Re: [Sheflug] Digital cameras - pitfalls?

[Alex Hudson <home [at] xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

(This is from a Linux point of view; not like Richard's camera point
of view - although as he says, there are some very nice digicams out
there now... just check the battery life).

On Sun, May 25, 2003 at 10:02:32AM +0100, Paul Sims wrote:
> What's the general consensus on connectivity with Linux (specifically
> MDK 9.1)& are there any rogue cameras I should steer clear of?

The route I would go would be this - choose the camera you like, and see
if you can get a media reader. Now, I have a Fuji Finepix which does work
with Linux fine, but even if it didn't, I have got a Smartmedia reader
(which cost all of 20 quid or something) which does work with Linux, so
I can just plug my medea into the machine and let Nautilus take the 
strain. It also means I don't need my camera plugged in and turned on.

Most USB stuff appears as 'mass storage' (i.e, like a hard drive), but it's
always worth checking first. Mac compatibility is always a useful sign,
but not something you can use 100%.

Cheers,

Alex.

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