How do I transfer photos from ipad to Sandisk media player?

If the pad doesn't work then there is no way to transfer the pictures that I know of.

if they both have Bluetooth then use that

Yes, of course you can.
I often use AnyTrans to help me transfer my iPad pictures to computer. It is very easy.
You can read this guide to get 2 methods to help you download your iPad pictures.
How to Import Photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 8 7

Can you install Dropbox app on both tablets to transfer pictures? Or feel free to try this iPad file transfer program on your computer. Transfer Files among iOS Devices iTunes and PCs with Ease

AnyTrans is an iOS content manager that allows you to transfer and manage your iPad, iPhone or iPod content. And you can also use it to delete selected or all photos from your iPad.

You can transfer photos from iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch to PC via Gihosoft Mobile Transfer. It's a professional phone data transfer software that enables you to transfer photos from iPad to PC and restore previous data to any Android or iOS devices whenever you need!

Just refer to the accompanying steps to figure out how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC.

1. Download iTunes and Gihosoft Mobile Transfer on your computer or laptop, then run the mobile transfer software to get into the Phone to Phone channel.
2. Connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to the computer via a USB cable.( Please tap Trust if a pop-up window appears on your phone' screen when you connect it to PC.)
3. Select Photos as well as other file types you need, then tap Start Copy to transfer iPhone photos to PC.( Please keep your iPhone well connected to the computer until completed.)


How to Fix iPhone Not Enough Storage Error

iTunes works well with only one iOS device connected. So, iTunes can't help in this case. It is unable to transfer notes between two iOS devices with iTunes.
But you can find another professional tool to transfer data between iOS devices freely, such as Leawo iTransfer.