The Apple iPad is not a terminal degree miracle. Thanks to the stringent restrictions imposed by the manufacturer of Cupertino, there is neither the possibility of micro) SD cards supplied to the tablet, nor dock via USB (from a computer with ITunes aside times)
Now, it is quite futile to copy new photos every time via iTunes on your tablet. Apple has recognized the signs of the times and threw a little gadget on the market, which goes by the name * Camera Connection Kit.
In the small box 2 adapters are included.
Apple Camera Connetion Kit '| SD Card Adapter
The first adapter expands the iPad to a SD card slot. But if you're thinking that you now receive any data via adapter on the tablet, has not reckoned with Apple 'it can be (to my knowledge) with an iPad in its original condition (ie without Jailbreak etc) only video (in H.264 Import format) and photos (JPG / RAW).
By the way, the photos must be in a directory that is named 'DCIM'. As far as not a problem, because almost all cameras set the geknipsten photos automatically in this folder on the memory card.
If you put an SD card into the adapter, the iPad will automatically switch to an import dialog and the next surprise 'The iPad also recognizes RAW files and displays them. You can now import any or all photos, the iPad puts the photo album automatically an import folder and by Newest separate subfolders to.
Keyword RAW: My guess has quickly confirmed it is namely not the actual RAW image will be displayed but the embedded JPG preview. Is not wild, but good to know.
Apple Camera Connetion Kit '| USB Adapter
The second adapter equips the iPad with a USB interface.
Each camera features the PictBridge protocol, can now dock via USB cable to the iPod and the iPad, the photos obtained directly from the camera 'a solution for users of CF or microSD card.
However, the USB port can do even more. On the Internet you read augmented by external hardware, which can be easily accommodated thanks to the adapter with the iPad to work. As would be USB speakers, headsets (depending on app partially with microphone support!), Keyboards or simply keyboards that make writing texts in order to bliss.
Whether and how long Apple, however, this 'abuse' of the USB adapter tolerates well knows. It is hoped that this (currently only) option, ext. Be able to connect USB hardware, get even with upcoming iOS update remains.
Conclusion: The Camera Connection Kit from Apple or both adapters do whatever they want and even more - by the SD adapter gets you a fast and smart solution to get his photos directly from the camera to the iPad. Alone this little box justify in my eyes already the purchase price.
However, the icing on the cake is the USB adapter, which finally provides a way in addition to the (intended) connecting digital cameras to be able to connect diverse hardware to the iPad '- the question remains just how long.
