Downloading my images to my Laptop
Apr 20, 2018 12:13:49 #
WOW! I'll add this thread to my WTF list. My SAGE advice, yep I'm a SAGE, is to use a card reader to transfer your images to wherever you choose to transfer them. WiFi is just too slow and using a cord to your camera uses battery power AND MAY cause issues with the tiny connectors on the camera body if the cords and the connections are not handled carefully. As far as bending pins, if you can pour a glass of milk without any trouble you should be able to insert your cards into your camera without doing any harm. Just pay attention to what you are doing and do it carefully. I've been using CF cards since digital photography started, shoot at least 100k images a year, and NEVER bent a pin. And I can be clumsy! Wait, do SD cards, or their brothers, have pins on either the cards or sockets? I don't think so. Now that I've switched to XQD cards -- no more pins for me! Shoot away fans!
Apr 20, 2018 13:29:11 #
pithydoug wrote:
While a card reader may be little faster the cable is easiest. Taking the cards in and out just creates the possibility of damaging pins. The old moving parts story. In addition my camera has two different cards and if i use both, I have to play with both. I like one stop shopping. BTW have a card reader and used maybe twice when i first got it.
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While compact flash cards have pins, SDHC cards have much less-vulnerable contacts. The OP asked about SDHC cards.
Apr 20, 2018 13:41:59 #
Largobob wrote:
I guess anything is possible, but I find it curious that the manufacturers of cameras would provide the cables (and output port on their cameras) if this were a common issue. Additionally, I seem to read WAY more stories from people who break/bend pins on their cards moving them in and out of cameras/readers. I believe options 1 and 2 are both viable ways to move data files from camera to computer..... #1 being a faster transfer rate.
I did say "rarely" but I have seen costly repairs to DSLR's because the owner mishandled the disconnecting from the computer or the camera (not using the "safely remove" feature).
OK, it doesn't happen often, but a $300 repair to your camera to put a new connector in place (circuit boards and creeping failures), is never welcome at any time. Same situation with flash drives, improperly shutting down or unhooking the cable from drive to computer or directly out of computer USB without selecting "safely remove".
Apr 20, 2018 14:37:49 #
pithydoug wrote:
While a card reader may be little faster the cable is easiest. Taking the cards in and out just creates the possibility of damaging pins. The old moving parts story. In addition my camera has two different cards and if i use both, I have to play with both. I like one stop shopping. BTW have a card reader and used maybe twice when i first got it.
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The OP's post referenced an SDHC card. An SD card has no pins to bend or damage.
Apr 20, 2018 14:56:09 #
Years ago, prior to Win XP, I always used the "safely remove" feature when disconnecting USB devices. However, since then I have discontinued using the feature. Never had an issue, but I recognize it just might happen. I'm a risk taker, at times not very wise, but it's my nature. Has worked for 81 years. I doubt I'll change. 
Mark
Mark
Kuzano wrote:
I did say "rarely" but I have seen costl... (show quote)
Apr 20, 2018 15:17:04 #
it's the only way I do it!Apr 21, 2018 12:47:46 #
Your laptop may have a slot for direct reading of the memory card.
Silverman wrote:
What is the Best suggested way of transferring my D3300 images from my Camera to my Laptop?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
Apr 21, 2018 14:46:43 #
Silverman wrote:
What is the Best suggested way of transferring my D3300 images from my Camera to my Laptop?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
That depends on how many you are downloading. For few shots then WiFi is good. For a large number of shots, use the card reader or the cable.
Apr 26, 2018 21:29:25 #
Silverman wrote:
What is the Best suggested way of transferring my D3300 images from my Camera to my Laptop?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
1. SDHC Card Reader?
2. Using my Camera's Cable from my D3300 Camera to my Laptop?
3. WiFi?
I really don’t understand why so many people are so afraid of card readers???? Somebody PLEASE tell me.
Apr 26, 2018 21:34:31 #
Apr 27, 2018 08:41:46 #
I use the built in card reader when passing the raw files through my computer to my external HD. I use WiFi only when downloading JPEG files to my phone in the field.
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