[GLLUG] digital cameras for unix

Bruce Smith brucesmith@chartermi.net
10 Jan 2003 10:04:34 -0500


Very true.  The one I bought (and works with Linux) is here:

http://www.cyberguys.com/

Click on "Input Devices", and then on "Card Readers".

The one I bought is the yellow one that says:

  TRAVEL SIZE USB TO SMARTMEDIA
  Price: $16.95    10 or more $15.49
  Item #: 204 0662 


> Be a little careful, there is some quirkiness between the different card 
> readers and all aren't supported equally. There are a lot of OEMs out 
> there too. 
> 
> The check the http://www.linux-usb.org/ site for the supported device 
> list. 
> 
> 
> > > Do these Compact Flash card readers support mass storage connection 
> > > protocol? If not, what software is used to connect with them?
> > 
> > Yes, I have one for SmartMedia that I paid about $15 for, and it mounts
> > as a USB mass storage device, just like my camera (an Olympus C700UZ).
> > Very nice!