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OT: Why pro-grade card readers?
OT: I just started doing a video shoot, happily filled my two 32GB CF cards on my EOS 5DMkII, and went to offload to my hdd. Of course my card reader just died. Earlier I thought, “pins is pins, all card readers must be the same, so why shell out $$ for a pro-grade reader?” — but apparently that was bad logic?
So apparently there is more involved than just pins? I want to replace with a pro-grade card reader, but is it appropriate to ask why “pro-grade” card readers are necessary? And if so, why do the expensive ones also get middlin’ reviews?
(And does anyone have any recommendations for durability, and quality? I don’t want to get hung on a shoot again. Thanks.)
Norman Willis
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Apparently it is more than just pins? It seems there is a logic board inside, and the quality of the components does make a difference. (Lesson learned, I hope.)
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