peter_hein1 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hi, For a couple of weeks, I got a Leica D-Lux 3, which I like very much. The only thing that drives me nuts (more than the ever-complained about noise) are the slow usb-transfer times. I read somewhere (for I think it was a D-Lux2? But I'm not sure) that the camera motherboard was high-speed USB, but it was not recognized as such by the computer. And, according to Leica's technical specifications, the D-Lux3 has a high-speed port. So I wonder whether there is a way to speed things up? Is there a firmware update, or some computer software? (I am using an Apple MacBook Pro...) I greatly appreciate your suggestions! Pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Use one of these.... http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Item(1151)-SDDR-99-SanDisk_ImageMate_5In1_ReaderWriter.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hein1 Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 A card reader would be a possibility - but on the other hand, thats another piece of equipment you have to carry with you... so I would prefer having the high-speed USB port of the D-Lux3 recognized as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blackwell Images Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 If your computer has USB 1.1 ports (as apposed to USB 2 ports), this would account for the slow transfer rate. However, I have learned (the hard way) the best way to transfer files to a computer is by taking the card out of the camera and using a card reader. Believe me, you'll be much happier and your files will transfer at a much faster rate. “When you come to a fork in the road, take it ...” – Yogi Berra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Use a card reader. It's the only way to go. Very reliable and fast. And cheap. Always reformat the card you put back in the camera. Don't erase, reformat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtk Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 John..why "Don't erase, reformat"? I don't do digital photography but my wife does, so it's nice for me to know something about it every now and then :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 (1) Do not reformat whilst plugged in to card reader/computer. Always reformat in the camera. (2) Only reformat after the files/system has been backed up (just in case of hard/drive crash.) Use good quality CD-R/DVD-R media. I back up my whole system at least monthly, including images, and keep a copy off site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kens Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 The MacBook Pro uses USB 2 ports and is blazingly fast, so the problem is likely on the camera end. My downloads with a card reader are very quick on the MacBook Pro. Even if you don't like carrying a card reader, borrowing one with USB 2 might at least confirm the source of the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul t Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You can get very compact card readers. I use this for travelling: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=101207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melaniec Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Will a PC-card adapter (I don't know if I can get one for an SD card -- I use one to get images off of CF cards though) afford the same speed advantage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey_goggin3 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 My solution was to switch to one of these SD cards for my briefcase camera (C-Lux 1) so I don't have to carry either a card reader or a USB cable around with me. Works great with my Fujitsu P2120 notebook. <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/SanDisk-2GB-Ultra-II-Secure-Digital-Plus-USB-Card-SD_W0QQitemZ150096945275QQcategoryZ93930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">Click here</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey_goggin3 Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Here's a less expensive source for the SanDisk SD card I referred to above: <A href="http://cgi.ebay.com/SanDisk-2GB-Ultra-II-Secure-Digital-Plus-USB-Card-SD_W0QQitemZ150096945275QQcategoryZ93930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">www.amazon.com</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_r._fulton_jr. Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 <I>John..why "Don't erase, reformat"? I don't do digital photography but my wife does, so it's nice for me to know something about it every now and then :-)</I><br><P>Most of the camera manufacturers plus most working pros recommend it. Put the card in the camera and reformat. The camera then has the card formatted to its specs. When done with card, remove it and put in another card and reformat it. The used card then goes into a card reader. Drag the pictures off the card and onto the desktop. Back those up to another harddrive or burn a CD/ DVD. At that point I still hang onto the card with the photos until I'm absolutely sure all is okay (the ones on the computer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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