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?

If the camera is properly designed, this is not a valid concern, but there is always a possibility of getting something into the slot, making a problem for the next insertion. Leaving the card in the slot minimizes this possibility, and will do no harm.
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