1) Formatting after downloading images is perfectly fine, defragging the card seems questionable to me, considering how often we get the card ‘s format scrambled. I’d go with the re-format option <G> .
2) I’m not sure that Fire Wire is compatible with USB port, so there may be a little confusion there. Most of us use Card Readers for the CF card and copy using "My Computer" as you describe. The difference is that our cameras are not out on the table , tethered by a cable, with the possibility of falling off and breaking the attachment port, or something else ( Dogs and cats have been known to be playful ) . Using a card reader puts the camera less at risk, I think.
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Brent
I would agree. Reformat ‘in camera’. Purchase and use a ‘card reader’.
….but if using a card reader, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for ejecting the card before removal from the reader carefully, and never pull a card out of reader or turn the camera off while a card is being written to. Otherwise Disaster can Strike. (and keep the receipts just in case disaster does strike!)
I’ve always reformatted in camera and use a card reader, and I’ve only fried one CF card so far. (oops). I haven’t killed a digital camera yet though.
Some cameras (Rebel for one) have some built in protection. The camera will stay on until write process is over even if turned off.
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turn the camera off while a card is being written to. Otherwise
Disaster can Strike.
Thank you all for your advise…
I am going to purchase a Card Reader, was intending to… I’ve gotted teh message about turning the cam off before "disconnecting" that one I’ve learned… "Phew" there was no damge….
Brent, please excuse if I am using terminology out of place… ( I’m new.. 🙂 ) what I was referring to in terms of "Fire Wire" is the the connection between the Camera and the Computer.. I believe what I am plugging into is a USB Port.
Thanks again guys & gals….
David
P.S.
I don’t have as many pic’s on line as the rest of you but I have started my own web site, please let me know your impressions..
www.freewebs.com/digital__photography
Firewire uses a Firewire port, also known as 1394.
USB uses a USB port.
They are completely different hardware interfaces.
Your computer may well have both, but they are NOT interchangeable.
Mac
Meant to add, most card readers are USB (either 1.1 or 2.0 speed), but there are also Firewire readers.
Mac
Thanks Mac.. Like I’ve said I am new to the Digital technology and may have some of the terminology incorrect…. thank you for the corrections..
David
I don’t have as many pic’s on line as the rest of you but I have started my own web site, please let me know your impressions..
Like your site David. It displays very rapidly and is laid out nicely. It would be better if you could click on the photo and get a larger version. Some very nice work.
And yes, actually I can see why you love her. 🙂
🙂 Thanks Mark…. Grant had the same comment about making the images larger with a "click".. unfortunately… "freewebs" is just that… free.. and ya get what ya pay for… I can make the images larger but that takes away for any space for text… as I am new at this I am sure I will earn as I go…
David
