camera setup
shoot + share photos instantly using professional cameras.
welcome
hypno pro is the world's fastest photo workflow.
our app connects professional cameras to your iphone for instant upload and delivery.
compatible with modern cameras from canon, nikon and sony and all late model iphones.
follow this guide to connect your camera for the first time.
wired connections
the fastest way to connect your camera is with a usb-c cable.
modern cameras with usb-c ports from canon, nikon and sony are broadly supported.
you don't need expensive "tether" cables or other gimmicks to connect.
newer iphones (usb-c)
iphones with a usb-c port (ex: iphone 15/16/17) simply need a usb-c cable:
older iphones (lightning)
iphones with a lightning port (ex: iphone 14) do NOT work with a usb-c/lightning cable.
they require apple's official "usb3 camera adapter" and a separate usb-c/a conversion cable.
look carefully at the cables below...
we've shot 100s of events using older iphones to learn that there are pros and cons when using apple's official camera adapter:
advantages:
works with older iphones
works with external power
disadvantages:
purchase online only
adds a component to your kit
adapters eventually loosen and break
may require hard-to-find camera settings
simply won't work with certain cameras
we recommend using newer iphones whenever possible (!) but older iphones can work just as well once you're prepared to deal with these pros and cons.
make the connection
once you have the correct cable for your iphone, connect it your camera and power it on.
you're almost ready to capture and upload photos using your camera.
now confirm the following:
(a) your camera has a freshly formatted SD card
(b) your camera dial is set to "photo" mode
(c) your camera is set to capture JPG
once confirmed:
(d) launch hypno pro on your phone
(e) tap into our "public test event"
(f) tap the camera block (top left)
(g) tap the camera icon (bottom left)
(h) power on your camera
the "camera connect" screen should appear and display the name of your camera.
note: you can only connect cameras to events created by studio/brand subscribers
shoot and share
once your camera name appears, press the shutter button on your camera.
photos should transfer to your phone quickly and fill the grid.
when ready, press the white arrow to upload your grid of photos.
this will display a unique QR code for this set of photos only.
guests who scan this QR will see these photos only.
note: depending on your iphone model, we recommend shooting no more than 10-20 photos at a time before pressing upload, otherwise your phone may run out of memory, which can crash the app and delete your grid of photos.
known issues (and fixes)
in some cases your "camera connect" screen may not display your camera name.
in other cases, your "camera connect" screen may display your camera name but fail to transfer photos.
(a) try disabling the WIFI feature on your camera
(b) try a different SD card in your camera
(c) try a different cable and/or adapter
(d) make sure your camera is in "photo" mode
specifically for canon cameras:
(e) make sure the folder name on your SD card is "100CANON"
(f) make sure the filenames for your photos use the "IMG_" prefix
specifically for sony cameras:
(g) make sure to set "usb connection" to "pc remote" like below
configure your camera
once you have a basic feel for the app, start adjusting with your camera settings:
(a) play with image resolution and quality based on the needs of your project
(b) your originals are always saved to your SD card — including RAW files
(c) final photos are exported up to 4096x4096 resolution
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(d) set your "aspect ratio" directly on your camera.
for example, setting 1:1 on a canon camera will transfer square photos to your phone.
tip: different camera makes/models may offer different aspect ratios.
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(e) your camera connection will drop if your camera powers off.
we recommend disabling power-saving features on your camera to avoid this.
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(f) your camera WIFI may interfere with wired connections.
we recommend disabling "auto connect" on your camera to avoid this.
you may need to "disconnect" your private WIFI connection first to enable/disable this menu setting.
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(g) different camera models from the same brand may have different menus.
new camera models, menu systems and firmware updates are released constantly.
only you are responsible for being familiar with how your camera works :)
graphics
add instant branding to your photos using our professional templates.
graphics are uploaded directly within the app or through our web dashboard (see below).
when customizing graphics, size each graphic to match each "aspect ratio" you plan to capture.
shooting on your phone?
by default, you can capture 9:16 and 16:9 photos with matching graphics.
shooting on a professional camera?
you can capture photos with matching graphics at any aspect ratio available on your camera.
shooting for instagram feeds?
you can enable the 4:5 toggle inside "labs" to capture and crop photos with matching graphics.
custom graphics and 4:5 cropping is only available to paid subscribers.
gallery
upload your photos to branded galleries with optional data capture.
add your logo, background and font to customize the look of your gallery.
need data capture? brand subscribers can easily configure custom forms and advanced legal.
please contact us to discuss data capture and brand subscriptions.
dashboard
manage everything in real-time from your team dashboard.
brand admins, agency leads and content teams can create and edit events, customize graphics and galleries, browse content and dowload data — all based on individual user permissions.
our team dashboard is similar to the dashboard inside our iphone app, but adds power features that are easier to manage from your laptop.
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