60p when filming yourself. When you consider the size of the screen and the distance of the phone from you (assuming you mount it on the camera, as I show in the video), you'll need very good eyesight to spot the difference, assuming the app can display at both 30fps and 60fps, which I'm not sure it can. The real purpose of having the monitor is to be able to check your framing, the exposure (using the histogram), and that the camera is actually recording. After you've checked all of that, you don't need to look at the phone screen, other than an occasional glance to check that everything is still OK. However, if your intention is to live stream from your phone, that wasn’t what I had in mind.
If you do try another 4K card or a variation of what's in my video, do leave another comment to let us know how you got on. Good luck.
@@DIYVideoStudio great. I'll consider them. For now I'll try my phone with USB and the imaging edge app for my Sony a7iii with camera mounted on gimbal and phone on the gimbal handgrip. I've also heard about the monitor+ app which uses only USB but not sure if it works on my Sony a7iii. I'll see, if I don't get consistent results with the USB setup I'll go with this capture card.
Hey! I have a problem; the app says that no device is connected. I'm using a mini HDMI to HDMI cable with a USB C male to HDMI female adapter. I am guessing that the problem is with adapter. I didn't buy video capture card.
Hi. USB-C to HDMI adapters are usually work the opposite way to the video capture card. They let you connect devices like a PC, phone, or tablet, to an external screen. This can be an HDTV, monitor, or projector, so you can watch movies or TV shows on a larger screen, or use a larger screen to a laptop. If you didn't get the video capture card, that's probably the problem. If you want to keep connections to a minimum, you can use a HDMI to USB-C video capture card, like I mention in the video. Good Luck.
In my case usb camera app doesn't work, what should i gonna do?
I'm sorry to hear that the app won't work on your device. First, make sure your phone is OTG compatible, that is important for this setup to work. If it is OTG compatible you could also try another USB camera app like "USB Endoscope app Android 10+". I've tried it on my Samsung Galaxy A53-5G phone and it works with the setup described in the video. However, the free version is limited to displaying 640p video. To display at 1080p resolution you need to upgrade (which has a one time cost). I hope that helps.
If i connect an external mic to my camera, will the setup work in that case?
Your camera should feed the external mic audio to the phone, but this video is not about recording your camera output to a phone (like a Ninja V). It's about using the phone as a larger monitor than your camera’s lcd screen. However, the app will record video & audio, but you won't get the same quality codecs as the video recorded to the SD card.
With the Canon Camera application, it works without any adapter, only with the usb cable or via wifi
Yes, but it doesn't show the image full screen, although it does let you control the camera from the phone.
first time i tried this, i got 60fps from my eos r5 to samsung galaxy s20fe with a 4k usb hdmi dongel. now im getting slightly stuttery video feed, tried with 2 new cables and its the same. any advice?
What about latency? Is there a noticeable lag?
@@Meleonlight was none first time i tried
Hi could you help, I have all wires and iPhone but when I plug it into my camera it doesn’t mirror it to my iPhone, I’m trying to use TH-cam live as well but no luck
This video is about connecting to an Android phone and not an iPhone. If you're using an iPhone you'll probably need some other adapters. Since I have not tried using an iPhone in this way I can't say exactly what you'd need.
When using the app to record the video on the phone, does it also record the audio?
In the video, the main purpose of connecting a camera to a phone is mainly to have a larger screen than that on the camera. I'm not suggesting this is an alternative to using an external recorder like a Ninja V. Even so, the app will record video to your phone, and the app suggests it can record audio. Although I have used it to record some screenshots and video, I've mainly used it as a cheap monitoring solution.
what if i use hdmi to type c and hdmi adapter to micro hdmi without that video capture ..will it work?
If you're using the HDMI output on a camera, you'll need a capture card. Also, from my previous research, I found that HDMI to USB-C adapters are unidirectional and are intended to connect devices like laptops, to monitors or TV screens. Therefore the adapter won't work with the signal going in the opposite direction, as you would need. However, if your camera has UVC support (eg many newer Sony and Canon cameras, e.g. R6 MkII, R8, and R50), you should be able to go directly from the USB-C output to the phone using a USB cable, since the camera should be recognised as a webcam. I hope that helps.
@@DIYVideoStudio thank you so much for this information. You are the best
@@harizariffin972 Thank you. I'm glad I could be of help.
my Canon does not have a micro hdmi output, it has a mini hdmi output, will it work with Mini HDMI?
Just use an HDMI cable that matches your camera and the capture card and you'll be fine.
What app do i need, and does it work on a 1100d?
I mentioned the USB camera app in the video, but you could also use something like Endoscope USB. I believe the 1100D has a HDMI output, so you should be able to display live view on your phone or tablet.
@@DIYVideoStudio thanks yes it has hdmi
Can we record the camera display
Yes. You can use the app to either take a snapshot of the camera display or you can record a video of the display.
hey man, im interested in doing this with my camera but as it is an older canon rebel xs, i am not seeing an hdmi port, i have 2 round type ports, 1 bigger 1 smaller, not sure what type of connecters, and what appears to be a mini usb, how should i go about connecting my hdmi capture card to my camera? any help would be appreciated!
edit: from some research i have done it looks like the top round cord is a video out cord, not sure if its a specific type just a video out and the bottom one which is smaller is for the canon remote thing (i think) how should i go about making this work? also if this helps i am only using the camera for pictures, A because its the only thing i can do on it and B because if i want videos i will just use my phone
Any suggestion how to keep the phone charged at the same time? thanks
If you check my blog article www.diyvideostudio.com/use-your-android-phone-as-a-camera-monitor-and-recorder/ I mention charging the phone while shooting. I also have a video coming out on Monday that provides an alternative way of charging the phone.