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iPad connect an outer camera

I have a iPad Pro ,iPadOS 14.5. I have connect a camera from USB line ,but it can't work . I need helpful.

Posted on Jun 26, 2023 11:17 PM

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Posted on Jun 28, 2023 8:11 AM

iOS/iPadOS devices do not support connection of external cameras for video input.


You can, however, transfer images from the photo storage of many cameras; ensure that the camera is set to use MTP mode; PTP won’t work.


Direct import of photos from your camera SD Card to your Photo library is also possible - subject to a couple of caveats:

  • the SD Card must be correctly formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT (FAT64)
  • stored photos are stored within the expected DCIM folder


Import photos using Apple camera adapters - Apple Support



If you are unable to use the direct photo import feature, you can still manually access and copy photos from the SD Card using the iPad’s built-in Files App. To do so, just open the Files App - and in the Sidebar you will see your SD Card in the list of Locations. If necessary, open the sidebar by tapping the sidebar icon at top-left of the Files App Window. Photos can be copied to the iPad Photo Library, or copied to a folder of your choice either on your iPad or elsewhere.

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Jun 28, 2023 8:11 AM in response to changhuan

iOS/iPadOS devices do not support connection of external cameras for video input.


You can, however, transfer images from the photo storage of many cameras; ensure that the camera is set to use MTP mode; PTP won’t work.


Direct import of photos from your camera SD Card to your Photo library is also possible - subject to a couple of caveats:

  • the SD Card must be correctly formatted as FAT, FAT32 or exFAT (FAT64)
  • stored photos are stored within the expected DCIM folder


Import photos using Apple camera adapters - Apple Support



If you are unable to use the direct photo import feature, you can still manually access and copy photos from the SD Card using the iPad’s built-in Files App. To do so, just open the Files App - and in the Sidebar you will see your SD Card in the list of Locations. If necessary, open the sidebar by tapping the sidebar icon at top-left of the Files App Window. Photos can be copied to the iPad Photo Library, or copied to a folder of your choice either on your iPad or elsewhere.

iPad connect an outer camera

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