Howto import and batch rename ?

Hello.
I have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 that doesn´t give filenames in date/no. format, only sequential numbers.
So when I am importing the pictures the title of the image is the sequential image number, not the date the image was taken. I also do not see in the left hand column of iPhoto the dates the pictures were taken, as I would in a windows manner.
Does anyone have a solution for this ?

1. The filename is of no consequence in iPhoto. You can change the Title of a Photo, or batches of Photos, using the Photos -> Batch Change command
I see no advantage to renaming or titling photos with the date the pics were taken. That's already in the Exif metadata.
2. I also do not see in the left hand column of iPhoto the dates the pictures were taken
Nor would I expect you to. The left hand column is for browsing the Library. The library can be manipulated in many, many ways, not only date.
In Events view, your photos are categorised by date automatically
Using the Calendar Tool you can find any and all pics taken on a specific day/ month/ year with a click
Using Smart Albums you can also find photos from specific dates or date ranges
Finally, If you click on the wee 'i' button lower left you will see the Info Pane. Among other things this will show you the date of the selected pic.
Lastly, some thing about this
as I would in a windows manner.
suggests that you might be new to Macs and iPhoto. Perhaps you might check out the Tutorials here
http://www.apple.com/ilife/tutorials/#iphoto
Regards
TD

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