Why SO many random DCIM Folders? I want ONE!

haha wow I think you are taking life a little too seriously !!

If you've calmed down now what I meant was Apple haven't stepped in to fix the problem given this is just one forum of many complaining about this issue. ALL manufacturers will have researchers and focus groups trolling these type of boards to head off problems. Anyone who thinks they don't get read is a fool! I work for a bank and they have software which picks up every single time their name is mentioned on the net, forums, twitter, facebook etc etc and monitor thresholds for bad press. Apple will be the same! There, so educated you on that one.

However well done for dismissing people with genuine issue as 'malcontents' - it did you proud.

Now go and scoop up all your toys and put them back in your pram!

T-Minator, thanks a lot!

I am wondering why did Apple implemented such a stupid thing. It is obviously NOT user-friendly. No reasons to import all photos to my computer first. Especially when I wand to copy 1-2 photos to another's computer. And such annoying thing will obviously NOT insipre my to move to MAC.

Well, in the world of a Mac, you would never go to your photos via the Finder. That is Windows mentality. If you import and export photos from iPhoto, then the structure of the folders inside of the library are irrelevant.

GB

gail from maine wrote:

Well, in the world of a Mac, you would never go to your photos via the Finder. That is Windows mentality. If you import and export photos from iPhoto, then the structure of the folders inside of the library are irrelevant.

GB

It's also true in the world of Windows, for people who know what they are doing.

You are saying as if I going to migrate to Mac world. Can you just imagine that people also live in Windows world? Do not move us away from the problem, please!

To find the recently done pictures is the common task, obviously. It can be resolved user-friendly and it eve was done so. And in the recent versions of iOs they broken that.

Just an addition to the steps from T-Minator. I've just done what you suggest. My WE shows pictures, but does not allow to copy them in shif mode (search results). I was needed to do nore:

1. Right-click on the recent photo and called 'properties'.

2. In the appeared dialog I saw the file full path.

3. There I got the name of the non-human readable directory. I t was "900ONROE".

4. I opened "900ONROE" in WE and my recent picturess were there.

Amazing! So you found yet another complex workaround for what is a simple process using the right tools. And what you will get is the raw images, missing any edits you made on the phone or any of the advanced camera settings. And then I'll bet you will complain that your edits were lost.

OK, so you think it is faster to manually look for images than to let the Camera and Scanner wizard find them? If so, then do it manually. But you will still lose any edits made on the phone, as you won't find the image edit files.

you think it is faster to manually look for images than to let the Camera and Scanner wizard find them

Are you joking? Or you really think so? If yes, my condolence to you.

When it was done before, I just open a directory and get files from the end of the list. What can be faster? Why do I need to open some other programs?

BTW, I do not edit picture files in iPhone.

Making any special assumptions about user needs/preference ia a known error of the beginners in user interface design.

Vava av wrote:

You are saying as if I going to migrate to Mac world. Can you just imagine that people also live in Windows world? Do not move us away from the problem, please!

To find the recently done pictures is the common task, obviously. It can be resolved user-friendly and it eve was done so. And in the recent versions of iOs they broken that.

Just an addition to the steps from T-Minator. I've just done what you suggest. My WE shows pictures, but does not allow to copy them in shif mode (search results). I was needed to do nore:

1. Right-click on the recent photo and called 'properties'.

2. In the appeared dialog I saw the file full path.

3. There I got the name of the non-human readable directory. I t was "900ONROE".

4. I opened "900ONROE" in WE and my recent picturess were there.

Vava, there's an easier way to copy your photos using the search method instead of the 4 steps you've listed. Start by searching using the asterisk, as we've been doing. Then right-click on your most recent photo and choose "Open file location" from the menu. This will open the sub-folder containing your most recent photos where you will then be allowed to copy/paste multiple photos at a time.

Had to re-post this since my last one was reported and removed. This support community is designed in such a way that allows people to come to this thread to insult us, but when we stick up for ourselves and each other, our posts get reported. Unfortunately, we are not granted the same right to report abusive posts because of the established status system. We can't report posts until we reach level 2 (at least 150 points), so as far as I can tell, there's no way to defend ourselves against insults & attacks. I don't understand why those who come to this thread to put us down continue to come back. Why not just ignore the thread?

It was removed only because it was reported. Seems like someone can dish it out, but can't take it. I assure you there are other posts here that violate the terms as well. The only reason they still remain is because the system is designed in such a way that those being attacked in this thread aren't given the same opportunity to report it.

I think you've nailed it - your post (before deletion) was spot on but posts calling people malcontents for daring to post a genuine query remains !

I think I'll seek any future help elsewhere where people aren't so far up themselves

The system has been thus for years, if you want seniority (and the ability to report posts) you need to help others. Then they can award points to you and you will be able to report posts. In the meantime please stick to the Terms of Use

eeeeek PLEASE don't criticise the Lawrence - it will end it a strop ending in a report and a deletion

However can I, without a self awarded God tag - put this to rest as I have actually spoken to Apple

The problem, according to Apple is nothing to do with them but a Microsoft coding issue, I'm a tad surprised the all knowing Lawrence hasn't informed everyone of this, but apparently Apple have repeatedly told Microsoft to get their coding in order and THAT is the reason the DCIM debacle exists. It will possibly be fixed with the Windows 10 release but according to Apple don't hold your breath.

Grats21 wrote:

However can I, without a self awarded God tag - put this to rest as I have actually spoken to Apple

The problem, according to Apple is nothing to do with them but a Microsoft coding issue, I'm a tad surprised the all knowing Lawrence hasn't informed everyone of this, but apparently Apple have repeatedly told Microsoft to get their coding in order and THAT is the reason the DCIM debacle exists. It will possibly be fixed with the Windows 10 release but according to Apple don't hold your breath.

Wow, that Apple response is the biggest nonsense I've heard from Apple in a while. Do you have anything documented on it? To what Apple people were you speaking? I'd like to try and confirm that this isn't just conjecture from one Apple rep.

The truth is, when Apple creates Apple device drivers for the Windows OS, it is Apple's responsibility to comply with Windows OS requirements, not the other way around. Can they ask Microsoft to include drivers by default? Sure. But it's the height of hubris to tell a company to "fix" its OS to suit your hardware or driver preferences. Suck it up, and write a driver that actually works with the way Windows is meant to work.

What makes it even more absurd is that Apple could, if they chose, build in this desired capability into their Apple hardware driver for Windows OS. It could easily show the Windows File Explorer the camera roll just as it displays on the device and, ironically, just as it displays in the Windows "Import pictures and videos" wizard, edits and all. The proof? Microsoft and Google both have software for Windows that does this very thing, even if you're viewing the files through the Windows File Explorer. That's right. Windows File Explorer shows Picasa-edited and Photos-app-edited pictures with the edits intact. There's no reason Apple can't do the same.

But hey, let's blame the Windows OS for Apple's substandard driver. Riiiiiiiight.

Hi, Yes I did think it was unlikely but I am jut relaying the message. They told me that over the online help. They did go on to complain Microsoft 'had caused them endless problems' by not amending their code.