Card reader to TV hook-up ??

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Mikado463, Sep 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM.

  1. Mikado463

    Mikado463 New Member

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    So my SD/CF card reader has USB connectivity and my current TV (Samsung) has only HDMI as far as I can tell. Any options that might be available ??
     

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    johnsey Site Moderator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    A card reader is designed to copy files to computer not be a display medium.
    Your camera should have HDMI Output for direct display on a tv/monitor if you simply want large preview.
    You cant easily convert usb to hdmi like your implying nor do you need to that I can see.
     
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    You're right, I forgot about the HDMI on my 5D. Also, I was wrong on my Samsung TV, it does in fact have a usb port so I will give it a try later. FWIW my older Panasonic plasma TV down in my 'man cave' has a bit in SD card reader that does a credible job.

    My whole reason for this is I'm wrestling with wanting to provide a large display for viewing for my digital photography in order to mirror(somewhat) my film days in which I shot primarily slides.
     
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    That makes sense, you should be able to post a folder full of edited images on the SD or better yet a USB stick and just have the TV do a Picture view slideshow. The USB could be left in all day.
    Best to omit the card reader and camera altogether in that case.
     

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