iPhoto question

SOLID · Dec 27th, 2002, 11:34 AM

I have a Canon A40 digital camera. I've always used the Canon software for downloading pictures but finally the other day I gave iPhoto a try. I really liked the iphoto interface but when trying to download from my larger card (128 mb) I would get about half way through and the camera would go to sleep. I didn't have this problem with the Canon software. Should I power the camera from an external supply when using iPhoto?

CubaMark · Dec 27th, 2002, 01:19 PM

Canon does recommend using your external power supply when connecting to the computer (which I never do, of course). As long as your batteries are good, that shouldn't be a problem (note: if you haven't done so, go get yourself a good set of high-Ah rechargeable batteries, something in the 1800 Ah range).

Just be happy that OS X recognizes your camera... mine did for awhile, but hasn't for months (in fact, it locks up my system, requires a reboot!).

There's also the possibility that your 128mb CF card is a bit wonky. Once you succeed in getting the photos off the camera (perhaps with a USB CF reader, which are pretty cheap), reformat the card using the A40's menu (not from the computer, that is). That might clear things up.

Also - A40s of a certain serial number range required a firmware update and a "focus fix" updated, both available from Canon's support site.

Finally - join the Canon PowerShot forum:

http://forums.powershot-a.com/

...where all of your Canon camera questions will be answered...

M.