Skip to main content

DSLR Camera Connection

How to connect your external DSLR camera to your iOS device

Rayman avatar
Written by Rayman
Updated over 10 months ago

Snappic lets you directly connect a DSLR or mirrorless camera to your iOS device with a direct USB connection. Still, depending on your camera, cable, and iOS device, you may need an adapter. When using an adapter, the camera should be connected using a USB cable, not an HDMI or other cable.


Devices With a Lightning Port

You need a USB Lightning adapter if your device has a lightning port. Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is a good choice because it allows you to charge your iOS device while using a wired camera.


Devices With a USB-C Port

You have more flexibility if your iOS device has a USB-C port.

If you don't need to charge your iOS device at your event, you can use a USB-C cable directly between your device and the camera.

You will need an adapter if you need to keep your device charged while using a wired camera. Apple's USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter works well for this, but any USB-C hub with Power Delivery should work. We have tested a few hubs, including the Hyperdrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub, which works without issue.

Did this answer your question?