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Brian12

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Since: Jan 07, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject: Non-USB Camera Archived from groups: alt>comp>periphs>dcameras (more info?)

Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at work and it doesn't support USB. We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. Thanks Brian >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Geo h

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Since: Dec 23, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

If you are in the USA contact me with a valid address. I have an Olympus D460 I'm sure you'd like. http://community-2.webtv.net/GEOH/FKEYS/ http://community.webtv.net/Geo_H/RecentPictures >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Brian" wrote in message > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can > use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to > the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at > work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. It's silly to limit your camera choices based on serial I/O, and an OS that's no longer being supported. I'm not aware of any decent 2-3MP cameras that use serial I/O -- transferring images via serial port is horribly slow -- e.g. a 64MB CF card, even with a serial card reader, will take the better part of 2 HOURS to transfer. Instead, look into installing Win2K or WinXP on one or more workstations for your image transfers (best option), or at least try and find a parallel port card reader for your NT workstations. Rick >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Brian12

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Rick" wrote > It's silly to limit your camera choices based on serial I/O, and an > OS that's no longer being supported. Well, its not my choice of OS. I just said serial I/O because that's what our current camera uses. Anything compatible with NT would be acceptable. The nice thing currently is that any of our users can download the pictures right onto their PC. Anything solution requiring extra hardware or software changes means rolling out the change for each user. > or at least try > and find a parallel port card reader for your NT workstations. Ah, now we are talking. Although I'm not sure how much faster parallel would be over serial. >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Steven Pilbeam

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Brian" wrote in message > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can > use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to > the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at > work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. > > Thanks > Brian > > The Sony Mavica MVC FD 95 is a 2M pixel camera that stores on floppy disk or Sony MVC CD 500 a 5M pixel camera that stores on a built in CD/W >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Brian" wrote in message > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can > use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to > the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at > work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. > > Thanks > Brian > > why dont you try and find a serial card reader rather than a non usb camera?? >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

super_nintendo_cha

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2004 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

why don't you get the service pack for WinNT? that will enable USB connectivity.. i wouldn't get a serial camera, if they even make those anymore.. you might have to get a USB --> Serial cable.. thats going to create a huge bottleneck.. you really should stick with USB. you know, it doesn't take much power and money to get a digicam to work on any old pc.. you could buy a cheapo system dedicated for this purpose.. "Brian" wrote in message > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can > use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to > the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at > work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. > > Thanks > Brian > > >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Kjell Harnesk

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:41 am Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Wed, 7 Jan 2004 11:07:28 -0500, Brian wrote: > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. I strongly suggest You try to find a reader for parallell conection. They should still be available. Then You are not limited in the choice of camera. -- Kjell Harnesk >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Brian12

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"«ADY»®" wrote > why dont you try and find a serial card reader rather than a non usb > camera?? That's exactly what we want to do, but I haven't been able to find one yet. >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Tormod

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Since: Dec 02, 2003
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Brian wrote: > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera > that can use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download > the pictures to the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck > with WindowsNT here at work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as > well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. > > Thanks > Brian Hi, there's some easy work-arounds that makes it possible to run USB on WinNT. Try the link below and good luck. <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.usbman.com/Win%20NT%20USB%20Guide.htm" target="_blank">http://www.usbman.com/Win%20NT%20USB%20Guide.htm</a> T. >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Brian12

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"//Tormod" wrote in message > Hi, there's some easy work-arounds that makes it possible to run USB on > WinNT. Try the link below and good luck. <font color=purple> > <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.usbman.com/Win%20NT%20USB%20Guide.htm</font" target="_blank">http://www.usbman.com/Win%20NT%20USB%20Guide.htm</font</a>> That's great, thanks! >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

Hopey

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 2:59 am Post subject: Re: Non-USB Camera [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Brian" wrote in message > Hi all. I'm looking for recommendations for a 2-3 MP digital camera that can > use something besides USB (preferably serial) to download the pictures to > the computer. Why? Unfortunately we are still stuck with WindowsNT here at > work and it doesn't support USB. > > We had also looked at media readers, but most of those are USB as well. > > So if anyone has any suggestions that would be great. > > Thanks > Brian > Have a look at <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://porterscamerastore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=31-0348&Category_Code=D2L" target="_blank">http://porterscamerastore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Produc...ode=31-</a> >> Stay informed about: Non-USB Camera

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