> I have a 8600/G3 with all PCIslots filled, and no USB available, and a > Powerbook G3 Kanga (not cardbus compliant), and about all recent digital > cameras talk USB...
Does the G3 have FireWire available? There are FireWire readers for most common media types, slightly more expensive than USB ones. > The only option I can come up with is the use of a PCMCIA adaptor for > CompactFlash cards (or other memory cards) but I have some questions > with this : That's a viable option, though those cards are generally more expensive. > * Is this possible in the 16bit PCMCIA slots of the Kanga ?? I believe I've seen 16bit card readers. > * Do I need special software to read the cards, or do they just show up > on the desktop like a CD ?? I think you'd need drivers. For USB this isn't an issue, as the card readers use the USB Mass Storage spec which is supported on almost every USB implementation, but there isn't an equivalent standard for PCMCIA. > * Can I write to the CFcards (backup, I've read of booting from them, > what about formatting them) ?? They're just media, like a solidstate floppy. You can do anything your system supports. > * What's the maximum size of CFcard the Kanga can handle (I've read > about type I and II)?? That's a physical/electrical spec, not a capacity one, BTW. > * Difference between CF and the others (Smartmedia,...) which seem to > require more expensive adaptors, any preferences ?? The readers are about the same price; indeed there are many multiple-format readers out that handle the common formats. It's usually determined by what your camera of choice uses. > * Are there any other things to consider going this route ?? Or other > possibilities (SCSI) ?? I would go FireWire if possible as a more generic solution (if you have FW ports available). > I would like some real world experience and hands-on knowledge. Does > anybody use this route with digital cameras ?? You haven't really defined your route. If you're asking if people use external readers instead of transferring directly from the camera; yes, many people do this for a variety of reasons: camera battery life, camera protection against drops, faster transfer speeds, workflow integration, etc. KeS -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
