iPhoto not reading Kodak EasyShare V550

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iPhoto not reading Kodak EasyShare V550

Hello there,

I have a Kodak EasyShare V550 and when I plug it into the USB iPhoto automatically opens. But when I go to iPhoto there is no option that has come up to import the photos from my camera. Does anyone know how to fix this? I haven't seen this problem on my Sony Cybershot DSC-T7. Thanks in advance,

Lorne

MacBook (Black), 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 2GB Ram, Mac OS X (10.5.1), iPhone 1.1.3 baby!

Posted on Feb 9, 2008 4:28 PM

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Answer 1

Lorne17 Author

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Feb 10, 2008 1:43 PM in response to Lorne17

Anyone? Please help? i really would like to get these photos to my Macbook. I also don't see the memory card show up on my Desktop. My Sony shows up. Ideas?

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Old Toad

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Feb 10, 2008 3:30 PM in response to Lorne17

Lorne:

You don't get these two buttons in the lower right hand corner of iPhoto?

If you're not getting it then try the following: delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder. Open iPhoto and connect the camera again.

As a workaround, open Image Capture, located in the Applications folder, connect the camera and manually upload the photos to a folder on the desktop. Then import that folder into iPhoto.

TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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Lorne17 Author

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Feb 10, 2008 8:08 PM in response to Old Toad

Old Toad wrote:
You don't get these two buttons in the lower right hand corner of iPhoto?

No, because iPhoto opens when the camera is connected. But it doesn't even show the Camera import screen. So that option doesn't come up. I go to File/Import...and still nothing because my camera isnt' showing up on the desktop. But when I connect my SD card to my computer through a reader (not the camera) then my computer reads it fine. So I know Kodak has done something to block it.

Old Toad wrote:
If you're not getting it then try the following: delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your User/Library/Preferences folder. Open iPhoto and connect the camera again.

If I delete the iPhoto preference file, then what does that do? Your comment on the bottom says to back it up? Are you referring to this suggestion? Can I just copy this file and delete it. Then try to see if iPhoto will read my camera. If not, then just bring it back to the preferences folder and everything is back to square one?

Also, the image capture might not be a bad idea. If this above, doesn't work, i'll try that. Just rather do it in one step rather than lots.

Thanks

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Old Toad

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Feb 11, 2008 11:02 AM in response to Lorne17

My tip refers to the database file, Library6.iPhoto. The preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, just registers your various preferences in iPhoto like the color of the background, etc. It gets recreated when you launch iPhoto again. A damaged pref file can cause a multitude of issues that you wouldn't expect it to affect. Deleting the pref file is one of the basic troubleshooting tricks for most applications. If it's for an application that requires an activation code then it's wise to just move it to the desktop and try the application. Always have the code at hand in case you need to reapply it.

In my opinion, using Image Capture to manually upload to the desktop first is the safest way to go. I use a card reader so that I don't have to connect the camera at all. This avoids any potential import crash due to low battery.

OT

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