Cable adapter Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter — White, USB 3.2 Gen 1

The Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter lets you transfer photos and videos from high-resolution digital cameras to your iPad Pro. When connected, the iPad Pro opens the Photos app to select and import media, then organises imported items into albums. Connecting a USB power adapter to the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter allows the iPad Pro to power attached USB accessories and expand functionality.

Advantages

This adapter supports standard photo formats such as JPEG and RAW, as well as SD and HD video formats including H.264 and MPEG-4. It enables direct import of media into the Photos app and, when used with a USB power adapter, supports a range of USB peripherals including hubs, Ethernet adapters, audio/MIDI interfaces and card readers for CompactFlash, SD and microSD. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro can transfer data at USB 3 speeds while the 9.7-inch iPad Pro uses USB 2 speeds.

Suitable for

• Photographers importing JPEG or RAW images to iPad Pro
• Videographers transferring SD or HD video files (H.264, MPEG-4)
• Using USB peripherals with iPad Pro when powered via a USB power adapter
• Connecting card readers (CompactFlash, SD, microSD) to iPad Pro

Key specifications

• Interface: Lightning to USB 3
• USB transfer capability: USB 3 speeds on compatible iPad Pro models; USB 2 speeds on certain models
• Supported photo formats: JPEG, RAW
• Supported video formats: SD and HD, including H.264 and MPEG-4
• Colour: White
• Quantity per pack: 1 piece

How to use

Connect the Lightning end to your iPad Pro and plug your camera or card reader into the USB port. The iPad Pro will automatically open the Photos app to let you select media to import; follow the on-screen prompts to import and organise files into albums. To use powered USB peripherals or multiple accessories, connect a USB power adapter to the adapter’s Lightning pass-through power port before attaching devices.

Recommendations

Use with a compatible iPad Pro model to benefit from USB 3 transfer speeds where supported. When connecting multiple or high-power USB accessories, use a USB power adapter to ensure stable operation and reduce battery drain on the iPad Pro.