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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Maybe, but the way he asked made it sound like not plugging into the camera was an inferior option.

OldCADuser Loc: Irvine, CA

I still say that both approaches, using a cable to transfer images from your camera to your computer, or removing the memory card and inserting it into a reader, be it integral to your computer or an externally attached accessory, there's a time and a place for both of them. As I stated previously, when in my office with my MacBook M1 Pro integrated into my working setup, it's more convenient to use a USB cable. But when on the road where my MacBook is being used as an actual laptop, then I use the built in card reader. Of course, unless you're automatically uploading your cellphone images to the 'cloud', where they could be downloaded to your computer, you're sort of forced to use a cable.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Longshadow wrote:

...... Like, data moves faster through a short cable than a long one.
"Technically", yes, but.....

I thought the issue was he was worried about something going from the computer to the card, and he thought the flash card reader would protect against that?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

JD750 wrote:

I thought the issue was he was worried about something going from the computer to the card, and he thought the flash card reader would protect against that?

It was, as was my initial reply.

My reply to you regarding the cable length is an additional comment.

Periwinkle Annie Loc: Annapolis

Because I am congenitally incapable of getting the digital transfer to work…

Mike1017

Because It really does not make a difference.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

gvarner wrote:

Why would anyone use a card reader when there are more direct ways to load photos onto a computer, like using a USB cable?

Why not?

EJMcD

gvarner wrote:

Why would anyone use a card reader when there are more direct ways to load photos onto a computer, like using a USB cable?

Or the multiple card slots already designed into my PC.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

SuperflyTNT wrote:

Maybe, but the way he asked made it sound like not plugging into the camera was an inferior option.

Yes, there was a bit of slant to his question, like, "Why in the world do people buy this brand of camera?" Rather than, "What are some nice features of this brand of camera?"

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

You are using a $20 card reader as opposed to $2000. Camera. What do you want to put more use on

That reminds me of people who shift down to slow down their car or motorcycle, rather than putting wear on cheap brake pads. When I was riding a motorcycle, I often wound up riding behind a guy who "saved his brakes" by shifting down. All of a sudden, I would be very close to him - without seeing any brake lights.

BebuLamar

jerryc41 wrote:

That reminds me of people who shift down to slow down their car or motorcycle, rather than putting wear on cheap brake pads. When I was riding a motorcycle, I often wound up riding behind a guy who "saved his brakes" by shifting down. All of a sudden, I would be very close to him - without seeing any brake lights.

EV can do the same thing today. They have the one pedal mode in which when you release the accelerator the car will slow down quickly using regenerative braking but the brake light doesn't come on.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 wrote:

That reminds me of people who shift down to slow down their car or motorcycle, rather than putting wear on cheap brake pads. When I was riding a motorcycle, I often wound up riding behind a guy who "saved his brakes" by shifting down. All of a sudden, I would be very close to him - without seeing any brake lights.

I drive "ahead" and coast a lot, observing traffic ahead of me to see how it's moving.
I hardly use my brakes. Saves gas also.

Too many people drive according to the car in front of them.....

EJMcD

delder wrote:

Agree!
One card reader for several different Camera Makes and Models.
I velcro'ed a amall Card Reader right on top of my Desktop to keep from wearing out the Internal Computer Card Reader.

Really?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

jerryc41 wrote:

That reminds me of people who shift down to slow down their car or motorcycle, rather than putting wear on cheap brake pads. When I was riding a motorcycle, I often wound up riding behind a guy who "saved his brakes" by shifting down. All of a sudden, I would be very close to him - without seeing any brake lights.

Right because engines are cheaper than breaks. lol.

But you can hear them downshift so there is that.

If your sport riding you want to set your corner speed early, and be in the right gear for exiting the corner, as you enter the corner, you don’t want to have to shift in the corner. But that doesn’t preclude using breaks. It just takes more practice and skill.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

jerryc41 wrote:

That reminds me of people who shift down to slow down their car or motorcycle, rather than putting wear on cheap brake pads. When I was riding a motorcycle, I often wound up riding behind a guy who "saved his brakes" by shifting down. All of a sudden, I would be very close to him - without seeing any brake lights.

What % of people drive a stick shift excluding truckers?
Some did that and soon realized brake pads are cheaper then clutches and trannies