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Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter
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Compatible Devices | iPad (9th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air 2, iPad Air (1st generation), iPad (8th generation), iPad (7th generation), iPad (6th generation) • iPad (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini (1st generation), iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5 See more |
Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
Color | white |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.6 x 0.67 x 6.1 inches |
Brand | Apple |
About this item
- With the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, it’s easy to transfer photos and videos from your high-resolution digital camera to your iPad Pro.
- After you connect the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, your iPad Pro automatically opens the Photos app, which lets you choose photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.
- Add even greater capability and versatility to your iPad Pro by powering the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter with a USB Power Adapter. Then you can connect USB peripherals like hubs, Ethernet adapters, audio/MIDI interfaces, and card readers for CompactFlash, SD, microSD, and 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 and MPEG-4.
- The 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st and 2nd generation) and 10.5-inch iPad Pro transfers data at USB 3 speeds, while the 9.7-inch iPad Pro uses USB 2.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. For example, they say it works well and is a huge time saver when downloading photos and videos. Customers appreciate the adaptor's versatility and ease of use. That said, some disagree on value, quality, power, charging, and connectivity.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. They say it works well, flawlessly, and is an essential accessory.
"...I’ve had it for about 1.5 years, and it still works great!..." Read more
"...It also works with a power bank while mobile. This procedure also worked flawlessly with my iPad running on iPadOS 14.8...." Read more
"...However, with the recent iOS updates it no longer works. It will say “this device requires too much power” as if the lightning port is disabled...." Read more
"Worked great to be able to use a powered external mic with my iphone to do a Facebook Live...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the adapter. For example, they mention it's great for use with GarageBand and external instruments, and works perfectly for attaching a USB microphone to their iPhone. It has many applications not only for camera, and is very helpful for livestreams. It's also useful to fetch photos from other USB devices.
"...option to charge the phone while the mic is plugged in - very helpful for livestreams. Great product!" Read more
"...small, lightweight, and easy to use, making it a great choice for photographers and videographers who want to quickly and easily transfer files from..." Read more
"This adapter works perfectly for attaching a USB microphone to my iPhone...." Read more
"...and works with thumb drives however. If you need to connect any storage other than a thumb drive, look elsewhere...." Read more
Customers find the electronic adapter easy to use. They mention it's simple yet effective, and convenient. Some say that it works immediately without any setup.
"...A true plug and play. Saves money from buying a wireless keyboard for my ipad." Read more
"Loved how easy it was to use. Helped me so much when it came to recording my voice through a USB mic." Read more
"...However, in my case, the convenience, stress relief, and quality difference was more than sufficient to justify the extra $15-20...." Read more
"...The thing works. And it's simple to use.Edited August 8, 2023 - I just discovered this dongle WILL NOT WORK with a 64 GB flash drive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the adapter. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'll overprice you for a simple USB connection.
"...this thing must cost about ten cents to manufacturer – it is grossly overpriced at almost forty bucks.GENUINE..." Read more
"...They are inexpensive when compared to this Apple-branded dongle, but they don’t work well...." Read more
"...It works great, but it's too expensive. It's no different than a $15 adapter cable, but it's Apple, so it costs more." Read more
"...A true plug and play. Saves money from buying a wireless keyboard for my ipad." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the adapter. Some mention that it's the usual dependable Apple good quality, with top notch durability. However, others say that it broke easily, has shoddy quality, and is not intended for heavy use.
"...One difference is the Apple device can update itself with new firmware, which is a good thing...." Read more
"...I was convinced the adapter was defective because it was connected to power, and yet it asked for power...." Read more
"...The usual dependable Apple good quality, no issues, worked perfectly...." Read more
"...Normally the iPad imports a few dozen photos then claims the adapter is not supported. What a pain!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the adapter. Some mention that it provides the energy to USB connection, while others say that it does not supply enough power.
"...It will say “this device requires too much power” as if the lightning port is disabled...." Read more
"...Initially the not enough power notification came through as noted by others until I realized it needed to be plugged into the wall, or a power bank...." Read more
"...adapter provides a stable connect between devices and can provide a sufficient charge to power the iPad, as long as the connected device has its own..." Read more
"...I get a "lack of power" reading. However, it still works fine with a 32 GB flash drive that I've been using all along...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the adapter. Some mention that it allows for charging of device, while others say that it stopped charging their phone for no reason.
"...I love that it has the additional port that gives me the option to charge the phone while the mic is plugged in - very helpful for livestreams...." Read more
"...It didn't charge my phone too well but the usb device connection was very stable compared to the non-powered lightning to USB OTG adapters...." Read more
"...What is different from earlier versions is that you can plug in your regular Apple charger cable (slot off to the side) at the same time...." Read more
"...far so good till i updated to IOS 16.5 (yesterday) it stopped charging my iphone for no reason, my wife has an iphone with previos IOS and charge it..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention it works well for connecting midi keyboards, USB audio interface, and headphone amps to iPad and iPhone, while others say they started having connection issues and experienced frequent audio artifacts, loss of connection, and DAC errors. Some say it's not possible to connect a SSD, and that it drops either the power connection or the data connection.
"...It didn't charge my phone too well but the usb device connection was very stable compared to the non-powered lightning to USB OTG adapters...." Read more
"...Then, the other day, it just stopped working. It no longer supplied power to my iPhone...." Read more
"...I found that this adapter provides a stable connect between devices and can provide a sufficient charge to power the iPad, as long as the connected..." Read more
"...After a few months I started to have connection issues.i then wrote a bad review about it...." Read more
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Edit 6/25/23 — Apple has released iOS 16.5.1 and highlighted that these adapters have been FIXED. Update to 16.5.1 and try using them again. Hope this helps!
I'm posting this review only so that people get a sense of the lifespan of this product - or at least of one person's experience. I don't know that there's any other product that one could purchase instead of this. So, if you need it, this is probably what you have to buy.
Correction: There are cheaper alternatives. I don't know how good they are, but I just wanted to correct my comment about there possibly not being any other product that one could purchase.
Correction #2: There is probably nothing wrong with the adapter after all. Based on posts I've read online, it appears that the new (as of this writing - 6/6/23) release of IOS (16.5) causes the adapter not to work. I've upgraded from 3 to 4 stars.
Correction #3: IOS 16.5.1 resolved the issue. The adapter works great. 5 stars.
I purchased a cheap (Mogood) USBA 1 to 3 splitter cable and plugged that into the Apple dongle and then use a battery pack to power the dongle when away from home. This seems to work well and allows me to plug in my Apple keyboard, mouse, and USB sound dongle.
Overall, I’m pleased with it. I knocked off one star because I think it is a bit too expensive.