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?

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Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

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    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.

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