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Uploading from Canon 400D to iPhotos

I am experiencing a similar problem to many other current users. Blank thumnails, photos from previous albums layering over new album. I have been using iphotos since 2008. Since going to iCloud and having to upgrade to the latest Lion OS I seem to have encountered these problems. I am not technically inclined and can't understand if so many people have a problem why Apple do not fix it. What is their problem? Too much money?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on May 8, 2012 8:14 AM

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May 8, 2012 8:22 AM in response to Robinlausanne

Apple can't fix your problem. The issue is that your Library is corrupted.


Option 1

Back Up and try rebuild the library: hold down the command and option (or alt) keys while launching iPhoto. Use the resulting dialogue to rebuild. Choose to Rebuild iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup.


If that fails:


Option 2

Download iPhoto Library Manager and use its rebuild function. This will create a new library based on data in the albumdata.xml file. Not everything will be brought over - no slideshows, books or calendars, for instance - but it should get all your albums and keywords back.


Because this process creates an entirely new library and leaves your old one untouched, it is non-destructive, and if you're not happy with the results you can simply return to your old one. .


Regards


TD

May 9, 2012 10:05 PM in response to Yer_Man

I appreciate your help and that Apple are resolved. I find it difficult in a country to get assistance where I don't speak the language. I have downloaded iPhoto Library Manager but I'm unable to access my photos at all now. They are showing as being on there but I cannot see them. Also it doesn't have events which is how I usually access and use stored photos. How do I get back to just using iPhoto as it was before or would that eventually be totally corrupted rather than just a few files?


This is a bit of a maze for me. I just use my Mac to write books, blogs and take photos. I have no technical knowledge of how it works. Any suggestions?


Rob Swales

May 9, 2012 11:02 PM in response to Robinlausanne

Simple surefire fix: Restore fromback up.


Other than that you're going to give a fuller description of


I have downloaded iPhoto Library Manager but I'm unable to access my photos at all now. They are showing as being on there but I cannot see them. Also it doesn't have events which is how I usually access and use stored photos.


Regards



TD

Uploading from Canon 400D to iPhotos

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