iPad's Camera Connection Kit Works for More Than Importing Photos

When the iPad was released, many decried its lack of connectivity. In keeping with its position in the iPhone OS lineup, the iPad is designed to be a companion to a full-fledged computer, not a replacement--you can't plug in any external gadgets like hard drives, USB flash drives, MP3 players (including iPods), printers, or cameras. Apple does offer the $30 Camera Connection Kit, however--and people have just started figuring out what it can do.

The Camera Connection Kit consists of two...