Just bought iPad 3, need info on CF card reader?
Waited for iPad 3; need to know about CF camera card readers for iPad 3. Anyone have any experience with CF yet?
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi, iOS 5.0.1
Waited for iPad 3; need to know about CF camera card readers for iPad 3. Anyone have any experience with CF yet?
iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi, iOS 5.0.1
I've seen CF readers like this one:
http://store.micgadget.com/card-readers/280-ipad-2-cf-card-camera-connection-kit .html
However, I find that Apple's USB adapter in their Camera Connection Kit works great. Of course that means that you need to lug around a usb cord. But it works fine. My concern for other adapters is that they could be made inoperable with future iOS upgrades.
Enjoy your iPad!
-John
Thanks, John
Still, I'd like to hear from someone that has actually used a CF Reader connected to an iPad3. Saw lots of +/- reports of some CF readers with iPad2, some work, some don't (power draw). And yes, I've heard of users with CF readers that worked and then stopped woriing with an Apple s/w update....
George-- I've got one that works just fine with the card from my camera. It's barely larger than the card itself; I'm on the road now, so I can't tell you the brand, but I got it at an Apple store.
HEY, THANKS TOM... Would appreciate a post here when you get back home as to brand.
I have two memory card readers - one USB powered and one AC powered. Neither work when plugged into the CCK. However, you can use a USB flash drive & the camera connection kit.
Plug the USB flash drive into your computer & create a new folder titled DCIM. Then put your movie/photo files into the folder. The files must have a filename with exactly 8 characters long (no spaces) plus the file extension (i.e., my-movie.mov).
Now plug the flash drive into the iPad using the camera connection kit. Open the Photos app, the movie/photo files should appear & you can import.
Cheers, Tom 😉
George, what are you trying to do exactly? Move photo files from your camera to the iPad?
George:
Looked on the Apple store site, and what I've got is an SD -- not CF -- reader.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC531ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE
Sorry.
Got a Nikon D2Xs, CF card. I want to review images in the field without hooking a camera to the iPad. Intent is to know if I've captured the shot I wanted before I leave the location. Don't want to connect camera to iPad; don't want to carry extra cables/adapters. Goal is to have CF card that will plugs directly into an iPad card reader.
Thanks but I'm trying to do it differently. See reply to Tgara above. George...
For example, Photohoho http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/ipad-cf-sd-reader/ offers a CF reader & an SD reader for the iPad/iPad2 for $40, but I need to know if they or anyone has a working one for the iPad 3... thanks...
George:
Not in a position to guarantee, of course, but I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't. Got my SD reader several months ago, to use on my 1, and the same device works just fine on my new 3. And the one I got at the local Apple store looks identical to the one pictured at photojo.
Tom
George,
If this is not too late, I am currently using an iPad 3 and a CF conector from a place called the M.I.C. Store. Even though I just purchased it (see url below) it is already being replaced by a newer model. Having said that my works fine and have not seen any issues so far. However, I am using an OtterBox for my iPad case and the enclosure creates enough distance between the docking connector and the CF that I had to purchase a dock extender from a company called RadTech (see last url below). I am a nature and scenic photographer that travels and I believe I now have an reasonable solution for viewing my photos in hi-rez while in the field. I hope this finds you in time to be of help.
http://store.micgadget.com/card-readers/280-ipad-2-cf-card-camera-connection-kit .html
http://store.micgadget.com/card-readers/280-ipad-2-cf-card-camera-connection-kit .html
this one works. I have an iPad 2 and have successfully read a 32 gig CF card with it
Vivitar RW-50 Card reader
http://www.officemax.com/technology/memory-cards/memory-card-readers/product-pro d2940020
Thanks for the feedback. Since you have tried the vivitar reader successfully with the iPad 2 have you done so with the new iPad? I own a number of CF readers and none have worked with the latter. What I can confidently assert is the one I recently purchased is operating as expected with my iPad 3. I was told by an Apple Tech Support person that many devices will not work because the output current available at the docking connector has been significantly reduced thereby eliminating many devices (e.g. usb drives, etc.) that were compatible with iPad 1 and 2. Having said all that it would be great if the Vivitar would work on the new iPad.
Don't have a 3, I've honestly never seen a three in person so can't comment on that. If someone has a three, an office max nearby and the time maybe they can help with that.
Just bought iPad 3, need info on CF card reader?