hi guys
i know this kiting but there are some clever people involved too
have a panasonic hdv - records in avchd to sd card
but i want to get instant review on my ipad (obviously to see how good i look -not)
can anyone help
1. take out sd card , use card reader - is there an app to do that, if so which one?
or
2. plug into ipad with usb adapter - do i need a app , ditto
thanks
Buying an iPad was your first mistake.
The useless thing doesn't support USB card readers, or have an SD card reader built into it and Apple won't support these devices.
even if you could get connected to your ipad -
avchd is pretty hard to review on just about anything - i even have to jump through hoops on my fully featured Mc pro tower to watch the files
The only way i can watch it is to import to Final Cut or after effects (professional editing software that most people cant afford)
even mpegstreamclip wont play it.
Its one of those areas where the camera manufacturers have really let down / misled the consumer
there is a card reader available.. an apple one
www.apple.com/shop/ipad/ipad-accessories/power-cables?rdt=redirectionFromProductPage#redirect=standard/home/shop_ipad/ipad_accessories/power_cables
you can transfer video files but AVCHD wont play nice :(
didnt buy the ipad for that reason - had one at home for the kids
do edit it etc on mac with imovie and load to itunes and fine that way
really looking at instant replay on the bigger screen - for coaching purposes
can take mov files on the dslr - ipad recognises mov - do i need an app for that
otherwise does another tablet offer a solution?, samsung galaxy looks good but we might not get it
Nothing stopping you buying a Galaxy Tab 10.1 online from overseas.
The new Sony tablet looks pretty good too - and that has an SD card built into it.
Just did a quick search apads.com.au has a good range from what I can see.
will have problems playing this back or no support the only workable option is to convert on Mac or pc and transfer which defeats what you are trying to achieve until the processing capacity of these devices improves the functionality will come...unless you have option to change the native format it records in that will natively play back on your device....!
Bolgo, don't let these guys badmouth the Ipad, they're still stuck in the usb/card reader paradigm. Same thing happened when Apple got rid of floppies...they have vision and lead while others follow.
You can transfer vids easily wirelessly to your ipad, who needs dongles and cards? And yes it recognises mov files. ipad is great for watching movies.
Forgot to say, the app to transfer wirelessly and play your mov files is oplayer HD.
Enjoy taking your movies anywhere at a size perfect for personal watching 
Bo
(On his beloved ipad in bed while having morning coffee)
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apple tv when at home and if you go into Apple you can get an adaptor to plug in.
thx guys
sorted - cant use hd, avchd as advised above
but can use mov files but have to be 720 only - hence video from canon 550 no good (registered as mov file and transfered but wouldnt open)
so used my canon d10 to video (cricket training actually)
pulled out sd card, use sd card reader - presto played beautifully on ipad after down loading mov file into photos
might get explore for an app to slo mo it
