Need Linux digital camera advice

[Bart Garst]

>
> On Sat, 2005-09-03 at 20:48 -0700, Siri Amrit Kaur wrote:
> > I'm wanting to get a digital camera. I don't know anything about
> > digital cameras or how to get them to work in Linux. I've never
> > attached a USB device of any kind to my computer, I'm that far behind
> > the times. My son has an Olympus Camedia C-50 and it takes great
> > pictures. I've searched, but can't tell if it's supported in Linux.
> >
> > From what I've been reading, what I really need is a flash reader
> > that's supported in Linux- the camera model doesn't matter so much.
> > Do y'all agree? If so, what do I need to know about flash readers- or
> > anything else camera-related-  before I buy one?
> >
> > Thanks for any advice you can give me.
> ----
> You don't have to worry about cameras if you use a card reader which I
> would suggest as the best option anyway. Cameras are clunky on the desk
> and unless camera has a dock, using the camera connected to the computer
> runs the batteries down OR you have a bunch of cables across your desk
> to provide power and computer connection.
>
> Fry's sells 7 in 1 card reader for $ 7.95 (sometimes less on sale) so
> there's no need to worry, plus card readers are easier and safe to use.
>
> SD & XD cards are small and fast. Some camera's ***cough*** Canon still
> use Compact flash and of course there's always Sony stik stuff. I really
> like the SD (my camera, phone and mp3 player - the one before I bought
> the iPod are all SD).
>
> Craig
>

We have an Olympus Camedia C-450, and I have to agree with Craig, the card
reader is the way to go.

Our camera uses XD picture cards. I simply insert the card into the reader,
mount it and copy my pictures to my hard drive. Piece of cake!

Bart