Evolving Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I have a little problem. I bought a Canon 500d the other day and when I tried to load the softwear onto the computer that is needed before I can connect the camera to the computer could not find anything on the disk. Eventually when I got it to do something it the computer asked if I wanted to format the disk making me think it is blank. Today I went back to the shop I bought it from and told them and they got me a new cd from the back and I bought it home and it does the same thing. Has anyone else had this problem or is there some fancy trick to the cd that I am missing (or really easy one )? The other two disks that came with it work and it is not the cd drive. I will ring canon tomorrow. Stupid weekends as I really like some of the photos I have taken so far and want to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Is your computer old? I am hopeless with computers but when I first got my camera (400d) I couldn't download any of the cds that came with it and couldn't view any photos, my computer was too old, I had to buy an brand new computer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumCorner Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) Did you really mean connect the camera to the computer? I would never do that, nor would most people I know, it's risky, doing this "just because you can" doesn't make it sensible or good practice. Best way is to get a card reader. They are only around $20. Put the memory card into the reader then connect it to the computer, and avoid doing any expensive un-necessary damage to your camera. It is just as quick and easy as direct from camera. The only people who recommend connecting a camera to a computer are commissioned shop assistants trying to sell you features on a camera (care factor zero). Edited January 31, 2010 by PossumCorner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Buy yourself a card reader- solves all the problems! Just put the card in, connect the reader to your computer- and off you go !LINK Open with either the computer's own image editing program, or download something like picasa I don't use any of my camera's programs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Possum corner- you posted while I was slow typing snap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 +1 for the card reader. I don't think I've installed any of the software that comes with any of my cameras Oh, and my card reader went walkabout the other day and I had no choice but to connect my camera to the computer. I was also connected to the web and it automatically found what it needed in a few seconds and I was able to download from the camera to the card. I'd say skip loading the software unless it's something you actually need. Otherwise it just bogs down the hard drive and processors with crap you'll never use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) I tried to find a card reader yesturday but had not luck. Ok I did not try very hard only looking at one shop and did not know where in the shop it would be sold. Does a card reader work for any memory card or do I need something specific? Would I be able to get one from Dick Smith? Edited February 1, 2010 by Evolving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kja Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Yes, Dick Smith will have them as will Target, Kmart, any computer or electronics or camera store etc. Some card readers have slots for a variety of cards: SD, CF, XD and so on. You need to make sure the one you are looking at support your card which I *think* is the SD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I got my CARD READER from DS- it takes heaps of different cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolving Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for the help. I ended up going to dick smiths and got one and it works. Now people will once again get sick of seeing my dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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