Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro

Mastamarek · 4th of January 2010 (Mon)

hai,
I need a CF card reader that will fit in my expresscard slot in my unibody MBP. I would prefer it to be expresscard as all my USB and FW ports are taken up. I want it to be able to read CF UDMA.
thx in advance,
Marek

MaxxuM · 4th of January 2010 (Mon)

The only one I've had experience with (that was worth the $$$) is this one (link). It was fickle, crashed my MBP and Mac Pro a few times if I tried to import directly from FCP, otherwise it worked fine. I ended up sending it back. I looked but couldn't find a vendor that sells it but I remember it wasn't cheap.

You know you can chain FW? It isn't as fast by a long shot, but it works every time.

Scout7id · 4th of January 2010 (Mon)

I recently tried and returned this ADAPTER from amazon. Kernal panics like crazy. I'm looking for the same thing and I'm wondering if I'll ever find something.

I'm now waiting on this one from Other World Computing...

Sonnet Dual CF Reader

wlescall · 5th of January 2010 (Tue)

I found 3 at OWC. The Sonnet is a dual slot - but new drivers are in testing.

BeritOlam · 5th of January 2010 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scout7id

I recently tried and returned this ADAPTER from amazon. Kernal panics like crazy. I'm looking for the same thing and I'm wondering if I'll ever find something.

In my experience, Syba products are generally about one dust particle better than worthless!

Scout7id · 5th of January 2010 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeritOlam

In my experience, Syba products are generally about one dust particle better than worthless!

I'll certainly second that after my experience!

Mastamarek · 13th of January 2010 (Wed)

bump, still looking for a good CF card reader. By this point any good CF reader will be welcomed. USB, FW, anything. lol

MaxxuM · 13th of January 2010 (Wed)

Lexar

or

Sandisk

Damian75 · 13th of January 2010 (Wed)

^^^+1

I have never used and express card as I use it for eSATA but love the FW800 very solid

wlescall · 13th of January 2010 (Wed)

+2 on FW800.

Scout7id · 14th of January 2010 (Thu)

I settled on this one last week. Delkin Firewire Reader

Same chipset as the Sandisk Extreme firewire and the Hoodman FW800 readers. It's FAST! Integrated cord just like the Hoodman with a FW800/FW400 adapter. I highly recommend it.

4th of January 2010 (Mon)	#1
Mastamarek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 1,882 IMAGE EDITING OK	Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro hai, I need a CF card reader that will fit in my expresscard slot in my unibody MBP. I would prefer it to be expresscard as all my USB and FW ports are taken up. I want it to be able to read CF UDMA. thx in advance, Marek

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MaxxuM Goldmember Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Grande Valley Posts: 3,306 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro The only one I've had experience with (that was worth the $$$) is this one (link). It was fickle, crashed my MBP and Mac Pro a few times if I tried to import directly from FCP, otherwise it worked fine. I ended up sending it back. I looked but couldn't find a vendor that sells it but I remember it wasn't cheap. You know you can chain FW? It isn't as fast by a long shot, but it works every time. __________________ Canon 7D & 60D With Grip's Canon: EF-S 17-55 F2.8 IS, EF 70-200L F4 IS, EF 85mm F1.8 HOYA PRO1 MC UV Review \| Lens Glossary of Terms Feedback

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Scout7id Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 1,554 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro I recently tried and returned this ADAPTER from amazon. Kernal panics like crazy. I'm looking for the same thing and I'm wondering if I'll ever find something. I'm now waiting on this one from Other World Computing... Sonnet Dual CF Reader __________________ -- Don Fuller -- I am a veteran. At seventeen I wrote a blank check payable to the "United States of America" for an amount up to and including my life.

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wlescall Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Panhandle, WV Posts: 510 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro I found 3 at OWC. The Sonnet is a dual slot - but new drivers are in testing. __________________ Bill EOS 7D, Canon EOS 50D w/BG-E2N, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 mkii, 580 EX II (x2), 430 EX II, 430 EX, Canon 17-55 mm f/2.8 IS, Canon 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 70-200 mm f/4L, Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS 2 desktops & 2 laptops (PC & Mac each) Chronon Photography

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Mastamarek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 1,882 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro bump, still looking for a good CF card reader. By this point any good CF reader will be welcomed. USB, FW, anything. lol

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Damian75 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,623 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro ^^^+1 I have never used and express card as I use it for eSATA but love the FW800 very solid __________________ Canon EOS 40D,30D, Canon 70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, Canon extension tube, Elinchrom Lighting gear,  Website

14th of January 2010 (Thu)	#11
Scout7id Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 1,554 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Best comapct flash card reader for macbook pro I settled on this one last week. Delkin Firewire Reader Same chipset as the Sandisk Extreme firewire and the Hoodman FW800 readers. It's FAST! Integrated cord just like the Hoodman with a FW800/FW400 adapter. I highly recommend it. __________________ -- Don Fuller -- I am a veteran. At seventeen I wrote a blank check payable to the "United States of America" for an amount up to and including my life.

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