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Ian Planchon · January 27th, 2010, 06:47 PM

I have a shoot coming up, and am using 2 ex3's. When the shoot is done, can I put the other cameras cards into my camera when I am transferring them to my computer? or will it ask to format the card? I am asking because my desktop doesn't have an express card slot, and I don't have the USB card reader, I just use my camera.

thanks!

Daniel Epstein · January 27th, 2010, 07:16 PM

It shouldn't care which camera the cards were shot on but if they don't mount you might want to try the other camera. I have heard of stranger things but I wouldn't expect this to be one of those times.

Olof Ekbergh · January 27th, 2010, 08:10 PM

As long as the firmware is the same on both cameras it is probably OK. Even if not it may still be OK.

Someone here may know for sure.

Otherwise there is only one way to find out. Shoot a few shots with the one that is not yours when loading clips later, then pop that card in the other, if it plays in the camera you will be using to load the computer, then you are OK.

Vincent Oliver · January 28th, 2010, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Planchon

I don't have the USB card reader, I just use my camera.

thanks!

USB card readers are so cheap and easy to use, if in doubt get one.

Damian Heffernan · January 28th, 2010, 03:03 AM

+1 for above.

I think you should just buy yourself an express card reader, simple, no wear and tear on the camera and much faster. You don't need a Sony one, just buy a cheaper version if price is an issue.

January 27th, 2010, 06:47 PM	#1
Ian Planchon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: an Alaskan living in Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 513	another ex3's cards I have a shoot coming up, and am using 2 ex3's. When the shoot is done, can I put the other cameras cards into my camera when I am transferring them to my computer? or will it ask to format the card? I am asking because my desktop doesn't have an express card slot, and I don't have the USB card reader, I just use my camera. thanks!

January 27th, 2010, 07:16 PM	#2
Daniel Epstein Trustee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,267	It shouldn't care which camera the cards were shot on but if they don't mount you might want to try the other camera. I have heard of stranger things but I wouldn't expect this to be one of those times.

January 27th, 2010, 08:10 PM	#3
Olof Ekbergh Sponsor: Westside AV Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mount Washington Valley, NH, USA Posts: 1,365	As long as the firmware is the same on both cameras it is probably OK. Even if not it may still be OK. Someone here may know for sure. Otherwise there is only one way to find out. Shoot a few shots with the one that is not yours when loading clips later, then pop that card in the other, if it plays in the camera you will be using to load the computer, then you are OK.

January 28th, 2010, 03:03 AM	#5
Damian Heffernan Major Player Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: c Australia Posts: 234	+1 for above. I think you should just buy yourself an express card reader, simple, no wear and tear on the camera and much faster. You don't need a Sony one, just buy a cheaper version if price is an issue.