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04/11/2007 09:26:57 AM · #1 |
Hi all,
I know this has been visited on other forums, but want to put it out there one more time for potential new members / those who haven't read the following forum:
//www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=549682
When you shoot in JPEG, as you must for minimal editing challenges, do not use transfer software to upload your photos or they will not be considered valid! This happened to me with a JPEG photo in the grain challenge, and it ended up getting DQ'd.
Some people may not even realize that they are using what amounts to transfer software (I am one of those computer dummies - I thought the Adobe pop-up I get when I plug my card reader in was automatic and happened the same way for everyone.)
My Adobe upload software does not rotate photos, and I used the "save as" function when editing - so I thought I was fine. But the transfer software still altered the EXIF data.
Now I ignore the transfer software pop-up and obtain the files directly from the card reader by placing them in a folder on my hard drive. I then copy the files and only open the copied files.
Don't want to bore those who are well familiar with this, but also want to prevent potential heartache for other computer, er- *dummies* out there. Don't learn the lesson the hard way like I did!
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04/11/2007 09:47:15 AM · #2 |
Canon Utility doesn't change files when it uploads. *
But in general I'd say using a card reader is better than software.
* So long as you just use it on its own and not to launch any other bits of software.
Message edited by author 2007-04-11 09:48:25. |
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04/11/2007 10:36:32 AM · #3 |
| I tend to open the camera directory using Windows Explorer after the new drive letter appears for the camera when you plug it in. You then cut the files and paste them onto the harddrive. I have had a few files validated by the SC and they have been fine. I would not use any wizards except perhaps for the Windows transfer wizard, but I cannot vouch for that. If you plug the camera in you need to cancel any wizards that start off automatically. |
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04/11/2007 10:38:19 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by mist:
Canon Utility doesn't change files when it uploads. *
But in general I'd say using a card reader is better than software.
* So long as you just use it on its own and not to launch any other bits of software. |
My powershot has an orientation sensor and the software rotataes the image. Not sure if it alters the image or the exif. I havent even payed attention to see if it shows up rotated in ZoomBrowser only or if it actually rotates the image. |
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04/11/2007 10:43:35 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
My powershot has an orientation sensor and the software rotataes the image. Not sure if it alters the image or the exif. I havent even payed attention to see if it shows up rotated in ZoomBrowser only or if it actually rotates the image. |
Rain - I'd check with Site Council on that one. Sounds like a potential problem, but (as proven!) I am not a computer expert. :-) |
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04/11/2007 12:19:40 PM · #6 |
As I understand this, the safest thing (Windoze Users) to do is to open My Computer, open the camera as a removable storage device, manually download the pics into a folder, then move COPIES of the files to your editing program.
This retains the unmolested images in the original folder for submission to SC as needed.
If you have questions about your particular software, take a couple shots, do it manually from My Computer, take a couple more, use whatever software you normally use, then compare the EXIF data.
If you're unsure, send a file to SC and ask their assistance in determining whether or not you have an issue.
Be specific in your request as to what you are asking should you submit a file.
I keep learning this stuff the longer I am here.....I could not have explained this to save my life a year ago!
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04/11/2007 03:37:02 PM · #7 |
| One other word of warning. Do not rotate the original jpeg files with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. That will change the file size. |
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06/17/2007 04:31:28 PM · #8 |
I use Canon EOS viewer for uploading. Does this program change the EXIF data? Also, I have a Lexar US 2.0 multi-card reader yet I can't get it to read my SanDisk Ultra II 1.0 GB card. Any ideas as to why?
Thank you.
Alecia |
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06/17/2007 04:40:30 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
I use Canon EOS viewer for uploading. Does this program change the EXIF data? Also, I have a Lexar US 2.0 multi-card reader yet I can't get it to read my SanDisk Ultra II 1.0 GB card. Any ideas as to why?
Thank you.
Alecia |
I have a card reader and get the same problem, it can't read 4Gb SDHC card, so the chances are your computer is not USB 2.0 capable, even though the card reader is. At least that's my take, as direct from camera is okay on download. |
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06/17/2007 04:45:16 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
I use Canon EOS viewer for uploading. Does this program change the EXIF data? Also, I have a Lexar US 2.0 multi-card reader yet I can't get it to read my SanDisk Ultra II 1.0 GB card. Any ideas as to why?
Thank you.
Alecia |
canon software is ok i have been validated with it several times. |
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