Microtech DPCM-USB USB CameraMate Memory Card Reader CompactFlash SmartMedia

Microtech DPCM-USB USB CameraMate Memory Card Reader CompactFlash SmartMedia

The Microtech DPCM-USB USB CameraMate is a compact, palm-sized USB memory card reader designed to transfer photos and data from digital camera memory cards to a PC or Mac. It connects via a built-in USB Type-A cable and reads cards through a front-loading slot, making it a simple plug-and-read solution without requiring camera batteries or a serial cable.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Microtech (Microtechint)
• Model / Part Number: DPCM-USB
• Interface: USB (Type-A, cable attached)
• Compatible Card Types: CompactFlash (CF), SmartMedia
• Form Factor: Portable handheld reader
• Housing Color: Purple / translucent gray
• Regulatory: FCC, CE, VCCI compliant
• Country of Manufacture: Singapore
• Includes: Reader unit with attached USB cable (no memory cards included)

Applications

The CameraMate USB card reader was introduced in the late 1990s to early 2000s, when CompactFlash and SmartMedia were the dominant memory card formats used in consumer and prosumer digital cameras. Before USB card readers became ubiquitous, photographers had to connect their camera directly to a PC via a slow serial cable or use a dedicated docking station — the CameraMate offered a much faster and more convenient alternative. Microtech was one of the early brands to bring USB-based card readers to market. These readers are still functional for anyone working with older digital cameras that use CF or SmartMedia cards, as well as legacy industrial and embedded systems that store data on CompactFlash media.