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big pimp
26-06-2009, 11:33
pretty simple one, as the title suggests!

so what would any of you recommend?

many thanks in advance
ding76uk
26-06-2009, 11:36
At risk of hijacking, am also after a card reader, is firewire worth the extra money? Or will USB2 do the job. Lastly what do you recommend? Budget up to about £40 quid.

Sorry to Mr Pimp for a hijack
mikeward
26-06-2009, 12:17
i use them cards and mt old reader wouldnt read them (dont think it supprted SDHC) so got this one and it worked fine.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Scan-Vantager-HR-221-All-in-1-Flash-Card-Reader-USB2-inc-Adapterless-for-all-New-mini-Cards-PC-MAC
jayeshpp
26-06-2009, 12:22
The new Lexar 2 in 1 is brilliant, really fast and compact.
Creed
26-06-2009, 12:26
You don't need to spend a fortune on a card reader that's for certain If you are looking at spending more than about £10 you are looking at the wrong thing....

Just search on ebuyer, scan, amazon, play etc..... speed isn't super crucial copying to your pc as it's only going to mean an extra minute or so, unlike the speed of your card which can mean getting the shot or not because the buffer is full..
fletch5
26-06-2009, 12:27
I heard one of the lexars wouldnt read one of the card types, you had any problems and what cards do you use jayeshpp?
jordanogrady
26-06-2009, 12:30
Why use a card reader? Just plug your camera in!
Creed
26-06-2009, 12:42
Why use a card reader? Just plug your camera in!

because it means having the camera turned on, hence draining the battery... My personal reason is that I often have the laptop on my knee or something and don't like having the camera sitting beside me in case I knock it over so always use a card reader...
itsdavedotnet
26-06-2009, 12:51
Just a cheap usb 2.0 one will do the job completely fine, especially since it's only an ultra 2 card.

7dayshop have got their own branded one at buy one get on free for £3.50 inc postage at the moment - bargain!
DizMatt
26-06-2009, 13:07
usb 2.0, high speed,
most of them should do the trick. I would go cheapish, but not dirt cheap as the build quality and speed might suffer. no point in buying something for 2-3 quid if it breaks in your bag a week later
big pimp
26-06-2009, 19:57
thanks very much guys - appreciate the help!
andyred
26-06-2009, 20:36
Why use a card reader? Just plug your camera in!

A card reader will also download your files quicker

I use a Sandisk reader for my Sandisk cards :thumbs:
Chaz Photos
26-06-2009, 20:42
I don’t see the point in getting a fast card reader. If it take 15sec or 1min do it matter that much?
I have built in card reader in my Tower works fine
AS for using the camera I see the point on using battery also you keep plugging in and as the plug is so small I like to do that as little as possible
Just my view
VMaxPaul
27-06-2009, 10:13
I use Sandisk cards and got one of Jessops own make readers and it works perfectly well.
desantnik
27-06-2009, 17:48
I don’t see the point in getting a fast card reader. If it take 15sec or 1min do it matter that much?

Depends how many cards you are bringing home! 64gb of raw files can take almost 4 hours to copy, or 30 mins...

Go for the Lexar Pro from mymemory.com... 20 quid delivered, goes like greased weasel poo!