WAIT. STOP. ARE YOU TELLING ME I'VE HAD THE SOLUTION THIS WHOLE TIME?! FOR YEARS NOW?!! I've hated the Canon camera connect app with a passion, and I wished that they've created a smoother. There's no solution in comparison to Sony, where you're able to use their Xperia phones as an external monitor, and I've never been one to travel with an external monitor in the first place. I'm literally going on a trip in a few days and I'm definitely going to try this out. Thanks so much Kyle!
In addition to the Xperia phones I think Sony has a Monitor and Control app that works with select android or ios phones with select sony cameras. it's basically what Kyle is describing but built in for Sony cameras.
So glad someone is talking about this little gadget. It's been my secret weapon for years! I like to use it on shoots to beam the screen from my laptop to an iPad teleprompter on the camera.
I can't believe I just found out this can be used without the gimbal.. I had this laying around unused the past 2-3 years but I'll go get and test it asap now haha Thank you!
I've had this thing in my closet for two years now. I've only used it twice since I got the Ronin RS2, great video and great hack. I'll be using this from now on, thanks for sharing!
Ok well now I feel stupid. I’ve had this thing sitting in my camera bag not using it because I just found that with the Gimbal it was too tricky to film myself as I often need the camera on a tripod. It’s now on the charger getting ready to use
Clean. Simple. Told me what I needed to know without any fluff. This is exactly what I want from a UA-cam video. No notes. (And, I usually have LOTS of "notes." Thanks.
Same can be done with the Zhiyun Image Transmitter in case anyone wonders. And.. another fun option: a monitor and a rather long HDMI cable (although I wouldn't go much past 10 meters with that setup ;P)
This is why I am kinda excited to see what dji do with a mirrorless camera. I'd love to use my drone controller as a wireless monitor / gimbal controller when not using the drone.
So, I gave this a go and there are a few things to be aware of. 1) The USB-C and Mini HDMI cables that come with the RavenEye are just long enough to reach the left side inputs on a Canon camera (as shown in this video) when the RavenEye is in the camera hot shoe by itself. Further than that and you may need to invest in third party cables. 2) The shoe on the bottom of the RavenEye doesn't have a lock, so it can slide out of the camera shoe if you're not careful. 3) With the RavenEye in the hot shoe, there's no longer a convenient place to mount a wireless mic transmitter. So the transmitter has to dangle from the side of the camera, or you will need some kind of multi-shoe adapter. 4) Viewing the video preview on the phone is nice, but awkward holding a phone in your hand while repositioning and composing an image. Ideally, the phone would have a cage or mount so it too could be mounted to the top of the camera and used as a monitor when composing, then removed when you want to carry it with you. As for the Ronin app and wireless transmission, it is better than Canon's Connect app (no surprise there, really). Smoother video transmission, no lag. Nice having waveforms, histograms and false color modes. The one shortfall of the Ronin app is focusing, as you pointed out. The Canon Connect app supports touch focus, and you can change focusing modes too (eye tracking, spot, etc). Usability wise, the RavenEye is strongest I think when used for b-roll (without audio) and when standing multiple feet away from the camera and you need to see where you are positioned in frame and triggering record on/off with the camera already set to the appropriate focus mode.
Excellent stuff, not that I film myself much, but have one of those Raven Eyes that I have only tried out, but never really had any use for. Will definitely mess around with it again, try to find some use for it :)
I simply couldn’t believe it when I spent 2,500 bucks on a camera-the excellent Sony a7 IV- and the remote control app was so incredibly finicky. I really will consider this option.
I also have Sony a7 IV and it’s such a pain to use the app honestly. It keeps disconnecting… So frustrating especially while working on productions 😓😓😓
@@markkempton4579 It's ok for filming fairly close to me and if I don't move the phone around. I'd rather have it than not have it. The Monitor+ app seems to do a little better and have a little more power, too. But if I could have a Sony camera just like the a7 IV but with internal ND and a rock-solid broadcast to my phone, I'd be in UA-camr heaven.
