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Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter
Last Updated: December 27, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
675
Old Reviews
325
Unverified
22
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3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 328 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
92iphone, apple, usb, midi, adapter
+83%
-17%
" ... I used this to connect my Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 audio interface to my phone. ... "
" ... For me, it allows the iPhone to be hooked up to an external Dac and charge simultaneously. ... "
" ... I use the for transferring files from my computer to my iPad. ... "
" ... It works great with iPad under iOS 13. ... "
" ... Using this adapter, I can connect my camera to iPad and preview files quickly with the option of thumbnail or large previews. ... "
" ... Very good product, but not for Apple phones and tablets, unfortunately. ... "
" ... Answer: the dongle. ... "
" ... The iPhone will power the Dragonfly. ... "
Ports
65adapter, ipad, lightning, powered, hub
+89%
-11%
" ... I haven't had any issues with this adapter. ... "
" ... it works with my iphone 7 and plugged my samson go mic without a usb hub ... "
" ... Converted my iPad to use USB ! ... "
" ... I’m a musician and I use this to connect my usb mic and electric piano directly into my iPad. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up, using mainly to hook up ethernet to my iPad. ... "
" ... This adapter made the best sense to me. ... "
" ... NOTE: The Dragonly should be plugged into the USB3 port. ... The male lightning connector goes to the iPhone female lightning plug. ... The charging port on the adapter charges the iPhone if you wish. ... "
" ... I’ve long used this adapter to connect USB accessories to my iPhone and 2017 iPad Pro, most often my Dragonfly Red DAC. ... You’ll be able to transfer files between the USB drive and any folder on your device. ... If you have MS Office on your iPad, you’ll be able to open any Word or Excel or PPT file from the USB drive, edit it, and save it to the USB drive. ... Some USB drives can be connected to iPad and draw all the power they need from the iPad. ... The Apple USB3 camera connector dongle allows you to plug both a USB drive or accessory into one port and a lightning cable connected to a power adapter to the other. ... "
Charging
27ipad, adapter, allows, lightning connector, usb
+89%
-11%
" ... Allows you to charge the phone while the sidekick is connected. ... "
" ... Great adapter, charges while you do what you need. ... "
" ... It works beautifully, and allows me to charge my iphone at the same time. ... "
" ... Additionally, this item has a lightning pass-through for power, so the iPhone/iPad is charging the entire time, a nice bonus. ... "
" ... Only need it if your charging your phone and listening to music. ... "
" ... You can charge your Apple device at the same time you have a USB plugged into it! ... You just plug your regular charging cord into the lightning port on the adapter. ... "
" ... With an Anker SD card reader, the lightning connector for external power must be connected. ... "
" ... The male lightning connector goes to the iPhone female lightning plug. ... The charging port on the adapter charges the iPhone if you wish. ... "
Software Platform
24ipad, app, os, iphone, ios 13
+58%
-42%
" ... Not just a camera interface. ... "
" ... Great for using Garageband, but I haven't tested other apps yet. ... "
" ... Works through synthesia app ... "
" ... Works as advertised for streaming audio from an IOS device to external DAC. ... "
" ... Both report ed as non Apple supported device. ... "
" ... It works great with iPad under iOS 13. ... "
" ... Side-note: iOS 13 supports any USB drive as long as the FS is Fat32 or an Apple format. ... "
" ... Using the app Acapella to do some music with friends, I needed to connect my interface to the iPhone while powering it through the same USB cord. ... "
Product Reliability
24worked, works, work, weeks, months
+67%
-33%
" ... No issues whatsoever! ... "
" ... Worked out very well. ... "
" ... **update 2** Amazon sent me a replacement and this one has been working without issue. ... "
" ... Working as advertised ... "
" ... Been using for several months and works great for me still. ... "
" ... I was able to get it working using the this order: ... "
" ... This one here does not suffer from that problem and has been rock solid for months. ... "
" ... It should be very, very reliable. ... "
Memory
21drive, flash drives, ssd, ipad, drives
+86%
-14%
" ... This is a "must have" item if you want to be able to connect a usb flash drive to your phone or iPad. ... "
" ... Connected to most of my flash drives and to the important 2T SSD drives, and transferred files with no problem. ... It may be the formatting, but my SSDs are formatted for Mac and for PC, respectively, and both are recognized, so still working on that question. ... "
" ... It works with small ssd of 120gb. ... "
" ... once that is done then you can try it with the hard drive. ... it works, I've tried drives formmated with fat32, exfat and journaled and all works. ... "
" ... I have a SanDisk iXpand Flash Go. ... I can copy large amounts of data to/from my iMac and the USB end of this drive quickly and without issue. ... I thought this adapter would let me work directly access the drive from Files. ... "
" ... But I now have some additional storage for photo and video editing. ... "
" ... Works great I can now backup my phone while on the go by using a thumb drive. ... Although not so quickly, it does take a good amount of time to transfer files through this method. ... "
" ... For a Windows users, the external storage must be formatted in exFAT for the iPad to recognize. ... "
