Memory card reader (Page 2): I have had good luck with the Promaster card readers. Mine has a single slot that handles CF, SD and others. If you are thinging of inputing into an iPad...

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

I have had good luck with the Promaster card readers. Mine has a single slot that handles CF, SD and others. If you are thinging of inputing into an iPad, then an Apple Camera Kit would work. It comes with two adapters: one for SD card the other for USB cable from camera. The downside is no CF capability. I am an Apple product freak so have not checked my Apple Camera Kit with othrr tablets.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

RichardS wrote:

This is the newer version on the one I have used for a few years that has works well. It takes most of the common card types and is USB 3 and backward compatible.

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-USB-Media-Reader-Hi-Speed/dp/B00VAGX6MW/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

I second that. Mine works fine. I had bought a Hoodman, and it crapped out within a few months. Sent it back and received a new one. Later they sent me another. I sent it back.
Marion

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

tturner wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good SD card reader.

I'm using a Sony E73362 - at least I think that's the model number. It's excellent.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I use a Delkin USB 3 reader and my first one failed reading CF cards and Delkin sent me a new one which is working fine

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

jeep_daddy wrote:

Lexar Professional. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/845797-REG/Lexar_LRW307URBNA_Professional_USB_3_0_Dual_Slot.html
B&H had this for $15 now and they are normally $35. I know I paid $35 for mine.

Funny, I've had this card in my B+H cart for quite a while now. This just prompted me to place the order :wink: :-) Don't forget free shipping :thumbup:

Trabor

Leitz wrote:

Your computer will read the card when you connect a cable from the camera to its USB port. Reliable, no possible way to damage the card or pins in the camera.

It IS possible to damage the pins in the camera, a 10 to 20 $ card reader is much cheaper than any camera repair, plus you get grouth in case your next camera uses a different card type , most readers will read all common card types

The card slot in the camera is much more robust than the pins in that little connector

Canonman333 Loc: Far Northern End of California

I purchased a Sunpak High Speed Card Reader awhile back. It was a multi card reader. I went through two is them in short order as it was hard to put in the CF card without bending a pin on the reader. It was without a doubt, the most frustrating card reader I've ever used. It was the only one the store had in stock at the time and I needed one quickly...and I was in a rural area. It was not a cheap one and I was surprised at the problems. I would get one that is high quality, allows for fast downloads AND has a reliable guide for making sure the card is inserted exactly right.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Trabor wrote:

It IS possible to damage the pins in the camera, a 10 to 20 $ card reader is much cheaper than any camera repair, plus you get grouth in case your next camera uses a different card type , most readers will read all common card types

The card slot in the camera is much more robust than the pins in that little connector

I insert my cards into the camera carefully, then never touch them. There are no pins in the camera's socket for the USB cord. Once properly inserted, there is no possible chance of damaging any pins.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Flyextreme wrote:

Funny, I've had this card in my B+H cart for quite a while now. This just prompted me to place the order :wink: :-) Don't forget free shipping :thumbup:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Canonman333 Loc: Far Northern End of California

Leitz wrote:

I insert my cards into the camera carefully, then never touch them. There are no pins in the camera's socket for the USB cord. Once properly inserted, there is no possible chance of damaging any pins.

I'm talking about the pins in the card reader not the card. The card is removed from the camera and inserted into the reader which has pins that go into the CF card. The original question had to do with card readers not putting cards into the camera.

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

I, also use a "Transcend" reader with a MACPro, high-speed cards=NO problems.

Macronaut Loc: Redondo Beach,Ca.

Leitz wrote:

I insert my cards into the camera carefully, then never touch them. There are no pins in the camera's socket for the USB cord. Once properly inserted, there is no possible chance of damaging any pins.

There seems to be two camps on this issue. The ones that say never download from your camera and the ones that say never remove cards from the camera.

Trabor

Leitz wrote:

I insert my cards into the camera carefully, then never touch them. There are no pins in the camera's socket for the USB cord. Once properly inserted, there is no possible chance of damaging any pins.

OK the metallic contacts in the miniature USB download connector on the camera body technically should be referred to as sockets rather than pins, however they are still small and fragile and less durable than the contacts on a SD card used on most cameras. I find it unusual that you would leave the USB download cable connected to your camera all the time, even when taking pictures, that would certainly reduce the possibility of damage although having that cable dangling would seem inconvenient

Leitz Loc: Solms

Canonman333 wrote:

I'm talking about the pins in the card reader not the card. The card is removed from the camera and inserted into the reader which has pins that go into the CF card. The original question had to do with card readers not putting cards into the camera.

Right. The OP is looking for a good card reader. I recommended what I consider the best. No pins to bend, no way to damage the card. The miniature plug on the cord only fits into the camera one way. One would have to be a ham-handed klutz to damage anything.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Trabor wrote:

OK the metallic contacts in the miniature USB down... (show quote)

If you re-read what I wrote you will see that I said nothing about leaving the cord connected all the time!