This is one of my favorite gadget as well. But my problem with it is probably something most people don’t even care about 😂 It’s a battery drainer. Everytime I go out to film with my Sony a74 it always drain the battery of my camera quickly. And also the battery life isn’t as great as advertised. About 2 hours per charge. I would really like to hear anyone’s thoughts about this and any tricks if you have to overcome this issue. 💛🙏
Appreciate your calm voice and speaking style in your video. Also, there was no request whatsover to "subscribe, like, hit the bells and all the whistles" that typically every youtuber thinks they "have to say".....made me immediately subscribe! :)
This is so sick what. I've been contemplating getting a field monitor because nikon's connectin app is just as much crap as canon's apparently. but for solo filmmaking a field monitor didn't really seam the best solution either. since it's pretty much the same pricepoint.. I might just get the raveneye. thank you so much for this!
basically a remote display through your phone, cool maybe that new DJI gadget has the ability to focus and do more things tho, cuz that would be perfection
Hey do you like this more than the Accsoon CineView Nano Wireless Video Transmitter? This thing is so little. The only thing that it doesn't have is battery swap but wow I cannot believe how little it is... Whats your thought on the Accsoon CineView Nano Wireless Video Transmitter? Also do you need to use RSS feed? I Noticed mine just works without the rss cable. I only use HDMI to mini HDMI and it powered 😳
Awesome content man. Thank you for helping the filming community. I’m getting ready to launch this channel and I’m super stoked!! From a beginners filming standpoint with experience in post, I must say, seeing your equipment gave me a sense of another stepping stone to look forward to when I grow my knowledge and experience. Thanks again ❤
I do a LOT of self filming on my mountain bike. I’m often a hundred+ metres away from my camera, so I’m not sure if this solution would work. Pretty cool discovery nonetheless & thanks for sharing!
We are so lucky and fortunate. These are good times! Thanks for the video. I don't even use Canon, and Sony has a good app, but this is good information.
Thanks for sharing… I just bout a canon r50 (first real camera) and I couldn’t believe how poor the app was… even when trying to use my iPhone 15pro as a remote when taking a family portrait on the beach.
Famtastic idea. Never thought of this use case. Appreciate it. Also, well done to get to the stage where you are at with just 67 videos. I know from own experience it can feel disheartening at times but I think its a great achievement and I enjoyed your video/
Definitely into this configuration! I spend so much time getting shots wrong and resetting hahaha. Even useful for talking head shots where I get up over and over again to stop and start new segments. Good tip man 🤙🏻
Dang!! Just started my solo filmmaking journey and was thinking there has GOT to be a better way than the stupid Sony app 😂. Definitely going to cop one of these now!
Awesome video and visuals, Kyle! For anyone looking for an even cheaper option, the monitor+ app works amazing as well. I use it with my Sony a7IV all the time on small productions and as a solo creator
I am also surprised that the app of my very expensive camera is so incredibly bad. Probably the companies just focus on their actual products than the stuff that comes with it. Good to know that 3rd party supplies can improve your life here.
I like it as well, but it gets worse quite quickly in an urban area, where it is cluttered with radiosignals. Once I shot a scene on a railway stop and it barely made it across tour train tracks. 8 suppose there was a lot of wireless networks.. but in this environment it wasn’t reliable at all. But still, it’s a great product.
hold on..... I just realized my raven eye has been sitting in storage and I've been trying to figure out THIS EXACT PROBLEM..... omg thank you for this video
How good is it! I’ve been using mine for a two camera setup and have my phone mounted on the camera I’m operating. True but, I wish it did do focus touch.
Bro I love your shots! I thought this video was excellent. As another said the bgm is a bit too high- story of my (producing) life! But everything came thru, thank you!
I've been using it like this since I got the RS2 back in 2020, I think. I found it out quite accidently when I forgot to connect the RS2 and the Raveneye and still had an image in the app. But meanwhile the Panasonic App has become good enough to do the job. Still use the RS2/Raveneye combo a lot, especially together with my 1 meter slider, you can still get a lot of shots that would be hard to get otherwise.
I don't quite understand. I can do all this with my Sony A7IV and the Monitor+ app. I can have full control of the camera, including focus, with just the camera's Wi-Fi. Admittedly, the distance isn't great, but it's been enough. I just don't know how it works on Canon.
I do the same with my Sony camera. Camera to phone using a USB-C connection for monitor on top, and wifi connection when filming myself. The paid version is very well priced with all the usual monitor features. As far as I know, monitor+ is only compatible with Sony cameras
WAIT. STOP. ARE YOU TELLING ME I'VE HAD THE SOLUTION THIS WHOLE TIME?! FOR YEARS NOW?!! I've hated the Canon camera connect app with a passion, and I wished that they've created a smoother. There's no solution in comparison to Sony, where you're able to use their Xperia phones as an external monitor, and I've never been one to travel with an external monitor in the first place. I'm literally going on a trip in a few days and I'm definitely going to try this out. Thanks so much Kyle!
Sony has a awesome new and free app for that. Monitor and Control App its called.
