card reader

[alintatoc]

I am trying to transfer my photos from a Kingston 8gb CF card by inserting it in the card reader. The problem is that every time when I do that, the folder freezes.
Is it because of the card reader?

[minidv2dvd]

older card readers may not be able to read newer cards. make sure yours is compatible. there are many cf specs - CF I / CF I Pro / CF I Pro II / CF I Elite Pro / CF I Elite Pro / CF I ultra II / Shoot & Store CF / CF II / CF II Magicstor / CF II Ultimate / CF-Digital Film / CF 3.0 / etc....

[minidv2dvd]

i forgot to mention it might be easier to just connect the camera to the computer with a usb cable and transfer the card contents while it's in the cam.

[alintatoc]

i forgot to mention it might be easier to just connect the camera to the computer with a usb cable and transfer the card contents while it's in the cam.

Actually this is what I did because the card reader is quite old and maybe that's why I can't make it work.

[lordsmurf]

I would be far too afraid to stick one of my big DSLRs on the desk that has limited space, probably knock it over and damage a few $K's in gear that way.

I would bet that it's either a cheap piece-of-crap card reader, or an old card reader. I've dealt with both scenarios, especially the cheap junk.

The best under-$25 reader I've found so far is the GE unit from Walgreens. Some of those other ones from Walmart or office supply stores are flaky as can be.

I'd suggest a Lexar brand unit, preferably Firewire, if you can. It's my only reliable reader. The one that came built into my new min-HP isn't bad either.

What speed is the Kingston 8GB card? It might be freezing because the card is slow, and Windows is trying to build one of those stupid thumb.db files.

[jasbulk]

I use Epraizer UP850 62-in1 Car Reader from Bedox

A real deal cards reader on market
It can read all kind of cards and even SIM card (3G too)

Cost-Effective handy gadget

Save me away from trouble!