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Memory Card Reader

  • 25-11-2004 10:43am
    #1
    Mighty_Mouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭


    What is a Memory Card Reader in relation to buying a digital camera?

    Also in terms of Brands. Would the rule of thumb that a person is better off buying a kodak/canon before a sony apply when buying digital cameras?


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  • #2
    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    A memory card reader just allows you to take the card from your camera and place it in the reader so your computer can access it. It is not necessary to have one. If you do want one though they are selling some in Aldi at the moment for 15 euro. As regards a camera if its just a point and shoot Id go for a canon


  • #3
    Mighty_Mouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Mighty_Mouse


    So to load the pics on to your harddrive u need a memory card reader. Anything else?

    Any thoughts on the Kodak EasyShare CX7530 versus
    Sony Cybershot DSC P93 ?


  • #4
    newgrange
    Closed Accounts Posts: 568 ✭✭✭newgrange


    If it's a smart media card reader you're after, I have one you can have for free if you collect it. (Dublin 3 area).
    Oops..just noticed you're in the Wesht. Oh go on, if you want it, PM me your address and I'll send it on.
    Some newer PCs come with ready built-in card readers, in the various formats - currently on sale Fujitsu_Siemens models for example.


  • #5
    impr0v
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,647 ✭✭✭impr0v


    Mighty_Mouse wrote:
    So to load the pics on to your harddrive u need a memory card reader.

    As Fx Meister said above, you don't need one, your camera will be able to connect directly to your comp. A card reader is an optional extra that you can leave permanently connected to your machine.


  • #6
    FX Meister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭FX Meister


    Sounds like you don't know a whole lot about digital cameras, a salemsan in a shop may exploit this so don't let him sell you a card reader, your camera comes with a cable to connect your camera to your PC, as Improv said a card reader is just an optional extra. As for a review of both cameras, go here to see a side by side review of both cameras. They come with a 32mb card so that's one thing you might consider getting extra. 32mb won't hold that many pictures so maybe consider getting another card, a 256mb perhaps.


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