Recommended transfer of images from camera to computer?
Nov 21, 2017 08:23:34 #
I have always used a reader. However, the slot in the computer is a reader. Should I know what an "SO" is?
The only time I connect my camera via cable is to install an update.
Mark
The only time I connect my camera via cable is to install an update.
Mark
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
Nov 21, 2017 08:35:20 #
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
I always remove the card from the camera and use card reader to import into LightRoom.
I have several cards, so this one is not used again until I have reviewed all photos and backed-up to external hard drive. Then I format it in the camera when I use it again.
Nov 21, 2017 08:42:05 #
fiat76
Loc: PA, MD, and SC
markngolf wrote:
I have always used a reader. However, the slot in the computer is a reader. Should I know what an "SO" is?
The only time I connect my camera via cable is to install an update.
Mark
The only time I connect my camera via cable is to install an update.
Mark
SO = significant other; and, no, you probably should not know what an SO is, but now you know. I have always removed the card from the camera and inserted it into the slot on the computer to download images (which I have done since 2011 without any incident), but we have a card reader I could use. (I should add that I have a new camera, an upgrade; hence, the post.) He recommends (ahem) I should use the cable to connect the camera to the computer to download images. I have always been leery about stressing the ports on the camera and the laptop with the cable hook up, but he claims the connections on the card can also get "stressed" in the move from the camera to the computer back to the camera. Too, maybe it's a moot point. I appreciate all the input!
Nov 21, 2017 08:42:23 #
One of the cards is removed from the camera and, depending on which camera, the card is inserted into a card reader or a USB adapter and transferred to the computer. Cards are then replaced in the camera and formatted. However, the format is not done until I have made two backups of the files, transferred them to my imaging system and verified the files were transferred intact and useable.
--Bob
--Bob
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
Nov 21, 2017 08:51:12 #
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
Camera cable to computer
or
Remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
Depending on which camera and the mood I'm in.
Nov 21, 2017 09:15:38 #
I had an inkling SO was that, but did not want to assume. Thanks
I have been using readers since my Sony F 707 first digital camera. (2000). The only issue I have had with cards or readers is one of my readers developed a bent pin. (compact flash slot) Discarded it, bought a new one and have not had additional issues with cards or readers. I suggest you not stress about it. I also backup my files after uploading to my PC and reformat the card(s) in the camera. I'm not overly cautious about anything!! (LOL). Some people are and that is their preference. I carry cards in my pocket (no case), leave them lying on my desk, a few have been washed, ... I never think the worst will happen and I do not worry too much about impending doom lurking everywhere.
Mark
I have been using readers since my Sony F 707 first digital camera. (2000). The only issue I have had with cards or readers is one of my readers developed a bent pin. (compact flash slot) Discarded it, bought a new one and have not had additional issues with cards or readers. I suggest you not stress about it. I also backup my files after uploading to my PC and reformat the card(s) in the camera. I'm not overly cautious about anything!! (LOL). Some people are and that is their preference. I carry cards in my pocket (no case), leave them lying on my desk, a few have been washed, ... I never think the worst will happen and I do not worry too much about impending doom lurking everywhere.
Mark
fiat76 wrote:
SO = significant other; and, no, you probably sho... (show quote)
Nov 21, 2017 09:25:41 #
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
Whatever floats your boat. Use the one with the fastest read speed. If you use really fast cards, a USB 3 reader will smoke a USB 2 cable or reader.
If you use SDXC 32 GB or larger cards, you must have a reader that supports them. Many older computers’ built-in readers won’t see them!
Nov 21, 2017 09:26:58 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
SD card into computer.
Copy to external drive.
Copy to computer HD.
Return card to camera.
Format card and use again.
Copy to external drive.
Copy to computer HD.
Return card to camera.
Format card and use again.
Nov 21, 2017 09:53:39 #
barbie.lewis
Loc: Livingston, Texas
I use NFC/WiFi to transfer images from my cameras to my phone. Tapping the phone to the side of the camera activates Canon Connect and I copy the full-size images, leaving "originals" on the SD card.
Then, every once in a while, I pull the SD card from the phone and use a notebook computer to copy to a hard drive.
When I fill the camera's SD card I put it in storage and put a new one in the camera.
Then, every once in a while, I pull the SD card from the phone and use a notebook computer to copy to a hard drive.
When I fill the camera's SD card I put it in storage and put a new one in the camera.
Nov 21, 2017 09:55:38 #
I use camera to computer via cable when at home; at my sons I use a card reader since he has a mac and I don't want to download the canon post processing program to his computer. The card is not formatted until I have all of the cards full. I have three CF cards. I will have to look at my lap top and see if I have a built in card reader.
Nov 21, 2017 09:56:57 #
It is also what works best for you. What I described above works for me.
Nov 21, 2017 10:05:47 #
fiat76 wrote:
My SO and I recently had this discussion (ahem):
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
? camera cable to computer
? card reader
? remove card from the camera and insert it in the computer
I always copy the images from the SD card to a 'temporary import' folder. This ensures that I get a good copy in as short a time as possible. I then import into my photo editing suite.
This removes the potential failure of the camera to computer cable as well as the very slow nature of camera transfers. I never use wireless from camera to computer for this task.
Nov 21, 2017 10:22:40 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
I also remove the SD card from camera and insert into computer SD slot. I only format the cards in the camera.
No one mentioned WiFi. I tried it, ok if moving a couple of images.
No one mentioned WiFi. I tried it, ok if moving a couple of images.
Nov 21, 2017 10:25:19 #
Gene51 wrote:
Camera cable to computer is very convenient, but t... (show quote)
Excellent point. Although micro and mini USB connectors are supposedly rated for either 5000 or 10,000 insertions, they are somewhat fragile in design, and I have seen them fail from use in MUCH less time, and it is an expensive fix. Just be careful as you insert CF cards to align them properly if you remove and reinsert - it’s possible to bend pins if they’re misaligned, and that can be an expensive fix also if you’re not successful in straightening the pins. Fortunately, no such issue with SD cards.
Nov 21, 2017 10:30:32 #
Any of the 3 methods works. But most importantly, Check that all of your images are copied correctly Before reformatting the card and shooting again!
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