In addition to the Xperia phones I think Sony has a Monitor and Control app that works with select android or ios phones with select sony cameras.
it's basically what Kyle is describing but built in for Sony cameras.
Breathe bro, everything's gonna be alright.
Bro I tried using the camera connect app yesterday , shit it hot garbage
Wait xperias can do THAT??? 😳😲
Self filming is work! Loved this video and I just ordered one. Brilliant.
How do you record from the phone like he did? i dont seem to have that option..?
I'm in love with the color grading here. Well done
Exactly my thoughts. Beautiful.
Dude. Your storytelling methods are supreme. You got a sub from me man. Nice work.
So glad someone is talking about this little gadget. It's been my secret weapon for years! I like to use it on shoots to beam the screen from my laptop to an iPad teleprompter on the camera.
This just came across my algorithm and I definitely agree! The raven eye is seriously underrated. I love how small it is
I discovered this hack by accident when trying to solve a similar problem. You made an elegant video to share it with all of us. Kudos!
The best UA-cam algorithm surprise of the decade
Thanks man ! Great tip
THANK YOU! As a Home DIY guy that solo films everything. I completely gave up on the Lumix S5IIX app. SO from the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU!
I can't believe I just found out this can be used without the gimbal.. I had this laying around unused the past 2-3 years but I'll go get and test it asap now haha Thank you!
The connect apps are such a gimick honestly. I'm so excited for this!!!!
I really like the color tone of your videos; it gives me a great feeling.
I've had this thing in my closet for two years now. I've only used it twice since I got the Ronin RS2, great video and great hack. I'll be using this from now on, thanks for sharing!
Ok well now I feel stupid. I’ve had this thing sitting in my camera bag not using it because I just found that with the Gimbal it was too tricky to film myself as I often need the camera on a tripod. It’s now on the charger getting ready to use
Clean. Simple. Told me what I needed to know without any fluff. This is exactly what I want from a UA-cam video. No notes. (And, I usually have LOTS of "notes." Thanks.
Very cool piece of gear especially for us solo creators. And surprisingly affordable too! Thanks for sharing.
bro your color correction is out of this world!
OMG mare you are a expert, we never thought of these. Well done and thanks for sharing this for the world photographer and video guys. Cheers
Same can be done with the Zhiyun Image Transmitter in case anyone wonders. And.. another fun option: a monitor and a rather long HDMI cable (although I wouldn't go much past 10 meters with that setup ;P)
Dude your videos are getting so good!
Love the video mate! It’s refreshing to see such quality content on a smaller channel! Keep up the great work and good luck to you!
This is why I am kinda excited to see what dji do with a mirrorless camera. I'd love to use my drone controller as a wireless monitor / gimbal controller when not using the drone.
So, I gave this a go and there are a few things to be aware of.
1) The USB-C and Mini HDMI cables that come with the RavenEye are just long enough to reach the left side inputs on a Canon camera (as shown in this video) when the RavenEye is in the camera hot shoe by itself. Further than that and you may need to invest in third party cables.
2) The shoe on the bottom of the RavenEye doesn't have a lock, so it can slide out of the camera shoe if you're not careful.
3) With the RavenEye in the hot shoe, there's no longer a convenient place to mount a wireless mic transmitter. So the transmitter has to dangle from the side of the camera, or you will need some kind of multi-shoe adapter.
4) Viewing the video preview on the phone is nice, but awkward holding a phone in your hand while repositioning and composing an image. Ideally, the phone would have a cage or mount so it too could be mounted to the top of the camera and used as a monitor when composing, then removed when you want to carry it with you.
As for the Ronin app and wireless transmission, it is better than Canon's Connect app (no surprise there, really). Smoother video transmission, no lag. Nice having waveforms, histograms and false color modes. The one shortfall of the Ronin app is focusing, as you pointed out. The Canon Connect app supports touch focus, and you can change focusing modes too (eye tracking, spot, etc).
Usability wise, the RavenEye is strongest I think when used for b-roll (without audio) and when standing multiple feet away from the camera and you need to see where you are positioned in frame and triggering record on/off with the camera already set to the appropriate focus mode.
Thank you for this! This will come useful as a solo videographer. Not just for filming myself but as I setup for filming
This is a great tip! I wish I’d thought of that before buying an Accsoon wireless system.
Excellent stuff, not that I film myself much, but have one of those Raven Eyes that I have only tried out, but never really had any use for. Will definitely mess around with it again, try to find some use for it :)
HOLY SHIT.
As someone who had officially given up on the self-filming issue, this is absolutely game changing.
Thank you!
