Selecting the Data Cable

The iPad data cable interfaces are either Lightning (for most devices released before 2021) or USB Type-C (for most devices released after 2021). Since Lightning data cables do not directly support OTG functionality, you will need to use a Lightning to USB-A adapter that has OTG capability. There are various types of data cable interfaces for cameras, listed below for your reference.

Specific camera models supported by different data cables can be referenced in the table below.

Additional Note: For other models not mentioned, please refer to the camera configuration and interface type. The above is a reference list.

Tethering

Note: A memory card must be installed in the camera.

Enable Software Permissions

Open Evoto, and after entering the project, a prompt will appear: “Evoto would like to access the camera.” Please click “Allow” to allow permissions.

If you accidentally clicked “Don’t Allow,” you can go to “Settings” to enable camera permissions.

For mac 15.0 and above systems, you need to turn on File & Folders permission in Privacy & Security -> Removable Volumes.

The camera is connected to the iPad via a data cable

The iPad with a Type-C port can be connected directly to a camera using a data cable; the iPad with a Lightning port requires an OTG Lightning adapter to connect.

Camera Settings

Turn off the Power saving mode (when the power saving mode is on, the camera will enter sleep mode and disconnect if the camera is not operated for a period of time).

Taking Canon EOS R6 as an example, turn on the Power saving settings, set the Display Off time to the maximum, and select Disable for Auto Power Off.

Eco mode set to Off.

Some cameras, such as the R6 II, R8, and R5 M2, require setting up the USB connection app -> Photo Import/Remote Control.

Some cameras, such as the Canon 5D4, need to be connected to a USB 3.0 or above standard interface on the computer to be able to connect normally. When connected to a USB 2.0 interface, there will be problems such as slow connection, inability to enable real-time preview, and slow image transfer.

Look for the usb3.0 icon, or check the color of the usb interface, it is blue .