Card reader

[Molly47]

I have had a basic card reader which was ok for an ordinary sd card but since i bought a faster card the reader struggles so is there any particular card reader I should buy, preferably not too expensive, thanks

 

[neil_g]

lexar pro

 

[TCR4x4]

I use one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001F7AJ...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B001F7AJJY


Works well for me.

 

[nigpd]

This is the one to get

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexar-Professional-UDMA-Reader-Cards/dp/B0018M5KRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=computers&qid=1296167253&sr=8-1

 

[Pete B]

Is it USB2? and will it read SDHC? Bought mine in the pound shop!

 

[Digital_Clarity]

Hi Carole, are you using a laptop? If so you could try one that fits into the 'express card' slot. Similar to this:
http://www.google.co.uk/products/ca...log_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CDoQ8wIwAg#

Seems to be quite fast on my laptop and quite convenient.

 

[Howi]

Is it USB2? and will it read SDHC? Bought mine in the pound shop!

exactly so, some card readers (older ones) are not 'Proper' USB2 and hence won't do full USB 2.0 speed.
Also some (again older ones) won't read SDHC cards.

Can't go wrong for a pound Pete B.

 

[Original Poster]

There are so many out there, have a look through Amazon to give you an idea of what's about.

 

[kiko]

I use one of these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001F7AJ...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B001F7AJJY


Works well for me.

+1

picked mine up from a currys/pcworld store for £19.99 they are very quick and can handle upto the highest speeds available at the moment (they're back upto £25.99

 

[dougietee]

I use this one which also reads SDHC http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingston-Me...oSDHC/dp/B00109Y2DQ/ref=pd_cp_computers_1_img

 

[Molly47]

Wow, lots to check out there, thanks for all the replies. I use a basic desktop Dave although I'm considering moving over to an imac, would that have an express card slot??

My cheapy card will read SDHC too but it takes forever so I need an upgrade

 

[Mandoo]

I've got the Lexar Pro as well. Can't fault it so far, much easier than plugging the camera in all the time, and I think its pretty fast as well.

 

[specialman]

Just use the USB cable to connect camera to computer - miles easier and it's an easier item to store in a bag and carry around all the time. I gave up on card readers because they're poorly built and cab butcher cards quite easily

 

[Rolyratman]

At work we use the card reader all the time (Not photography related) and have got though plenty of cheap ones. Then we bought one of THESE and it's been going strong for over two year, in fact I have one at home and have never had any issues at all with it.

It's also quite handy being 12 in 1, as the Mrs camera takes SD.

 

[Sponge]

I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago. Only £8 and no complaints so far.

I've recently taken advantage of Belkin's life time warranty (on a surge protector). It was replaced with a newer model (as the faulty one was discontinued) and the process was most impressive. Very quick and easy, with no costs incurred.