File transfer question

[molested_cow]

When i connect my camera to PC ( winXP), it only shows the jpegs but not the NEF (RAW) files. How can I transfer all the files, including the RAW files, via the mini usb cable directly to a PC?

 

[KmH]

First, it is not recommended to connect the camera to the PC, but to take the memory card out of the camera and use a card reader.

You need to download a codec so you can see the Raw files. Visit microsoft.com.

 

[mwcfarms]

Hijacking this thread lol I am looking for a decent card reader. Transferring from camera is super slow and not recommended. Anyone have suggestions or horror brands to avoid.

Looking at this one right now.

Delkin Devices USB 3.0 Universal Memory Card Reader DDREADER-42

 

[joealcantar]

I like this reader , reads both SD and CF cards and is a UDMA (for faster transfer when using UDMA cards etc.) and it closes to keep the dust out when not in use. Believe it available in USB and Firewire.
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Lexar udma
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Shoot well, Joe

 

[Josh66]

First, it is not recommended to connect the camera to the PC

Just curious, but why is this not recommended (and who's recommendations are we talking about here?)? That's how I've always done it (even though it may be slower than a card reader)... Other than speed, I see no reason why one method should be preferred over another.

 

[joealcantar]

First, it is not recommended to connect the camera to the PC

Just curious, but why is this not recommended (and who's recommendations are we talking about here?)? That's how I've always done it (even though it may be slower than a card reader)... Other than speed, I see no reason why one method should be preferred over another.

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Agree on the speed thing , I don't do it myself since it is too easy to pull a card out and put it in a reader. If the reader was bad and had the cables I would not have a problem doing it. But why invite a problem having camera and lens on a table etc. when it could be in a bag. If it was a point and shoot maybe I would do it.
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Shoot well, Joe

 

[Josh66]

Funny - I almost always use a card reader with point & shoots, but use the cable for DSLRs.

With a P&S, it's typically not my camera - just some family member that wants to upload some pictures. So, I usually don't have the cables on hand (they always seem to have cameras that use a non-standard cord that I don't have...).

 

[480sparky]

I don't hook the cameras up to a computer simply to keep them from sitting on my desk and running the risk of getting pulled/knocked off.

 

[Josh66]

meh...

I have plenty of stuff on my desk with cords attached... That stuff doesn't get knocked down. A camera is no different...

(You can only blame yourself if you place the cord where it can be tripped over... Same as any other electronic device...)

 

[480sparky]

meh...

I have plenty of stuff on my desk with cords attached... That stuff doesn't get knocked down. A camera is no different...

(You an only blame yourself if you place the cord where it can be tripped over... Same as any other electronic device...)

Well, my two external hard drives, my 2 printers, my monitor, my speakers, my innertube connection, my wireless router, my 2 card readers.......... are all connected at the BACK of my desk. Funny how I never manage to pull any of those off. Hmm... maybe because the cords are all behind the desk.

 

[Josh66]

meh...

I have plenty of stuff on my desk with cords attached... That stuff doesn't get knocked down. A camera is no different...

(You an only blame yourself if you place the cord where it can be tripped over... Same as any other electronic device...)

Well, my two external hard drives, my 2 printers, my monitor, my speakers, my innertube connection, my wireless router, my 2 card readers.......... are all connected at the BACK of my desk. Funny how I never manage to pull any of those off. Hmm... maybe because the cords are all behind the desk.

Like I said, it's your fault if you route the cords where they can be tripped over...

Cords are pretty flexible, you can generally put them where ever you want to...

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It sounds like all of your 'other stuff' is properly routed... You just choose not to apply the same 'rules' to your camera...

 

[480sparky]

............ You just choose not to apply the same 'rules' to your camera...

No... I choose to not put my camera in a position where it can accidentally get damaged.

I also choose to never leave the card or battery covers open. I choose to not leave it in a vehicle when it's ungodly hot out. I choose not to shoot in a pouring rain. I choose to always have a UV filter on my lenses. I choose to store & transport lenses with both front & rear covers in place.

 

[Josh66]

No... I choose to not put my camera in a position where it can accidentally get damaged.

And what exactly prevents you from making that choice when you set your camera down on your desk?

When I set my camera down, with cords attached, I make sure that it can't accidentally take a trip to the floor...

The whole 'don't plug it in because it might fall' thing just sounds like poor planning to me...

 

[480sparky]

The whole 'don't plug it in because it might fall' thing just sounds like poor planning to me...

I guess I don't live in a perfect world. Towards that end, I adapt.

 

[Josh66]

I could never understand why some people think inanimate objects can act on their own...

Guns can kill people if you look at them wrong, cameras jump off of desks when left unattended... Spoons make you fat... etc...

It's just sitting there... As long as you don't have a cord attached to it that's laying in a high traffic area, there is no risk of it magically falling off of the desk...


Like you (we) said, your monitor doesn't fall down because the cords are properly routed... What prevents you from taking the same precautions with your camera?


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...Anyway... No need to reply to this (unless you want to continue the discussion, but maybe a PM would be more appropriate...)


...Back on topic.