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Hi, I am wondering if I can use my tablet Samsung Tab S2 to mirroring my A7S2 camera monitoring the video signal. I know that there is a wireless option using the Play Memories, but I am looking for a wired option because of the delay. There is a little lag using the wifi option and I can't work with delay when using remote focusing. 

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You interested in using the Samsung as a monitor simply because you have one and or are you looking for something to use as a serious monitor for focus situations? Yeah, the PM app will suffice in a pinch but if there's but that one chance to get things correct I suggest a dedicated monitor.

 

I have two that I use... A SmallHD DP4 that's great when set to focus peaking and also a Blackmagic Video Assist 5" that will also record ProRes 442 from the HDMI out. The DP4 can be had at a bargain on eBay these days. I like it because it's small and there's no mistaking what's in focus whereas the BM5 has line peaking that's a bit of a strain to discern at times no matter line color I select. Subject colors commingle with the peaking lines on the BM5 whereas on the DP4 the dropping out of the color helps me nail focus when even outdoors.

 

Have a DP6 as well but I never mount it to my mobile rig, (only studio work) because it's a bit unwieldy for the run & gun rig. I can't imagine using something with a 10" screen and as I see no external connectivity that allows for direct HDMI input, you'll still be relegated to bluetooth or wifi for camera communication and that suggests less that immediate response to me. 

 

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