Price
19money, worth, apple, waste of money, waste
+74%
-26%
" ... it works well, not sure about price but apple products always expensive ... "
" ... Bang for your buck ... "
" ... Worth the extra money for that feature. ... "
" ... Great for the money! ... "
" ... Price is ridiculously high as with other apple products, though. ... "
" ... works at/above expectations ... "
" ... I was a little bit heistate to buy it for $39, finaly got it on sale for $31, definitely worth it! ... "
" ... I tell ya, this little thing is worth the money. ... "
Cables
19adapter, usb, apple, lightning, extension
+89%
-11%
" ... I then saw a photo of it in use with a power cable . ... "
" ... Usually needs charging cable attached too. ... "
" ... Could not return the other cables to the other Tech Store but glad I was able to use them else where. ... "
" ... Worked really well, only if cable were a bit longer. ... "
" ... Just plugged in my MIDI USB cord into the adapter and wa-bam, it worked. ... "
" ... This one works perfectly, and when testing the voltage & amperage through the connector, all tests as expected, thus it works as expected. ... "
" ... I love on you Apple lightning to USB cable. ... "
" ... So I think somewhere in the splitter/adapter there, they lost some juice. ... "
Keyboard
14midi, ipad, ipad pro, mouse, garage band
+100%
" ... The latest iOS lets me use a keyboard and mouse as well as the pencil so the iPad can pretty much replace my old MacBook pro for most work now. ... "
" ... I wanted to be able to use my Ducky One 2 Mini mechanical keyboard (usb) with my iPhone/iPad and went to the internet to see if it was possible. ... Lots of reviews for this item stated MIDI keyboards worked, but I could only find passing mentions elsewhere and I decided to take the chance. ... "
" ... I've used this adapter with my iPad and a 60% Ducky mechanical keyboard, and boy is it the way to go if you want to leave your laptop at home, and travel with a few small items instead. ... "
" ... Very handy for connecting midi keyboards for notation program Notion & GarageBand. ... "
" ... I am now able to keep the iPad fully charged while using the keyboard on the iPad Pro, since the Keystep no longer requires power from the iPad to operate. ... "
" ... In the photo attached to this review you can see the iPad pro connected to the oxygen Keyboard controller. ... "
" ... worked good for a midi keyboard and iphone for garage band. ... "
" ... I use it with MIDI keyboard and it just works without a fuss. ... "
USB
14drive, ipad, files, powered usb hub, hub
+93%
-7%
" ... once that is done then you can try it with the hard drive. ... "
" ... It can directly read off a USB driver. ... "
" ... This and and a $19 powered USB solved my Apogee Maestro 2 issues. ... "
" ... Converted my iPad to use USB ! ... "
" ... You’ll be able to transfer files between the USB drive and any folder on your device. ... If you have MS Office on your iPad, you’ll be able to open any Word or Excel or PPT file from the USB drive, edit it, and save it to the USB drive. ... "
" ... the usb output is fine. ... "
" ... You can now connect a basic USB drive to your iPad and access the files like a normal computer. ... "
" ... I can copy large amounts of data to/from my iMac and the USB end of this drive quickly and without issue. ... "
Camera
14transfer photos, photos, ipad, pictures, cameras
+86%
-14%
" ... lets me download pictures from my digital camera to my Ipad. ... "
" ... Originally designed to transfer photos from cameras to your iPad, this Camera Connector Kit does so much more and is an essential accessory, in my opinion. ... "
" ... I can save pictures easily. ... "
" ... This enables me to do more with my photos since now I work only with only my iPhone. ... "
" ... I use this with a wireless mic to shoot product videos. ... "
" ... I like how I can use this to transfer photos from my “Light” camera to my iPhone. ... "
" ... I needed this for my small iPhone vertical video camera rig. ... "
" ... The camera adapter allows for both. ... "
Marketplace
11described, seller, thanks alot, exactly, apple
+91%
-9%
" ... Seller shipped right away, too. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Excellent product, just as described. ... "
" ... Thanks alot for the professionalism of Amazon company I love their way of dealing with the customer ... Thanks alot for the seller and thanks alot for Amazon handling ... The product is perfect and I recommend it 100% as all Apple original product ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... PRODUCT WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED! ... "
" ... Thank you Apple for creating another awesome product! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Ease of Use
9works, use, pricey, easy to use, well
+100%
" ... This makes it easy to practice. ... "
" ... Couldn’t be any easier to use. ... "
" ... It works very well with nikons and are easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... A bit pricey as apple products usually go but it’s very easy and handy to use . ... "
" ... It's a complex setup but it's worth it to me. ... "
" ... They make great tech, but sometimes they make things that should be simple complicated and pricey. ... "
Sound Quality
9using, sound, music, listening, iphone
+89%
-11%
" ... Now my videos have better quality audio. ... "
" ... Only need it if your charging your phone and listening to music. ... "
" ... Also, this may just be my relief talking, but the overall audio quality to me even actually sounded MUCH better. ... "
" ... I ordered this gadget so that I can combine it with my Dragonfly DAC, and listen to music on my iphone. ... The sound is GORGEOUS! ... "
