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Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,927 ratings

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Compatible Devices iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models with iOS 9 or later
Specific Uses For Product Camera
Connector Type Lightning
Color White
Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.64 x 0.67 x 6.1 inches

About this item

  • With the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, it's easy to download photos and videos from your digital camera to your iPad or iPhone with Lightning support so you can view them on the gorgeous Retina display and share them with family and friends
  • After you connect the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, your iPad or iPhone automatically opens the Photos app, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.
  • When you sync iPad or iPhone to your PC or Mac, the photos and videos on your iPad or iPhone are added to your computer's photo library.
  • The Lightning to USB Camera Adapter supports standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW, along with SD and HD video formats, including H.264 and MPEG-4.
  • Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and requires iOS 9.2 or later or iPadOS.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like how easy it is to use the adapter. They say it's simple and easy to install and use. They also appreciate the excellent quality and impressive build quality. Customers like that it allows downloading of pictures from camera effortlessly. They like that the adaptor is small and easy for carry. However, some customers have reported issues with the power requirement. Customers have different opinions on value, connectivity, and performance.

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    79 customers mention56 positive23 negative

    Customers like the quality of the adapter. They say it has an impressive build quality, and works perfectly. Some customers also say it's versatile and can be used to plug in a USB port. Customers also mention that it'll connect any USB device.

    "...It also supports USB 3.0, but ONLY on the IPAD PRO!!! (read more below)See the apple webpage: [...]Product Overview..." Read more

    "...It has a pretty impressive build quality and I’m very satisfied with this product!" Read more

    "...After market products have a slew of issues; High resistance in the connector ; either too loose or too tight on the USB side etc." Read more

    "The build quality is good I would prefer a longer cable so you have options on where to set/carry whatever it is you are plugging in...." Read more

    24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the adapter. They mention that it allows effortless downloading of pictures from camera, easy transfer of photos from camera to iPhone, and uploads pictures very quickly. Some say that it's perfect for downloading images from Nikon to iPhone to upload to Instagram. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this adapter and recommend it to others.

    "Allows me to transfer my photos & files from my iPhone 12 to a “Pony” thumb drive… but does not work with any of my “Sandisk” drives as they require..." Read more

    "...The Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter supports standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW, along with SD and HD video formats, including H.264..." Read more

    "...It worked flawlessly and I was then able to post and email pictures from the iPad while I was there instead of waiting until I returned home...." Read more

    "Copies photos easily from Nikon B700 to iPad Air 2, my gear. Connection automatically opens iOS Photos with option to choose which photos to copy...." Read more

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    Customers find the adapter super simple to use, user friendly, and easy to install and use. They say it works perfectly, is plug and play, and allows them to connect their camera to their iPad in a snap. Customers also mention that the transition is much more direct with this adapter.

    "...I think this was the easiest and simplest solution and it adds other functionality besides just reading SD cards to my iPad..." Read more

    "...My mechanical keyboard is very, very basic and features no extra bells and whistles (LEDs, backlit keys, etc.),..." Read more

    "...It works perfectly! Easy connection, no hassle. Very pleased." Read more

    "I love how easy this adapter is to use, my computer was ruining the quality of my photos and so i bought this to see if it was me, and it was just..." Read more

    11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the adapter. They mention it looks like a good product, is awesome, and versatile. Some say it's a great invention.

    "Nice product" Read more

    "...This is awesome and super simple to use." Read more

    "...simple electrical tape strengthens the connection a bit, but it looks tacky...." Read more

    "Good movie. Watch before going to Florence and Rome. It helps with Sisteen Chapel, And the great artists" Read more

    295 customers mention195 positive100 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the adapter. Some mention that it worked flawlessly, is effective, and does what you need without any trouble. Others say that it wouldn't work, uses too much power, and didn't function with their DAC amps.

    "Worked perfectly right out of the box. Needed to download photos off my old Nikon D70 to iPad Air 2 instead of to my Macbook...." Read more

    "...The specific Apps are installed, and appear to work well... except frequently, if the iPad is moved in the tiniest of ways, the connection between..." Read more

    "A lot of these pieces that say they are certified don’t work…..???" Read more

    "This thing works wonders...." Read more

    65 customers mention25 positive40 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the adapter. Some say it's worth the price, while others say it is a bit expensive.

    "...Happy! Apple adapter is a little pricey, but I say just go with it instead of risking some other brand that may or may not work." Read more

    "...but it worked perfectly and was a more cost effective alternative to the more expensive cable offered...." Read more

    "...Still, I'm giving it three stars due to the insanely high price combined with the fact that it just doesn't work very well by itself on my iPad Air..." Read more

    "...At $30 each, it’s becoming expensive." Read more

    30 customers mention15 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that it works perfectly to connect their microphone to their iPhone, while others say that it doesn't connect to a CAC reader, an Android, or the camera on an iPad.

    "Connects to a mic flawlessly and there’s no special apps to use or anything you have to set up...." Read more

    "...trying to make it as difficult, expensive, and confusing as possible to connect your USB devices to your iPad...." Read more

    "...Works great for connecting your camera too. Overall I am happy with it. If this review helped please say so below. Thanks" Read more

    "...other adapter (Amazon Basics) still works great, but this one won't connect anything anymore. It failed." Read more

    48 customers mention0 positive48 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the power requirement of the adapter. They mention that it requires too much power to operate, and some say that it doesn't work.

    "...… but does not work with any of my “Sandisk” drives as they require too much power" Read more

    "...thumb drives I tried did not work, causing the "this device uses too much power" dialog...." Read more

    "...It keeps giving me errors that it requires too much power when I plug in a simple USB thumb drive...." Read more

    "...Wouldn’t function with my DAC said it used too much power." Read more

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    John Bentley
    5.0 out of 5 stars USB to Lightning
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
    Ricardo Casas Rivera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 3, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2018
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    1.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment
    Reviewed in Australia on May 18, 2022
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    1.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment
    Reviewed in Australia on May 18, 2022
    It is a big disappointment, the adaptor didn’t work at all and it’s an apple product PLUS it came with a stain of brown colour.
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    Suresh M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on March 6, 2017