CF Card reader ... worth it?
DB
DC3400) has a USB cable I can plug directly into my PC, which is what I
currently use. However, I've heard the card readers are faster. Plus, they
don't use your batteries up. Plus, I'm a bit concerned that opening the
"rubber flap" each time to plug in the USB cable into my camera will
eventually break the thing off.
Ok, sounds like I've talked myself into it :) Is there any concern about
removing & re-inserting the CF card frequently? Gee, I guess I really sound
like a worry wort don't I :(
Thanks!
David
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JanDG
problems with Kodak connection software and my system.
Speed will depend on your camera (for reasons I don't understand). The card
reader is definitely faster than my old DC280 but about as fast as my
DC4800.
It's a little more convenient not having my camera with straps, cables, etc.
taking up a corner of my desk during preview and picture download. Also,
should you ever user CF for anything else you've got a virtual "hard drive"
waiting for it.
Just don't make the mistake I almost did and pick up a Smart Media reader
which looks pretty much the same.
JanDG
"DB" <dbains8...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Joe727
Flash reader when you buy one of their cards. I saw one such freebie about
a month ago at Best Buy.
Joe
"DB" <dbains8...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Hans
I am frequently using it. The only gripe I have with it is that in Windows
2000 Pro,
the device has to be unmounted in order to remove the card. In Win98 (SE)
you just go ahead and remove it. But that is just a smaller nuisance.
One thing, I heard it can lead to strange results if you change resolutions
using a single card (mixed resolution JPGs). I haven't run into that with my
good ol' CoolPix 950.
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Jim Untch
card plus a Jumpshot card reader (I think it reverts to a $10 rebate this
week). Be aware that it can only read memory cards that have the USB logo
on them...it wouldn't read the Kodak 8mb cf that came with my Kodak
DC240...hth Jim
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: Is it worth spending $25 or so for a compact flash reader? My camera (Kodak
: currently use. However, I've heard the card readers are faster. Plus, they
: don't use your batteries up. Plus, I'm a bit concerned that opening the
: "rubber flap" each time to plug in the USB cable into my camera will
: eventually break the thing off.
: Ok, sounds like I've talked myself into it :) Is there any concern about
: removing & re-inserting the CF card frequently? Gee, I guess I really sound
: like a worry wort don't I :(
Everything will wear out and break eventually. Yes, the rubber
flap will break off. And the USB socket will wear out if you
keep plugging/unplugging the cable. And the CF socket will wear
out if you keep plugging/unplugging the card to copy pictures.
Nothing lasts forever.
A card reader will be a bit faster and will allow you to use the
cards for other things (swapping moderate size files, moving
files to a PDA, etc).
Jamie
DB
<Q0q07.106613$mG4.51...@news1.mntp1.il.home.com>:
>Just got one at Best Buy last week...$39 after a $20 rebate for a 48mb
>cf card plus a Jumpshot card reader (I think it reverts to a $10 rebate
>this week). Be aware that it can only read memory cards that have the
>USB logo on them...it wouldn't read the Kodak 8mb cf that came with my
>Kodak DC240...hth Jim
>
Hmm, hadn't heard that before about the card readers only being able to
read certain cards. Is this a function of your card reader in particular,
or of all card readers, like, lets say a Sandisk Imagemate?
The 64 meg card I bought is just a generic card.
Jim Untch
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"DB" <dbains8...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Hans
USB chip onboard, that's why 'normal' readers can't read these
cards. The jumpshot cable is actually a dumb connector cable.
With 'normal' CF cards, the reader does the reading- not the CF card, lol
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The Real Bev
>
> Been using my Lexar universal reader (USB) for months,
> I am frequently using it. The only gripe I have with it is that in Windows
> 2000 Pro,
> the device has to be unmounted in order to remove the card. In Win98 (SE)
> you just go ahead and remove it. But that is just a smaller nuisance.
In linux, weird stuff happens if I boot with the card in the jumpshot.
Solution: don't do that.
> One thing, I heard it can lead to strange results if you change resolutions
> using a single card (mixed resolution JPGs). I haven't run into that with my
> good ol' CoolPix 950.
Nor with my CP 800. I don't change resolution that frequently, but it
didn't burp when I did.
> "DB" <dbains8...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns90D354F7A64E...@204.0.78.21...
> > Is it worth spending $25 or so for a compact flash reader? My camera
> (Kodak
> > DC3400) has a USB cable I can plug directly into my PC, which is what I
> > currently use. However, I've heard the card readers are faster. Plus, they
> > don't use your batteries up. Plus, I'm a bit concerned that opening the
> > "rubber flap" each time to plug in the USB cable into my camera will
> > eventually break the thing off.
OTOH, you may have to remove some sort of rubber flap when you take the card
out of the camera. Decisions...
> > Ok, sounds like I've talked myself into it :) Is there any concern about
> > removing & re-inserting the CF card frequently? Gee, I guess I really
> sound
> > like a worry wort don't I :(
No, I think it's reasonable to think about the longevity of non-disposable
items that cost more than pocket change. I studied for months before buying
my Coolpix 800 and I too considered the possibility of door-hinges wearing
out. OTOH, others see no problem with blowing $1K on a whim. Takes all
kinds.
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DB
>The CF cards with the USB logo on them have an actual
>USB chip onboard, that's why 'normal' readers can't read these
>cards. The jumpshot cable is actually a dumb connector cable.
>With 'normal' CF cards, the reader does the reading- not the CF card,
>lol
>
Thanks for the clarification! I think it's safe to go ahead and purchase a
card reader.
Thanks again!