Questions & Answers for Lightning to USB Camera Adapter
213 Questions from the Community
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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
- 10/03/2018
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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
- 21/12/2014
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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
- 22/11/2014
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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
- 30/01/2018
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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
- 03/11/2012
- 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
- 17/11/2012
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Can my ipad view raw and JPG images directly in camera instead of having to download big files to ipad?
For a new camera like D800, one single raw file is 40-50MB (lossless compressed). I filled up my 64GB card in camera in less than one week during a photo trip. I don't want to fill up my IPAD so quickly!
- Asked by Wu L from Toronto
- 13/11/2012
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Best Answer:Yes, you can view the files directly from the USB connection, and choose which to import.
- Answered by Chris A from Pontefract
- 27/11/2012
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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 ?
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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
- 07/11/2012
- 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
- 16/07/2014
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Will this work with USB type B DAC connection?
My home DAC unit has a USB type B connection. Will this cable work to bypass the iPhone DAC? The additional cable to complete the connection would be a male usb A to male usb B.
Someone commented that this only works with a DAC that accepts UPS type A. Not sure why this would be the case.- Asked by Michael C from Fairfax
- 30/05/2016
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AnswerYes with different apple products (connect to Sennheiser hdvd800 USB type B port)
Work fine with ( iPhone 6 plus, iPad mini 2)
However, with iPhone 5, there is static noise
Good luck- Answered by James D from Austin
- 18/07/2016
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Can I use this to download photos from iphone to ipad mini?
I got an ipad mini and am wondering if I can use this to download photos from iphone to my ipad using a normal apple cable
- Asked by Han X from Champaign
- 13/11/2012
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lightning USB camera adapter iphone 5S compatibility
At the Apple store in Bridgewater, NJ today, I asked what I needed to connect my Canon 30D to my iPhone 5S and my iPad Air. I was told and sold a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
When I got home, I plugged the camera and phone together. The phone reads Cannot Use Device: Canon Digital Camera: The connected device is not supported.
The connection with the iPad Air works.
Both iPhone 5S and iPad Air have latest iOS.
Any way to make this work for the 5S or should I return the cable?- Asked by Joseph A from Long Valley
- 25/08/2014
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Best Answer:Hi Joseph, It will now work. With IOS 9.2 Apple has brought the capability to directly transfer photos , videos etc from Digicam to any iphone using the lightning port (Read iphone 5 and above). Just update to ios 9.2 and enjoy
- Answered by Neel A from Bangalore
- 12/12/2015
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Will this work with my Apple iPad mini to enable me to move photos from the mini iPad to "My Passport" harddrive?
My Passport harddrive
- Asked by Antony S from Tunbridge Wells
- 24/09/2017
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will the Apple Lightning Camera Adapter work for and iPhone 6?
- Asked by Jyostsna S from Monroe Township
- 25/05/2015
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AnswerYes, if you have iOS 9.2
- Answered by Alex B
- 09/12/2015
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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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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
- 11/12/2012
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Best Answer:Yes (D700). And using iPhoto with my iPad mini (running iOS7), I can import both RAW and JPEG file formats.
- Answered by Giles N
- 13/10/2013
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Does the "Lightning to USB Camera Adapter" allow a iPAD mini 3 (or an iPhone 5) to import / export photos or documents using a USB drive?
- Asked by Mackenzie C from Winnipeg
- 27/12/2014
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Best Answer:You can import photos and videos to an iPad with this adapter, but you will not be able to export them. Some USB drives may require a separate powered USB hub to function with this adapter, as this cable limits the amount of power consumed by a USB device.
- Answered by Pavel L from Brooklyn
- 15/01/2015
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I am a bit confused with some answers here - can a Apple Camera Adapter take a raw digital signal (bypass internal DAC of iTouch) to an external DAC?
I want to us my iTouch 6 with my McIntosh D150 digital preamp that has a USB Type B connection on the rear panel. I want to be able to bypass the iTouch DAC and use the D150 DAC.
- Asked by Kevin G from The Woodlands
- 25/04/2017
- Flag as inappropriate (I am a bit confused with some answers here - can a Apple Camera Adapter take a raw digital signal (bypass internal DAC of iTouch) to an external DAC?)
AnswerNot sure about iTouch but it works for iPhones. I use it to connect my iPhone 7+ to a Chord Hugo DAC to enjoy hi-res audio from HF Player.
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Why can't this be used with an Iphone 6?
I'd like to use an external DAC / headphone amplifier with my iPhone 6 but I can't see how to connect it.
- Asked by Alexander N
- 12/12/2014
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Best Answer:This adapter will work with external DAC, as long as DAC is designed to connect to a computer with a standard male USB connector (USB type A). Female USB type A port on this adapter will accept USB cable from DAC. In my experience, externally / self-powered DAC devices work just fine with iPhone 6 and this cable.
- Answered by Pavel L from Brooklyn
- 15/01/2015
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