Why card readers?
Feb 3, 2024 10:38:27 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jerryc41 wrote:
I have some cameras that require with very small connectors - annoying.
I'm sure there were older cameras that had cables with proprietary connectors before there were universal standards.
Feb 3, 2024 10:53:50 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I'm sure there were older cameras that had cables with proprietary connectors before there were universal standards.
Feb 3, 2024 11:12:50 #
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?
There are more artifacts and transfer failures using cables than card readers. 'Nuf said.
Feb 3, 2024 11:20:15 #
therwol
Loc: USA
Bridges wrote:
I wanted to download all the photos from my phone but when I plugged it into the computer, it did not show as another drive. Is there a setting that is required to be turned on for this to happen?
When I first did than, something popped up on my phone asking permission for the computer to access the files on the phone. I allowed it, and then it showed up as a drive on the computer.
Feb 3, 2024 11:22:22 #
therwol
Loc: USA
BebuLamar wrote:
I never used the USB cable that came with my Nikon Df. I wonder if I use it often can I buy a replacement when it breaks?
I use the USB cable that came with my Nikon D850 to tether the camera to a laptop. I bought an extra cable on eBay.
Feb 3, 2024 11:47:06 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The CF card slot if you are not carefull you can bend the pins inside the slot. With SD card I see no problem there.
Only older cameras use CF cards anymore. CFexpress cards are completely different.
Feb 3, 2024 11:52:27 #
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?
I find that the quickest way is to simply connect my camera to the computer and proceed. Don't need anything extra.
Feb 3, 2024 12:14:12 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Longshadow wrote:
I don't have to dig out the cable and make sure the camera has a sufficient charge in the battery for the duration of the process.
Less than 10 seconds to remove the card and insert it into the reader.
I use a card reader all the time.
Less than 10 seconds to remove the card and insert it into the reader.
I use a card reader all the time.
As do I. A habit formed back in the day, when battery life was not so consistent nor as long lasting as today.
Feb 3, 2024 12:15:40 #
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?
Not only is the card reader easier than finding and plugging in each end of the right cable (yea, I should keep the right cable plugged in), but my card reader downloads MUCH faster than my camera!
Feb 3, 2024 12:17:05 #
The downside of transfers using a cable are: (1) slower. A card reader attached to a USB 3 connected reader is substantially faster (2) the mini/micro USB on the camera is not a robust connector and replacement typically means replacing the main circuit board at a cost that can rival that of replacing the camera. (3) the camera must be on for the transfer, and since they are typically slow, that means more battery discharge recharge cycles. The upside is if you use CF cards, you’re less likely to bend a pin since you’re not removing the card.
Feb 3, 2024 12:25:06 #
Feb 3, 2024 12:29:00 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
Longshadow wrote:
I don't have to dig out the cable and make sure the camera has a sufficient charge in the battery for the duration of the process.
Less than 10 seconds to remove the card and insert it into the reader.
I use a card reader all the time.
Less than 10 seconds to remove the card and insert it into the reader.
I use a card reader all the time.
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.
Feb 3, 2024 12:36:32 #
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.
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.
I had to get a dedicated card reader because the new desktop has only an SD slot and I also have Memory Sticks, and one OLD CF card that I use for a digital picture frame. The old desktop did SD, CF, Memory Sticks, and maybe another. It looks like attrition got the multiple card readers in desktops.
The new laptop has no card ports.....
Feb 3, 2024 13:13:11 #
RKastner
Loc: Davenport, FL
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?
I use neither. I have a MacBook Pro. It has a SD card slot....even more direct. I also have a USB-C SD Card dongle...I insert the card and plug it into one of my USB-C slots.
Feb 3, 2024 13:24:19 #
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?
Loading is much quicker with my rig. IF I used CF cards with their tiny, fragile pins I would likely put up with the time lag to avoid possible damage to the camera pins.
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