Card Reader or Cable Connector for down loading images - which is better
Jan 16, 2013 13:56:58 #
What's a cable? Always reader, never delete from your card always format in camera once files are transferred. Deleting from card will eventually corrupt it. Do a search
Jan 16, 2013 16:42:50 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
From the content I'd guess most posters are not shooting professionally? A pro would automatically download from his card to some memory device via a card reader, then would save both the card and download until back at the studio. He(she)'d use a fresh, formatted card to continue capture if more photos needed to be taken. If someone was going on a trip, even if they relied on a cord or memory card they'd be wise to have a back up of each- you never know when something will fail- usually when you are miles from any supplier but in a area of many photographic opportunities. and yes, do all the formatting of the card in camera.
Jan 16, 2013 16:43:45 #
CSI Dave
Loc: Arizona
ragdoll8267 wrote:
I too have always used a card reader but your reply got me to thinking...Is it possible for a camera to get a virus?
I too have always used a card reader but your reply got me to thinking...Is it possible for a camera to get a virus?
Only if you have an StD card ;)
Jan 16, 2013 17:12:32 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
I've used a card reader for years and haven't had any problems with the card, the reader, or the camera. Just be sure to format the card every time in the camera.
The card reader is a lot faster than the cables.
The card reader is a lot faster than the cables.
Jan 17, 2013 01:27:12 #
Thank you all for your advice and comments.
Seems to be equally divided, some use the cable and some a card reader
Seems to be equally divided, some use the cable and some a card reader
Jan 17, 2013 09:36:58 #
Card reader built into the computer for downloading. HDMI cable from camera to TV for viewing videos and photos on a big screen.
Jan 17, 2013 10:11:47 #
I've always done it with the USB cable and its pretty easy. I did just buy a card reader to see if that were easier. I tried it once and perhaps I did something wrong, but instead of the pictures opening in my processing software, they showed in the windows photo viewer, which doesn't have the color quality of the imaging software from Canon or Fastone.
I did read in one of the comments that when you use the cable that it downloads everything, which isn't always true. All the pictures will show in the download viewer, but you get to go through and check off the ones you want to download to the computer, thereby doing some deleting beforehand.
All in all, its a personal choice so do whichever method is most efficient for your uses. Good luck.
I did read in one of the comments that when you use the cable that it downloads everything, which isn't always true. All the pictures will show in the download viewer, but you get to go through and check off the ones you want to download to the computer, thereby doing some deleting beforehand.
All in all, its a personal choice so do whichever method is most efficient for your uses. Good luck.
Jan 17, 2013 19:37:33 #
a memory card reader is very handy to keep in your camera bag so if you are taking photos for someone else you can dl to their computer and reformat the memory card in front of them so it shows them that you no longer have any of the aforementioned photos.
Jan 17, 2013 22:30:08 #
Jan 17, 2013 22:32:46 #
marycar53 wrote:
The Canon software has the option of downloading just new images.
I don't have Canon software, but any such software should let you download just the images you want, new or old.
Jan 17, 2013 23:37:57 #
Put the card right in the computer slot! Hey - if a card reader buys the farm - it is cheap to replace. But then again, I have never heard of any slot, reader or USB failing. I think there are some readers that are designed for high speed downloading - but again the download speed is entirely dependent on the card.
i dunno: Really, who cares!
Cheers,
Take 5
i dunno: Really, who cares!
Cheers,
Take 5
Jan 18, 2013 08:43:47 #
Jan 18, 2013 08:57:26 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
If you want to avoid the card reader/cable controversy, use film.
Polaroid?
Jan 18, 2013 09:02:01 #
oldmalky
Loc: West Midlands,England.
A cable was supplied with my camera a card reader was not so that tells me the makers of my camera recommend a cable.
Jan 18, 2013 09:16:53 #
oldmalky wrote:
A cable was supplied with my camera a card reader was not so that tells me the makers of my camera recommend a cable.
Was a memory card supplied with your camera? Does that imply that the makers of your camera don't recommend using a memory card?
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