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I have tried various USB cables and am unable to get my Nikon D3100 connected to my surface pro. Does it need a driver or something? I notice a surface is not so easily compatible with alot of things and beginning to think it was a waste of money. Hopefully there is an answer and I can actually use the the apps I've had to purchase to do things on this pc.
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I have the same camera - not enough power!
All Surface devices have underpowered USB ports and you will most likely have to get a USB SD card reader and read your photos and videos via the SD card instead of a direct-connect to the tablet with the camera.