Camera recognition in SE 3.0

PSE 3.0 came preinstalled on my Dell computer. I have used it rarely and am by no means proficient with 3.0 but have always been able to figure things out...until now! I recently bought a new Kodak C813 and for the price, it's a fine point and shoot camera. I like PSE 3.0 better than the Kodak Easy Share program because it lets me do a little more with the editing of the photos, but here is my problem. PSE will not recognize my camera. I go to the toolbar at the top and click the arrow beside the camera icon and my menu drops down as it should. Then I click to get photos from camera, cell phone ect. A new screen opens for the photo downloader as it should. At the top right of the download screen I click on select device and get my dropdown menu and there are several options but my camera is not one of them. I'm thinking no problem, there is an option to refresh list and my camera just isn't on the list yet so I'll refresh. I do this and I still don't have my camera on the list. I make sure my camera is powered up and it is, I unplug and plug my USB cable and I hear my sounds letting me know that I have a connection to the USB port. Now I repeat the whole process and still, my camera's not on the list! I've been scratching my head trying to figure this out for about 2 hours now to no avail. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong? I don't think it is the camera or USB cable or connection because just a few minutes ago I gave up on it because I needed some prints quick and used another program. I still want to use my 3.0 though!

Sorry to go back and forth on this, but just so you understand how we
communicate the acronym for future reference, PSE stands for Photoshop
Elements. PSA is Photoshop Album, and PSA-SE is Photoshop Album Starter
Edition. This last one is often just shortened to PSA in this forum, but
we never seem to use PSE... this was the source of my confusion.
Now... to your problem. In some cases in newer cameras, the software
might not have the ability to recognize it if the drivers were not
writtent be compatible with PSA.
Are you using Vista or XP? If you are using Vista, you might consider
downloading 3.2. This may or may not help.
The other thing that you can do will take an extra step, but at least
you'll get the images cataloged. Download the images with the Kodak
software, then close it. Open up PSA, and click on Get Photos from
Folder and pull them in from the folder that Kodak just created.
Does that get you started?
Cheers

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Alexandre Luthringer, "Solution to camera recognition problems after upgrades." #1, 07:29am Jun 18, 2005 CDT
Mark

Hi,
I think we need a little more information.
Are you saying that windows doesn't see your camera or that a version of PSE doesn't recognise a RAW file from the camera?
If windows doesn't see it, the simplest answer is to buy a card reader and use that. I suspect that you may not be able to get a windows 7 driver from Canon.
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Have you tried Zoombrowser (from Canon) to see if that recognises the camera?
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Oh, help me anyone if you can.
I'm at wit's end.
My Problem
Last time I got iPhoto to somehow magically open and recognize my camera when I reinstalled the Kodak EasyShare software. I tried doing that again, but to no avail. My computer just refuses to recognize my camera!
Taking the most recent advice given to me on my last post, I even created a new Admin account, but the other account didn't recognize my camera either.
I've tried looking at various posts on here, and I've Googled the problem to the point of exasperation.
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Thanks!
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Hi,
I have a similar quirky problem... that perhaps one of you may be able to help with.
I can connect both mine and my wife's Nokia N73 Phones to my iBookG4 using the "Mass Storage" (ie. diskmode, 120MB miniSD) to connect via USB cable. In both instances, when connected, the diskimage appears in Finder and iPhoto automatically opens and asks whether I want to import. All is well and good.
However, the same does not happen when I try exactly the same process on my wife's Macbook.
To ensure that the problem is not caused by incorrect settings in my wife's Macbook's iPhoto (or image capture program), I checked iPhoto preferences, image capture settings. All seemed okay.
To eliminate the possibility that it was simply a USB problem on my wife's MacBook, I connected my Canon 350D to see whether it would be recognized by iPhoto and Finder - it was (trying both USB ports).
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Hi
as I get it the HVR-Z1U is using iLink = FireWire OK
*PLEASE Observe that the 6-pin FW connector end can be PRESSED into Your Mac*
*180 degree wrongly.*
*This harms Your Camera and results in an expencive repair.*
*Done this. Speaking from experience.*
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Toogle in iMovie pref: Play-back via Camera (on<->off some times)
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FireWire - Sure not using the accompany USB-Cable but bought a 4-pin to 6-pin FW one ?
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• iMovie 8 (7.1.?) ?
• iMovie HD 6 (6.0.4/3) ?
Free space on internal (start-up) hard disk ? (Others don't count)
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Sorry to say it is to easy to turn the 6-pin end of the FW-cable 180 deg wrong.
This is lethal to the A/D-chip in the Camera = needs an expensive repair.
(Hard to find out - else than import/export to another Mac ceased to work
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Delete iMovie pref file may help sometimes. I rather start a new account, log into
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Hi Bengt W, I tried it all, but nothing worked. Your answer has been helpfull insofar as all the different trials led to the conclusion that there was something wrong with my iMovie software. I therefore threw everything away and reinstalled iMovie from the HD. After that the exportation of DV videos (there has not been any problem with HDV videos) to my Sony camcorders worked properly as it did before. Thank you. LKN 1935
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in addition to Bengt's excellent '9 yards of advice' ..
camera set to 'Play' , not rec/computer/etc.?
camera not on battery, but power-line?
did your Mac 'recognize' this camera before...?
a technical check:
connect camera, on, playback, fw-connected...
click on the Blue Apple, upper left of your screen ..
choose 'About../More..
under Firewire.. what do you read..?
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x

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Hi James,
This is a good workaround for curing your camera recognition problem:
First, check that your Easy Setup / Timeline / Camera or Deck Settings are all exactly the same, then making sure your camera or deck is in VTR mode, try to capture again.
Still not working?
Check whether iMovie recognises your camera.
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301852
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Don't use iMovie for capturing - it doesn't give you a timecode and that's very important.
Let us know how you get on!
Andy
Quad 8GB. 250+500 HDs. G-Raid 1TB. NORTON. FCP 5.1.1. Shake 4.1. Sony HVR Z1E Mac OS X (10.4.7)
"I've taught you all I know, and still you know nothing".

