ISO software to automagically copy images...

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

06/13/2010 12:56:36 PM · #1

I want a lightweight application that will copy image and video files from my phone when I plug in the USB cord. I am not worried about it modifying the EXIF since these will never be use for challenges, although obviously I'd prefer that the app doesn't modify the files.

Any suggestions?

one2one

Olympus E-5

06/13/2010 04:01:38 PM · #2

I would suggest a hello before demanding anything, it usually gets you what you want. :)

G'luck!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

06/13/2010 04:27:40 PM · #3

Eug,

If you're on Windows you maybe you could setup the auto action. If one of the actions is to use Windows Explorer to do the copy then you're good to go.

George

Nikon D60

06/13/2010 05:47:15 PM · #4

Welcome back.

06/13/2010 09:22:15 PM · #5

Originally posted by Jac:

I would suggest a hello before demanding anything, it usually gets you what you want. :)

G'luck!

Hello.

I demand a million dollars. Thank you.

06/13/2010 09:28:03 PM · #6

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

If you're on Windows you maybe you could setup the auto action. If one of the actions is to use Windows Explorer to do the copy then you're good to go.

Hey, Colette It's been a while, eh?

I want it to be automagic. I basically want a backup on my PC of the images that I take on my phone. When I plug in my phone it mounts the SD card on the PC similar to a Flash drive. I want something that will see it and copy the files to my desktop or elsewhere.

Originally posted by George:

Welcome back.

Thanks!

06/13/2010 09:52:41 PM · #7

Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
If you're on Windows you maybe you could setup the auto action. If one of the actions is to use Windows Explorer to do the copy then you're good to go.

Hey, Colette It's been a while, eh?

I want it to be automagic. I basically want a backup on my PC of the images that I take on my phone. When I plug in my phone it mounts the SD card on the PC similar to a Flash drive. I want something that will see it and copy the files to my desktop or elsewhere.

Originally posted by George:
Welcome back.

Thanks!

Yes, it has been a long time.

A number of application let you set up auto imports. Picasa, LR, iPhoto, Aperture are examples. If you're on a MAC you can set up a watched folder and use the automator to do what you want.

06/13/2010 10:37:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

A number of application let you set up auto imports. Picasa, LR, iPhoto, Aperture are examples. If you're on a MAC you can set up a watched folder and use the automator to do what you want.

Yeah, those are all heavy-weights, system hogs if you will. It's overkill to have them open all the time for a few images and videos.

06/13/2010 10:46:43 PM · #9

Originally posted by _eug:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
A number of application let you set up auto imports. Picasa, LR, iPhoto, Aperture are examples. If you're on a MAC you can set up a watched folder and use the automator to do what you want.

Yeah, those are all heavy-weights, system hogs if you will. It's overkill to have them open all the time for a few images and videos.

Actually, they wouldn't have to be open all the time. They would open automatically when you connect the phone to the computer. They would require some manual intervention though to finish the process.

I agree, they're a bit of overkill.

How about something like this? //www.filecluster.com/Internet/Telephony/Download-BitPim.html

Message edited by author 2010-06-13 22:51:19.

06/14/2010 01:36:38 PM · #10

I ended up going with a version of this: Backup USB Drive on Insertion

Amazing what can be done when you go old school.

Note: One commenter says this won't work on Win 7.