Card reader recommendation: My trusted Targus card reader (it reads SD, XD and CF) seems to have given up: the red light goes on as if it works but it is not recognized by the computer...

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Aug 7, 2019 17:43:44 #

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

My trusted Targus card reader (it reads SD, XD and CF) seems to have given up: the red light goes on as if it works but it is not recognized by the computer (MacBookPro laptop 17inch (Mac OS El Capitan, 10.11.6 (yes its old). My wife's newer mac desktop with built-in card reader has not problem with the card.
I am considering a newer camera as well (thinking about D7200). (Two card slots, and different cards).
Any recommendations for a card reader that is up to the tasks?

Aug 7, 2019 17:49:15 #

I have this Lexar reader. It folds down into the outer shell to keep dust out of the slots.

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Aug 7, 2019 17:50:21 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

CO wrote:

I have this Lexar reader. It folds down into the outer shell to keep dust out of the slots.

I agree Lexar.Mine does SD and CF

Aug 7, 2019 17:53:24 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

You might want to look at this article - https://fstoppers.com/originals/are-expensive-memory-cards-and-readers-really-worth-price-336716

Aug 7, 2019 17:56:17 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I have the same reader, it is very good:

https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Professional-USB-Dual-Slot-Reader/dp/B00WBK03OU/ref=sr_1_3?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt5aYhd_x4wIVUxx9Ch0IKAqyEAAYAiAAEgIdIfD_BwE&hvadid=153679364370&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031604&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=19060393152212210&hvtargid=kwd-4737825543&hydadcr=18032_9433277&keywords=lexar+pro+card+reader&qid=1565214702&s=gateway&sr=8-3

They also make a reader for multi formats (25 actually) and right now it is discounted $10 - Why? New model, slow seller compared to the SD/CF version or just plain over stock. Who knows?

https://www.amazon.com/Lexar-Multi-Card-25-USB-Reader/dp/B008VQ2YUY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lexar+multi+card+reader&qid=1565214765&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Aug 7, 2019 17:58:12 #

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

Thank you. What a great response time !
Does it have a cord attached?

Aug 7, 2019 18:00:33 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

I never use a card reader, I can see no point..I just use the USB cable supplied with the camera for that purpose.
Also lessens the chance of any card/camera damage by continually puting the card/cards in and out all the time.

Aug 7, 2019 18:02:38 #

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

Does anyone use a card reader that also reads Micto SD cards (some car cameras and digital sound recorders, so I could avoid fumbling with the adaptor card)?

Aug 7, 2019 18:17:59 #

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I have one from Insignia. It does well. The only caveat, and I think it applies to nearly all card readers, is that you have to be careful with CF cards to avoid bent pins. No problem with SD cards, of course.

Aug 7, 2019 18:19:40 #

vanderhala Loc: Los Angeles, CA

robertjerl wrote:

I have the same reader, it is very good: br br ht... (show quote)

Thanks I saw that.
Is there a minimum speed you need to buy for video?

Aug 7, 2019 19:03:53 #

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I just purchased and installed a Sandisk (about $30 on Amazon which includes the cable) USB-3 that was quite well made and very fast. Recommended.

Aug 7, 2019 19:05:46 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

vanderhala wrote:

Thanks I saw that.
Is there a minimum speed you need to buy for video?

The two Lexars include a usb 3.0 cord and most others should also.
The Lexar multi has a slot for macro SD and any of the latest model cards is fast enough for video.
A class 10 will handle 4K @ 30fps.

Look here for a rundown on the various cards:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3319636/how-to-buy-the-best-sd-card.html

Aug 7, 2019 19:43:48 #

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

SX2002 wrote:

You simply transfer the chance of damage to the cable.

Aug 7, 2019 19:50:41 #

SX2002 Loc: Adelaide, South Australia

Longshadow wrote:

You simply transfer the chance of damage to the cable.

Never had any problems for 20 years now...I've had a couple of card readers stuff up with bent pins, etc, when I had a camera with a CF card but never a cable.

Aug 7, 2019 19:55:19 #

vanderhala wrote:

Thank you. What a great response time !
Does it have a cord attached?

Which post are you responding to? Just click on "Quote Reply" in the post and it will show the post you're responding to.

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