[Wylug-discuss] Digital Camera Compatibility

[Anne Wilson]

On Tuesday 29 March 2011 13:16:06 Paul Brook wrote:
> > If all else fails/surprises, don't you just withdraw the memory card and
> > put it in the card reader?
> 
> That's what I do too.  The card filesystem layout is standardised, so good
> photo management software will handle this just as well as connecting the
> camera via USB.  And other options are limited only by your scripting
> skills ;-)
> 
> I've used 5 or 6 digital cameras of varying ages. None used a standard
> mini- usb connector.  Most of my machines have a builtin card reader, so
> card- swapping actually involves less additional stuff to carry
> around/loose!
> 
> Most cameras have standardised on SD[HC/xC] cards nowadays. With the
> possible exception of CompactFlash on very high-end DSLR, avoid other card
> formats like the plague.
> 
I like Olympus cameras, which of course, like Fujifilm, use xD cards.  They 
are no problem whatsoever.  And FWIW, I bought a dedicated xD card reader that 
measures about 3 cm. long and the standard USB-pen-drive width direct from 
Olympus at the cost of £5.  Unbeatable for convenience, IMO.

Anne
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