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mtracerz
27-12-2009, 12:55
Do you have to have the CD supplied with the camera installed before your pc will recognise the camera?
Didn't get the correct disc supplied when I bought my camera, and when I connect my camera to my mac, nothing shows up..

:(
Shutterbox
27-12-2009, 12:57
You can normally download the software from the manufacturers website. Look for `Support`> `Downloads` (or similar.
SpikeK6
27-12-2009, 13:03
personally I donot down load pics from the camera useing the supplied soft ware.

I just plug the camera in and go to my computer and its there.
Click on it and cut paste files to a file on the PC.

Spike
mtracerz
27-12-2009, 13:20
personally I donot down load pics from the camera useing the supplied soft ware.

I just plug the camera in and go to my computer and its there.
Click on it and cut paste files to a file on the PC.

Spike

It doesnt show up for me though..
Im using a mac btw.
mtracerz
27-12-2009, 13:20
You can normally download the software from the manufacturers website. Look for `Support`> `Downloads` (or similar.

Ok il go have a look for that now, is thats just whats supplied on the disc?
Shutterbox
27-12-2009, 13:21
Ok il go have a look for that now, is thats just whats supplied on the disc?

Yes, which camera is it?
mtracerz
27-12-2009, 13:24
Yes, which camera is it?

Its a canon 40D

Just had a look on the canon uk website,

loads f options to download, what do I need to install on my mac?

http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010371.asp
Shutterbox
27-12-2009, 13:28
Its a canon 40D

Just had a look on the canon uk website,

loads f options to download, what do I need to install on my mac?

http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010371.asp

I would start here, not sure exactly what you need for a Mac, sorry.

http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0010513.asp
daugirdas
27-12-2009, 14:14
It doesnt show up for me though..
Im using a mac btw.

iphoto or Picasa should do it. If you have Aperture, Lightroom or PS, then use those. I haven't even touched the bundled software.
mtracerz
27-12-2009, 14:17
iphoto or Picasa should do it. If you have Aperture, Lightroom or PS, then use those. I haven't even touched the bundled software.

Yeah im not wanting the software for editing purposes,
its for locating the camera when I plug it in im having difficulties with, and thought it was because I havmt installed anything onto my mac that would find the camera.
andyred
28-12-2009, 09:31
Hi

If it's just for downloading images, I'd highly recomend a card reader, in my experience, downloads much quicker and you don't need to install the USB drivers etc for the comp to recognise the Camers.
rubber duck
28-12-2009, 11:02
Hi

I recently purchased a mac and had problems getting it to recognise the camera - I downloaded EOS Utility from Canon and it now works and downloads the pics fine, although it does take some time to recognise the camera so you need to be patient.
RichardtheSane
28-12-2009, 11:24
Hi

If it's just for downloading images, I'd highly recomend a card reader, in my experience, downloads much quicker and you don't need to install the USB drivers etc for the comp to recognise the Camers.

:agree:

Card readers are generally much quicker/better than connecting the camera each time.
martyp
28-12-2009, 11:30
On a Mac you can also use Image Capture which will be in your Applications folder.

Card readers are the way to go though! :)
nuttyboy78
28-12-2009, 11:35
On a Mac you can also use Image Capture which will be in your Applications folder.

Card readers are the way to go though! :)

As above.

Finder - Applications - Image Capture. You can set it to import photos by default when connected to your camera.

iPhoto can also import by default if you want it to.

Card reader. See the card in Finder and copy them manually to a specified folder. This would be no. 1 option for me.
arclight
28-12-2009, 12:07
Hi

If it's just for downloading images, I'd highly recomend a card reader, in my experience, downloads much quicker and you don't need to install the USB drivers etc for the comp to recognise the Camers.

Yes, and it saves running down the camera battery.
mtracerz
29-12-2009, 15:53
Ah ok, thanks guys. Gout myself a card reader now.
Much better set up.
Will allow me to start uploading some of my attempts at photography on here now... :p