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Not uploading to Mac with USB cable

Usually digital cameras automatically open iPhoto and upload the pictures when plugged in via USB and turned on, though the computer doesn't even recognize the camera.  Tried every USB port on the back of the Mac.  Other digital cameras have worked in the past.

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Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.


The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.


Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use iPhoto or any other photo cataloging program.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 16, 2010

SOURCE: Photos won't upload ito iPhoto

Use a card reader instead of your camera and download to a folder you create on your desktop. From there, you can import to iphoto.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 06, 2009

SOURCE: Can't upload pictures to computer

hello.. your problem is not your computer,, your problem is about uploading picture from your camera
make sure your picture want you to upload is jpg files type..the uploading picture is must jpg type of files,, you able to change the file type of your picture ,,, how to change? open your picture and save again with select file type choices
or the to upload using other internet connection or upload using other computer to chick if your computer is not your problem,,, thank you hope i can help you have a good day!!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 14, 2010

SOURCE: camera won't upload to iphoto

Do what the pros do...use a card reader to download to a folder you create on your desktop.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 26, 2010

SOURCE: Sd card won't upload video- 'unidentified image' is displayed

iPhoto is for still pictures. iMovie is for videos. Use a card reader to download your videos to a folder you create on your desktop. From there, you can import to iMovie or just play them using Quicktime.

Testimonial: "Spot on... problem sorted. It seems iphoto is happy to load short clips but longer vids are too much so quicktime was the solution. thanks :-)"

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