>> the time it would take to wear out either is probably much longer then
>> the useful life of your camera due to obsolescence.
>>
>> I wouldn't (and don't) worry about it.
>>
>>
> People keep telling me this, but there are many things that I keep that
> last me many years and continue to fulfill some purpose after their "usef=
ul
> lifetime". I like to take care of my stuff. Principles.

I tend to use my cameras far more heavily than most people. I often
take a batch of technical photos and then swap the card into a reader
or PC to download, so on some days I may do 10 card changes. Nt every
day certainly. I have never has a camera card insertion problem. I
have had a number of card reader issues of a range of sorts. And I
have had numerous mini-USB socket and plug problems. I'd be happy that
an SXD card socket in a quality camera will outlast the shutter
mechanism for most users. When the shutter fails (50,000 to 200,000+
actuations depending on model)  you could get them to change the USB
and SD sockets at the same time.

  Russell
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