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iPad Camera Connection Kit

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, May 28, 2010

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Affordable
  • Supports JPEGS plus raw and movie files
  • Fast upload
  • May work with other USB devices too

Cons

  • Imported photos must live in All Imported album
  • No way to separate raw and JPEG files on import
  • Movie files are placed with pictures in the Photos app

$29

Macworld's iPad Camera Connection Kit Coverage

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  • Holiday wish list: Dan Frakes The iPad has changed many a Macworld staffer's work and play habits, and Senior Editor Dan Frakes is no exception. For his holiday wish list, he's hoping he'll get everything he needs to put together the ultimate portable iPad work/playstation.
  • Playing nice with GarageBand for iPad Musicians of all levels can plug in their gear play along with GarageBand for iPad.
  • Five great iPad apps for iPhone photographers There are a number of popular iPhone photo-editing apps that have been released for the iPad. These apps will give you plenty of ways to edit, tweak, and stylize your photos directly on the iPad.
  • Will your current accessories work with iPhone 4? Curious if your current iPhone accessories will work with the iPhone 4? We've spent a week testing every accessory we could get our hands on, and here's our comprehensive report.
  • Copy iPhone 4's iMovies to iPad Yes, you can copy the movies you create in iMovie for iPhone to your iPad without a computer.
  • A photographer's workflow for the iPad With a Camera Connection Kit and this easy workflow, photographers can move images between their camera, iPad, and Mac.
  • First Look: iPad Camera Connection Kit Pre-ordered iPad Camera Connection Kits are finally arriving, and photographers are getting answers to some of their lingering iPad questions. Find out if this pair of connectors can make the iPad a killer device for photographers.
  • iPad Camera Connection Kit connects other things, too Apple's iPad Camera Connector Kit found its way into our hands, and we've confirmed that it can be used for several tasks beyond just connecting your camera.
  • The iPad and accessories: What you need to know iPad owners and potential purchasers are surely wondering if their current iPhone and iPod accessories are compatible with Apple's latest gadget, and what new accessories they'll need. We've spent the past few days testing the iPad with every cord, cable, and plug we could get our hands on; here's what you need to know about the iPad and accessories.
  • Camera Connection Kit for iPad finally available for pre-order The long-awaited kit for importing photos onto your iPad can finally be pre-ordered.
  • Great travel gadgets for photographers If you're on the road and snapping pictures, these items can make the traveling experience more enjoyable and the final photos more impressive.

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