>Now, Cotty, notice that from what is written in the spec of *ist D, it >appears that the darn thing has USB 1.1. It means that there could be >some PC boxes already that won't be able to pull data from the camera. >Then of course, just few days ago some company announced a CD-Writer >with addition of 7-way card reader for just $79. It probably reads >most if not all __current__ memory cards. I am certain that within 3 >years, the situation will be far worse. It is a little awkward already >even before *ist D hits the shelves... By the way USB 1.1 is not the >fastest one...
Nobody in their right mind would faff about plugging up the camera to the computer! Aside from the chore, most current DSLRs have plastic/rubber coverings for the data ports and we al know what happens to plastic/ rubber coverings once enough movement is introduced. Card readers are relatively cheap. This way, you can upgrade the import hardware as the technology advances. I have 2 FireWire card readers, a Fuji (�50) and a Lexar (�80), and a cheap backup USB reader (�9.99). The only issue I have is how long the plastic CF card door will last - but that's replaceable and probably a number of years. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _____________________________ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