" ... Great way to get higher fidelity audio out of an iPhone 11 max! ... "
" ... Bought this to use as an audio digital out and it works without issue. ... "
" ... And good listening. ... "
" ... Using this adapter with DragonFly improves sound dramatically. ... "
Apps
8files, iphone, ipad, apps, create
+75%
-25%
" ... Using the app Acapella to do some music with friends, I needed to connect my interface to the iPhone while powering it through the same USB cord. ... "
" ... Great for using Garageband, but I haven't tested other apps yet. ... "
" ... Great for moving files between iPhone and pc using the Files app on the phone and a thumb drive. ... "
" ... Works through synthesia app ... "
" ... I love a lot of the synth and music apps that I have on my iPad. ... "
" ... Now you can read photos and common file types like PDFs, Microsoft Office files and more. ... "
Build Quality
7apple, part, generic, connection, two
+71%
-29%
" ... Although there are cheaper, generic ones available, I feel secure with the build quality and reliability of the Apple brand. ... "
" ... However, in my case, the convenience, stress relief, and quality difference was more than sufficient to justify the extra $15-20. ... "
" ... The good - solid cable shield, typical thick apple plastic - pretty much what you would expect. ... "
" ... Since I got it yesterday, it is hard to say how durable it is. ... "
" ... It had the green pull tab and everything. ... "
Storage
6card reader, sd, memory card, transfer, sony
+67%
-33%
" ... Despite "camera adapter" in the name, with iOS 13, this can be used to attach external storage on an iPad. ... With an Anker SD card reader, the lightning connector for external power must be connected. ... "
" ... After transfer, option to delete or keep images on SD card is provided. ... "
" ... It works equally well transferring files from a card reader to iPad or iPhone. ... "
Overall performance
6works, transfer, ssd, job done, job
+100%
" ... I haven't tested the transfer speeds yet but this is a 5 year old iPad so it's not going to be super fast. ... "
" ... It works well and happy with its performance. ... "
" ... The transfer rate is fast. ... "
Product As Described
6product, exactly, works as advertised, works, advertised
+100%
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Excellent product, just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... PRODUCT WAS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Mouse
5use, keyboard, work, pro, ipad
+100%
" ... It works great with my blue yeti microphone and wireless keyboard&mouse combo on iOS 14.2. ... "
" ... The latest iOS lets me use a keyboard and mouse as well as the pencil so the iPad can pretty much replace my old MacBook pro for most work now. ... "
" ... To get ready for home school (thanks covid), my kid had chosen a boldly colored Logitech mouse to use with his new iPad. ... The mouse does not does not affect Bluetooth to Apple Keyboard. ... "
" ... I use it to connect a wired mouse to my iPhone 11 Pro Max. ... "
" ... Mouse, usb flash drivers and other things work. ... "
Microphone
5record, use, sound, quality, guitars
+100%
" ... Used this adapter with an audio interface and I was able to get great audio recordings. ... "
" ... I have not tried to zip these recordings. ... "
" ... It also allows me to record iPhone videos with near studio quality sound by micing my guitar amps/acoustic guitars directly as well as adding vocal mics. ... "
" ... It allowed me to connect my sound equipment to my iPad and record my podcast. ... "
" ... I use this with my Yeti mic for professional quality recordings. ... "
Returns
5returned
-100%
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I have to pay for the return shipping label. ... "
" ... Came in a used Package with a return tag on the box, with someone elses name and address! ... "
" ... I'll try to return it. ... "
" ... Seven dollars to return for a re-stocking purchase! ... "
Video Playback
4youtube, iphone, many, ipad, flash drive
+100%
" ... I looked at so many YouTube videos and so many different ways to hook it up. ... "
" ... Now my videos have better quality audio. ... "
" ... It does play videos saved on flash drive, on my iPhone. ... "
" ... It works perfectly for me to plug in my ID mike to my iPhone to make ASMR videos definitely recommend ... "
Power Consumption
4still, requires, enough, much
+25%
-75%
" ... until I plugged in power. ... "
" ... It still displays the same old message "This accessory requires too much power". ... "
" ... Did not have enough power. ... "
Battery Life
4power, ipad, charged, pack, keep
+75%
-25%
" ... My phone could get charged at the same time. ... "
" ... While writing this review, a low battery notification popped up. ... They’re a lot cheaper than replacing the battery in your iPad and the lost down time. ... "
Setup
3easy, works, setup, ipad, ethernet
+100%
" ... It's a complex setup but it's worth it to me. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up, using mainly to hook up ethernet to my iPad. ... "
Drivers
3drivers, work, things, mouse
+67%
-33%
" ... It can directly read off a USB driver. ... "
" ... Mouse, usb flash drivers and other things work. ... "
Delivery
3arrived, worked, time, product, good
+33%
-67%
" ... When I first opened the box and tried it, nothing worked. ... "
" ... The product probably works but when it arrived today, the box was empty. ... "
Bluetooth
3ipad, get, connection, adapter
+67%
-33%
" ... I use this with the Creative BT-W2 Bluetooth transmitter to get aptX Low Latency on my iPhone for gaming. ... "
" ... it is so much easier to get photos to my iPad than the cameras Bluetooth connection. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Number of USB ports: 3
USB: Yes
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB