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Need advice on getting an external card reader for CF and SD use
Jan 22, 2016 14:50:48 #
There are several card reader manufacturers, some better, some junk. Some seller web sites, Best Buy fore example, have readable customer comments; so check those. I have had good luck with a Promaster. A credible card reader should be capable of reading old as well as new cards, like all the way back to Smart cards and early Compact Flash cards. I still have Smart Cards from back in the Olympus C2020 camera days that have old pictures on. Last sentence written crappily, too lazy to edit.
Jan 22, 2016 14:55:54 #
willie_gunn wrote:
I have the Lexar USB 3.0 model, built for CF and SD cards and can thoroughly recommend it.
Apologies, meant to post this link to the actual model: http://www.lexar.com/readers/lexar-professional-usb-30-dual-slot-reader
Apologies, meant to post this link to the actual model: http://www.lexar.com/readers/lexar-professional-usb-30-dual-slot-reader
$48 Ouch !!!
Jan 22, 2016 14:56:15 #
warrior wrote:
:?: :?: Is the speed of a USB3 that important over a 2 in a card reader. I'm 85;where is the fire? :shock:
In time, computers will start phasing out USB 2. Apple dropped Firewire some time ago, for example. I wonder if there are USB 2 to USB 3 cables or adapters?
Jan 22, 2016 15:01:21 #
joer wrote:
I use this as well. Its fast and the cards fit snugly minimizing the risk of damage.
At the same site there is a 25 in 1 USB 3 card reader that is backward compatible to USB 2. But not so far back as the Smart Card.
Jan 22, 2016 15:18:15 #
venturer9
Loc: Newton, Il.
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Computer runs Windows 7 Pro. The computer's card reader is ancient and dead. The external one (an ancient SanDisk) is dying of old age. I need a new external reader for use with CF and SD cards.
Is there any particular standout brand and model? or default recommendation? Links or advice?
Is there any particular standout brand and model? or default recommendation? Links or advice?
Several years ago I purchased a Belkin Model #F4U003 which works for CF/Micro Ddrive, Smartmedia/xD, SDMMC,Mini SD, MS/MS Duo, M2 and Micro SD
I have never used the MS/MS Duo (don't know what they are) but have used all the rest and have never had a Problem with it..
Some one mentioned that a good reader will read an OLD media Card... I have one Smart Card that I bought when I bought my Olympus C2100UZ which still works in the camera and the Belkin will read it fine. Bought it in 1999
Mike
Jan 22, 2016 22:33:50 #
Bill_de wrote:
I also have a Lexar. It's old, so I'm not even sure if it is 3.0. I have always been happy with Lexar Products.
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FYI : I think it's a standard, (at least it is until fake readers hit the market). By that I mean the USB 3.0 ports and things that plug into the ports all have a blue end. If you know your computer has 3.0 ports, you'll see what I mean.
Just look in the end of your reader. The small but longer plastic inside the rectangular metal part, is colored blue.
For the USB 2.0 ends, the color can be any color but I've never noticed blue before. Often white and black with an occasional red.
Jan 23, 2016 23:41:10 #
Los-Angeles-Shooter wrote:
Computer runs Windows 7 Pro. The computer's card reader is ancient and dead. The external one (an ancient SanDisk) is dying of old age. I need a new external reader for use with CF and SD cards.
Is there any particular standout brand and model? or default recommendation? Links or advice?
Is there any particular standout brand and model? or default recommendation? Links or advice?
Yep get the Lexar.. I bought two of the SanDisk o.es and its so easy to bend a pin on the CF card reader. I got a Lexar Professional single card reader and it works fantastic.
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