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Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,913 ratings
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  • With the Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor, it’s easy to download photos and videos from your digital camera to your iPad with Retina display or iPad mini, so you can view them on the gorgeous iPad display and share them with family and friends
  • After you connect the Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor, your iPad automatically opens the Photos app, which lets you choose which photos and videos to import, then organises them into albums
  • When you sync iPad to your PC or Mac, the photos and videos on your iPad are added to your computer’s photo library
  • The Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor supports standard photo formats, including JPEG and RAW, along with SD and HD video formats, including H.264 and MPEG-4
  • System Requirements iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models with iOS 9 or later, and iPad models with iPadOS.
  • Compatibility iPhone Models: iPhone 5 - iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
  • Compatibility iPad models: iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st & 2nd generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th generation), iPad Air (1st, 2nd and 3rd generation), iPad mini (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation)
  • Compatibility iPod models: iPod touch (6th and 7th generation)
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  • Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter

    • Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    1,913 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the adapter works well with various devices, including Canon cameras and Roland MIDI interfaces, and appreciate its ease of use and quick photo transfer capabilities. Moreover, they consider it a high-quality product that provides good value for money. However, connectivity experiences are mixed - while some customers successfully connect their cameras to iPads, others report compatibility issues. Additionally, power requirements are a concern, with multiple customers noting that the device needs too much power.

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    FunctionalityQualityPhoto transfer speedUseEase of useValue for moneyConnectivityPower requirement
    137 customers mention ‘Functionality’108 positive29 negative

    Customers report that the adapter works well with various devices, including Canon cameras, GoPro cameras, and MIDI interfaces like the Roland UM-ONE mk2.

    "...It works perfectly and have tried it with various apps (Thor, Arturia item, Korg iPolysix, etc) and haven't had any problems playing from the..." Read more

    "...This is a high-quality item that works well, and is a fast way to get those precious photos on to your iPad for both ease of viewing and..." Read more

    "works as expected, unlike Chinese copy, bought for£6 from eBay store, which was not recognised...." Read more

    "Didn't work 😡😡😡😡..." Read more

    86 customers mention ‘Quality’79 positive7 negative

    Customers find the adapter to be of high quality, describing it as a brilliant piece of equipment.

    "Excellent, very easy to use. Good product in a gap in the market for IPads now." Read more

    "...Great product and amAzing for any video or photographer😘..." Read more

    "Brilliant. I did not want the camera function but am using this as a straight digital audio feed into my USB DAC convertor...." Read more

    "Excellent product. Downloaded photos in seconds. Would recommend product." Read more

    22 customers mention ‘Photo transfer speed’21 positive1 negative

    Customers appreciate the adapter's photo transfer speed, noting that it transfers images quickly from camera to iPad, with one customer mentioning it can handle RAW files.

    "Perfect addition to losing photos quickly from camera to iPad - only downsize is camera uses too much power so you'll also need a USB hub with mains..." Read more

    "Does exactly what it says on the box. Now able to download photos from my 'proper' camera and edit/email using the iPad." Read more

    "It connects my camera to my ipad and transfers photos; not only that but it connects my midi keyboard to my ipad so now I can play with the piano..." Read more

    "...not power a USB reader itself, but it enables me to view and backup the day's images at home or on the move before I download and archive on my PC." Read more

    20 customers mention ‘Use’19 positive1 negative

    Customers find the adapter useful for various purposes, with one mentioning it works well with the Dragonfly audio device and another noting it's excellent for USB audio and MIDI applications.

    "This is a useful accessory though quite expensive...." Read more

    "Helpful device, but needs to be connected to powered device to work fully" Read more

    "Very useful when traveling to transfer pictures from your DSLR to the iPad mini." Read more

    "Excellent for the camera to down load photos to place on iCloud while travelling" Read more

    17 customers mention ‘Ease of use’16 positive1 negative

    Customers find the adapter easy to use, with one mentioning it requires no setup and another noting it's a simple pair of connectors.

