Printing Photos from a SD Cardby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 21 May 2008 05:30 PM In a previous blog I detailed the evolution of PictBridge technology. It remains one of the most popular methods for photo sharing. However, another very effective an easy way to print your prize-winning shots is through a card reader. These days you will be hard pressed to find a digital camera that doesn't have the ability to store at least a few hundred high-resolution pictures in its memory. However, if you want to move your cherished shots from your camera directly onto your computer without using cables, you'll need a "card reader." This is where a SD (or Secure Digital) card comes into play. Virtually every mid-range point-and-shoot digital camera on the market today has a little slot for a memory card. SD cards are a little smaller than a traditional postage stamp, and can store up to 8 gigabytes of information, which translates into a few thousand low-resolution pictures. Here's what I see as the benefits of purchasing a SD card: First, they are exponentially more durable than traditional storage media, such as hard drives (especially since they have no moving parts). What's more, SD cards can be dropped from about 10 feet without damaging them. (Consider what would happen to your hard drive if you dropped it from that height.) Another pro is the fact that SD cards are extremely accessible. Dozens of companies make and sell SD cards. Moreover, they are relatively inexpensive and available at many retail stores. A 2GB card, which stores hundreds of pictures and/or some video, costs less than $30 at most stores. To get your pictures made into prints all you need to do is pop the SD card out of the camera and slide it into a card reader. This method is a plus because you save battery life since your camera is never on when you download photos this way. Another bonus: Many new printers are being made with built-in card readers and some PC manufacturers are adding the option of building a card reader right into the computer. Related Articles: Should You Invest in an "All-In-One" Photo Printer? All I Want for Christmas is a New Photo Printer Digital Photography 101: Let's Review---Photo Printing Digital Photography 101: Printing Your Pictures Digital Photography 101: Printing Footnotes Digital Photography 101: More Printing Options Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantphotography tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags digital photography, digital camera, photo, SD card, sharing photos Discuss this article
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