topic Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel XTi How to insert an SD card

Molly2 — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:54:40 GMT

How do i insert an sd card into my canon rebel xti

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

stevet1 — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:08:55 GMT

Molly,

Canon has put out a couple of instructional pages on how to install and remove cards into your camera.

Here's one:

Installing and removing the card on the EOS Digital Rebel XT

https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART174108

I don't imagine the steps are too much different between the XT and the XTi

Steve Thomas

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

kvbarkley — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:27:52 GMT

Well, XTi (like the XT) require a *CF* card, not an *SD*, so there is no "SD" slot. Here is how to insert a CF card:

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

Tronhard — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:20:46 GMT

As my colleague alluded to, your camera will not take an SD card.

You need to get a CF Type II card - note: NOT a CF Express card. These CF cards are quite old technology and not as common as they used to be. Be sure to get them from a reputable source, as there are lots of counterfeit cards available via the web. Brands like SanDisk, Lexar and Kingston should be good.

I would not get a CF card in excess of 16GB to avoid issues with the camera's file system - your file sizes are much smaller than more modern cameras, so you don't need massive cards.

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

Molly2 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:08:04 GMT

Which usb should i purchase to view my images on my computer?

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

kvbarkley — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:20:14 GMT

Just search your favorite site for "CF card reader"

Depending on your computer, you might want to get one with the oval USB-C rather than the square USB-A.

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

stevet1 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:30:13 GMT

Molly,

Your manual recommends that you use Interface Cable IFC-400PCU.

I have always had success using the USB cables that Canon itself recommends. You can buy them direct from Canon.

If you don't have a User Manual for your Xti, you can find an online copy here:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/991136/Canon-Eos-Rebel-Xti.html#manual

see p. 3. page 107 has instructions on how to plug it in.

Steve Thomas

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

BurnUnit — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:10:38 GMT

B&H Photo offers some full size SD to CF card adapters, but I've never had occasion to use one. Hopefully you can readily find a smaller capacity CF card. Even smaller capacity full size SD cards are getting hard to find. Your XTi will probably scoff at any of the newer, bigger cards.

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

normadel — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:20:10 GMT

The SD-to-CF adapters can't work in a camera. The SD card sticks out the side of the adapter. You can't put it in the camera with the SD card in it.

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

normadel — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:28:09 GMT

The Canon cable your manual recommends, which came with the camera when new, is a standard USB A -to-Mini B cable. Generic ones are available everywhere that has cables . . . office supply stores, drugstores, computer stores, on and on. If your computer has something other than a wide rectangular USB A port, you need that connector-to-Mini B.

Re: SD slot - Rebel xTi

BurnUnit — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:33:28 GMT

This adapter seems to be described as being usable in digital cameras that use CF cards. Though it appears to be temporarily unavailable, at least from B&H.

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As I noted, I can't speak from experience. I've still got a few older CF cards that I can use in my G5 and Digital Rebel.

Re: EOS Rebel XTi How to insert an SD card

normadel — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:51:05 GMT

Hmmmm. . . .looks like it would fit in the camera, unlike adapters I've seen before.

There is a caution in the description about older cameras not accepting large capacity SD cards in it. Says 32GB max.

I don't know that I'd trust it anyway. B&H has a 16 GB card and multiple 32 GB cards. Photo shops may have old stock of smaller sizes.