Memory Card Reader help

[Hellow]

Try this one: http://www.answers.com/topic/firewire?cat=technology

[4 Dog Mother]

Staci,

I have always used a card reader. My USB port is on the back like someone said and it is just easier to plug it into the card reader and keep it there so I can download anytime. And when I went from my old Nikon to my new Nikon and now Canon, the size of the card changed so again it was much easier than switching out camera cords. I love mine and find it very easy and efficeint to use.

[sirrahbed]

I am also thinking about getting a reader because like BlueFrog said, the pins at the USB plug on the camera can bend and I have ruined one camera this way. I did not know that batteries drained faster but maybe that explains my frequent battery replacing!! Faster uploading would be a plus if that really happens but I think that depends on the computer processor.

Staci - Imagestation can be so s l o w at times! Yet sometimes my pictures upload like lightening

[Kfamr]

If you can, I would totally go with a card reader. It's safer for the camera.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I had one but gave it away....because my new printer has a reader built into it.

Without a reader of some sort...I would be stretched out on the floor...trying to climb behind my tower with a flashlight to find the right plug...

and yes...I thought it a significant drain on my batteries!