Ipad connector kit on Amazon, mini review.

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There was some discussion on such a connector a while back
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=341315

I've lost my official ipad connector kit (probably turn up tomorrow after all this!) and after seeing a new version of the "unofficial " kit I though I'd try one.
Comes neatly boxed with quite detailed instructions:
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I connected to my ipad and as mentioned in the instrctions this message comes up:
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just pressing OK sends the message away and the device can still be used. Sorry, filthy ipad screen!


I tried an SD card from my Fuji X100, took a random shot and inserted it into the device:
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a thumbnail immediately appears and it can be imported quickly:
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I then connected the device to my 1D IV via a USB cable, nothing happens, zilch, so I guess it is really only good if you use SD cards although it may work on other bodies.
It will be good for me as on the 1D as I can write jpegs to an SD card (dual card slots) and so have a viewable back up when I'm away.

So if you use SD cards or have a dual slot capability this may be useful, all for the outrageous sum of £4.29.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005KG7BB0/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
free delivery with super saver delivery.
 
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Can't see any of those last 3 Flickr pics it said they are all unavailable. I bought the Apple connection kit, just a bit of a rip off.
 
May I ask if the official iPad camera connector kit from Apple could do the following, as the cheap version won't do it:

Import video from sd card to iPad?
Transfer files (videos and photos) directly from camera via USB connection?
 
Coleslaw said:
May I ask if the official iPad camera connector kit from Apple could do the following, as the cheap version won't do it:

Import video from sd card to iPad?
Transfer files (videos and photos) directly from camera via USB connection?
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Yes it copies images and video from my 5D (USB) and from the SD card from my Olympus compact without problems.
 
the official one also works fine for me with my D7000 (for anybody reading this with a Nikon :) )
 
I got a cheap unbranded one off eBay for £3 and it does all the same things that the official one does. Built quality is awful though! I know you get what you pay for, but the plastic on my one is really cheap. It works though and as long as it lasts for the next couple of weeks while I'm on holiday I'll be happy.
 
I have the same one.. Works pretty well but again cant transfer any video
 
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