M* (nor card reader with SD card) recognised by Mac

[ptarmigan]

Not tried to hook up my M8 to the iMac before but couldn't get the CF/SD multi reader to be recognised and so thought I would try - but nothing visible in Finder and if I disconnect - no complaints from the Mac.

As soon as I pop a CF card in the reader 'up' it pops in Finder but no go with either the camera or SD card. Any suggestions?

Only had the M8 3 weeks and the SD card/reader has worked before but it was not always recognised immediately but today - nothing!

[jaapv]

I cannot help you (I am on PC) but I know there is a shoal of threads on the subject. The search function will help you dig them out.

[teemulaine]

You should use either Image Capture or iPhoto as my understanding is that M8 / M8.2 don't show up as disk drive. Both applications are provided with OSX and are easily located with Spotlight.

[ptarmigan]

Jaap

Thanks. Have done a search but found nothing yet! Will have to try a different search.

[ptarmigan]

Originally Posted by teemulaine

You should use either Image Capture or iPhoto as my understanding is that M8 / M8.2 don't show up as disk drive. Both applications are provided with OSX and are easily located with Spotlight.

Bizarrely I downloaded using my 12-1 card reader several times but just checked and the one I own does not support SDHC - actually, only just used the SDHC this weekend - all previous 'shoots' were with a 2gb SD card!

Thanks anyway. Will try as suggested but having hooked the M8 up to my Mac, it seems to have drained the battery!

[wlaidlaw]

You have to run Image Capture (should be in Applications under iDVD - see screen print) just once and your M8 will thereafter connect via the cable. Generally this is not recommended - see dozens of threads - a card reader or if it has it, a direct SD slot on your computer is safer and faster. If you cannot find Image Capture PM me and I will email you a copy or you can do an Archive Reinstall of your system and it should appear.

Wilson

[Walt Calahan]

Sounds like a bad card reader. Have you tested by borrowing someone else's?

[wlaidlaw]

Originally Posted by Walt Calahan

Sounds like a bad card reader. Have you tested by borrowing someone else's?

I had to change all but one of my readers and my Macally combined USB hub and card reader to read SDHC cards. My new Macbook has a built in card reader - very useful but stupidly it is SDHC only and is not firmware upgradeable to the new SDXC standard.

Wilson

[andybarton]

Lots of older card readers don't read newer SD cards

It pays to buy a new reader each time you move forwards with the card technology

Ridiculous, really

[microview]

Originally Posted by ptarmigan

Bizarrely I downloaded using my 12-1 card reader several times but just checked and the one I own does not support SDHC - actually, only just used the SDHC this weekend - all previous 'shoots' were with a 2gb SD card!

I found my Fuji card reader (fine for SD) not recognised by iMac when loaded with SDHC, so I had to buy a Sandisk reader (fine with both types of storage card). Download was faster however with the SD files, so a worthwhile replacement.

Image Capture ought to be in the Mac Applications folder. although it's not a good idea to connect M8 direct to computer, not least because of the fragility of the plastic door on the camera.

[ptarmigan]

Originally Posted by andybarton

Lots of older card readers don't read newer SD cards

It pays to buy a new reader each time you move forwards with the card technology

Ridiculous, really

Yep! Just ordered one. In the meantime, downloaded images via iCapture but will switch back to the 2gb card until the new reader arrives I think as it will make life easier.