Posts for: truckster
Oct 20, 2020 12:28:29 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Very good! One of Stephen Spielberg's early efforts.
Not one, it WAS his first full length movie.
Oct 20, 2020 12:25:53 #
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Whatever method you use, always COPY images from your card to your computer. Never MOVE them! Moving removes the image from the card at the same time it's writing it to your computer. By instead copying it, you will still have the original image on the memory card in case something happens and the transfer gets messed up. I'd recommend keeping the image on the memory card until you have confirmed a successful transfer and backed it up safely. Only then, format the memory card in camera to prep it for new use. [/quote]
Thanks for your reply. I have done this since day one and was thankful I did once, saving an image I screwed up after transferring to the computer. If I had move those images I would have lost it.
Whatever method you use, always COPY images from your card to your computer. Never MOVE them! Moving removes the image from the card at the same time it's writing it to your computer. By instead copying it, you will still have the original image on the memory card in case something happens and the transfer gets messed up. I'd recommend keeping the image on the memory card until you have confirmed a successful transfer and backed it up safely. Only then, format the memory card in camera to prep it for new use. [/quote]
Thanks for your reply. I have done this since day one and was thankful I did once, saving an image I screwed up after transferring to the computer. If I had move those images I would have lost it.
Oct 20, 2020 12:14:47 #
frankraney wrote:
Don't know what you mean by the right software, but with Windows you don't need software windows will automatically recognize it as a drive.
For me it's easier just to pull the card put it in the reader and transfer it then format after I make sure I got the photos on the hard drive okay. It's quicker for me because I have to go get the cable out of the bag and it just takes more time it's faster to do it by removing the card.
For me it's easier just to pull the card put it in the reader and transfer it then format after I make sure I got the photos on the hard drive okay. It's quicker for me because I have to go get the cable out of the bag and it just takes more time it's faster to do it by removing the card.
If I use the cable connection I use Nikon's Image Capture software to get the images in my computer. If I plug the SD card into my laptop, I can transfer them easily with my existing MAC software through the Finder.
Oct 20, 2020 12:10:14 #
JeffR wrote:
The only way to be certain no part ever wears out is to never use your camera.
That, certainly, is not going to work for me.
Oct 20, 2020 12:04:35 #
chevman wrote:
if your camera has WiFi then you might consider using the WiFi feature. There are no physical connections to be made, no flimsy doors to break off, and no resulting damage to your SD card, or card slot.
It has snapbridge which has its own set of problems. I might explore that at a later time. thanks for replying.
Oct 18, 2020 21:19:07 #
Oct 18, 2020 15:23:34 #
PHRubin wrote:
Ditto. I worry that frequent removing and replacing a memory card could damage something in the camera, I prefer the cable method. Furthermore, my computer is a "desktop" type sitting under the desk, so plugging the card in is a stretch (pun intended! 
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Ditto. I worry that frequent removing and replacing a memory card could damage something in the camera, I prefer the cable method. Furthermore, my computer is a "desktop" type sitting under the desk, so plugging the card in is a stretch (pun intended! )Thanks for your input and the pun!
Oct 18, 2020 15:21:38 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't think I would need any special software for transferring images from camera to computer.
Nikon has an Image Capture program that works pretty well with the camera plugged in. When inserting the card directly into my laptop, you are right about not needing anything to off-load pictures
Oct 18, 2020 15:18:06 #
Dngallagher wrote:
Not to get too technical, BUT, cameras use pretty ... (show quote)
Thanks, Don. I usually shoot jpeg and around twenty-five pics at a time so that wouldn't be a problem most times for me. I will keep in mind if I ever shoot a wedding or reunion where I would be taking a lot of pictures and saving them in RAW.
Oct 18, 2020 15:13:13 #
Longshadow wrote:
Stix of one, half dozen of the other.
Pick one.
Pick one.
Seems that way to me. With me fumbling inserting cards into either a computer or camera I'm thinking the cable route might just be the way for me. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:11:28 #
quixdraw wrote:
Have done it both ways - three cords for three camera plug types attached to the computer all the time. For me at least, far quicker to plug in a cord. Download time seems about the same, though I am usually downloading comparatively small numbers of images. I'll have to pay attention to time when next I have a quantity of photos. Whatever is easiest for the individual.
Thanks for your reply. I didn't seem to notice my computer lagging while off-loading my pictures.
Oct 18, 2020 15:09:08 #
Architect1776 wrote:
I always remove the card to download photos since 2003.
Have never damaged the camera and both use CF cards.
Have never damaged the camera and both use CF cards.
Both ways are pretty easy. I just seem to have a problem inserting the cards. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:04:03 #
rcarol wrote:
Note that downloading images using a cable attached to the camera is usually much slower than removing the SD card from the camera and installing it into a card reader. That may or may not be important to you.
I've done it both ways and didn't notice a slowdown. It is almost instantaneous. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 15:01:37 #
CamB wrote:
I think the issues you are concerned with are a big nothing. Take this a step further. What about the door to access the cord plug. What about the plug itself. What if that wears out. A million photographers every day pull a million cards out of their cameras and then stick them back in with no problems. Do what you want but your camera will be fine either way and pulling the card is easier than fiddling with the cord and that tiny plug.
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You are probably right ... a lot of nothing. The door is rubber so that shouldn't ever be a problem. If the plug wears out I can always go back to pulling the card out. Thanks for your reply.
Oct 18, 2020 14:57:58 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The USB ports are known to break, especially into the camera. So, make sure your camera is placed someplace stable without strain on the cable or risk of falling. Off load the images and disconnect the cable, using the Windows USB 'eject', if applicable. Assure the camera has a battery at least 50% charged to last through the off-load process.
Thanks for your input. I will keep all your points in mind.