Card readers…

[Larry S]

Fed up with junk card readers. Wanted a Sony w/CFE type B + SD with USB type “C” connection. Apparently they don’t make one. Who likes what? Delkin has one on Amazon that “looks good” but what do you find is the best thing out there. Thanks for your input….

 

[BrianBirch]

I’ve been quite happy with my ProGrade reader. They have several models including what you are looking for (what I have). It was about $79 a couple of years ago if my memory serves.

 

[JAJohnson]

Fed up with junk card readers. Wanted a Sony w/CFE type B + SD with USB type “C” connection. Apparently they don’t make one. Who likes what? Delkin has one on Amazon that “looks good” but what do you find is the best thing out there. Thanks for your input….

I have the Delkin card reader you mentioned. It works fine for me so I haven’t needed to try any others. “Best” is subjective anyway.

 

[Larry S]

I have the Delkin card reader you mentioned. It works fine for me so I haven’t needed to try any others. “Best” is subjective anyway.

“Best“ in this case is “found to be consistently reliable”…. Tinkering with card readers to get them to “wake up” and get images transferred is not on my list of desirable features and not subjective. The Delkin reader has worked well for you and I’m thinking that might be the one to have..

 

[Snapshot2020]

The Delkin Card Reader has performed very well and with 3 Mirrorless Cameras it’s used often.

 

[Larry S]

The Delkin Card Reader has performed very well and with 3 Mirrorless Cameras it’s used often.

Thanks for your response…..looks like a winner. Do you experience any upload issues such as connectivity or delays?

 

[mtmiller]

I have two Delkin readers, one for CF Express B only and one for CF B and SD. Both have worked good for me, but the doors have broken off both. Crappy design, but still work fine.

I have the much larger Prograde B/XQD that I leave hooked up to my desktop and the other two are for travel.

I recently picked up a new Delkin USB4 Type B reader for a desktop replacement. I states speeds up to 40G, but I have not tried it yet. While I can't speak to the new one yet, I think it might be one to look at if you are interested in faster speeds.

For size comparison. Delkin USB4, Delkin 3.2, Prograde PG04.

 

[sh1209]

I’ve used prograde for a while with no issues whatsoever

 

[Larry S]

I have two Delkin readers, one for CF Express B only and one for CF B and SD. both have worked good for me, but the doors have broken off both. Crappy design, but still work fine.

I have the much larger Prograde B/XQD that I leave hooked up to my desktop and the other two are for travel.

I recently picked up a new Delkin USB4 Type B reader for a desktop replacement. I states speeds up to 40G, but I have not tried it yet. While I can speak to the new on yet, I think it might be one to look at if you are interested in faster speeds.

For size comparison.

I’ve used prograde for a while with no issues whatsoever

I’ve used prograde for a while with no issues whatsoever

Thanks Steven….carries weight

 

[Larry S]

I have two Delkin readers, one for CF Express B only and one for CF B and SD. both have worked good for me, but the doors have broken off both. Crappy design, but still work fine.

I have the much larger Prograde B/XQD that I leave hooked up to my desktop and the other two are for travel.

I recently picked up a new Delkin USB4 Type B reader for a desktop replacement. I states speeds up to 40G, but I have not tried it yet. While I can speak to the new on yet, I think it might be one to look at if you are interested in faster speeds.

For size comparison.

Thanks!!! Looks like the Delkin works well for you….appreciate the response!

 

[JAJohnson]

“Best“ in this case is “found to be consistently reliable”…. Tinkering with card readers to get them to “wake up” and get images transferred is not on my list of desirable features and not subjective. The Delkin reader has worked well for you and I’m thinking that might be the one to have..

No upload issues, freezes, or stuck cards. It gets a bit warm when transferring from CFe cards but it’s sitting on my desk, so no problem.

 

[Larry S]

No upload issues, freezes, or stuck cards. It gets a bit warm when transferring from CFe cards but it’s sitting on my desk, so no problem.

Great endorsement!

 

[abc123brian]

I have the prograde and Delkin. I actually prefer the Delkin reader but the prograde works fine.

 

[Larry S]

I have the prograde and Delkin. I actually prefer the Delkin reader but the prograde works fine.

Thanks for the reply….tired of the junk….Delkin & Prograde are getting the nod..

 

[Snapshot2020]

Thanks for your response…..looks like a winner. Do you experience any upload issues such as connectivity or delays?

I upload files with either Photo Mechanic or Nikon Transfer with zero issues. I’ve been using a Delkin Black Card reader for three years now.

 

[Unscript]

Fed up with junk card readers. Wanted a Sony w/CFE type B + SD with USB type “C” connection. Apparently they don’t make one. Who likes what? Delkin has one on Amazon that “looks good” but what do you find is the best thing out there. Thanks for your input….

I understand you. I've returned a few junk readers, too.

I'm currently using an RW520 Lexar reader. It's unfortunately made in China (the original US brand has been bought by Longsys a few years ago), but it works very well for both CFexpress type B and UHS-II SD cards. The transfer rate is faster than other readers I've used before. It's nice and stands on a rubber base. Very happy with it.

It's an USB-C interface, but too (very) short cables are provided for USB C and B.