    "Just what I wanted, arrived quickly and well packaged. Easy to use, no problems. No time to try before taking on holiday worked a treat" Read more

    "...is a great little unit, very quick at downloading, and I found it very easy to use...." Read more

    "...One happy bunny! It uploads photos really quickly and seamlessly, I've put them on my ipad within minutes of taking them, which has..." Read more

    "...Good news, it works splendidly. There's nothing to set up, and the mic is powered direct from the iPad...." Read more

    96 customers mention ‘Value for money’29 positive67 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the adapter's value for money, with some finding it a good value while others consider it an expensive waste of money.

    "Will never buy again, stopped working after 6 months. It is expensive and not reliable. Apple is also not ready to replace..." Read more

    "Original product, good quality but - hey - it is too expensive. I've bought it discounted for 13£ but I still feel it was 5£ too much." Read more

    "Good value." Read more

    "Waste of money, does not work unless USB device is separately powered." Read more

    36 customers mention ‘Connectivity’22 positive14 negative

    Customers have mixed experiences with the adapter's connectivity, with some successfully connecting cameras and MIDI keyboards to their iPads, while others report it doesn't work with their devices.

    "...For example, to connect an iPhone to an iPad and transfer photos and videos shot with an iPhone into an iPad - where editing is much better on the..." Read more

    "...My only complaint is about Apple not using USB as a connector like everyone else on the planet does and this leads to awkwardness if you are doing..." Read more

    "It connects my camera to my ipad and transfers photos; not only that but it connects my midi keyboard to my ipad so now I can play with the piano..." Read more

    "Very easy to use with Nikon DSLR camera, quick and easy plug and play with iPad Mini when connecting camera - opens app that lets you select the..." Read more

    18 customers mention ‘Power requirement’2 positive16 negative

    Customers report issues with the adapter's power requirements, noting that it needs too much power and has insufficient battery capacity, with one customer mentioning that it only works with a USB hub connected to mains power.

    "...When I plug it into my ipad mini, just get the message 'device needs too much power' - and that is that...." Read more

    "...expensive Apple adapter and I just get the error message 'devise needs too much power' All I tried to have it read was a memory card...." Read more

    "Tried and like others informed insufficient battery power to work on I Pad, what’s the point selling an accessory that’s basically useless" Read more

    "...It doesn't, only says the device requires too much power (despite the fact both devices, iPad and phone are 100% charged)...." Read more

    Perfect but hugely overpriced
    3 out of 5 stars
    Perfect but hugely overpriced
    It works perfectly, looks well made, but it is unbelievably overpriced!
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    Top reviews from United Kingdom

    • Dr. M. Kelly
      5.0 out of 5 stars Seems To Work With ALL Digital Cameras - If It Doesn't, I Would Suggest Checking Your Camera Settings
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2014
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      OK, equipment is as follows: iPad 4th Generation with 'Retina' Display. Cameras: Canon EOS 5D, EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1Ds Mark II, Panasonic Lumix G3, Panasonic Lumix GX1 & Fuji X100.
      This lead, together with ALL of the above cameras just works perfectly, and beautifully.
      I felt I had to write this review, as this item has received very 'mixed' reviews, with some reviews claiming that it didn't work with their camera (one of which, interestingly, was an EOS 5D). To be clear: This lead/adapter DOES work; you just have to make sure your camera is set correctly. For example, if the EOS 5D is set to communicate 'To PC' via the USB connection, you get an error message on the iPad stating that it isn't compatible. However, change the camera to communicate to 'Printing/PTP' via the USB connection, and it works beautifully.
      Another bonus is that I only shoot RAW on my EOS-1 series bodies, and the camera manual specifically states that ONLY JPEGs can be transmitted/transferred using USB. However, this clever bit of kit allows me to shoot RAW and the images are transferred to the iPad via USB. Clever stuff, without changing my shooting settings.
      In a word: Don't believe the negative hype. Use this properly, and it works perfectly.
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    • Liz Hollis-Aggio
      5.0 out of 5 stars Lightening Fast lightening adapter
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 July 2014
      Verified Purchase
      Having made the same (and needlessly wasteful) mistake as many others, I too had previously been "conned" into purchasing a third party objects supposedly capable of dong the same job as this adapter, which, in fairness, it did, albeit just the once before it fell apart in my hands, and really rather slowly when trying to complete the transfer

