Device uses too much power error when trying to upload pictures

I am now getting the device uses too much power error when trying to upload pictures from my Nikon Coolpix.  It had worked fine using the Apple camera kit, but just started giving this error.  What changed?

1. Turn off iPad
2. Connect camera to iPad
3. Turn on power of camera
4. Turn on iPad

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