Problem uploading validation image

01/25/2006 02:56:44 PM · #1

Has anybody had problems uploading large files for validation purposes?

The RAW file I'm trying to send in is a whopping 24Mb and it just won't seem to happen! I'm worried now that it will be a DQ because I can't get the file to the administrators :-(

01/25/2006 02:57:57 PM · #2

What's happening, exactly, can you tell? Is the site not accepting it or is it your connection?

01/25/2006 03:02:05 PM · #3

Originally posted by mk:

What's happening, exactly, can you tell? Is the site not accepting it or is it your connection?

It seems to finish the job (over 5 minutes on my broadband connection) then gives the message 'sorry a valid image ID is needed' (or words to that effect).

I included the ID in the body of the explanation, but that didn't work.

01/25/2006 03:03:35 PM · #4

Ah yes, I've had that before. The system seems to puke with larger images. Hang on a few and let me see if it's something Langdon can fix easily. If not, you can get the file to me and I'll help get it evaluated. No worries!

01/25/2006 03:10:58 PM · #5

That would be great - thanks for finding this query so soon and offering a solution!

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/25/2006 03:22:40 PM · #6

Langdon says please try zipping your file and then submitting. 16mb is currently the max upload size but he thinks you should be able to zip it enough to work. If not, let me know and we have a back up plan. :)

Nelzie

Canon EOS-30D

01/25/2006 03:48:47 PM · #7

If a straight Zip won't work, what about splitting the Zip into multiple parts? Is there a way for the SC to access such a file?

Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

01/25/2006 04:29:34 PM · #8

Originally posted by mk:

We'll need to go to plan 'B' I think. The file won't compress down below the 16mb limit. These new-fangled multi megapixel cameras make wonderful pictures, but they come with baggage!

KiwiShotz

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

01/25/2006 05:21:39 PM · #9

Originally posted by front_element:

The file won't compress down below the 16mb limit. These new-fangled multi megapixel cameras make wonderful pictures, but they come with baggage!

Does your camera produce a JPEG along with the RAW? Mine does both a TIFF (14.4mb) and a JPEG (1.4mb) which I think is what it uses to display on the camera screen. The JPEG has all the originating EXIF data if you haven't touched it all.

Edit:- I see on dpreview that your camera has two settings
- NEF (12bit RAW) presumably on its own
- NEF+JPG ... which is obviusly what I was referring to.
You might need to use the NEF+JPG if you've only been using NEF
Brett

Message edited by author 2006-01-25 17:25:42.

KiwiShotz

Panasonic DMC-FZ20

Panasonic DMW-LTZ10 1.5x Teleconverter

01/25/2006 05:29:43 PM · #10

Originally posted by front_element:

The file won't compress down below the 16mb limit. These new-fangled multi megapixel cameras make wonderful pictures, but they come with baggage!

If you're using WinZip, make sure that you have the compression option set to "Maximum" (which is not the default setting), you could get lucky.

Brett

01/25/2006 05:35:15 PM · #11

Paul, I sent you a PM.

Azrifel

Fujifilm X100VI

01/25/2006 05:40:45 PM · #12

Upload to a website and give the SC the link?