Recommended transfer of images from camera to computer?
Nov 21, 2017 14:14:05 #
Bill_de wrote:
I remove the cards from the camera, replace them with second set that then get formatted.
The files are than transferred to the computer via the built in or USB card readers.
Those cards are put aside until they are switched with the one in the camera and formatted at that time.
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The files are than transferred to the computer via the built in or USB card readers.
Those cards are put aside until they are switched with the one in the camera and formatted at that time.
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Card reader is much faster for large files and uses less battery.
Nov 21, 2017 14:27:45 #
Nov 21, 2017 14:28:08 #
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
Do not connect the camera to the computer for this, it could seriously damage the camera, if you happen to have a glitch in the computer at that time, just remove the card and put it in the card reader, that is the fastest and safest way to transfer files to the computer!
Nov 21, 2017 14:29:59 #
Nov 21, 2017 15:27:38 #
I agree. Moving and Transferring images is like flying without a net. Copy them, then verify they are All there before proceeding.
bwana wrote:
I remove the memory card and use a card reader to transfer images. Much faster than cable to computer.
bwa
bwa
Nov 21, 2017 15:44:38 #
I recommend 2 precautions when using the SD card to transfer the photos:
1. Make sure the camera is switched OFF before removing the card!
2. Be sure to use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" feature of the computer before removing the card!
Failure to do these can result in rendering the card unusable, with potential loss of data. (And when I return the card to the camera, I always turn it ON and verify that the images on the card can be reviewed--then turn it back OFF.)
I don't format the cards immediately, either. I have enough cards to cycle through them without having to re-use them right away and can wait until I've processed them and uploaded them to Flickr.
1. Make sure the camera is switched OFF before removing the card!
2. Be sure to use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" feature of the computer before removing the card!
Failure to do these can result in rendering the card unusable, with potential loss of data. (And when I return the card to the camera, I always turn it ON and verify that the images on the card can be reviewed--then turn it back OFF.)
I don't format the cards immediately, either. I have enough cards to cycle through them without having to re-use them right away and can wait until I've processed them and uploaded them to Flickr.
Nov 21, 2017 16:17:36 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
FrumCA wrote:
Removing the card from the camera has worked well for me. I also cable from time to time but card to computer is my default. Never had any problems. Using a card reader, IMO, puts one more device in the system that could fail between the card and the computer.
Whether you plug the camera into the computer or remove the card from the camera and plug it into the computer via either external or internal reader, you are always putting a device that can fail between the card and the computer. That is a constant, always present, possible source of failure. I prefer to remove the card from the camera and plug it into the computer via internal (I now have a computer that has one) reader. I have always considered the pc as a possible source of error in the camera any time I connect the two.
Nov 21, 2017 16:39:04 #
Remove card from camera and use laptop card reader to load into PSE catalogue. Leave all on the card until has been backed up on 3 external devices. I have never reformatted my cards, no problems with just deleting in camera.
Nov 21, 2017 16:41:28 #
1. Make sure the camera is switched OFF before removing the card! Yes, this is an imperative.
2. Be sure to use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" feature of the computer before removing the card" This has not really been necessary since Win XP. With all later Win versions, it is not necessary. You can check to see if the default is set to "Quick Removal". Here's how:
1. Insert your card into a reader or PC slot.
2. Right click Start and select Device Manager
3. Click the arrow to the left of Disk Drives
4. Double click your card in the listing
5. Click "Policies"
6. Make sure Quick Removal is selected. If it is not, select it
7. That ensures no corruption or loss of date when quickly removing the card. It is the default in Win 7 and beyond.
Mark
2. Be sure to use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" feature of the computer before removing the card" This has not really been necessary since Win XP. With all later Win versions, it is not necessary. You can check to see if the default is set to "Quick Removal". Here's how:
1. Insert your card into a reader or PC slot.
2. Right click Start and select Device Manager
3. Click the arrow to the left of Disk Drives
4. Double click your card in the listing
5. Click "Policies"
6. Make sure Quick Removal is selected. If it is not, select it
7. That ensures no corruption or loss of date when quickly removing the card. It is the default in Win 7 and beyond.
Mark
Nov 21, 2017 16:47:15 #
VAC
Loc: Akron, OH
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
USB cable to camera using camera manufacturer's software
Nov 21, 2017 16:57:40 #
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
card reader.
Nov 21, 2017 17:27:29 #
markngolf wrote:
I did not know that. I always do the step, anyway.1. Make sure the camera is switched OFF before rem... (show quote)
Nov 21, 2017 18:13:53 #
It does not do any harm to be safe, David.
Mark
Mark
David in Dallas wrote:
I did not know that. I always do the step, anyway.
Nov 21, 2017 18:32:15 #
RWR
Loc: La Mesa, CA
If one is clumsy or shaky, damage can (will) occur either way. Handled the way they’re designed to be handled, no component should be damaged by either method. As for using up the battery when downloading with a cable, I see no difference in charging it for downloading or for taking pictures.
Nov 21, 2017 18:33:41 #
Wireless via Wifi. It may take longer, but no cable to find or lose. Less wear and tear on the camera doors and connectors. It happens in the background without my help.
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