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Join Date: May 2004
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My Canon came with a cable to hook to the computer, but I never use it.
Instead, I just use a card reader to transfer pics quickly. My computer at work has built in card readers and a cheap portable reader plugs into my home computers. Needing to use a dedicated "dock" just sounds like another way for the manufacturers to sell you additional dedicated equipment (kind of like the whole "dedicated" battery scam or Sony's dedicated memory "sticks").
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06-08-2006, 04:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Houston TX
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I was told that card readers are better for the data transfer. I guess some data is lost through the lines. Not sure it is true but this comes from a pro.
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Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Agoura, CA
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Late to the thread, but FWIW we have a Canon SD400 and S500 here (similar specs, one SD-based and one CF-based) and they have been great for what they "are" - pocket-sized, easy, good-looking, point-and-shoot gadgets. Keep in mind that the smaller you go form-factor wise, the more limited the optics will be. The electronics in the Canons and Nikons are awesome and similar between models/sizes, but the little suckers are just not ideal for low-light work or zoom range. I found these limitations quite frustrating on our trip to Kauai last week. Some shots are handled fabulously but others just can't be pulled-off. However one thing I love about the SD400 is that it is FAST (startup and file write-speed) compared to my last couple digicams, and it is truly pocket-sized.
Definitely plan for a larger card and possibly a spare battery for whatever you get.
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I'm with Bill
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Jensen Beach, FL
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Ther Casio Exlim line is hard to beat for build quality and picture quality.
My wife was looking at pics from her D-50 next to my Exlim and you cannot tell them apart. Casio has made a pocket camera that rivals full blown cameras like the Rebal and D-50. You will love it. FWIW when I was on vacation I took over 300 pictures with our Exlim and never had to charge the battery for a week. I have a 1 gig memory card and it holds more pictures that I can take. I have not run out of room on it yet. Let us know how you like it.
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Ebay has battery chargers (gets around the dock unit charging problem) for the Exilim range and non Casio batteries for really low prices. Just ordered mine.
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