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Can I plug CompactFlash into a PCMCIA slot?

April 26, 2017compactflash PCMCIA PLUG

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Can I plug CompactFlash into a PCMCIA slot?

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Yes, with a PCMCIA adapter. You plug your CompactFlash memory card into it, and then put the combo into any PCMCIA slot. You can see a picture of one on SanDisk’s consumer homepage. These adapters are packaged with some SanDisk CompactFlash card products, and all Lexar brand CompactFlash cards currently include a mail-in card for a free adapter. You can order one made by Simple Technology, Inc, part number “STI-CFAD”. These are $12 from Buycomp.com, or $13 from MacNet. Any brand of PCMCIA adapter will work with any brand of CompactFlash memory, so shop around. When you insert the card into a PCMCIA-equipped computer, the card will appear as a new Windows drive letter. On this “drive” will be a “DC260_01” folder for all your digital pictures and another for “System” files. You can simply copy and delete files from the card. It works very well, and it is the fastest way to get images from your camera.