Best way to unload photos ?

[mdm]

I just bought a canon digital rebel. I wondered, what is the best way to unload the photos to the computer? would it be connecting camera to computer or removing card and using a card reader? Right now I use a card reader but what scares me is hearing about the pins breaking or bending on the camera. Is this a big problem with the pins or just mishandling of the card? I guess the camera is more like a computer, does the unloading of pictures through the camera reduce its life.

[watermarkphotography]

I use the card reader so I don't have to leave my camera out on my desk, as I have no room. I have not seen any problems with the pins on any forums, but then again I did not look for it. I think its just a matter of preference. The camera hookup is USB-2 so it will be just as fast as a usb-2 card reader. I am using one gig cards and switch them all the time with no problem.

[robertwgross]

I think you will find almost-unanimous favor with using a card reader.

Moving a CF card back and forth is not a big risk, as long as you simply do it carefully. A few years ago, a CF card and its socket seemed virtually foolproof. Now, however, it seems like there is a fool to overcome any foolproof scheme.

---Bob Gross---

[tubs]

A USB2 card reader is in fact much faster than downloading from the camera. That's why I use one. The other advantage is not having to drain the camera's battery, although that's not a major issue.

[mdm]

Thanks, I'll stick with the card reader and try to be sober when handling the cfm.

[Bob_A]

Does anyone have a laptop and use a Sandisk PCMCIA to Compact Flash Adapter? Since I have a PCMCIA slot I was thinking of getting one of these. Also, since I thought this slot was mainly for a modem or network adapter, I was wondering how well the Sandisk PCMCIA to Compact Flash Adapter works when compared to an external USB2 device.

Any advice would be appreciated.


Bob

[Icecamp]

I have a Simple Tech PCMCIA card reader and it works fine. It is definitely faster than using the USB from the camera. I have been using a card reader for the last 2 1/2 years. I haven't used the cords from my G2 or 10D, the only time I have used a cord was when I first got my S30, I switched to the PCMCIA card reader and haven't looked back.

[watermarkphotography]

I don't have one but I do run a fire wire card through PCMCIA, so for sure it will handle the speed.

[vince_ross]

Does anyone have a laptop and use a Sandisk PCMCIA to Compact Flash Adapter? Since I have a PCMCIA slot I was thinking of getting one of these. Also, since I thought this slot was mainly for a modem or network adapter, I was wondering how well the Sandisk PCMCIA to Compact Flash Adapter works when compared to an external USB2 device.

Any advice would be appreciated.


Bob


Bob, I have the Sandisk adapter and it works just fine, not much of a difference from my USB2 card reader. I think that I only paid something like $5 for it too.

[Bob_A]

Thanks Vince!

Slightly cheaper than a Sandisk USB2 reader and no cords ... sounds like a good solution to me. Think I'll try it out.

[eosster]

Ditto on a card reader.

[gsmx2]

Thanks Vince!

Slightly cheaper than a Sandisk USB2 reader and no cords ... sounds like a good solution to me. Think I'll try it out.

Another advantage to the PC Card solution...just store it in the slot. Used two for years until I lent one to my father to take to Africa...I came back looking like an elephant stepped on it.

Scott

[tim]

My USB card reader runs about 10 times faster than my PC card reader, and works on any machine instead of just laptops.

Software wise, get DIM from http://alanlight.com , it's a great little program for pulling images off your card.

[jazt]

Bob, I have the Sandisk adapter and it works just fine, not much of a difference from my USB2 card reader. I think that I only paid something like $5 for it too.

There are 32bit PCMCIA cards that are available also.((perhaps $USD 20-25)

They are a LOT faster than then $5-10$ versions, which I own. I tried a 32 bit version a friend had. It also helps to have the faster 20X-40X for the PCMCIA cards.

[Bob_A]

Just noticed the Sandisk one only supports Type I CF cards ... o well. The only 32 bit adapter that I can find (the exact same speed as a USB2 reader) is by Delkin for $39.95 US at B&H, which is a bit pricey.

[Persian-Rice]

Do what I do, get your self a personal assistant and hand him a laptop, give him an FRS, and call him when you need him to make a card run. If you are nice, he will do the pp too :D.

Seriously, I dont have time to shoot for "fun" anymore, its all work work work. But I use card reader. I am going to buy an extrenal hard drive with the USB capability to use as an image tank.

[mguna]

Another advantage to the PC Card solution...just store it in the slot. Used two for years until I lent one to my father to take to Africa...I came back looking like an elephant stepped on it.

Scott

Hi there,

I'm using a IBM 1Gb CF card and it comes with a PCMIA adapter. Among the drawbacks are that you do have to slot it into the adapter as you would in a USB card reader.
Can you explain what do you mean by "just store it in the slot". How then can it be used in the camera.

Thanks
GunaM:confused: