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CamCast CT-1 is a new multi-screen monitoring system currently on Kickstarter that aims to turn almost any HDMI-equipped camera into a connected, phone-based monitoring hub. The idea is straightforward: take your camera’s HDMI output, transmit it wirelessly, and let multiple mobile devices monitor the feed at the same time. Let’s take a closer look!
CamCast CT-1 is a system designed by EZCast, a company known for its wireless display and screen mirroring technology. For more than a decade, EZCast has focused on simplifying cable-free video transmission. With CamCast, the company moves that wireless expertise into the filmmaking space, applying it directly to camera monitoring and remote control.
In use, you mount the CamCast unit to your camera, connect it via HDMI, power it with an NP-F battery or USB-C, and pair it once with the CamCast app. From there, up to four phones or tablets can monitor the live feed over 5GHz Wi-Fi. Instead of running multiple HDMI cables or adding dedicated receivers and monitors, the feed is distributed wirelessly to devices already on set. On paper, the system supports up to 1920×1080p at 60p, with around 60 ms latency and a claimed transmission range of up to 150 meters.
The CamCast app expands functionality. The mobile devices aren’t just monitors; you can save takes directly to your phone, replay them immediately, and share clips without removing memory cards. For smaller crews, that changes how quickly footage can be reviewed.
The app also includes built-in PTP control. From your phone or tablet, you can adjust shutter speed, ISO, color temperature, aperture, and navigate camera menus, turning the monitoring device into a remote control for the camera.
On top of that, CamCast offers UVC output, meaning you can connect it directly to a computer for streaming or recording without adding a separate capture card. Power comes either from a standard NP-F battery or via USB-C at 5V/3A, and the unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically depending on your setup.
Transmitter – CamCast CT-1
Receiver (Software)
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CamCast combines monitoring, remote control, local recording to a phone, and direct streaming output into a single device. Those functions are often handled separately, so consolidating them changes how compact a setup can be.
For interviews, gimbal setups, livestreams, or educational environments where multiple people need to view the same frame, distributing a signal to four mobile devices while maintaining camera control within the same system could simplify communication on set.
The CamCast CT-1 is now live on Kickstarter, having launched on February 6, 2026. A Launch Special brings the price down to $129, reflecting a 46% discount. There’s also a Super Early Bird option at $239 for two units (50% off), or $439 for four units at 54% off. Deliveries are currently scheduled for April 2026.
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A camera was put in my hands at 16, and I’ve been taking photographs ever since. Before moving to Vienna, I worked as a photographer on film sets, telling stories as they unfolded behind the scenes. Since then, I’ve focused on immersive theater, both as a photographer and an actor. I am the photographer for the award-winning Nesterval ensemble, documenting the energy and atmosphere of their performances. I’m a teller of stories. Stories hold my interest. I’ll take on any project with a story to tell.