USB or Card Reader?

clarenceclose · 02-13-2007, 09:53 AM

Did the USB plug in with my P&S for years. Now do the card reader with the K10. Hands down for me, the card reader all the way.

foxglove · 02-13-2007, 10:11 AM

Another vote for the card reader - I don't have any stable surfaces to set the camera on, the cable's probably under a pile of something, the reader is a little faster and it doesn't use battery power.

Julie

WMBP · 02-13-2007, 10:58 AM

I've read that, if you connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable and transfer images that way, you are using up the camera's batteries - and worse, you risk damage to your files if the camera loses power during the transfer. That's why I always use a card reader.

Will

aabram · 02-13-2007, 02:11 PM

Card reader. Convenient and quick. I haven't ever heard of modern memory cards failing for anyone. And I'm certainly not afraid for mine. I don't even know where the cable is anymore, I'd be in trouble should I need it suddenly.

khardur · 02-13-2007, 02:21 PM

I use a card reader. I have a 2 1/2 year old, and the computer desk is within arms reach. And he's a curious sort too... So the camera stays in the bag in another room when it's home.

alinla · 02-13-2007, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by khardur

I use a card reader. I have a 2 1/2 year old, and the computer desk is within arms reach. And he's a curious sort too... So the camera stays in the bag in another room when it's home.

I'm the same minus the kid. The camera stays in the bag, only the cards goto my desk to be read by the reader.

davemdsn · 02-13-2007, 02:53 PM

Reader, no hesitation. It has already been said so this is just a recap... Your shutter will wear out before your card slot. Card reader is much faster and doesn't need batteries.

Pentax has built this camera to take some wear and tear, don't be afraid to let it do it's job.

Arpe · 02-13-2007, 04:20 PM

May as well vote for the card reader as well - more convenient than getting the cable out.

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02-13-2007, 09:53 AM	#16
clarenceclose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,506	Did the USB plug in with my P&S for years. Now do the card reader with the K10. Hands down for me, the card reader all the way.

02-13-2007, 10:11 AM	#17
foxglove Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlantic Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,049	Another vote for the card reader - I don't have any stable surfaces to set the camera on, the cable's probably under a pile of something, the reader is a little faster and it doesn't use battery power. Julie

02-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#18
WMBP Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,482	I've read that, if you connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable and transfer images that way, you are using up the camera's batteries - and worse, you risk damage to your files if the camera loses power during the transfer. That's why I always use a card reader. Will

02-13-2007, 02:11 PM	#19
aabram Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estonia Posts: 261	Card reader. Convenient and quick. I haven't ever heard of modern memory cards failing for anyone. And I'm certainly not afraid for mine. I don't even know where the cable is anymore, I'd be in trouble should I need it suddenly.

02-13-2007, 02:21 PM	#20
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	I use a card reader. I have a 2 1/2 year old, and the computer desk is within arms reach. And he's a curious sort too... So the camera stays in the bag in another room when it's home.

02-13-2007, 02:34 PM	#21
alinla Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 193	Originally posted by khardur I use a card reader. I have a 2 1/2 year old, and the computer desk is within arms reach. And he's a curious sort too... So the camera stays in the bag in another room when it's home. I'm the same minus the kid. The camera stays in the bag, only the cards goto my desk to be read by the reader.

02-13-2007, 02:53 PM	#22
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	Reader, no hesitation. It has already been said so this is just a recap... Your shutter will wear out before your card slot. Card reader is much faster and doesn't need batteries. Pentax has built this camera to take some wear and tear, don't be afraid to let it do it's job.

02-13-2007, 04:20 PM	#23
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	May as well vote for the card reader as well - more convenient than getting the cable out.