      Having, and again, like many others before me, got past my inner objections against splashing out what is, quite obviously the old "captive market" we can charge as much as we like price tag from the openly greedy Apple, I conceded defeat and bought an adapter, as quite frankly, I could find no other effective way of getting the large number of images I wanted from camera to IPad, without faring about using my laptop, which was taking me an absolute age, as I often shoot in RAW.

      I have to admit to having been just a tad dubious having read some of others comments as to whether or not this was going to work, but having read another Canon users comments, Mr Kelly, I felt quite reassured, so went ahead and ordered one.

      On connecting it up to the camera to USB cable, my IPad (with retina display) picked up the images immediately, and the download speed was amazingly fast.

      I have to say, now having got hold of a solution to my problem, that despite the silly cost, I truly am so very glad that I read all of the reviews through and went ahead with buying one.
      An even nicer surprise was that from the 6-8 day delivery time quoted, having ordered it late on in the day one day, I was amazed to have it delivered the very next morning, complete with free delivery, and a few pence cheaper brand new than Amazon were selling it for, so full marks and some to the seller!!

      One other thing that I would mention as worth thinking about-and I THINK I'm right in saying this-I was originally going to go for the Lightening to SD Card Adapter, as at present I am shooting on SD cards, however, on thinking a little more clearly about it, I realised that should Canon change their card system again (which they HAVE across the three differing in age SLR's of their that I own, and still occasionally use) then I would've been back in the same situation of not being able to access my images.
      As the one consistent is that all three camera bodies have the body to USB ended cable, I can therefore still now get images off from any of my cameras, whilst had I gone for the SD adapter, clearly I couldn't (plus it was also £5 more!)
      21 people found this helpful
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    • Wally Jones
      4.0 out of 5 stars More than just a camera interface, if you play Yamaha electronic drums....
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 March 2014
      Verified Purchase
      This adapter works well with my Canon and Fuji cameras, allowing quality viewing of photographs on my iPad Retina 4th generation. If you play Yamaha electronic drums, it is a good interface to allow iPad apps to work with the drum module. I am using a Yamaha DTX400 kit and interface it with the iPad Retina. The app "DTX400 touch" runs on the iPad and offers more speed and flexibility than the Yamaha drum module. Kits are selected and very easily modified via the iPad. The drum module accepts a USB 2 B male plug and a USB 2 A male plug goes to the apple MD821ZM/A adapter. The lightning plug of the adapter fits the 4G iPad. On connection, it is necessary to upgrade the firmware in the drum module. After first use, the app stopped working but I found an iPad reset and download of the latest os fixed the problem. This interface has made the Yamaha kit much easier to use. Be aware that Apple fit an authentication chip in their lightning plugs so some non Apple versions are not usable. Why only 4 stars? Its cost is ridiculous, but then Apple seem hell bent on having a bit more control of my freedom than I would like! If you want the genuine Apple product you'll have to pay and I have found to my cost, that many of the Chinese copies are not recognised by the iPad.
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    • A. Webb
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great for audio use with iPad Air 2.
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2014
      Verified Purchase
      I bought this to use with an Audio-Technica USB AT2020 microphone, on the advice of the microphone manufacturers tech dept. They claimed that the standard AT2020 model which takes (but does not come with) an XLR (3 pin) cable would not work, even with an iRig, which has the XLR input. Or, if it did allow some kind of recording, that the results would not be great. Always keen to follow the word of one who knows, I ordered up this Apple USB to Lightning connector, which was actually a fiver cheaper from Amazon than from the (unrelenting greed of) Apple.

      Good news, it works splendidly. There's nothing to set up, and the mic is powered direct from the iPad. There had been some suggestion that a separate powered USB hub might be needed, but this is NOT the case, at least working with an iPad Air 2 model. Earlier models may be different. Monitoring is via the iPad's headphone socket.

