Re: As a RULE - re CF's IN cameras



infnet@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
OK, so the CF card is OK to leave IN the digital camera
for an indefinate period....

Having to eject and re-insert the card for many times
CAN damage the pins it seems....right?

Well, yes, but, really, if reasonable care is exercised, you shouldn't have a problem at all regardless of how you do it.

Happy shooting!

--
John McWilliams
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