K5 > HDMI output > Nexus 7?

ChrisN · 05-08-2013, 12:02 AM

Is it possible to output live view from the K5 to a Nexus 7 tablet? I'd like to use the tablet as a live view display for framing and focusing.

RonHendriks1966 · 05-08-2013, 02:18 AM

well I guess that the Nexus 7 only has HDMI-out so that won't work.

Anvh · 05-08-2013, 02:34 AM

Like Ron says, Nexus 7 use HDMI-out, what you need is HDMI-in on such a device.

**pearsaab** · 05-08-2013, 04:43 AM

Originally posted by ChrisN

Is it possible to output live view from the K5 to a Nexus 7 tablet? I'd like to use the tablet as a live view display for framing and focusing.

check out the sony clmv55...my understanding is it is supposed to be able to work like you are looking for

**pearsaab** · 05-08-2013, 04:44 AM

if you find another alternative i would love to know about it as well!!

Anvh · 05-08-2013, 04:59 AM

field monitors is what they are called, there are a lot of options available.

demp10 · 05-08-2013, 07:27 AM

If size and power requirements are not an issue (as in a studio environment) then any computer monitor or TV with HDMI (or DVI) inputs will work fine. All you need is the proper cable, mini HDMI for the camera and regular HDMI (or DVI) for the monitor/TV. For portable use, there are field monitors operating on batteries. They are rather expensive and the resolution is low. With a regular monitor/TV you get the full 1080 HD resolution.

05-08-2013, 12:02 AM	#1
ChrisN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downunda Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	K5 > HDMI output > Nexus 7? Is it possible to output live view from the K5 to a Nexus 7 tablet? I'd like to use the tablet as a live view display for framing and focusing.

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05-08-2013, 02:18 AM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	well I guess that the Nexus 7 only has HDMI-out so that won't work.

05-08-2013, 02:34 AM	#3
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Like Ron says, Nexus 7 use HDMI-out, what you need is HDMI-in on such a device.

05-08-2013, 04:43 AM	#4
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Originally posted by ChrisN Is it possible to output live view from the K5 to a Nexus 7 tablet? I'd like to use the tablet as a live view display for framing and focusing. check out the sony clmv55...my understanding is it is supposed to be able to work like you are looking for

05-08-2013, 04:44 AM	#5
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	if you find another alternative i would love to know about it as well!!

05-08-2013, 04:59 AM	#6
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	field monitors is what they are called, there are a lot of options available.

05-08-2013, 07:27 AM	#7
demp10 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta Photos: Albums Posts: 602	If size and power requirements are not an issue (as in a studio environment) then any computer monitor or TV with HDMI (or DVI) inputs will work fine. All you need is the proper cable, mini HDMI for the camera and regular HDMI (or DVI) for the monitor/TV. For portable use, there are field monitors operating on batteries. They are rather expensive and the resolution is low. With a regular monitor/TV you get the full 1080 HD resolution.