[SparrowPhotography]

I really didnt know where to put this thread so i guessed here , but anyway, im looking for a card reader that will read what i think is an 8gb extreme sd card, i dont know much about sd cards so i dont know what i need to get images from my camera when i get it to my computer.

[Russell]

Hi, most desk tops and laptops have card readers already. Check your computers instructions. In the event it doesn't you can buy a multi-card reader from most shops, Argos, Jessops and others, tell them it's for an SD card. Most if not all will fit in your computers USB2 port and down load automatically.

[SparrowPhotography]

Originally Posted by Russell

Hi, most desk tops and laptops have card readers already. Check your computers instructions. In the event it doesn't you can buy a multi-card reader from most shops, Argos, Jessops and others, tell them it's for an SD card. Most if not all will fit in your computers USB2 port and down load automatically.

Ok, thanks ill go into jessops or something next time im in town, i know that my desktop doesnt have a card reader cause its quite old computer unfortunatley, but ive been looking around on amazon but does it matter what sd card reader i buy?

[Russell]

It shouldn't but confirm with the seller.

[dabhand16]

You can use any card reader, but you might want to consider a UDMA one that will be faster than ordiary ones. True, the spec of your computer will also have an effect on the download speeds, but if you check the spec of the reader it might give you some info on the spec of the computer required to achive the best speed. Even if your computer does not reach this spec, it might still be faster than a standard card reader.

Something like this

Lexar Professional UDMA Dual Slot USB 2.0 Reader ( UDMA CF/ CF/SD/SDHC Cards ): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

A standard card reader can be bought for under £5 from somewhere like the 7Day shop - and they deliver free.

7dayshop.com - Online Store

They also do camera bags.

[Russell]

Sparrowphotography: I have a camera bag with shoulder strap with room for your camera and lens and a Jessops multi-card reader you can have.

[Markulous]

The critical thing here is that it'll read SDHC cards and isn't just for SD cards. There are still some of the older SD-only readers around and using one of those will corrupt your SDHC data (as the SD cards all look the same and you use the same port). SD cards are 2GB and under, SDHC are all over 2GB

[fionaB]

u will pay thru the nose in jessops, Asda and tescos sell them as well

[grease spot]

It's worth thinking to future proof your choice by buying a reader for SDXC - the next generation.

[SparrowPhotography]

Originally Posted by Russell

Sparrowphotography: I have a camera bag with shoulder strap with room for your camera and lens and a Jessops multi-card reader you can have.

Wow thanks, ill get back to you once ive got my camera, cause my parents have paid the other 200 pounds to my brother and ive got to pay them that back, and im going to but so far my parents are being very negative about me getting a camera, and keep saying what am i going to do with it, so thanks russell, im come back to you once its definite ive got the camera, i so hope they come round to the idea and i get it, ive been waiting to get it for so long...

[Russell]

Be prepared that if if get into photography it will take over. Plus you will meet some genuinely nice people.

[SparrowPhotography]

Originally Posted by Russell

Be prepared that if if get into photography it will take over. Plus you will meet some genuinely nice people.

DEfo, Thanks im still waiting for my camera now, got to wait till may 1st first but still once i got it, it will be amazing.