Why card readers?
Feb 3, 2024 13:38:33 #
Feb 3, 2024 13:50:12 #
gvarner wrote:
Reasons I can think of, for the card are (1) because cards are 10x faster and (2) cards don’t run the camera battery down, and (3) I don’t have to deal with two devices operating systems and (4) I don’t need a cord, another thing to break or loose or forget on a trip.Why would anyone use a card reader when there are more direct ways to load photos onto a computer, like using a USB cable?
Feb 3, 2024 13:53:53 #
robertjerl wrote:
I despise those micro cards, they are too difficult to handle with old fingers and too easy to loose. They make sense for drones but that’s about itYes I do, but in the case of the phone, that tiny macro card is more of a hassle for me to remove and replace than the cable. Fat stubby finger syndrome.
At my desk, I use tweezers for handling the tiny cards.
The tweezers etc. is the wading through I am referring to. I could have worded it better.
At my desk, I use tweezers for handling the tiny cards.
The tweezers etc. is the wading through I am referring to. I could have worded it better.
Feb 3, 2024 13:56:42 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
In all my many years using many cards I have never scratched one, (how would a scratch even matter? It not a vinyl record) and I have only had one card fail. And the manufacturer replaced the failed card for free.I’ve never heard of scratching a card being an issue. I use multiple different cameras with different connectors. My card readers are what stay plugged in. I also don’t put the card back in the camera until I verify the copy and reformat the card right then. I also have enough going on on top of my desk that I don’t need a camera cluttering it more.
Feb 3, 2024 14:00:39 #
Alafoto wrote:
The old days are the new days, mirrorless cameras suck batteries dry at an amazing rate. 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 14:04:35 #
JD750 wrote:
I despise those micro cards, they are too difficult to handle with old fingers and too easy to loose. They make sense for drones but that’s about it
My micros are in their own adapters.
The micros with adapters were on sale at the time.
Feb 3, 2024 14:14:47 #
Timmers wrote:
Why? Because there is a card reader built into the... (show quote)
My previous Mac did have a slot for my cards this new one does not so now I will need to use a card reader, preferred using the slot was so much easier
Feb 3, 2024 14:26:35 #
catgirl wrote:
My old MacBookPro had a SD slot, my middle MacBookPro did not, I was unhappy with that every time I downloaded pics. My newest MacBookPro has the SD slot. People complained, Apple listened. Now you have a reason to buy another Mac. ;)My previous Mac did have a slot for my cards this new one does not so now I will need to use a card reader, preferred using the slot was so much easier
Feb 3, 2024 15:20:29 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
JD750 wrote:
The old days are the new days, mirrorless cameras suck batteries dry at an amazing rate.
Afraid a mirrorless is a bucket list item for me.
Feb 3, 2024 15:33:14 #
Feb 3, 2024 16:40:08 #
If it makes you happy to connect your camera by wire by all means do that.
Most modern card readers are way faster than any camera connection AND you can have multiple card readers.
There is a good work flow security reason as well when you come home from a shoot camera gets put away, card (s) go in a small box at the computer, as each card is transferred to the computer it goes in the "In Process box)
It stays there until all cards are ingested, and all backups are made, including off site or cloud. Once backups are made the card goes in the OK to reformat bin. 3 little plastic bins is great insurance and the whole process is easy and protected
We do the same thing weather shooting for clients or personal work
The camera never has to be out on a desk, no wear and tear on tiny internal connections.
If you do the same exact thing every time, you never have the risk of losing anything.
Most modern card readers are way faster than any camera connection AND you can have multiple card readers.
There is a good work flow security reason as well when you come home from a shoot camera gets put away, card (s) go in a small box at the computer, as each card is transferred to the computer it goes in the "In Process box)
It stays there until all cards are ingested, and all backups are made, including off site or cloud. Once backups are made the card goes in the OK to reformat bin. 3 little plastic bins is great insurance and the whole process is easy and protected
We do the same thing weather shooting for clients or personal work
The camera never has to be out on a desk, no wear and tear on tiny internal connections.
If you do the same exact thing every time, you never have the risk of losing anything.
Feb 3, 2024 17:41:55 #
MJPerini wrote:
If it makes you happy to connect your camera by wi... (show quote)
When I got my first Nikon digital camera, a D200, way back when, I went to a Nikon School program that recommended to always use a card reader to download images. At that time they did not recommend using any computer's built in card reader slot as there was always a small chance that the computer could transfer something to the card that then got transferred to the camera. I know that many pho pho such recommendations, but I always wanted to follow the safest and most secure way to do things.
Being able to download directly from a camera can be a plus as well as recharging the battery without removing it from a camera. But what if a power strike takes place when you are doing this? I know this is a remote event, but things like this do happen from time to time, especially when you are in unfamiliar environments like a foreign country.
Feb 3, 2024 19:31:15 #
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.
Now that’s crazy talk. That computer will be obsolete before the card reader wears out.
Feb 3, 2024 21:00:42 #
JD750 wrote:
I despise those micro cards, they are too difficult to handle with old fingers and too easy to loose. They make sense for drones but that’s about it
I thought my Nikon 1 V1 was just about a perfect all-around camera for the snapshooter... except for that nasty little card slot.
Feb 3, 2024 21:17:21 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Now that’s crazy talk. That computer will be obsolete before the card reader wears out.
My computer did after 12 years. Card reader still worked though.
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