      BTW, I don't know what the problem is with Amazon and sending cables, but the microphone was delivered four days ahead of the cable, with the cable arriving one working day after Amazon's delivery date. Yet both items were bought on the same day. Quite why they couldn't put it in the same box is a mystery, as it was originally listed as such. Not the first time this has happened with smaller items.
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    • Gero
      5.0 out of 5 stars Erfolgreich getestet am iPad Air 2 unter iOS 8.1
      Reviewed in Germany on 3 November 2014
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      Die Überschrift sagt schon das Wichtigste: Während einige nicht-lizenzierte USB-Peripherie mitunter nach einem Betriebssystem-Update plötzlich nicht mehr funktioniert, klappt mit diesem Original-Adapter auch unter der derzeit neuesten iOS-Version alles wie gewünscht.

      Der Anschluss einer Kamera mit eigener Stromversorgung (sprich: eigenem Akku) funktioniert wunderbar, ganz wie man es vom alten 30-poligen Camera Connection Kit gewohnt war. (Und ehe sich jemand beschwert: Ja, man kann Fotos aus der Kamera auslesen, aber keine dorthin zurück schreiben. Das ist eine generelle Kritik an Apple, aber nicht speziell an diesem Adapter.)

      Mein erstbester China-Schrott-USB-SDHC-Kartenleser wurde vom iPad allerdings nicht erkannt. Andererseits funktionierte ein USB-Speicher-Stick mit DCIM/100CANON Ordner-Struktur darauf wunderbar zum Bildimport. Insofern ist es vermutlich eher die Schuld meines Billigheimer-Kartenlesers, ich werde weiter experimentieren.

      Für die Musiker: Mein Logilink USB to MIDI-Adapter (ASIN B000XRI3CC) funktionierte ebenfalls sofort am iPad, z.B. mit GarageBand – exakt wie zuvor am iPad 2 mit dem alten 30-poligen Camera Connection Kit.

      Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn: Dieser Adapter ist exakt das, was ich gebraucht habe.
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    • Super Shopper
      5.0 out of 5 stars Yes for Midi connection!
      Reviewed in Canada on 24 January 2015
      Verified Purchase
      This came in what seems to me to be the official apple packaging.

      If you are wondering if you can connect your midi device to your iPhone 5, the answer is yes!
      I've successfully connected my Arturia Minilab Midi Keyboard to my iPhone 5. Also my Korg nanoPad2. They work with GarageBand perfectly, as well as Music Studio and DM1. I've yet to try them with other apps but I'm sure they would work great. No set up.. Just connect and play! No delay in feedback either, it's perfect.
      The only gripe is that your midi device will be taking power from your iPhone, so make sure it has some charge.

      I'm very happy with this purchase. I recommend this to anyone wanting to connect a midi device to their iphone, and judging from other reviews, also iPads!
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    • A
      5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
      Reviewed in Spain on 18 August 2025
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      Práctico y funcional, no se puede pedir más. Lo tengo hace tiempo y funciona perfectamente.
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    • TotoVic
      5.0 out of 5 stars Compatible casque USB A
      Reviewed in France on 22 February 2023
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      Bonjour, j’ai acheté cet adaptateur lightning / USB A pour mon casque Jabra Evolve2 40 certifié Teams afin de pouvoir utiliser ce dernier à la fois sur mon pc portable (USB A direct) et sur mon iPhone 13 via l’adaptateur. L’adaptateur est parfaitement compatible et garantie toutes les fonctionnalités du casque. Je peux aussi sans souci écouter de la musique à partir de l’iPhone.
      Le prix peut paraître élevé certes, comparativement à un modèle hors Apple, mais sa compatibilité 100% me pousse à maintenir 5 étoiles.
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    • Fırat Işık
      5.0 out of 5 stars KALİTE ÜRÜN
      Reviewed in Turkey on 30 November 2023
      Verified Purchase
      apple kalitesi tartışılmaz iyi ki almışım
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