Questions & Answers for Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
196 Questions from the Community
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Maybe, probably not though. If you want to use it for connecting to MIDI sources get the Lighting to USB 3 adapter, because that one has both USB and lightning. And it uses the lighting port for supplying extra power to devices/peripherals. This is the part of the description of the Lightning to USB 3, "Then you can connect USB peripherals like hubs, Ethernet adapters, audio/MIDI interfaces, and card readers for CompactFlash, SD, microSD, and more."
- Answered by Robert M from Bensenville
- 04-Dec-2018
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (will this work with iOS 12 and hook up to midi device. thanks)
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Nikon d7200 and lightning to usb adapter
I have a problem with cable connection between Nikon d 7200 and lightning to usb cable . I cant open or download any picture. The connection stops.
I saw this “error” about 3 monts ago, i never had that problem before. I dont know what to do, becouse i need Raw pictures and i cant get them with Wifi.- Asked by Ester F
- 09-Nov-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Nikon d7200 and lightning to usb adapter)
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I use it to connect a ifi Micro iDSD DAC to my iPhone 5s so it should work with a iPad mini....sounds great with hi res audio files.
- Answered by Steven L
- 07-Aug-2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use this adapter to connect a DAC to my iPad mini?)
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I've tried it with a newly bought SanDisk Dual USB Drive 16GB on iPhone 5S and it gives me the error message "Cannot Use Device USB2.0-CRW: The connected device requires too much power." Tried with other type of USB flash drive and gives me the same error.
- Answered by Mohd Rukhairy A from Seri Kembangan
- 20-Dec-2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I open documents (from a flash drive) with the lightning to usb camera adapter?)
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Can this be used to connect CME Xkey midi mobile keyboard to iPad mini 2?
Manufacturer(CME) say yes, but I'm still not convinced after all it is a camera usb adapter. Apple sell Xkey in USA but not UK so I'm not getting too far.
- Asked by Ian P
- 07-Jan-2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this be used to connect CME Xkey midi mobile keyboard to iPad mini 2?)
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For older iPads with the 30-pin connector, you need the "Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit". I would love to provide a link to it on the store, but apparently that is "inappropriate text". So just search for that name in the store and you will find it.
- Answered by Daniel K from Lake In The Hills
- 19-May-2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can the SD reader be adapted to work with the iPad 1 and 3 or is there a card reader for the older iPads?)
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Can I connect this to an iPad and connect a wireless keyboard to the usb port?
- Asked by Sondré S from Quezon City
- 04-Apr-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I connect this to an iPad and connect a wireless keyboard to the usb port?)
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The last time this question was asked (in 2013) there was no answer - can I transfer PDF files via USB with this accessory like Android?
- Asked by Hitesh D from Sacramento
- 09-Mar-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (The last time this question was asked (in 2013) there was no answer - can I transfer PDF files via USB with this accessory like Android?)
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I have a mini portable DVD player that has USB cable. What cable or adapter do I need to plug it in so I can watch DVD's thru my iPad 3 mini?
- Asked by Robert P from Liberty
- 21-Nov-2014
- Flag as inappropriate (I have a mini portable DVD player that has USB cable. What cable or adapter do I need to plug it in so I can watch DVD's thru my iPad 3 mini?)
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Can the lighting power input be used to power USB devices and passive hub?
I can not figure out the full function of the ligning power input on the camera adaptor?
In description the port is used to power the phone/Ipad.
But I figured out that I can use a midi keyborad or an audio interface with the adaptor. It only works if I use a power source connected to the lightning port (Ipad charger). It seems like the power adaptor also power the slave device (MIDI or audio interface etc.).
Does it mean that I can power a usb hub through the lightning port on the camera adaptor or do the lightning port only charge the iphone/Ipad?- Asked by Keld V
- 30-Jan-2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Can the lighting power input be used to power USB devices and passive hub?)
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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
- 03-Nov-2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Can this be used to connect MIDI devices for music apps?)
Best Answer:Yes! An iPad will power small mini keyboards but larger ones will need their own power supply.
- Answered by Karl G from Elmira
- 16-Nov-2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can this be used to connect MIDI devices for music apps?)
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Does it work for card reader? Coz I have a CF card and some Micro SD cards.
I hava a CF card and some Micro SD cards, can I put them into a card reader then connect with this product?
- Asked by He H from Flushing
- 06-Nov-2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Does it work for card reader? Coz I have a CF card and some Micro SD cards.)
Best Answer:It depends on the power required. If your card reader has a separate power supply then this should work to access photos in a standard DCIM folder path on your camera memory card in the reader. If the card reader requires power from the USB port then this probably will not work as the lightning port won't supply enough power to operate the reader.
- Answered by Christopher G from Oklahoma City
- 15-Jul-2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does it work for card reader? Coz I have a CF card and some Micro SD cards.)
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Could I use the adapter to catch the hdmi output from Camera ? (for live streaming purpose)
Camera -> hdmi recorder -> usb 2.0 output -> lightening to usb adapter ?
- Asked by Andre H
- 21-Nov-2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Could I use the adapter to catch the hdmi output from Camera ? (for live streaming purpose))
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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
- 29-Oct-2012
- Flag as inappropriate (Could this be used as a general usb port like on a computer or is it just for cameras?)
Best Answer:Still 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
- 05-Nov-2012
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Could this be used as a general usb port like on a computer or is it just for cameras?)
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Will Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor work with my Sony Cyber Camera with Memory Stick Duo Cards. Ipad that I have is a Generation 4 with retina
Want to transfer pictures from my Sony Cyber Camera with Memory Stick Duo Cards.
My camera is Digital and has a USB cable and battery is charged out of the camera on a charging block or piece. Then is put in a wall socket. I want to transfer them to a Generation 4 Ipad.No answers yet
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Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader vs Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. Which one is the fastest one?
When I use 30pins ones, SD Card reader is more faster than USB Adapter.
Is still SD Card reader more faster than USB one?
Has somebody tried it?
If nobody has done, I should be the one I think :(- Asked by 영민 이 from 울산
- 20-Jan-2014
- Flag as inappropriate (Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader vs Lightning to USB Camera Adapter. Which one is the fastest one?)