Questions & Answers for Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
86 Questions from the Community
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Could this be used as a general usb port like on a computer or is it just for cameras?
This is weird but like a Mac, does is support the USB super multi drive from apple or is there two many problems like (power).
- Asked by Curtis H from Dallas
- Nov 13, 2012
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Best AnswerYou can plug a very limited number of mass storage devices into this, provided they have enough power (or you use a powered USB hub), and access photos from them. Unofficially, some keyboards, MIDI devices, and microphones also work (dependant on the app).
However, it cannot be used as you would a USB port on a normal computer; ie, with webcams, printers, game controllers, CD drives, etc- Answered by Chris A from Pontefract
- Nov 26, 2012
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You can plug a very limited number of mass storage devices into this, provided they have enough power (or you use a powered USB hub), and access photos from them. Unofficially, some keyboards, MIDI devices, and microphones also work (dependant on the app).
However, it cannot be used as you would a USB port on a normal computer; ie, with webcams, printers, game controllers, CD drives, etc
Some applications, such as Goodreader, may also be able to open a small number other types of files from attached USB sticks, such as PDF documents. However, this is not comparable to the flexibility of a laptop's USB port.- Answered by Chris A from Pontefract
- Nov 26, 2012
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Will this transfer pictures from my Canon Eos 3 Ti
- Asked by Jack F from Island Pond
- Jan 4, 2013
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will the adapter work with my sony camera
will this work on sony or canon.nikon camera
- Asked by Frank And Glor R from Elk Grove
- Dec 26, 2012
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Will it work with my GoPro Hero3?
- Asked by Elizabeth L from Kelowna
- Dec 27, 2012
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Could this be used as a general usb port like on a computer or is it just for cameras?
For example, would you be able to connect an external hard drive to the iPad to transfer movies/videos?
- Asked by Kathleen T
- Oct 29, 2012
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Best AnswerStill testing what will/won't connect with this to my iPad Mini, but anything that needs power from USB (ie card reader, thumb drive or mini USB HDD) comes up with a message 'the connected USB device requires too much power' and does not connect.
Canon 50D connects fine, and appears as 'Camera' in photos app, and allows import into a separate 'imported' album (not camera roll.- Answered by Nick K
- Nov 5, 2012
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Compatible with Nikon d700
I would like to import photos from my Nikon D700 when in the field. knowing Apple's limitations has anyone successfully imported photos using this connector with Nikons?
- Asked by Robert B
- Dec 11, 2012
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Could you use this cable to tether another device?
I have several iOS devices and was wondering if this could be used to tether another iOS device. I have Verizon so my iPhone 5 and iPad allow tethering, just wondering if would work that way???
- Asked by Andrew D from Monterey Park
- Nov 15, 2012
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will this work on a panasonic Lumix Camera?
- Asked by Louis M from Lincoln
- Nov 30, 2012
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Will this support a usb keyboard to use in the garage band app?
- Asked by Philip M from Amsterdam
- Oct 26, 2012
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AnswerAccording to one user on another forum, it does support core midi and midi audio:
"midi through the lightning port and the USB adapter is working as I hoped.
I can confirm that connecting the MAudio UNO midi adapter via the lighting to USB cable works fine. All my synth apps like Alchemy, Magellan and Animoog are able to see my attached Roland A500 Pro keyboard through the midi ports to MAudio UNO to lightning connector on the iPad.
Note, my keyboard also has a USB port on it that can connect directly to a PC, but since it draws power for the keyboard through the USB this method will not work with the new iPad. But that never did work even on my older iPad. I have to power the keyboard with an external power supply and use the midi adapter."- Answered by Paul W
- Nov 3, 2012
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Can this be used to connect MIDI devices for music apps?
I have the old camera connection kit for connecting MIDI devices to control Garageband etc. will this work the same way?
- Asked by Paul W
- Nov 3, 2012
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AnswerYes! An iPad will power small mini keyboards but larger ones will need their own power supply.
- Answered by Karl G from Elmira
- Nov 16, 2012
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Could you charge an iPhone/ iPod from the iPad using this connector
- Asked by Kathleen T
- Oct 29, 2012
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AnswerI think you couldn't.
- Answered by Jakkrapan I from Niagara Falls
- Nov 21, 2012
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Can you only plug your camera to it or can you plug other thing to it like you thumb drive
- Asked by Theodore Y
- Nov 10, 2012
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AnswerYou can plug a very limited number of mass storage devices into this, provided they have enough power (or you use a powered USB hub), and access photos from them. Unofficially, some keyboards, MIDI devices, and microphones also work (dependant on the app).
However, it cannot be used as you would a USB port on a normal computer; ie, with webcams, printers, game controllers, etc.- Answered by Chris A from Pontefract
- Nov 26, 2012
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Will this work witha CAC card reader??
I have a Military ID and was wondering If I could use my CAC card reader to access military reserve sites?
- Asked by Chris J from Mobile
- Dec 19, 2012
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Will this work with the CF card in my Canon 5D mk II? The previous version did not work on my camera due to the file size of the images or CF card?
The previous version did not support communication between my 5D mk II and the iPad.
- Asked by Matt B from Brisbane
- Dec 15, 2012
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Compatibility with Canon 60D
Does it works with canon 60D? Any apps supporting tethered shooting?
- Asked by Kaisheng N
- Dec 14, 2012
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Does this connector work with Go Pro Hero2 hd?
- Asked by Dennie S from Cahokia
- Nov 30, 2012
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Can this be used with a powered USB hub to connect a USB microphone (like a Blue Snowball or Blue Yeti) to a 4th-gen iPad?
- Asked by Martha E from Richland
- Dec 13, 2012
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I can't see why not, so long as the SLR Camera has USB and can work as a USB Mass storage device or uses pictbridge etc then it should work just fine.
- Answered by Charlie N from East Malvern
- Nov 10, 2012
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