K-3 and ipad

**dadengler** · 06-15-2021, 01:28 PM

I have a K-3 and an old ipad Air 2. I'm wondering about tethering for live view. I'd also like to be able to connect the K-3 to the ipad to review photos hopefully without having to actually import them to the tablet (if that's possible). What can and can't be done with this combo? Any apps needed? If there's a detailed article on this forum or elsewhere that would great. I just haven't found one. I'm planning to upgrade to a new ipad soon if that helps. Thanks

Last edited by dadengler; 06-15-2021 at 01:36 PM.

**Pentax Syntax** · 06-15-2021, 02:02 PM

If you have the flu card for the K-3 it is straightforward. Otherwise a bit complicated.

**clackers** · 06-15-2021, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by dadengler

I have a K-3 and an old ipad Air 2. I'm wondering about tethering for live view. I'd also like to be able to connect the K-3 to the ipad to review photos hopefully without having to actually import them to the tablet (if that's possible). What can and can't be done with this combo? Any apps needed? If there's a detailed article on this forum or elsewhere that would great. I just haven't found one. I'm planning to upgrade to a new ipad soon if that helps. Thanks

Unlike today's cameras the K-3 doesn't have Wifi, Dadengler!

You would need to go down the road of add on SD cards.

**dadengler** · 06-16-2021, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Unlike today's cameras the K-3 doesn't have Wifi, Dadengler!

You would need to go down the road of add on SD cards.

You mean a Flucard like Pentax Syntax mentioned?

**i_trax** · 06-16-2021, 09:35 AM

Yes , Pentax FLU card PRO 16GB O-FC1 , it came with my K-3.
To use it with 645Z and K-s1 the firmware needs to be updated.

**clackers** · 06-16-2021, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by dadengler

You mean a Flucard like Pentax Syntax mentioned?

Yes, something like that. The Pentax branded one (I used it with a K-S1) worked like this:

Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Set-Up Guide | PentaxForums.com Reviews

**dadengler** · 06-17-2021, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Yes, something like that. The Pentax branded one (I used it with a K-S1) worked like this:

Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Set-Up Guide | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Thanks. So a simple wired connection to the ipad is not possible?

**clackers** · 06-17-2021, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by dadengler

Thanks. So a simple wired connection to the ipad is not possible?

Wired, Dadengler?

**dadengler** · 06-18-2021, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Wired, Dadengler?

I admit to being confused. I meant by cable. Does the Flucard transfer wirelessly or does it require a USB or HDMI cable? I really appreciate your patience with my questions.

**i_trax** · 06-19-2021, 02:38 AM

No , wirelessly only.

**dadengler** · 06-20-2021, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

No , wirelessly only.

Thank you!

06-15-2021, 01:28 PM	#1
dadengler Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 89	K-3 and ipad I have a K-3 and an old ipad Air 2. I'm wondering about tethering for live view. I'd also like to be able to connect the K-3 to the ipad to review photos hopefully without having to actually import them to the tablet (if that's possible). What can and can't be done with this combo? Any apps needed? If there's a detailed article on this forum or elsewhere that would great. I just haven't found one. I'm planning to upgrade to a new ipad soon if that helps. Thanks Last edited by dadengler; 06-15-2021 at 01:36 PM.

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06-15-2021, 02:02 PM	#2
Pentax Syntax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 595	If you have the flu card for the K-3 it is straightforward. Otherwise a bit complicated.

06-15-2021, 10:26 PM	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dadengler I have a K-3 and an old ipad Air 2. I'm wondering about tethering for live view. I'd also like to be able to connect the K-3 to the ipad to review photos hopefully without having to actually import them to the tablet (if that's possible). What can and can't be done with this combo? Any apps needed? If there's a detailed article on this forum or elsewhere that would great. I just haven't found one. I'm planning to upgrade to a new ipad soon if that helps. Thanks Unlike today's cameras the K-3 doesn't have Wifi, Dadengler! You would need to go down the road of add on SD cards.

06-16-2021, 08:14 AM	#4
dadengler Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 89 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Unlike today's cameras the K-3 doesn't have Wifi, Dadengler! You would need to go down the road of add on SD cards. You mean a Flucard like Pentax Syntax mentioned?

06-16-2021, 09:35 AM	#5
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Yes , Pentax FLU card PRO 16GB O-FC1 , it came with my K-3. To use it with 645Z and K-s1 the firmware needs to be updated.

06-16-2021, 04:48 PM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dadengler You mean a Flucard like Pentax Syntax mentioned? Yes, something like that. The Pentax branded one (I used it with a K-S1) worked like this: Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Set-Up Guide \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

06-17-2021, 02:27 PM	#7
dadengler Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 89 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Yes, something like that. The Pentax branded one (I used it with a K-S1) worked like this: Pentax FluCard O-FC1 Review - Set-Up Guide \| PentaxForums.com Reviews Thanks. So a simple wired connection to the ipad is not possible?

06-17-2021, 05:56 PM	#8
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by dadengler Thanks. So a simple wired connection to the ipad is not possible? Wired, Dadengler?

06-18-2021, 01:17 PM	#9
dadengler Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 89 Original Poster	Originally posted by clackers Wired, Dadengler? I admit to being confused. I meant by cable. Does the Flucard transfer wirelessly or does it require a USB or HDMI cable? I really appreciate your patience with my questions.

06-19-2021, 02:38 AM	#10
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	No , wirelessly only.

06-20-2021, 10:04 AM	#11
dadengler Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Mexico Posts: 89 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax No , wirelessly only. Thank you!