Downloading Pics via cable
Oct 18, 2020 15:01:37 #
CamB wrote:
I think the issues you are concerned with are a big nothing. Take this a step further. What about the door to access the cord plug. What about the plug itself. What if that wears out. A million photographers every day pull a million cards out of their cameras and then stick them back in with no problems. Do what you want but your camera will be fine either way and pulling the card is easier than fiddling with the cord and that tiny plug.
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You are probably right ... a lot of nothing. The door is rubber so that shouldn't ever be a problem. If the plug wears out I can always go back to pulling the card out. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:04:03 #
rcarol wrote:
Note that downloading images using a cable attached to the camera is usually much slower than removing the SD card from the camera and installing it into a card reader. That may or may not be important to you.
I've done it both ways and didn't notice a slowdown. It is almost instantaneous. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:09:08 #
Architect1776 wrote:
I always remove the card to download photos since 2003.
Have never damaged the camera and both use CF cards.
Have never damaged the camera and both use CF cards.
Both ways are pretty easy. I just seem to have a problem inserting the cards. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:11:28 #
quixdraw wrote:
Have done it both ways - three cords for three camera plug types attached to the computer all the time. For me at least, far quicker to plug in a cord. Download time seems about the same, though I am usually downloading comparatively small numbers of images. I'll have to pay attention to time when next I have a quantity of photos. Whatever is easiest for the individual.
Thanks for your reply. I didn't seem to notice my computer lagging while off-loading my pictures.
Oct 18, 2020 15:12:45 #
davyboy wrote:
I have been downloading my photos from camera to computer with the cable for 10 years never never had even a hint of a problem!
Ditto. I worry that frequent removing and replacing a memory card could damage something in the camera, I prefer the cable method. Furthermore, my computer is a "desktop" type sitting under the desk, so plugging the card in is a stretch (pun intended! 
)Oct 18, 2020 15:13:13 #
Longshadow wrote:
Stix of one, half dozen of the other.
Pick one.
Pick one.
Seems that way to me. With me fumbling inserting cards into either a computer or camera I'm thinking the cable route might just be the way for me. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:18:06 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Not to get too technical, BUT, cameras use pretty ... (show quote)
Thanks, Don. I usually shoot jpeg and around twenty-five pics at a time so that wouldn't be a problem most times for me. I will keep in mind if I ever shoot a wedding or reunion where I would be taking a lot of pictures and saving them in RAW.
Oct 18, 2020 15:21:38 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't think I would need any special software for transferring images from camera to computer.
Nikon has an Image Capture program that works pretty well with the camera plugged in. When inserting the card directly into my laptop, you are right about not needing anything to off-load pictures
Oct 18, 2020 15:23:34 #
PHRubin wrote: Ditto. I worry that frequent removing and replacing a memory card could damage something in the camera, I prefer the cable method. Furthermore, my computer is a "desktop" type sitting under the desk, so plugging the card in is a stretch (pun intended! )
Ditto. I worry that frequent removing and replacing a memory card could damage something in the camera, I prefer the cable method. Furthermore, my computer is a "desktop" type sitting under the desk, so plugging the card in is a stretch (pun intended! )Thanks for your input and the pun!
Oct 18, 2020 17:56:49 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Not to get too technical, BUT, cameras use pretty ... (show quote)
Yes indeed, it is WAY faster. The USB camera connector is rated for typically 5,000 insertions, BUT I have seen them fail in the hundreds, and when they do, it’s a MB replacement in the camera. Of course, if your body uses CF cards, you need to be careful/gentle inserting the card to avoid a bent pin, but that connector, while not cheap ,is a lot less expensive than a MB, and if it’s an SD card, no worries about bent pins.
Oct 19, 2020 02:18:52 #
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truckster wrote:
So I finally realized that with a cable and the ri... (show quote)
Exercise patience and deliberation, the same as when changing lenses, attaching a lens hood, remote release, &c., there should be no undue wear and tear on anything with either method.
Oct 19, 2020 02:44:43 #
truckster wrote:
So I finally realized that with a cable and the ri... (show quote)
Propably depends upon personal circumstances.
I've always removed the cards and put them in the card slot on the front of the PC or used a card reader.
But in the last few weeks I've added a camera for which I have no card reader and am forced to connect by cable. With the short lead supplied with the camera (extension does not work for some reason) the PC has to be moved and the camera placed on top. Risks are camera getting knocked off by me or the dog and constant removal of the camera rubber cover.
Oct 19, 2020 05:46:43 #
I have used the cable to download both to my computer and to my I Pad when I’m traveling.
Oct 19, 2020 05:56:24 #
Oct 19, 2020 07:04:45 #
I have always used the cable for the same reason you articulated. Pulling the card in and out of the camera can cause problems, but mostly with the older CF cards because of the pins.
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