Joi Posted March 24, 2007 Share #21 Posted March 24, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Slightly OT, but I have had problems mounting the SD card. It appears to happen when it is nearly full. I can still import using the Image Capture app with the memory card in the camera, but my computer hangs when I try to mount the card. I've had the same problem on my G5 as well as my MacBook Pro... I wonder if it is the cheapo card USB card reader I was using. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ronryser Posted June 27, 2007 Share #22 Posted June 27, 2007 Hello, Does anyone have any new recommendations for card readers? It doesn't look like there is anything newer on the market than what has been discussed here already. I'm looking for an SD or multi reader if anyone wants to add anything in the way of advice or your experiences. I'd prefer one that comes with a longish USB cable (3 feet or longer) but could buy an extension if need be. Thanks, Ron This is a dumb question, but if you record movies, will the card reader also be able to transfer them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwf Posted June 28, 2007 Share #23 Posted June 28, 2007 Count me among those with no trouble with SanDisk Extreme USB 2.0 Reader. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkea Posted June 28, 2007 Share #24 Posted June 28, 2007 Panasonic SD card reader is a good alternative. USB 2.0, robust and compact. Bought mine in Tokyo. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephengilbert Posted June 28, 2007 Share #25 Posted June 28, 2007 I too use the SanDisk Extreme reader with success. It has a removable three foot cable, with a USB2 plug at the computer end and a mini USB plug at the reader end. See Sandisk Extreme USB 2.0 Card Reader Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronryser Posted June 29, 2007 Share #26 Posted June 29, 2007 This looks like it should be good...due out June 2007, but I haven't found it for sale yet: Lexar - Flash memory card readers - Pro CF Reader From dpreview: Fremont, Ca., February 20, 2007 – Lexar, a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today introduced two new professional-grade flash memory card readers designed to deliver increased download speeds from the card to a computer. One reader features a new and unique industrial design and is fully compatible with two new flash card interface standards: Ultra Direct Memory Access (UDMA) CompactFlash®, a high-performance flash memory protocol based on the CompactFlash form factor, and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC™), a memory standard that supports capacities of 4GB and higher in the Secure Digital (SD™) form factor. The second reader is an upgrade to Lexar’s already-existing stackable model that allows for concurrent download of information from multiple flash memory cards. Lexar’s two latest card readers offer superior download speeds when working in conjunction with new Lexar Professional UDMA 300x CompactFlash and 133x SDHC flash memory cards. “These latest card readers are incredible,” said John Omvik, Director of Professional Product Marketing, Lexar. “I can now download an entire shoot from our new 300x Professional UDMA cards in half the time I could with our previous generation of products. This is a tremendous time savings, especially for sports shooters and other pros on a tight deadline. These readers are an absolute must-have accessory for any photographer that wants to get the most performance from his or her new 300x Professional UDMA cards.” Like its predecessor, the Professional UDMA FireWire 800 Reader has a unique stackable design and allows for concurrent download of images stored on multiple cards when up to four readers are daisy-chained together. The Professional UDMA FireWire 800 Reader is compatible with all CompactFlash (Type I and Type II), MicroDrives™, and UDMA-enabled CompactFlash cards, including Lexar’s recently introduced 300x speed-rated family. It ships with one 1-meter and one 18-centimeter FireWire 800 cables. The 18-cm cable is convenient when two or more readers are daisy-chained or when the reader is used with a laptop. The reader is also compatible with FireWire 400 devices when used with an optional FireWire 800-to-400 cable (sold separately). Lexar’s new high-performance Professional Dual-Slot Reader is USB 2.0-enabled and fully compatible with SD, SDHC, CompactFlash and UDMA-enabled CompactFlash memory cards. The unit’s unique compact design makes it ideal for professionals working in-studio or on the road, and allows for both card slots to be accessed simultaneously. The Professional UDMA FireWire 800 Reader will be available in April for the suggested retail price of $79.99, while the Professional Dual-Slot USB Reader will be available in June for the suggested retail price of $49.99. Both new flash memory card readers require Windows XP or later, or Mac OS 10.2.8 or higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted June 30, 2007 Share #27 Posted June 30, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use the Sandisk 12-in-1, but I'm always jiggling cards to make good contact. Often the cards aren't recognized until I do so. This happens with SD and CF cards. Maybe my particular unit is bad, but next time I'll buy another brand. Overall, it seems poorly built to me. