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Old Jim · Jul 10, 2006, 8:54 PM

Downloading pics directly from my E-500 goes well but it is rather slow. Will it make a difference if I use a CF card reader.

If so any suggestions on which ones to use?

Thanks,

Jim

Greg Chappell · Jul 10, 2006, 8:58 PM

Yes, it will. The E-500 is USB 1.1- about as slow as it gets. CF card readers are 2.0, will download much faster and don't use up camera battery power. Just about any 2.0 reader will do. I have a Sandisk. My girlfriend's computer (1 1/2 years old) has 2.0readers built-in

Old Jim · Jul 10, 2006, 9:25 PM

That was quick Greg! Thanks a lot for your response. Out tomorrow to get one.

Schu · Jul 11, 2006, 1:42 PM

don't spend morem than $5 for one please

Old Jim · Jul 11, 2006, 8:51 PM

LOL Schu,

Ifyou mean buying one online you must know I am one of those "I want it now" guys. C/C has a Sandisk for $16 I am going to pick up tomorrow. Wouldn't $5 + shipping push me over thatfigure?

Greg Chappell · Jul 11, 2006, 10:17 PM

Not quite sure where Schu pulled $5 from. Maybe he/she could provide you with a link to that magic reader?

Online sources such as B&H are as competitive as anyone when it comes to most anything digital, and looking at this list I see no USB2.0 readers for $5:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Q=&ci=1096

Sounds like the one you are going to buy is exactly what I've got, and it's great.

Old Jim · Jul 12, 2006, 6:40 PM

You were right Greg,

The Sandisk card reader is so much easier and quicker.

Thanks!

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Jul 10, 2006, 8:54 PM	#1
Old Jim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 565	Downloading pics directly from my E-500 goes well but it is rather slow. Will it make a difference if I use a CF card reader. If so any suggestions on which ones to use? Thanks, Jim

Jul 10, 2006, 8:58 PM	#2
Greg Chappell Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 6,589	Yes, it will. The E-500 is USB 1.1- about as slow as it gets. CF card readers are 2.0, will download much faster and don't use up camera battery power. Just about any 2.0 reader will do. I have a Sandisk. My girlfriend's computer (1 1/2 years old) has 2.0readers built-in

Jul 10, 2006, 9:25 PM	#3
Old Jim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 565	That was quick Greg! Thanks a lot for your response. Out tomorrow to get one.

Jul 11, 2006, 1:42 PM	#4
Schu Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 31	don't spend morem than $5 for one please

Jul 11, 2006, 8:51 PM	#5
Old Jim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 565	LOL Schu, Ifyou mean buying one online you must know I am one of those "I want it now" guys. C/C has a Sandisk for $16 I am going to pick up tomorrow. Wouldn't $5 + shipping push me over thatfigure?

Jul 11, 2006, 10:17 PM	#6
Greg Chappell Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 6,589	Not quite sure where Schu pulled $5 from. Maybe he/she could provide you with a link to that magic reader? Online sources such as B&H are as competitive as anyone when it comes to most anything digital, and looking at this list I see no USB2.0 readers for $5: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...Q=&ci=1096 Sounds like the one you are going to buy is exactly what I've got, and it's great.

Jul 12, 2006, 6:40 PM	#7
Old Jim Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 565	You were right Greg, The Sandisk card reader is so much easier and quicker. Thanks!