iPad 3 to external HD, is it possible?

[ymc226]

Bringing an iPad and external HD seems a lot easier than bringing a larger MacBook Pro when traveling with its larger charger.

I see that iPad 3 also has a SD reader-lightning and lightning-USB connectors available.  Is there a way or app (similar to LR) for the iPad 3 that allows it to catalog/transfer pictures onto an external HD?  I was thinking first transfer the photos from SD to the iPad, then download from the iPad to the external HDD.

[RFPhotography]

Yes, it can be done.  Syl Arena does it.  He uses a Seagate wireless HD.  I've asked him the process but he never responded. 

[kirkt]

Here is one solution:

http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/wireless/wireless-plus/

from the web page:

Upload and back up full-resolution photos and video from your tablet or smartphone - no extra cables needed.

[RFPhotography]

Hadn't seen that one before.  I was only aware of their GoFlex Satellite wifi drive,  http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/portable-hard-drives/wireless/seagate-satellite/.

Patriot has one as well, the enclosure can work with up to 2tb drives, http://www.patriotmemory.com/product/detail.jsp?prodline=6&catid=43&prodgroupid=237&id=1274&type=19.

Those are the only ones I'm aware of that can act as their own hotspot.