connect tablet to D5100

[Mickanta]

Hi
I am a new member I have read somewhere that the D5100 can be connected to the camera so that you can see the shot on the tablet
instead of the camera screen can anyone tell me if this works for the kindle fire tablet

mickanta

 

[jdeg]

Welcome to the site

Connecting to a kindle fire would be a little more difficult since the apps out there are either for iOS or Android. Now if your Kindle is running Android, that's a different story

 

[statrixbob]

Hi
I am a new member I have read somewhere that the D5100 can be connected to the camera so that you can see the shot on the tablet
instead of the camera screen can anyone tell me if this works for the kindle fire tablet

mickanta

I just did a quick search of the Amazon App store and found no DSLR controller Apps. That doesn't mean it's impossible though. If your Kindle Fire is rooted then you'll be able to add the Google Play store on which is it seems there are many DSLR control programs.

That doesn't mean, of course, that they'll work with the D5100...but eventually I'm sure one will.

Here's link to the Play Store and one called DSLR Remote to get you started. There are other similar Apps in the 'also viewed' column.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dslrremote&hl=en

I haven't tried this as I didn't look till I read your message, but I will later. I was able to install it on my Kindle Fire HD, but as I don't have my D5100 with me... :suspicion:

The Kindle Fire is running Android - but it's Amazon's version. Gen 1 of the Kindle Fire run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), later version are on 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The link to DSLR.DASHBOARD says it needs at least Android 4 so if you have rooted your Kindle Fire you might be okay.

I'm going to try when I get home tonight.

Aloha,

Bob

 

[dervari]

I use RYC USB Pro with my Infinity and D5100 when doing astrophotography. Works like a charm.

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