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted June 30, 2007 Share #28 Posted June 30, 2007 Well, sounds like everyone here is fat and happy with their Sandisk readers; so I won't mention my little Belkin F5U249 that I have carried in my bag for the last three months and wouldn't be without!!! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmiles Posted June 30, 2007 Share #29 Posted June 30, 2007 hi, can you process raw files through this reader into iphoto (which i use on my mac for ease) thanks, miles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted July 1, 2007 Share #30 Posted July 1, 2007 hi,can you process raw files through this reader into iphoto (which i use on my mac for ease) thanks, miles I can't speak to the Sandisk, though I'd be stunned if it doesn't considering the photographers on this thread who use it as I'm certain most of them are RAW shooters...but I can give you an affirmative on the Belkin as I do it all the time. Only caveat with the Belkin is some of the units won't read a 2GB card; only the ones with "version 3" stickers on the bottom can take those cards. The rest are maxed out at 1 GB (unfortunately). Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrickxyz Posted July 1, 2007 Share #31 Posted July 1, 2007 Just a warning: On my Mac, I never managed to get Sandisk readers, even the Sandisk extreme USB 2.0 reader, to accept M8 files. The readers never recognized the Sandisk extreme cards that were formatted in the M8. Patrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted August 11, 2007 Share #32 Posted August 11, 2007 Just a warning: On my Mac, I never managed to get Sandisk readers, even the Sandisk extreme USB 2.0 reader, to accept M8 files. The readers never recognized the Sandisk extreme cards that were formatted in the M8. Patrick That's interesting. After 'Road testing' an M8 I slotted a Fuji 2GB card into a LaCie universal card reader on an iMac that happily read CF cards with it: the Mac said the device was unreadable. I dug out an early iMac (CRT screen) with OS9 and it happily told me I could now remove the device, it had ''finished with it". Card reader also would not work at the dealers who provided the M8 with the Fiuji card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver_nyc Posted August 12, 2007 Share #33 Posted August 12, 2007 just a note for those using the sandisk 12-in-1 readers who are having trouble getting it to recognize cards formatted with the m8. apparently you need "V4" of the reader and many of the ones out there are still "V3". the label on the box and on the back of the reader will tell you which version you have. if you find yourself with V3, you need to install the firmware update from: SanDisk | Products | Firmware Updates | ImageMate Reader and Writer unfortunately, you can only run this update from a PC. i can confirm, however, that after performing the upgrade on a PC, my V3 reader works fine on my powerbook now (using extreme III 2GB cards which is all i have)... cheers, //od Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Posted August 12, 2007 Share #34 Posted August 12, 2007 Hoodman Corporation Comes (free) with the 4GB SD Card... I also have a SanDisk 5-1, Hoodman New SD reader is much faster... Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonpro Posted August 12, 2007 Share #35 Posted August 12, 2007 The Sandisk ImageMate 12-in-1 reader accepts the following: The ImageMate 12-in-1 Reader/Writer (version 20-90-03066) accepts the following memory card formats (without the need for an adapter): 1. CompactFlash® 2. CompactFlash® II 3. SD™ 4. SDHC™ 5. miniSD™ 6. miniSDHC™ 7. MultiMediaCard™ 8. MMCplus™ 9. MMCmobile™ 10. RS-MMC™ 11. RS-MMC Dual Voltage™ 12. Memory Stick™ 13. Memory Stick Duo™ 14. Memory Stick PRO™ 15. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 16. SmartMedia™ 17. xD 18. xD Type M 19. xD Type H So, isn't it actually a 19-in-1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttriolo Posted August 13, 2007 Share #36 Posted August 13, 2007 I've had good success with the Lexar USB 2.0 Multi-Card reader. It will read from 12 different formats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted August 13, 2007 Share #37 Posted August 13, 2007 I've been using a Kingston TravelLite SD/MMC Reader ever since I got my DMR, 18 months ago, and have had no major issues with it. Its particular strength is that it plugs directly into the USB port on the front of my MAC G5 without any messy trailing cables. It is also very light, so makes an excellent reader to take along with my PowerBook when I'm away from base. The current price at PicStop is £7.90. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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