iPad "Camera Connection Kit" - Question

Discussion in 'iPad Accessories' started by lugesm, Aug 7, 2012.

Most Liked Posts
  1. lugesm, Aug 7, 2012

    lugesm macrumors 6502a

    lugesm

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2007
    #1
    Bought this little option at WalMart in the mistaken belief that it could connect USB-2 or SD memory devices to the iPad.

    I think that I now understand it is ONLY for cameras, and it will not connect a USB-2 memory stick or a SD card . . . except when they are formatted by a digital camera. DUH
    Yeah, I know; I should have read the name more carefully, but I am now stuck with a useless device.

    Can these connection devices do anything else useful ?
    Please lay off the wisecracks now. :rolleyes:
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. SnowLeopard2008, Aug 7, 2012

    SnowLeopard2008 macrumors 604

    SnowLeopard2008

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2008
    Location:
    Silicon Valley
    #2
    If the USB flash drive has photos on it, the iPad will see them. Same goes for the SD card. If you jailbreak the iPad, I think there are jailbreak-only apps that might allow you to use it beyond it's intended purpose.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. h1r0ll3r, Aug 8, 2012

    h1r0ll3r macrumors 68040

    h1r0ll3r

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2009
    Location:
    Maryland
    #3
    This. For photographers this connection kit is a nice handy little tool. For the non-photog, it's pretty much useless for the most part. Unless, as mentioned, you jailbreak the iPad. As it's of no real use to you, you should probably just return it.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. Chundles, Aug 8, 2012

    Chundles macrumors G4

    Chundles

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2005
    #4
    The USB one can connect headsets and some MIDI keyboards. It's not a supported feature though so your mileage may vary one what will work and what won't.

    It does kinda give away what it does in the name though... ;)

    I think it's great, use it all the time.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page