[wellylug] Re: dig camera/CF card

[Cliff Pratt]

Persian wrote:
> Hi Andrej,
> 
> On Sun, Mar 11, 2007 at 12:43:14 +1300, Andrej wrote:
>> If I were you I'd be looking for one that has a removable media, 
>> and use a card-reader for the picture transfer.  That way the 
>> cameras batteries don't get drained for this.  I'm using a DSE 
>> 7-in-1 for this.  Another recommendation would be not to go for SD
>> or xSD cards as the "secure" comes at the price of performance.  CF
>> cards are a pretty safe bet, and come in 2 GB for very reasonable
>> money these days ....
> 
> Thanks Andrej. So do I definitely need a card reader? Any advice on
> that as well please? Should I only get the CF type card then and not
> consider the SD?
> 
Well, I'd say go for a camera you like first and consider the card type 
second - a particular camera will (probably) only accept one type of 
card. Most likely the camera will 'just go' with Linux, but if not you 
can get card readers for all types.

I bought a multi-card USB hub thingee from Dick Smith for, I think, 
about $20.

Cheers,

Cliff