Camranger
Iv wanted a solution like this for so long! thanks for the tip man.. also like your film style, pretty pleasing to the eye 😃
Wow, I’ve had the RavenEye in my gear this whole time and had no idea I could use it like this! =) glad I found your video, thanks!
This is such a great tip for travel filmmaking!
I'm in the same predicament that you were in!! And I completely forgot about the Raven Eye!
You're a legend Kyle, adding one to cart now XD
I simply couldn’t believe it when I spent 2,500 bucks on a camera-the excellent Sony a7 IV- and the remote control app was so incredibly finicky. I really will consider this option.
I also have Sony a7 IV and it’s such a pain to use the app honestly. It keeps disconnecting… So frustrating especially while working on productions 😓😓😓
Have you tried the Monitor+ app? It works fantastic on my A7IV.
I swear at the Canon Connect app every week and assumed Sony would have a much better app. Thanks for the reality check. LOL
@@markkempton4579 It's ok for filming fairly close to me and if I don't move the phone around. I'd rather have it than not have it. The Monitor+ app seems to do a little better and have a little more power, too. But if I could have a Sony camera just like the a7 IV but with internal ND and a rock-solid broadcast to my phone, I'd be in UA-camr heaven.
Awesome video! Looking forward to trying this out
Suggestion aside (which is really useful) --- my god what beautiful color grading and cool style with the music. Never seen this before
This is one of my favorite gadget as well. But my problem with it is probably something most people don’t even care about 😂 It’s a battery drainer. Everytime I go out to film with my Sony a74 it always drain the battery of my camera quickly. And also the battery life isn’t as great as advertised. About 2 hours per charge. I would really like to hear anyone’s thoughts about this and any tricks if you have to overcome this issue. 💛🙏
Appreciate your calm voice and speaking style in your video. Also, there was no request whatsover to "subscribe, like, hit the bells and all the whistles" that typically every youtuber thinks they "have to say".....made me immediately subscribe! :)
This is so sick what. I've been contemplating getting a field monitor because nikon's connectin app is just as much crap as canon's apparently. but for solo filmmaking a field monitor didn't really seam the best solution either. since it's pretty much the same pricepoint.. I might just get the raveneye. thank you so much for this!
basically a remote display through your phone, cool
maybe that new DJI gadget has the ability to focus and do more things tho, cuz that would be perfection
Hey do you like this more than the Accsoon CineView Nano Wireless Video Transmitter? This thing is so little. The only thing that it doesn't have is battery swap but wow I cannot believe how little it is... Whats your thought on the Accsoon CineView Nano Wireless Video Transmitter? Also do you need to use RSS feed? I Noticed mine just works without the rss cable. I only use HDMI to mini HDMI and it powered 😳
This was bloody awesome! I've had this damn raven eye for a while (with my RS3) but never thought about using it like this.
I used my Raveneye for this purpose more than the actual gimbal when I had one. So helpful.
This is amazing. I was wanting to get a second screen, but this solves that issue!
Wow. That's such a flawless and affordable solution. Thanks for sharing. You earned a sub.
Thanks for the tip. Going to try it out. I have one laying around.
I’m thrilled you actually gave me new info. This sounds awesome! I’m going to 100% keep this in mind
This needs to blow tf up what an incredible video and gear tip too.
Had mine sitting in a bag for years! Now I am gonna try to use it.
Awesome content man. Thank you for helping the filming community. I’m getting ready to launch this channel and I’m super stoked!! From a beginners filming standpoint with experience in post, I must say, seeing your equipment gave me a sense of another stepping stone to look forward to when I grow my knowledge and experience. Thanks again ❤
I have this, never thought to use it like this. I use the hotshoe for a mic. I guess I could get a cage/ half cage.
Awesome. I'm going to give this a try on my sony camera.
I do a LOT of self filming on my mountain bike. I’m often a hundred+ metres away from my camera, so I’m not sure if this solution would work.
Pretty cool discovery nonetheless & thanks for sharing!
We are so lucky and fortunate. These are good times! Thanks for the video. I don't even use Canon, and Sony has a good app, but this is good information.
this video was really well done. Bravo!
No Wayyyyyyy I have this for months and never knew this :))) OK getting out of the house now to check this !!!!! thanks a lot for this
Let me just say....your color grading is beautiful!
brilliant solution Kyle!
