jmm1 Posted December 4, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 4, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) In my quest to find a fast way to transfer images from theSL2 to my iPad - I found this method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd6B6wZoy3M BUT better still - connecting the SL2 (mass storage) directly to the iPad via a USB-C cable results in a further astonishing transfer speed - ie about 5 times faster thaan WiFi! Looks like goodbye FOTOS. Besides I discovered a bug in the current version of FOTOS - it won't work if there are 2 SD cards in the camera. The cable is great as I always have it to charge the camera and devices anyway. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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albireo_double Posted December 4, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 4, 2019 Yes, I discovered the same independently just a few minutes ago. Camera in mass storage mode, connected to iPad via USB-C, images show in the Files app and can be shared directly into Lightroom. I could not figure out how to transfer the images using wifi (which was probably because I had two SD cards in the camera, as you say above). My ideal solution would be if the camera could tether with Lightroom on the iPad via the USB-C cable, just like the X1D does with Phocus. For the moment, I view Fotos as a live view remote release/control solution and don't really understand what else it is good for (but I have spent no more than 15 minutes with it so far, so perhaps I am missing something). But the mass storage solution is already quite neat for a quick review of images when shooting on location. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted December 4, 2019 That was the 1st question I asked about - Fotos for iPad that it should be tethered - but Leica came back blaming APPLE - but as you also correctly put it - Hasselblad managed to do it anyway. Wifi may be convenient for one or 2 images but for large FF files - cable is the best option - the speed is incredible. Fotos really has limited use as a remote controller - but for $82/year?? It would be good if it was possible to have the camera permanently set for Mass storage but it seems to slip back to PTP all the time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted December 4, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 4, 2019 Fotos doesn't cost $82 a year, if you can avoid all the annoying places where they try to sign you up. I also use it primarily as a remote controller with touch AF. When I have a relatively full chip (> 1000 images) it is a bit slow to get started, but the connection is pretty solid now. Another annoying thing is that it always comes up in P mode. You have to select an A to get into A mode, then an S to get into M mode. I would prefer to have it come up in whatever the camera was doing before it connected. And if you just connected to check something (say, to give it the correct local time), you have to undo those changes on returning control to the camera (I'm not 100% sure the last gripe is still correct in 2.0) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jk1002 Posted December 4, 2019 Share #5 Posted December 4, 2019 I think we have to differentiate the iPhone and iPad version of Fotos. On the iPad, how do you get aroundd signing up? Cheers JK Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted December 4, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately in Aust it costs $82 for the Fotos for iPad, and the 2 card bug is still there in ver 2.0.1. Anyway now that I have the transfer option organised I just use the free iPhone version of Fotos as the remote. Edited December 4, 2019 by jmm1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted December 4, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 4, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have both versions (Android and iPad) and haven't had to sign up. Just go further down the page. But it is really annoying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meerec Posted December 4, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 4, 2019 Not sure what version of Fotos you use on iPad, I use the latest available from the App Store, but for remote control and file transfer you do not need to sign up and sign in to Pro, both functions are working for free. The Pro enables video control of the connected camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted December 5, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 5, 2019 NOTE: This also works magically on your iPhone. Just buy the Lightning to USB adapter and you are gold. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304137-sl2-fastest-image-transfer-to-ipad/?do=findComment&comment=3867984'>More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Interesting - I can't get that to work and I am using an Apple USB-C to Lightning cable.. ios 13.2.3. I have also enabled USB accessories in FaceID... ...... and it appears that not all cables are the same when it comes to Data. An original Apple USB-C > C cable (maybe not meant for data??) was slower than a Philips USB-C>C cable Edited December 5, 2019 by jmm1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted December 5, 2019 Share #11 Posted December 5, 2019 Two things. One: On SL2 are you selecting "USB Mass Storage"? On iPhone: Are you going into Files app and browsing under "Locations"? you should see the Leica here My cable is the older Lightning to USB3...but the cable shouldn't matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted December 5, 2019 yes to both points. Normally when the cable is plugged in - the cam would show that is connected and this time it doesn't - will try with an old iPad later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted December 5, 2019 Share #13 Posted December 5, 2019 im on iPhone 11 and iOS 13.3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted December 11, 2019 Well the latest LR MOBILE now can access SD cards and better still direct cable connection the SL2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 11, 2019 Share #15 Posted December 11, 2019 What is wrong with the Apple SD card reader? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted December 11, 2019 The Apple SD reader is faster but I find it more convenient using the cable as it is there anyway for power, etc. transfer speed seems to be dependent on cable type and and quality. The LR Mobile imports also give you larger previews which makes the selection process nicer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted December 11, 2019 Share #17 Posted December 11, 2019 agree, the cable is more convenient..no need to remove the card + it charges at the same time. But is it slower? I need to test, it shouldn't be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmm1 Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) The Apple USB C>C cables are really slow. I have a Philips one which is much faster but slower than an Extreme Pro SD Reader. But the convenience makes it worthwhile Edited December 11, 2019 by jmm1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted December 11, 2019 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, jmm1 said: The Apple USB C>C cables are really slow. I have a Philips one which is much faster but slower than an Extreme Pro SD Reader. But the convenience makes it worthwhile Those are charge cables...get a TB3 cable, its designed for data and support 40Gbps 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nryn Posted December 13, 2019 Share #20 Posted December 13, 2019 I’m using the SL2, with which I tend to shoot far more frames than any camera I’ve owned in the last 15 years, as an opportunity to revisit my workflow. I’m trying to make it 100% mobile-based, using the desktop as a “secondary” workstation (this is usually the case these days—I’m rarely at my desk!) and of course for super detailed color work and printing. I’ll write it up if there is interest. The fastest way to transfer images from the SL2 to an iPad is either a USB-C cable or a USB-C SD UHS II reader. USB-C is, as others state, significantly faster than a Wi-Fi connection. Fotos is useful as a remote. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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