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Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: jb on January 27, 2007, 04:21:17 PM
iMac G5 rev.A OS 10.4.8

I currently have a USB ZiO! CF Reader which is no longer working with OS 10.4.8. I was not successful at finding a driver for it. Currently I download directly from the Camera. Still I would like to be able to read my Compact Flash directly. Failing highlighting an URL to find a driver, what would be a recommendation for a new CF or possibly a multi Card Reader.

jb
Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: Highmac on January 27, 2007, 04:32:52 PM
Sorry if I'm in danger of insulting your intelligence here, but I seem to recall my Zio CF reader was only recognised by the Mac if it had a card plugged in. Can't recall needing special drivers for it, on either the G3 or the G5 (though 10.4.8 was installed after I'd switched to a camera with an SD card).

PS: I no longer need my Zio so if you want to PM me your snailmail address, you'd be very welcome to it.
Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: Paddy on January 27, 2007, 04:59:31 PM
For forward compatibility, I'd go for a multi-card reader like this one:

Kingston 15-in-1 USB card reader (unfortunately sold out right now at Buy.com Canada...

Or one of these: ATP 15-in-one Card Reader

I have a very nifty EdgeTech 3 port USB hub/multi-card reader, but I can't find a Canadian outlet selling it. However, I've found it on eBay, but ending in 22 minutes... tongue.gif

http://cgi.ebay.ca/USB-CARD-READER-BUILT-I...1QQcmdZViewItem

Actually - no rush...the guy has stacks of 'em - just search on "USB CARD READER + BUILT IN 3 PORT HUB FOR LAPTOP PC MAC" - and he ships to Canada, and they're Buy-It-Now items and so cheap I'm considering getting another one for on the road!! Note: it is a POWERED USB hub - so it does have a small power brick, about 2"X1.5"X1"

Further edit re: Zio card reader - there are MANY, many complaints online about this reader not working past 10.2, Neil  - and causing kernel panics after sleep etc. Interesting that your experience has been so different. Is it the exact same model?
Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: Highmac on January 27, 2007, 06:09:38 PM
Guess I'd better fish it out of the drawer and double-check it DOES work (won't be tonight though - it's past midnight here and we're just off to bed). As I said, I'd changed cameras by the time I got to 10.4.8, though the iMac  was on 10.4 when I bought it.

Good night all smile.gif

PS - I got your message, JB. Don't know about model - had USB connector and came with the camera when I bought it in 2001.
Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: jb on January 27, 2007, 06:33:01 PM
Thanks highmac. I followed Paddy’s advice and bought a multi card Reader on eBay. So disregard my message.

jb
Title: Which Compact Flash Reader
Post by: Highmac on January 28, 2007, 02:04:55 AM
No problem, jb smile.gif