Thanks for sharing… I just bout a canon r50 (first real camera) and I couldn’t believe how poor the app was… even when trying to use my iPhone 15pro as a remote when taking a family portrait on the beach.
thanks for your tip and really nice music selection :D
Bro you just saved me some money, I didnt thing the raven eye works without the gimbal, huge thanks
Famtastic idea. Never thought of this use case. Appreciate it. Also, well done to get to the stage where you are at with just 67 videos. I know from own experience it can feel disheartening at times but I think its a great achievement and I enjoyed your video/
wow I still have a raven eye and never used it but are in the same predicament, that is an awesome idea wonder if that works with Sony
lovee the colour bro! keep creating 🤙
I like your choice of music.
Dang man! I’ve had this for years and never thought of this 🤦🏻♂️ thanks for this life hack
Definitely into this configuration! I spend so much time getting shots wrong and resetting hahaha. Even useful for talking head shots where I get up over and over again to stop and start new segments. Good tip man 🤙🏻
Great video. I am ordering one today from Amazon with your link
Dang!! Just started my solo filmmaking journey and was thinking there has GOT to be a better way than the stupid Sony app 😂. Definitely going to cop one of these now!
Awesome video and visuals, Kyle! For anyone looking for an even cheaper option, the monitor+ app works amazing as well. I use it with my Sony a7IV all the time on small productions and as a solo creator
Using this toy too, amazing piece of gear. But main thing I want to say - you live in AMAZING place.
I am also surprised that the app of my very expensive camera is so incredibly bad. Probably the companies just focus on their actual products than the stuff that comes with it. Good to know that 3rd party supplies can improve your life here.
I like it as well, but it gets worse quite quickly in an urban area, where it is cluttered with radiosignals. Once I shot a scene on a railway stop and it barely made it across tour train tracks. 8 suppose there was a lot of wireless networks.. but in this environment it wasn’t reliable at all. But still, it’s a great product.
This… is… amazing!! Thank you, Kyle!!! Subscribed!!!
Love the video, that looks like a Peak Designs Tripod - I've got the same ;). Will have to look into this Raveneye
I love that you showcasing something that most of us gimbal users have already. You have a new subscriber!
hold on..... I just realized my raven eye has been sitting in storage and I've been trying to figure out THIS EXACT PROBLEM..... omg thank you for this video
Shooting Panasonic I've literally never had problems with their app, it's incredible
Great video. Love the vibe.
EXACTLY THE SOLUTION I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO JURY RIG FOR 2 MONTHS!!THANKS FOR THIS GOT A SUB FROMME!!
I've seen the SDR can be used as a RavenEye unit, hope you can test that out, it's next on my wishlist.
OMG, how good! Thank you bro!
Going to try this on my next solo shoot. Great suggestion, and even better content. Subscribed!
amazing, thank you for this video.
Yes, the Raven Eye is so underarted!
This is incredible!!
was gonna buy a drone lol. I'll still get it but what a BEAUTIFUL workaround!
Love your vibe! Nice video bro
Great video and nice to know of this option although I don't have any setup that could make use of this! 😅 One to bookmarked for the future!
Excellent, thank you Kyle K
How good is it! I’ve been using mine for a two camera setup and have my phone mounted on the camera I’m operating.
True but, I wish it did do focus touch.
Thanks for the tip! Love the shots you captured btw!
Great tip. Had this for the longest time and barely been using it.
This is crazy! Thanks for the tip. I’ve had the raven eye for two or more years and haven’t used it AT ALL 😮💨🥴
Happy to help! I was in the same boat up until recently. Has saved me so many headaches over the past year.
Great solution! Thanks so much for sharing this. 🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful! Such a cheap trick to make solo filmmaking easier
Bro I love your shots! I thought this video was excellent. As another said the bgm is a bit too high- story of my (producing) life! But everything came thru, thank you!
I've been using it like this since I got the RS2 back in 2020, I think. I found it out quite accidently when I forgot to connect the RS2 and the Raveneye and still had an image in the app.
But meanwhile the Panasonic App has become good enough to do the job. Still use the RS2/Raveneye combo a lot, especially together with my 1 meter slider, you can still get a lot of shots that would be hard to get otherwise.
Wow! What a fricken legend. Subbed
I don't quite understand. I can do all this with my Sony A7IV and the Monitor+ app. I can have full control of the camera, including focus, with just the camera's Wi-Fi. Admittedly, the distance isn't great, but it's been enough. I just don't know how it works on Canon.
I do the same with my Sony camera. Camera to phone using a USB-C connection for monitor on top, and wifi connection when filming myself. The paid version is very well priced with all the usual monitor features. As far as I know, monitor+ is only compatible with Sony cameras
Awesome Video and well edited 😊🎬📸☕
Thanks for this tip, very helpful!
Very insightful thank you