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Image file transfer quality
- Thread starter Keri
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So you do not believe there is any possibility of loss of image quality using either USB or Firewire?
I have two associates who feel strongly that there is.
Of course, one swears by USB. The other swears by Firewire 400....
My new computer only has USB or Firewire 800......
I have two associates who feel strongly that there is.
Of course, one swears by USB. The other swears by Firewire 400....
My new computer only has USB or Firewire 800......
The only time it matters is when doing video editing. In that case, firewire is superior to USB, but not because of image quality, but because of the way the two interfaces transmit data (stream vs. packets). Again, this has no effect on image quality, just on how smooth the editing process is.
For still photos or any other type of file, the interface doesn't matter at all.
If you are really concerned, check the CRC number for all of the files (it is fastest to do this with file comparison software). Identical CRC numbers equals identical files. If your interface is changing your digital data, everything will quickly go to hell on any data through that interface, I call BS on your friends.
There are exceptions to this such as data off an audio CD, some bits may get missed and it just moves on, but bit accurate reproduction is not critical for most people when they are listening to music.
There are exceptions to this such as data off an audio CD, some bits may get missed and it just moves on, but bit accurate reproduction is not critical for most people when they are listening to music.