Be Careful inserting & removing your SD cards....
Mar 3, 2020 14:55:02 #
JD750 wrote:
WiFi eliminates all the connector problems but it is slow. Why? I get 200mB/s data rate via wfFi on my computer.
It depends entirely what version the wifi is, older cameras will have slower wifi, as in 10 mbs. Wifi for computers has advanced over the years with several different versions/speeds. While you can get higher speeds with todays devices, some still operate at the original slow speed.
Mar 3, 2020 15:06:42 #
Mar 3, 2020 15:43:09 #
I inserted a micro SD card in a holder into my Motorola G7 phone. It fell out somehow and lodged in the camera. I thought they could split the case and fix it. No way. These phones are sealed. It was not repairable. Since it was under warranty, Motorola replaced the phone.
Mar 3, 2020 16:45:51 #
JD750 wrote:
WiFi eliminates all the connector problems but it is slow. Why? I get 200mB/s data rate via wfFi on my computer.
FWIW - Just tried some testing using my Canon 90D on my highspeed wifi network paired to my iMac - took a burst of 20 shots, all raw, each file was 41 MB each on the SD card.
Using wifi, it took 3 minutes and 18 seconds to transfer from camera to computer using Canon's latest Camera Connect software, using a card reader it took 15 seconds to transfer the same amount of data from SD card using Lightroom to import directly from the card as a copy process.
Wifi is handy, BUT wow, is it slow, even when its fast.
I left the configured wifi setup in my menu's just in case, but will probably only make use of Bluetooth using my iPhone as a remote trigger for my 90D.
Will have to do some testing to determine if battery power is substantially affected - I suspect with Bluetooth it is not much of a drain where wifi would be a big hit.
Mar 3, 2020 16:46:10 #
Mar 3, 2020 16:46:37 #
Wayne Traveler wrote:
I inserted a micro SD card in a holder into my Motorola G7 phone. It fell out somehow and lodged in the camera. I thought they could split the case and fix it. No way. These phones are sealed. It was not repairable. Since it was under warranty, Motorola replaced the phone.
Lucky break!
Mar 3, 2020 17:11:37 #
Peterfiore wrote:
Also check the card reader, that could be where the card was damaged.
I bent body pins once when I was inserting a CF memory card.
I have never caused harm using an SD memory card.
The lesson is to stop pushing if you encounter resistance and figure out why,
Mar 3, 2020 17:42:13 #
Mar 3, 2020 17:49:21 #
billnikon
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Dngallagher wrote:
Never blamed the card.
Excellent.
Mar 3, 2020 18:38:58 #
I have had a couple or SD cards fail by that little switch coming off. Have never been able to get one back together when that happens. Strange thing is, I have never intentionally moved the switch to the protect position.
Mar 3, 2020 18:41:13 #
I have been using the cable download way since I have owned a digital camera “19 years ago” and I have never had any problems. I know most of you will disagree with me but I don’t know why going through to so many steps by removing the card from the camera is better than the cable.
Mar 3, 2020 19:41:59 #
Ioannis wrote:
I have been using the cable download way since I have owned a digital camera “19 years ago” and I have never had any problems. I know most of you will disagree with me but I don’t know why going through to so many steps by removing the card from the camera is better than the cable.
Simple, faster for transferring large raw files, lots of them..
I also worry about wearing out the usb socket on the camera.
Mar 3, 2020 21:05:55 #
Have been removing SD cards and using a card reader on several cameras over a decade. Never had a problem. Much easier for me than trying to insert a micro USB cord into the camera's TINY slot, and the SD card slot door more robust than the USB door. Besides, have to open the common SD/battery door to remove and recharge the battery. Popping out the SD card and inserting another trivial.
Mar 8, 2020 21:28:03 #
Dngallagher wrote:
FWIW - Yesterday noticed my 90D camera's SD card d... (show quote)
Love SD cards all you want. I have CF cards that are so used the painted label wore off. SD cards are fragile.
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