Don't want PSE 3 to be default for photo acquire

[Leslie]

Hi, newbie here..just learning both PSE 3 and software that came with my new dslr. Want to use dslr software to upload from camera. PSE 3 seems to be set as default..how do I change?

Thanks for advice..so glad I found these forums!

Leslie

[Grant]

Leslie

In Organizer go to the main menu then Edit > Preferences > Camera or Card Reader Then unclick "Use Adobe Photo Downloader ......"

Grant

[Leslie]

Thanks Grant! Just curious..does it seem like people use the Adobe downloader or XP or camera software? What are the pros and cons of each?

Leslie

[Grant]

Leslie

I suspect it is a very personal thing. For what little worth it is my preference is to use my card reader as an external drive and access my files through Windows Explorer. Whatever way you choose I do highly recommend using a card reader and not your camera.

[Wendy]

Leslie,

I am with Grant on that one ... I have concerns about using the camera just in case anything goes wrong plus card readers are cheap and very easy to use. Mine is permanently attached to the computer :)


Wendy

[Grant]

Wendy

Some of the newer computers (those from the dark side) are now coming with card readers built in.

Grant

[Leslie]

Sorry if I sound dumb, but can you explain why it is better to use card reader vs. camera?

Leslie

[Grant]

Not knowing is never dumb not asking is often foolish.

If you are downloading from a card camera and the batteries in the camera fail there is a chance that you could knock out the cameras operating system as well as corrupting your data on the card. There are possibilities that you can damage a camera by plugging it into a computer, in my case if a dog ran by there is every likelihood that he will get hung up on the patch cord and my camera would end up on the ground. If you damage a camera it is likely to be more costly than damaging a card. It has been argued that removing and installing a card into a camera can bend pins but in well designed cameras this is very unlikely.

Grant

[Leslie]

OK, you've convinced me...I'm in the market for a card reader :)

[Grant]

Often there are promotions .... I purchased a new memory card and they through in a new SanDisk read for free. So keep your eyes open who what will show up.

Grant

[Leslie]

I have a microdrive..do I need a special card reader for that?

[Grant]

Leslie

Not speaking from personal experiance but I can see no reason why it won't work.

Grant

[Wendy]

Grant

Some of the newer computers (those from the dark side) are now coming with card readers built in

I'm not sure if I like the idea or not ...


Wendy

[Grant]

Wendy

What don't you like, that they are incorporated into the computer or that they are not on the Mac? :D

Grant

[Wendy]

Grant,

Naughty ....

I don't know if I want a computer that starts adding all sorts of bits onto it ... a card reader would be useful to me but its maybe just another thing that could go wrong .... not that it ever would on a Mac of course :wink:


Wendy

[Grant]

Wendy

Well the beauty of a PC is you can buy it or not depending on your preference. In fact you could add or remove it at will. Whoever will is?

Grant

[Leslie]

Am I detecting a bit of competition between Mac and PC users here?

[FJBrad]

Sandisk is coming out with a CF card that has a builtin USB plug.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05010606sandisksdflip.asp
What will theythink of next?

[Jodi Frye]

FJBrad, have you seen iRobot yet ? ;)

[Grant]

Am I detecting a bit of competition between Mac and PC users here?

Leslie

It is a very friendly bit of cross banter. We are friends that like to pull each others leg. While we have different computer we know that the art is within the artist not the brushes. Some just use sable and other use squirrel.

Grant

[Grant]

Jodi

I have just rented I Robot so keep your lip zipped until I see it. My only concern is I have very fond memories of the book(a collection of short stories) and knowing what Hollywood does to books......

Grant

[Jodi Frye]

Well then how about this ??

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,114252,src,ov,00.asp

I'm getting one tonight....right after i fall asleep :)

[Jodi Frye]

Grant, well if you read the book then obviously you will be disappointed....hmmmm, isn't that how it goes ?? Or is Hollywood gettin better ? You tell me...after you watch it. Then I'll tell you what I really thought of it.

[Grant]

Grant, ... Then I'll tell you what I really thought of it.

Jodi

Has any woman ever told any man what she has really thought?

Grant

[Jodi Frye]

You obviously don't know me as well as you thought you did !

[Jodi Frye]

My favorite flicks ( off the top of my head)

SciFi~ Bladerunner
Fiction~tossup between
Dances With Wolves
and Ghost
Chick Flick~ Bridges of Madison County
Comedy~Any of the Pink Panther movies

[Leslie]

It is a very friendly bit of cross banter.

Grant

Glad to see the word "friendly" used on a photography forum. :)

[Grant]

Leslie

Are you in for a treat? We only do friendly. If that doesn't work we just smile and node.

Grant

[Wendy]

Leslie,

It makes such a great deal of difference when people on a forum are friendly and helpful.

Wendy

[Leslie]

I think I am going to like it here. Thanks Wendy and Grant!