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Tian Jay · February 25th, 2020, 06:09 AM

Hey Guys, I’m new here and would appreciate some advice on a specific situation with my Sony Z90.

So, I want to monitor externally on an iPad Pro whilst someone else is operating the camera however when it is connected to the app, both the Viewfinder and Screen cease to function. Does anyone know a workaround to this so that it can be monitored on the camera and iPad simultaneously?

Cheers, Tian

Doug Jensen · February 25th, 2020, 06:20 AM

Sorry, that can't be done.
The workaround is to run a SDI or HDMI cable to a monitor or 3rd part device that transmits video.

Tian Jay · February 25th, 2020, 06:49 AM

Thanks for your speedy reply.. that’s a shame, kind of makes the smartphone app a bit pointless 😏.

Doug Jensen · February 25th, 2020, 09:43 AM

I agree. That's why I don't even waste any time showing how to set it up in my training video.

Donald McPherson · February 25th, 2020, 02:06 PM

I'm trying to remember if you wifi stream through VLC player if you can still adjust all the controls.
I think you can. But won't put money on it.

Bill Ackerman · February 26th, 2020, 01:53 AM

If recording 4K, you can't output to the LCD and external HDMI/SDI device at the same time. Looking forward to a Z90 successor. Maybe at NAB?

Tian Jay · February 26th, 2020, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donald McPherson

I'm trying to remember if you wifi stream through VLC player if you can still adjust all the controls.
I think you can. But won't put money on it.

I’ve spent a fair bit of time trying to stream to VLC but I just can’t get it to receive...

Donald McPherson · February 26th, 2020, 06:44 AM

I did tis video for my x70. Hope it helps.

Tian Jay · February 27th, 2020, 03:52 AM

Donald, you're a dead set legend! Thanks so much... whilst your video didn't exactly solve my scenario it did inspire me to try a couple of different things. As it turns out, I was inputting my computer's ip. address when it should have been my network ip.. so now, it is streaming, albeit with a decent 3 to 4 second latency which i don't think there is anything i can do about that but i'm just happy it's working!

Thanks again!

T

Donald McPherson · February 27th, 2020, 09:00 AM

Glad I could help. My next problem is the audio lag to YouTube.

February 25th, 2020, 06:09 AM	#1
Tian Jay Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	Sony Z90 Monitoring Hey Guys, I’m new here and would appreciate some advice on a specific situation with my Sony Z90. So, I want to monitor externally on an iPad Pro whilst someone else is operating the camera however when it is connected to the app, both the Viewfinder and Screen cease to function. Does anyone know a workaround to this so that it can be monitored on the camera and iPad simultaneously? Cheers, Tian

February 25th, 2020, 06:20 AM	#2
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,471	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring Sorry, that can't be done. The workaround is to run a SDI or HDMI cable to a monitor or 3rd part device that transmits video. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

February 25th, 2020, 06:49 AM	#3
Tian Jay Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring Thanks for your speedy reply.. that’s a shame, kind of makes the smartphone app a bit pointless 😏.

February 25th, 2020, 09:43 AM	#4
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,471	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring I agree. That's why I don't even waste any time showing how to set it up in my training video. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

February 25th, 2020, 02:06 PM	#5
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring I'm trying to remember if you wifi stream through VLC player if you can still adjust all the controls. I think you can. But won't put money on it. __________________ A little knowledge goes a long way but not long enough.

February 26th, 2020, 01:53 AM	#6
Bill Ackerman Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rio Chango, Brazil Posts: 112	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring If recording 4K, you can't output to the LCD and external HDMI/SDI device at the same time. Looking forward to a Z90 successor. Maybe at NAB?

February 26th, 2020, 06:44 AM	#8
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring I did tis video for my x70. Hope it helps. YouTube (Short URL) __________________ A little knowledge goes a long way but not long enough.

February 27th, 2020, 03:52 AM	#9
Tian Jay Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 4	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring Donald, you're a dead set legend! Thanks so much... whilst your video didn't exactly solve my scenario it did inspire me to try a couple of different things. As it turns out, I was inputting my computer's ip. address when it should have been my network ip.. so now, it is streaming, albeit with a decent 3 to 4 second latency which i don't think there is anything i can do about that but i'm just happy it's working! Thanks again! T

February 27th, 2020, 09:00 AM	#10
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	Re: Sony Z90 Monitoring Glad I could help. My next problem is the audio lag to YouTube. __________________ A little knowledge goes a long way but not long enough.