Photo files get out of order

I loaded different photo files on an iPad2 (iOS 8.2) from my computer (Windows).
For some time they appear on the iPad in the order that is to be seen on the computer - organised by date (e.g. 2010 October; 2011 March and so on).
After some time -can be weeks - the same order still applies from the oldest to the newest file but after the newest file some older ones appear again. In those "doubles" you do not even have the pictures that appear in the file that is in the correct position but photos taken from a completely different file.
The same thing happens again after having deleted all files and then having synchronized them with iTunes.
How can I solve that problem?
I am grateful for your advice.
Chulumani

Ok, thanks, but odd that it wouldn't follow the order in the computer. Anyone know what variable is used by iPod when sorting pictures in a slideshow?

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