A DSLR and an Android device can be Really Good Friends

Cameras usually scare me, however I do like exploring as several avenues as doable in pursuit of a decent advancement. I recently picked up a new Canon 600D camera and like all sensible nerds immediately began to look concerning for cool stuff I will do with it. Since i would picked up a Canon, one in every first android apps I checked out was the pretty excellent DSLR Controller by Chainfire. And, in draw it up, I stumbled on one thing that took me somewhat by surprise.

It’s pretty perfect, too. Choosing the Gallery app on the Moto X opened up a window organized by date of the – albeit presently random and awful – photos on the SD card within the camera. Choose those that you simply like, hit import and they will in time get on your device. We’re solely talking JPEG pictures here however that said i am undecided i would need to import plenty of RAW files to my phone or tablet.

I’m pretty proud of this, I will not lie. I’ve used an iPad within the past to drag photos off cameras with a way more expensive connector than this £2 USB OTG cable I even have. Except for no matter reason an iPhone never worked with constant connector and that i solely ever obtain wifi tablets which are not any sensible move into the field. Score for android, then. Since i am lucky enough to relish properly unlimited information set up, social sharing and cloud backups off from my pc are right live. However i am keen to use my android device as a storage and viewing medium, too. After all, despite however sensible your DSLR display is there is a ton to be said for going for one thing larger.

While it’s pretty awing, there are things to think about. I’ve tried with success with the Moto X and Moto G –as a result of that is all I even have lying around at once with life in it – each running android 4.4.2. It would work together with your phone, it would not. Likewise, you must be comfortable with Canon DSLR’s, however i am unable to offer any recommendation for different brands. The quality of the cable and USB connector you are using is additionally vital. The cable that was enclosed within the box with my 600D works simply fine however an older, cheaper cable I had lying around wasn’t therefore useful. My £2 Amazon special USB OTG connector did the work admirably, however.

So, that is my experience. If you have the necessary cables and connectors provides it a whirl.