Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

I've had very good luck with SanDisk readers.
Now I need to get one for XQD.

doclrb

Also, let’s not forget the role played by low end cards themselves, worsened by rough handling of cards and other aspects of operator error. The pins are fragile and the cards require reasonable care when inserted and removed from any reader.

doclrb

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I've been using the standard reader that I go from Hoodman for about 5 years +\-. I bought an XQD Card Reader fore the new cards.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Gene, we usually refer to that situation as PEBKAC. Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard.
--Bob

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

Use the cable, one less point of failure and It is not that much slower. by the time you pull the card insert in reader you have already been downloading. And then put the card back in the camera.

ggab Loc: ?

I have bought and currently use these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VAGX6MW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E2UTU3W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

both well under the $30.00 mark. They are not the fastest, however I have not had any issues with damage to my memory cards.

Dave H2

I also have been using card readers for many years. Never had a card reader failure and all devices cost less than $20.
I agree that most likely the failures were caused by "Head Space". Use reasonable care in inserting and removing the memory cards and you won't have any problems.
D

KLambar Loc: New Jersey

I have used the Lexar Professional USB3.0 multi card reader for several years now and no problem.

NCMtnMan Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC

Used multiple card readers over many years with never a problem. Would guess most damage is a result of user actions, not tge reader.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

I have several card readers. Whenever I go to the store I will pick extra CF Cards and Card Readers. I often put them in a safe place and forget where I put it away.
Most of all, these cards and card readers were on sale. I have yet to have a problem with either.
I would like to offer why I never have any issues.
1. I turn my computer on
2. Then I insert the card reader cable into computer and then the card reader.
3. I insert carefully the card into the appropriate slot gently. Do not shove it into the slot.
4. I search for the appropriate folder in according to One Drive.
5. I review the necessary photographs in the proper file.
6! I close the folder and properly eject the reader using the eject tab. This is most important. Doing so will properly "park" the memory card. If you just yank it out, you will eventually "fry" the card or thumb drive.
7. You computer will give you a dialog box claiming the memory has been properly ejected. If not, you didn't close the folder on the memory card.
8. Gently remove reader and then card from the reader. Place each in their respective case or box to avoid dust and debris collecting in the slots.

If it seems that I treated everyone as a child that was not my intention. Please accept my apology. I wish to mention that the major of card readers are a simple but somewhat delicate mechanism. Furthermore, memory cards should be treated as if they were made of glass.

Happy Shooting!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I have used (flawlessly) this one for 8+ years. I have two, white & black, always connected to my PC. Never had an issue.
https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Super-Multi-Card-Reader-TS-RDF8K/dp/B0056TYRMW/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=77927938625646&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=transcend+ts-rdf8k&qid=1566910421&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Mark

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I have used cheapies for years, never had one fail. I suspect that (as others have said) it is mostly how they (and the card itself) are handled. Newer USB 3.0 are faster, better.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I’d consider upgrading your "aging computer". Your digital photo processing is going to quickly push your machine beyond its limits. I’ve had new computers over the last several years and I can’t remember any of them not having a card reader. Even printers have card reader. You could also look at external drives that you can plug your camera into via its USB port.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Many bad reviews are based on user errors or lack of understanding. They tell you more about the user than the product.

Then there are the “bad” reviewers who sell competitive products! An equal number of “excellent” reviewers probably work for the manufacturer.

Don’t worry about the bad reviews. Pay attention to how many reviews there are, and what percentages of them are good or excellent.

FWIW, I use a Sabrent card reader. It just works.

Worry about stuff you can control. Equipment failures due to causes you can’t control will happen.

johngault007 Loc: Florida Panhandle

- Parking refers to with moving parts and the motion of setting the heads into a position to shut down, not solid state.
- Solid state media, if not properly ejected, my have data corruption if the drive was being written to while the user ejected it. Although not recommended at all, you can still remove this media without ejecting first. Not sure how it would "fry" the object unless there was some freak lightning attack at the same time the user ejected it.

Hope that helps a little.