Hi Doethetniet,
Thanks for posting.
While it's possible that removing your memory card could cause accelerated wear, I'd be more concerned with debris, such as lint, getting into the socket.
For your camera's USB connection:
When connecting your camera to your computer, we recommend the following:
- If your computer is a desktop unit, we recommend selecting a USB terminal on the back of your computer. These terminals normally have a better signal and more power than USB terminals on the front of your computer.
- If your computer is a laptop, please ensure that it's running on A.C. power.
- When connecting your computer, we recommend against the use of a USB hub. We recommend connecting your camera's USB cable directly to your computer.
When your camera is connected, as described above, please turn it on, using the Playback button on the back of the camera.
For your camera's Wi-Fi connection:
Before you begin, please ensure the date (including the year), time (24 hour clock), time zone and daylight savings settings are correct and match the settings of the network you're you're using for the connection.
To transfer images to a Mac using Sierra, you must use the Image Sync method for the wireless transfer of images. For a step-by-step guide for this method, please click here. Once on our page, scroll down to "Image Sync Usage and Setting Procedures (Optional)".
File Sharing must be checked. To make sure this is the case, open the Apple Menu, choose "System Preferences" and then, "Sharing". Make sure there's a checkmark in front of "File Sharing".
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