Lightning connector

Rah Q5

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May 6, 2013, 9:53:58 PM5/6/13

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On the IPad 4, can one hook up a USB camera card reader to
upload/download photos from/to the IPad?

Would only a USB 2. card reader work or a USB 3.?

I was reading about how it can be done, but the reviews on it weren't
very helpful.

Does anyone have the IPad 4 and used this lightning?

I thought about connecting a camera to do this, but felt a card reader
would be better in case the batteries in the camera didn't stay up.

Any input would help. Just want to be able send/email photos from a
camera after putting them on the IPad. Thanks!!

Savageduck

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May 6, 2013, 11:12:13 PM5/6/13

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On 2013-05-06 18:53:58 -0700, Rah Q5 said:

> On the IPad 4, can one hook up a USB camera card reader to
> upload/download photos from/to the IPad?
>
> Would only a USB 2. card reader work or a USB 3.?

It is unlikely that any of the usual card readers will work. Look to
the Apple proprietary item.

> I was reading about how it can be done, but the reviews on it weren't
> very helpful.
> Does anyone have the IPad 4 and used this lightning?
>
> I thought about connecting a camera to do this, but felt a card reader
> would be better in case the batteries in the camera didn't stay up.

Connecting the camera will work fine with the appropriate Lightning to
USB cable. The transfer is relatively quick, just make sure you have a
reasonably charged, or freshly charged battery in your camera.
Remember, it is always a good idea to have a spare battery available.

> Any input would help. Just want to be able send/email photos from a
> camera after putting them on the IPad. Thanks!!

With the iPad and Apple's 30-pin (pre-Lightning) Camera Connect Kit you
can transfer image files from an SD, SDHC card. The kit also has a USB
module which will work for camera to iPad transfer via USB. The USB
module only works for some USB card readers due to power requirements.
Of the various card readers I own, I have yet to find one which works
with the iPad.

The iPads using the Lightning connector are sold as two separate items,
a short cable connected to a female USB connector, and a short cable
connected to an SD card reader. Each priced at $29.
The older 30-pin kit comes with a non-cable interface with both modules
for $29. A 30-pin to Lightning adapter is $29.
<
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A/apple-ipad-camera-connection-kit
>
<
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter?fnode=3a
>

With the iPads requiring the Lightning connector your first
consideration is the type of memory card used in your camera. If you
are only using SD/SDHC cards then just buy the Lightning to SD card
reader. Don't bother trying to use a third party card reader to the
Lightning to USB cable.
<
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD822ZM/A/lightning-to-sd-card-camera-reader?fnode=3a
>

If you have a camera which uses CF cards Then you have two options
either use the USB cable supplied with your camera to Apple's Lightning
to USB connector, or transfer from your desktop/laptop computer via
software.
<
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD821ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter?fnode=3a
>

I have cameras which use both types of memory cards and I use Apple's
SD card reader without issue for SDHC cards. For my Nikon D300S which
uses CF cards, image files from that camera are loaded to my desktop
Mac, processed, and selected images are transferred to my iPad via
"Photo Transfer App". This is also a useful method if you only want to
add images to your iPad which you have adjusted and edited on your
desktop/laptop computer.
< http://phototransferapp.com/ >

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Regards,

Savageduck

Savageduck

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May 6, 2013, 11:05:55 PM5/6/13

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On 2013-05-06 18:53:58 -0700, Ra...@webtv.net (Rah Q5) said:

> On the IPad 4, can one hook up a USB camera card reader to
> upload/download photos from/to the IPad?
>
> Would only a USB 2. card reader work or a USB 3.?

It is unlikely that any of the usual card readers will work. Look to
the Apple proprietary item.

> I was reading about how it can be done, but the reviews on it weren't
> very helpful.
> Does anyone have the IPad 4 and used this lightning?
>
> I thought about connecting a camera to do this, but felt a card reader
> would be better in case the batteries in the camera didn't stay up.

Connecting the camera will work fine with the appropriate Lightning to
USB cable. The transfer is relatively quick, just make sure you have a
reasonably charged, or freshly charged battery in your camera.
Remember, it is always a good idea to have a spare battery available.

> Any input would help. Just want to be able send/email photos from a
> camera after putting them on the IPad. Thanks!!

Rah Q5

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May 14, 2013, 7:57:36 PM5/14/13

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Thanks, Savageduck, for your input! I'm finally a happy camper! I went
ahead and got the IPad's Lighting SD Card Reader and so far, its been
good!!

I did a lot of looking and reading and went with this. Thanks for your
help!!

Savageduck

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May 14, 2013, 8:22:05 PM5/14/13

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On 2013-05-14 16:57:36 -0700, Ra...@webtv.net (Rah Q5) said:

> Thanks, Savageduck, for your input! I'm finally a happy camper! I went
> ahead and got the IPad's Lighting SD Card Reader and so far, its been
> good!!

Great!
With the iPad it is usually best to go with the purpose built I/O
device. This keeps the transfer from SD card simple and reasonably
quick.
As I said with a different memory card you would probably have to use
the Lightning to USB Camera connector so you can upload directly from
the camera.

Just remember not to depend on your iPad for primary image file
storage. You might still find using Dropbox and/or the "Photo Transfer
App" worth thinking about in the future.

> I did a lot of looking and reading and went with this. Thanks for your
> help!!

Have fun.

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Regards,

Savageduck