Camera fails to connect

When I connect my camera (Canon SX200) via a mini-USB lead it fails to be recognised as a USB device. If the SD card is placed in a card reader - using the same lead - it's perfectly readable.
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For some time now cameras connected to our Macs have been slow to be recognized.
My case:
early 2006 core duo iMac updated to 10.6.3
Set to launch Image Capture when my camera is connected.
My wife's case:
1st edition MacBook Air updated to 10.6.3
Set to launch iPhoto when her camera is connected.
Both normally had bluetooth turned off but I also recently added a Magic Mouse and turned bluetooth on for my iMac which clouded my thinking.
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http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20004261-263.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=Ma cFixIt
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I deleted both references and on my iMac the problem was gone.
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Did you also upgrade to quicktime 7?
#30 - Deck recognition after Tiger Upgrade:
Shane's Stock Answer #30:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1063600&#1063600
The credit for this goes to Bob Sidebotham:
I was just walked through a repair procedure by an Apple Care person, and it fixed my camera recognition problems (I have a Canon XL1 and sometime after installing Tiger, then 10.4.1, various patches (including Quicktime 7.1) and the latest Desktop Video patch, I've been unable to use the camera with Final Cut Express, and attempts to capture would result in a FCE crash).
The workaround is to download Quicktime manually, after removing the "receipts" which indicate that it is loaded. Specifically, I was told to do the following:
1. Navigate to Library -> Receipts on your main drive (not from your personal folder).
2. Remove all files of the form QuickTime*.pkg, where "*" is a version number. E.g. QuickTime600.pkg, QuickTime650.pkg, Quicktime700.pkg and QuickTime701.pkg. This simply tells your system that those packages are not installed.
3. Go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime/downloads and click on the "download Quicktime" link. DO NOT USE THE AUTOMATIC UPDATE UTILITY. Download QuickTimeInstallerX.dmg. Double click this file (probably on your desktop) and then invoke the installer by double clicking QuickTime701.pkg.
4. After your computer reboots, you should be able to restart FCE and see your camera.
"There's no need to fear, UNDERDOG is here!"

Camera has connected before, not now

I have an imac and am running iphoto '08. I have two cameras Cannon Sureshot and a fugi finepix. Both cameras have been connected to this computer before, and now they are not connecting. They aren't showing up on the desktop, or in iphoto. I have no idea what to do, or try. I have tried connecting different ways, and turning computer and cameras on at different times. I've checked preferences and nothing seems to be working (at least nothing within my abilities). Can anyone help? Thanks in advance I have always found help and direction here.

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Although I prefer card readers like Terence suggested you could try reapplying the Mac OS X 10.5.6 Combo Update followed by a repair of disk permissions and see if that will jump start the camera recognition.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
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Hello
We are trying to capture from the above camera to a Mac Dual G5. We are using FinalCutPro 5.1.2. We are using a FireWire 400 cable to connect to the front of the computer (have also tryed back of Cinema Display). The footage was captured in HDV1080/60i, and we have tried the corresponding formats in Easy Setup (Basic, standard, Apple Intermediate).
The problem: we can control the camera from the Log and Capture windows, but when starting capture, no data is coming in, and the program therefor gives up after a few seconds (displaying a no data error message).
We have tried Batch and Now capture. We can log clips, and get the correct time code, but can not capture those clips due to the no data problem.

This is a good workaround for curing your camera recognition problem with FCP (if that's what it is):
First, check that your Easy Setup / Timeline / Camera or Deck Settings are all exactly the same, then making sure your camera or deck is in VTR mode, try to capture again.
FCP uses a different form of QT than iMovie for capturing, so if the camera works in iMovie (or if it's listed in System Profiler) but not FCP, it obviously means your Mac can see the VTR but FCP can't, so you need to do this QuickTime fix.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301852
Follow the instructions carefully and you should have things running in no time - it's quite safe but you must Trash the Receipts AND re-install QT from the link provided.
If the Camera / Deck isn't recognised by iMovie or System Profiler, try resetting the Firewire Bus . . . Turn off the Mac and disconnect the power and all Firewire cables. Leave it for 30 mins then connect back up.
Still not working? Try a different Firewire cable.
Failing all this, try resetting the PMU (Power Management Unit). The method varies from machine to machine, so visit the Apple site and search for it in support.
Don't use iMovie for capturing - it doesn't give you a timecode and that's very important.
Let us know how you get on!
Andy
Quad 8GB. 250+500 HDs. G-Raid 1TB. NORTON. FCP 5.1.2. QT 7.1.3. Sony HVR Z1E Mac OS X (10.4.7)
"I've taught you all I know, and still you know nothing".

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