Olympus Stylus 730 Digital Camera Logo

Related Topics:

Anonymous Posted on Sep 21, 2010

I have never had a problem retrieving pictures from my Olympus Stylus 730, I can open the memory card and drag the pictures to a folder on my computer without a problem. However, I cannot do this with video files. I can't even play them straight from the memory card folder on my computer (Dell PC). I tried opening them with Windows Media Player instead of Quicktime, the format they were in, and it allowed me to hear the audio but with no video. How can I convert these files so that they are readable on my computer?

  • 3 more comments 
  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2010

    Thank you so much, I'm downloading them both now! I also had a problem uploading the video to youtube when I tried, it gave me the same error message. Will these programs help that?

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2010

    It said Unknown Error, which is what happened when I tried transferring the files from the memory card to the computer. I'm attempting to upload it again now to make sure that's what the error message says, but I'm pretty sure it was Unknown. The file is playing on VLC by the way! :):)

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2010

    Okay, I just tried saving the file to my computer again and this is what the message said:

    Cannot copy Channel Intro: Data error (cyclic redundancy check).

    The video is still uploading on youtube, yesterday it uploaded to almost 70% before it gave me the error message, and that took all day, so it might be a while before I get the message this time.

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2010

    I was afraid of that =/ I tried messing around with the VLC program to see if there was a way to save it from the player to the computer, no luck. I accept defeat! Lol, thanks for all your help!

  • Anonymous Sep 21, 2010

    That worked, thank you soooo much!

×

1 Answer

Ekse

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Olympus Master 13,435 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 21, 2010
Ekse
Olympus Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Feb 11, 2008
Answers
13435
Questions
82
Helped
3984947
Points
38023

Please download and install these two programs to the computer, after you have done so, the video should play back normally, and so should all if not most videos that you can find.

First, install FFDSHOW video decoder. Here is a link to the setup file http://www.free-codecs.com/download_soft.php?d=5550&s=50

installing the decoder is simple, simply click next next and next until the setup ends, then close or finish, you don't need to many any changes into its settings, after its installed it will work on the background when ever a video is played.

Next you need to install VLC media player, its a versitile media player that plays almost anything. You can get it from here http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ - download VLC

After you have installed both, start VLC and open the video file in it, it should play normally, you should have picture and sound.

Let me know if you still have trouble playing video files.

  • 2 more comments 
  • Ekse Sep 21, 2010

    What was the error message that youtube gave you? I'll know more once I know what kind of errors your getting.

  • Ekse Sep 21, 2010

    Okay, the error message tells me that the storage device - the storage card is either broken or the file didn't get saved properly.


    the error Data error (cyclic redundancy check). - this happens when the computer has been trying repeatedly to read a part of the file from the camera or from the storage card, but its not getting a proper response, basically that part of the file is unreadable.


    This always means either a not properly saved - corrupt file, or then the storage card is faulty.

  • Ekse Sep 21, 2010

    A common symptom of a faulty storage device or card is that when your trying to copy a file or open it -- it takes long, sometimes hours, and then finally you get the error message, or it might eventually get copied from the card to the computer.


    If the video is important, you should try taking it to a local camera dealer / shop, or a data recovery service - see if they can copy the video or recover it, they should also be able to check if the card works properly. If the card is faulty you may have to buy a new card.

  • Ekse Sep 21, 2010

    You could Record the video from VLC to your computer using a program called Fraps.

    Download and install Frapshttp://www.fraps.com/download.php

    When its isntalled you should have the fraps program window on your screen. Check the movies tab, make sure its recording windows or win7 sound. Stereo. Not External input.

    Close the VLC and then reopen it. Open the video file, press Play. To record you need to press F9 key, the movie will be saved into the fraps folder under movies. When the video ends press F9 to end the recording.


    Now you can find the video from my computer or computer, then C drive, then Program files, then FRAPS, and then movies.


    you can upload that one to youtube and it should work normally.

×

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
2answers

Retrieving my pictures from camera wen i pressed format

there is a lot of recover software on the internet, here is one you can use, and the free version is ok : https://www.piriform.com/recuva/download
othervise try to look here on google search :
https://www.google.dk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=undelete
hope it helps or return here...
0helpful
1answer

I have a 1 GB Olympus xD Picture Card that I am having problems with... Just a bit of background, but I've had this memory card for about 4 years with no problems... A few weeks ago, I had put my memory...

Formatting won't make it any easier for any recovery program to find the photos, so I definitely wouldn't do it, but leave the card as it is until you've successfully recovered them. In my opinion, the best program to use is called PhotoRec and you can find it here. It's free, released under the GNU licence. (Be sure to save any photos you recover to your computer... not to the card itself.) If that fails, then move on to try paid programs if you wish.

After you've recovered all the photos that you're going to get, only THEN would I format the card (in the camera please) in order to re-use it.

0helpful
1answer

I took pictures on my camera but the memory card was not in it. How do i retrieve my pictures?

The way it works with my camera is when I connect it to the computer with a memory card in the camera, the computer sees the contents of the memory card only, but when I connect it with NO memory card in the camera, the computer sees the contents of the camera's internal memory.

Try removing the memory card from the camera, then connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable.
0helpful
2answers
0helpful
1answer

When i put my memory card into my computer slot it wont let me download my pictures & i can't find a cd rom that will help me .

To learn about the new and free version of Olympus Master 2 software go to:
For Windows:
http://downloads.olympus-europa.com/OM2/win/OM211Setup.exe
For MAC:
Olympus Master 2.11: http://downloads.olympus-europa.com/OM2/Mac/OM211EN.dmg
This software replaces all previous versions of Camedia Master 4.x and Olympus Master 1.x.
(http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/oima_softwareMaster.asp Click on 'Free Download' to register your email address to receive an email containing a link to download either the Windows or Mac version).
0helpful
1answer

I took pictures without the memory card in the

Your camera came with a cable to plug into your PC...or at least it should have. If you don't have one, pick one up at and electronics store. Then you will probably need to download the software in order to copy directly from the camera...get it here:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/software_results.asp?id=1224
0helpful
1answer

Pictures on memory card

A lot of cameras these days use sub directory folders on the memory stick. Try using a computer to drag all the photos to the top most layer directory on the memory stick.
0helpful
1answer

Memory Card Deleting Photos After A Certain Amount Of Time??

I've have xD cards that I thought I deleted the photos, but they showed up on the Xd card when i put it in the card reader to download another set of pics. I think it happened because I used the card in 2 different cameras (thus, the cam each saved pics in their own different formats).
0helpful
1answer

Corrupted files from xd card

HOW CAN I REPAIR MY CORRUPT FILE IN XD CARD
0helpful
1answer

A non-Olympus brand xD-Picture Card

Yes, however the Olympus brand xD-Picture Card offers the ability to use the Panorama function.
Not finding what you are looking for?

89 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Olympus Cameras Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Grand Canyon Tech
Grand Canyon Tech

Level 3 Expert

3867 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Are you an Olympus Camera Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...