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Card reader vs USB download
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I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Thanks, Gordon |
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Card reader vs USB download
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:13:13 -0000, "Gordon MacPherson" wrote:
Hi, I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Do whichever you prefer. |
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Card reader vs USB download
"Gordon MacPherson" wrote in message
... Hi, I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Thanks, Gordon I've never liked ZoomBrowser, but maybe the newer versions are better. I don't like automatic directories, the reader gives me complete freedom to create the directories where I want to download photos - frequently it's not going to be the same directory. Regardless, it's one less piece of software I need to deal with. You may find the transfer from the camera not too slow, but it is still faster from a card reader. I don't like to use the camera batteries to download. Mark |
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Card reader vs USB download
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"Gordon MacPherson" wrote: Hi, I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Whatever works for you. I prefer a USB card reader for the simple reason that I can transfer photos on my laptop and still shoot more photos with my camera at the same time. |
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Card reader vs USB download
"Gordon MacPherson" wrote:
I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Card readers work on any computer. Card readers work on any operating system. Copying from them doesn't require any additional software (although some cameras can be switched to "mass storage device" mode). They allow photos to be copied more than once, e.g. to a master archive as well as a work directory for digital enhancement. They don't run down the camera batteries while copying the photos. For me it is easier and more convenient to just take the memory card and plug it into the card reader than fumbling around with the USB cable (where did I store it last time?) removing the tiny rubber plug at the camera (careful, don't rip it off!), and then plugging in the tiny connector and searching under the desk for the USB outlet on the computer for the other end of the cable. And then waiting for the computer to recognize the new USB device. And even more so if you are using multiple memory cards. IMO it is also easier to use just a single copy command or drag-n-drop than weeding through the options of yet another custom program. Of course, if you are more comfortable connecting the camera directly and if that works for you then there's nothing wrong with that, either. I just think it's a pain. jue |
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Card reader vs USB download
Jürgen Exner wrote:
"Gordon MacPherson" wrote: I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Card readers work on any computer. Card readers work on any operating system. Copying from them doesn't require any additional software (although some cameras can be switched to "mass storage device" mode). They allow photos to be copied more than once, e.g. to a master archive as well as a work directory for digital enhancement. They don't run down the camera batteries while copying the photos. For me it is easier and more convenient to just take the memory card and plug it into the card reader than fumbling around with the USB cable (where did I store it last time?) removing the tiny rubber plug at the camera (careful, don't rip it off!), and then plugging in the tiny connector and searching under the desk for the USB outlet on the computer for the other end of the cable. And then waiting for the computer to recognize the new USB device. And even more so if you are using multiple memory cards. IMO it is also easier to use just a single copy command or drag-n-drop than weeding through the options of yet another custom program. Of course, if you are more comfortable connecting the camera directly and if that works for you then there's nothing wrong with that, either. I just think it's a pain. jue The op chooses to use zoombrowser and that's fine, but no special software is needed if using winxp despite the occasional posts suggesting otherwise with canon cameras (which for reasons known only to Canon do not hook up as a normal msc device and assign a drive letter). Dave Cohen |
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Card reader vs USB download
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:13:13 +0000, Gordon MacPherson wrote:
I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? I prefer a USB card reader. No camera drivers required. And since I use two or three different makes of camera, it just cuts down on the hard drive and system overhead. Also, card readers appear to be faster. Stef |
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Card reader vs USB download
Gordon MacPherson wrote:
Hi, I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? Thanks, Gordon It depends, greatly, on the firmware, and interface, in the camera. IF your camera has a USB 2.0 Highspeed, or Firewire, interface, then downloading from the camera is fine. If not, a card reader with these features would save you a great deal of time, as well as avoiding the possibility of the camera getting pulled off the desk by children or pets during what might be a 30 minute transfer. |
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Card reader vs USB download
On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:47:10 GMT, Stefan Patric
wrote: On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:13:13 +0000, Gordon MacPherson wrote: I know this is an old topic but would value refreshment. I normally download from my Canon 350d to PC using Canon's ZoomBrowser Ex via USB. I find this not too slow and it automatically puts files into the directory I want. I notice that some posters recommend a card reader. Are there advantages to using a reader, or disadvantages to using Zoombrowser of which I may be unaware? I prefer a USB card reader. No camera drivers required. And since I use two or three different makes of camera, it just cuts down on the hard drive and system overhead. Also, card readers appear to be faster. Not to mention less wear and tear on batteries...which is my main reason |
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