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Frequently Asked Questions

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To run any of the FotoArca Camera Companion and Camera Companion Pro apps you will need an Apple iOS device that is running at least version 16 of iOS. It can run on iPhones, iPads and Mac Computers running Apple Silicon processors such as the M1, M2 and M3 chipsets.

If your device has a USB-C connection port, then you only need a cable that has a USB-C connection on one end and the connection type that matches your camera or input devices USB port.

 

If your device has a Lighting connection port, then you will need a Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter available from Apple and other retailers. You can watch our connection video linked below to see how it all connects.

Yes, all cameras that feature a USB data port will work with the app as long as the camera supports PTP/MTP protocols. This protocol may need to be enabled in your camera’s settings but is usually enabled by default. Please check your camera owner’s manual for information on how to enable this feature.

Yes! You would simply need to remove your memory card from the camera and use a card reader as the import source. You can watch our File Import video below for more details and how to do it!

Yes! In fact, we encourage the use of powered hubs when transferring large amounts of data. The iPhone and iPad will draw power from the camera which can drain the cameras batteries faster than normal. By using a powered hub, the device will sense that power is available from the hub and use it to charge itself thereby leaving your camera alone!

Yes! You can back-up any device, such as a drone, bodycam, GoPro and other Action Cameras, video cameras, as long as it has a USB data port. If it doesn’t have a data port, you can still back-up the files using the File Import option within the app.

Back-up speeds depend on the USB ports on your devices and the size of the files. For example, using a Nikon Zf camera and a USB-C enabled iPad, we were able to download, rename and sort 119 files consisting of jpg photos, videos and RAW files in 98 seconds, using up 3.1gb of space.

Video Demos

Check out our help videos

Camera Companion Pro Deep Dive

FotoArca Camera Companion Pro is the ultimate photo/video backup and organization tool that quickly backs up your photos and videos from your camera, card reader or ApplePhotos. This deep dive video will explain the configuration section of the app to ensure you get the results that you desire.

Connections Options

Examines the various methods and options for connecting external devices, cameras and drives to your iPhone and iPad.

Features include the Camera Companion Pro version of the App.

Connect DSLR, Mirrorless Cameras, Drones, Card Readers, External Hard Drives and Thumbdrives.

Camera Companion Settings

How to customize the FotoArca Camera Companion to backup photos from your cameras to your local iOS device.

Importing from Apple Photos

How to use the FotoArca Camera Companion to backup photos from the Apple Photos app to your local devices storage.

Connected DSLR or Mirrorless Camera

How to use the FotoArca Camera Companion to backup photos from your connected camera. Works with DSLR’s. Mirrorless and any camera that has a USB port.

Importing from Local & External Devices

How to use the FotoArca Camera Companion to backup photos from external devices such as thumb drives, card readers, drones etc.