p.1 #4 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
I have been using USB card reader or I insert the card directly onto the computer or monitor; my monitor has slots for memory cards. I have never used the cable supplied with the camera.
p.1 #5 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
I use the USB cable all the time, and for these reasons:
> My card reader is not very fast, so doesn't yield much speed gain over
the USB cable.
> Although careful with inserting CF cards into the camera, I don't want
to risk getting a bent pin on the card slot unless I'm getting enough speed
benefit to make it worth it. The thin pins are the weak point in CF card design.
p.1 #11 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
trumpet_guy wrote:
I use the USB cable all the time, and for these reasons:
> My card reader is not very fast, so doesn't yield much speed gain over
the USB cable.
> Although careful with inserting CF cards into the camera, I don't want
to risk getting a bent pin on the card slot unless I'm getting enough speed
benefit to make it worth it. The thin pins are the weak point in CF card design.
+1.
If I dont have to remove something that could, even in the most rarest circumstances, damage my gear, I wont.
p.1 #15 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
I just use the USB cable.
I have yet to be convinced to spend money on a card reader. My images upload quickly enough and I always recharge my battery every time I use my camera anyway. I can't think of any reasons I would buy one. I can spend the $20 on tennis balls.
p.1 #16 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
the nice thing about a card reader is that it doubles as a usb pen drive with a card in it.. i use it to transfer files all the time between work and home on my smaller cards. and they're what.. 15 bucks? card reader forsure
p.1 #20 · how do canon users transfer their images to the computer?
If I don't shoot tethered (Studio) then I use a card reader and either ACDSee Pro 2.5 to transfer, or if I'm shooting events then EPS 2 handles the transfers.
