Post by: cdub1988 on December 14, 2003, 05:34:08 PM
Is there anything out there that can be used?
He's running OS 9.1 on a 6500 with 128MB.
Thanks!
Chris
Post by: davigibs on December 14, 2003, 07:34:37 PM
Post by: Paddy on December 14, 2003, 08:34:12 PM
Post by: Highmac on December 15, 2003, 02:41:01 AM
Are you actually referring to moving the pictures from the camera to the Mac, rather than photo-editing programs? If so, you shouldn't need special software. My camera came without USB, so I use a card reader. Plugging the card into the reader brings up a floppy disc icon on the desktop. Double click into the picture folder and just copy them into a new folder on your desktop. Then you can open them in whatever editing program you use. Make sure you check the copies are where they should be before you format the camera's memory.
I would think your son's camera would show as an icon on the desktop, cutting out the card-reader stage.
As an aside I too would endorse Graphic Converter as being a great value and very efficient program.
If you post info about the camera, I'm sure someone more expert than I will come along with more detailed information.
Hope he enjoys the camera, anyway.
Post by: sandbox on December 15, 2003, 01:52:00 PM
Here's something that works well. It's not hard to fiqure out (drag n drop) and it's not very expensive in the basic format. iView
iView pro
review of iView
Post by: Paddy on December 15, 2003, 04:14:25 PM
Not sure what the cheap answer is to that one...other than downloading the pics on another machine with native USB.
Other options - SCSI card reader (Microtech make one, though their site was offline this morning and there are no prices on the info pages.) - probably expensive and hard to find though. FireWire? Can you put a Firewire card in a 6500? Also an expensive solution though.
Post by: krissel on December 15, 2003, 08:15:06 PM
This is on a 9600, OS 9.1 , combo USB/FW PCI card and 7 port USB hub.
Post by: sunset on December 16, 2003, 12:14:50 AM
Good recommendations, above, to use 'Graphic Converter' or 'Photoshop Elements, 2.0'. The later of the two has a ton of features.
Good Luck and have fun with it!!
Post by: cdub1988 on December 16, 2003, 08:54:39 AM
QUOTE(sandbox @ Dec 15 2003, 2:52 PM)
Hey cdub1988, what kind of camera? Sometimes you can download the software.
Here's something that works well. It's not hard to fiqure out (drag n drop) and it's not very expensive in the basic format. iView
iView pro
review of iView
Here's something that works well. It's not hard to fiqure out (drag n drop) and it's not very expensive in the basic format. iView
iView pro
review of iView
SB -
It's a REALLY cheap one. I can't even remember the name off-hand. He saw it at Wal-Mart and grandma bought.
I need S/W to actually retrieve the pics from the camera.
I can show him the rest......He's got PS 4.0.
Thanks!
Chris
Post by: Paddy on December 16, 2003, 02:55:19 PM
It has built-in memory, so one can't remove a CF card etc. - which is of course, part of the problem.
If this is the camera in question, it would appear that there is NO Mac software for it. I searched Creative's web site and couldn't find any Mac software for their cameras.
There is another cheaper one too - same problem though.
Think you may have to find a PC to solve this problem!
Post by: cdub1988 on December 16, 2003, 03:15:34 PM
No, it's not that Creative one.
If memory serves, it was something like Argus, but don't quote me on that.......
I have a bad feeling about this..........
Take care.
Chris
Post by: Paddy on December 16, 2003, 04:34:24 PM
)Is it THIS ONE??
Certainly fits the "REALLY cheap" profile!
Info from the Argus site:
http://www.arguscamera.com/digital.html#DC1515
And nope - no Mac software on this one either. On the upside, it wasn't a huge investment...(I've seen USB cables for more than the price of this camera!) though I'm sure your son will be disappointed.
Amazingly enough, it is now possible to get a 3 MP point and shoot camera from one of the better-known manufacturers for a little over $100 including shipping - though you don't get an optical zoom at that price. You'll get removable storage, a flash and Mac compatibility. Just in case you're looking for a "starter" camera that won't frustrate!
Another Walmart bargoon
Post by: cdub1988 on December 16, 2003, 04:55:10 PM
Yeah, it's like that one.
Figgered as much. Shoulda gone with my gut......
As far as the $100 range - he'll have to wait till his pop is ready to retire one (and I don't own one yet, so.....)
Take care and thanks!
Chris
Post by: sandbox on December 17, 2003, 01:42:43 AM
http://www.arguscamera.com/support.html
I would download all the argus Mac drivers and test each one. you may find that one will work on your camera.
QUOTE
Attached is the MAC driver.
>
> > The user must get the file by MAC computer directly from his email
system.
> >
> > Installation step :
> > Download the installer to the desktop of the MAC.
> > Click on the installer to run installation.
> > Click yes or agree to finish the installation.
> > Connect the USB cable to the camera.
> > It will ask you to save the photos to the harddrive (you can select the
> > favorite folder).
> > There is the readme during installation. It is helpful to read it first.
> >
> > To see the photos, he can use PhotoStudio, Open , goto the folder and
open
> > the photos you just saved.
>
> > The user must get the file by MAC computer directly from his email
system.
> >
> > Installation step :
> > Download the installer to the desktop of the MAC.
> > Click on the installer to run installation.
> > Click yes or agree to finish the installation.
> > Connect the USB cable to the camera.
> > It will ask you to save the photos to the harddrive (you can select the
> > favorite folder).
> > There is the readme during installation. It is helpful to read it first.
> >
> > To see the photos, he can use PhotoStudio, Open , goto the folder and
open
> > the photos you just saved.
B)
Post by: Paddy on December 17, 2003, 11:17:32 AM
Well, worth a try anyway - nothing ventured...nothing gained.
Post by: cdub1988 on December 17, 2003, 11:32:53 AM
A big thanks to both of you. SB, I really appreciate that link. I need to verify what one it is, because I didn't notice it in any of the pictures.
I'm going to check when I get the chance to run out.
Thanks again!
Chris
Post by: sandbox on December 18, 2003, 01:41:34 AM
