can I store iphoto pics from my macbook pro and then feel safe in deleting the 12000 photos that I have
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I would not recommend that on any device. Better to back up to multiple devices, such as a couple of sticks, or a USB stick and a drive, before deleting the photos, and first make sure you can view a few of them on the stick. Also the 64 GB version is faster.
1983637
It's always important to have a backup.. If the flash drive fails you should still have a copy somewhere. So to answer your question.. Yes you can use it to store your pics, but you should only feel safe if you have a backup of them.. And any important data for that matter.
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If the photos are super, super precious, you may think about burning them to a DVD for storage like others have mentioned. Hard drives of any sort, are always a bit more volatile (less robust) forms of long term storage than media like dvd, cd, tape, etc. But they're extremely easy and convenient to deal with, hence their allure. Like other's have mentioned, sample a few photos that you write there to be sure you may open them. Even try to open on some one else's mac.
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I have two of these drives and I keep one in the safe deposit box and one at home. I update the one at home from my hard drive and rotate them once a month. There is no way that I would put that many pictures in one place only!
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You should never feel safe without at least two copies of everything that's important to you. This is the best flash drive I have ever owned but as an It professional I would still not trust it to be the only copy of data I'm worried about losing. I hope this answer helps. :-)
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The frame acts as a jump drive or portable hard drive when you plug it in via USB. So I would think that you wouldn't have a problem transferring the photos you have on iPhoto to the frame. I did it by dragging and dropping the pictures I had in my PC "my pictures" to the frame. Haven't used it on a Mac but I believe it supports Mac. Again it's basically a portable drive in terms of putting pictures on it. Hope this helps!
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This is very helpful thanks. If the card reader works seamlessly with iPhoto, that's great. They even sell card readers on Amazon that go into the expansion card slot of the MacBook/MacBook Pro for dirt cheap so I'll probably just pick up one of those. More convenient than connecting the camera with all the wires, etc anyway. Thanks for the help!
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Definately. I have uploaded files, both by USB cable and by inserting the SD card into a card reader (which fits into the USB port). I have uploaded this camera's photos to an iBook, macBook, and macBook Pro. I use the program Image Capture, which comes with the OS (standard on each Mac). It detects the available photos automatically and asks if I want to upload them. I can specify to delete the photos on the card/camera after uploading, or leave them there. You can upload all pictures or just some of them. The program is very easy to use, no matter how your camera is hooked up to the computer.
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Depending on the age of your computer and the software you have installed to look at photos, you could retrieve the photos in several different ways. One way, and it seems like it isn't working for you, is the automatic recognition. So forget that. Close your browser. Plug in the IOGEAR. Wait a minute. Then double-click on the computer icon. You will see a list of "drives with removal storage." Double-click on the one that matches the drive you plugged the IOGEAR into (Probably E or F) You will be given options on what to do depending on your computer and your software. Pick one. If you have a Mac, I have no idea.
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Definately. I have uploaded files, both by USB cable and by inserting the SD card into a card reader (which fits into the USB port). I have uploaded this camera's photos to an iBook, macBook, and macBook Pro. I use the program Image Capture, which comes with the OS (standard on each Mac). It detects the available photos automatically and asks if I want to upload them. I can specify to delete the photos on the card/camera after uploading, or leave them there. You can upload all pictures or just some of them. The program is very easy to use, no matter how your camera is hooked up to the computer. Definately. I have uploaded files, both by USB cable and by inserting the SD card into a card reader (which fits into the USB port). I have uploaded this camera's photos to an iBook, macBook, and macBook Pro. I use the program Image Capture, which comes with the OS (standard on each Mac). It detects the available photos automatically and asks if I want to upload them. I can specify to delete the photos on the card/camera after uploading, or leave them there. You can upload all pictures or just some of them. The program is very easy to use, no matter how your camera is hooked up... » Read More Definately. I have uploaded files, both by USB cable and by inserting the SD card into a card reader (which fits into the USB port). I have uploaded this camera's photos to an iBook, macBook, and macBook Pro. I use the program Image Capture, which comes with the OS (standard on each Mac). It detects the available photos automatically and asks if I want to upload them. I can specify to delete the photos on the card/camera after uploading, or leave them there. You can upload all pictures or just some of them. The program is very easy to use, no matter how your camera is hooked up to the computer. « Show Less
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The recommended method of transferring photos from iPhoto to smart card, or hard drive, etc. is to use the File; Export; Kind- jpeg;(I use maximum - full size). No problems for the past year of use.
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Yes, I bought this drive a year ago and have been very happy with it. Rather than use the software that came with it I did my backups manually, just the folders I wanted saved such as photos and documents. I've updated it regularly and never had any issues other than the cord can easily come out of it so I suggest when you do a backup to place both your MacBook Pro and the drive on a table and leave them alone after the backup starts to take place. I also make sure I have the power plugged in and have the screen set to remain on rather than hibernate so I can take a quick look to check the progress. Yes, I bought this drive a year ago and have been very happy with it. Rather than use the software that came with it I did my backups manually, just the folders I wanted saved such as photos and documents. I've updated it regularly and never had any issues other than the cord can easily come out of it so I suggest when you do a backup to place both your MacBook Pro and the drive on a table and leave them alone after the backup starts to take place. I also make sure I have the power plugged in and have the screen set to remain on rather than hibernate so I can take a quick look to check the... » Read More Yes, I bought this drive a year ago and have been very happy with it. Rather than use the software that came with it I did my backups manually, just the folders I wanted saved such as photos and documents. I've updated it regularly and never had any issues other than the cord can easily come out of it so I suggest when you do a backup to place both your MacBook Pro and the drive on a table and leave them alone after the backup starts to take place. I also make sure I have the power plugged in and have the screen set to remain on rather than hibernate so I can take a quick look to check the progress. « Show Less
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I really don't know but I doubt it. Your best bet is to put your photos on iCloud and Transfer them that way. The file structure on Apple stuff is not as good as Microsoft's.
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Yes its not easy ,it takes several steps but it can be done. I will use my camera to delete the pictures.
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I'm not sure you can unless you edit the images and delete the images you do not wish to upload while the card is still in the camera.
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I was able to fit 800 photos in JPG on two Gig. on a 32 GIG you will fit 12000 photos or better.
1997703
If your Mac has an SD card reader that is the easiest way to import your photos. It will automatically open iPhoto and you can import them.
479205
I was able to save all pics and some of my desktop items. But your best to move everything to a flash stick, or a disk of some sort just to be safe.
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WOW, I can't believe I've done that a hundred times at least. It is a lot easier than it looks.I better mention to everyone, that you do want to download your photos first, as the FORMAT is a total deletion. That's the idea, to clear the card completely, so there's nothing left behind to slow the processing down. And it should be done in the camera the card is being used in, not the computer or a second camera.
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Buy a simple SD card reader (about $10.00) which allows you to use the Mac's USB port to transfer your pictures. No more silly cables...
595798
Yes, you will be able to download pictures to your mac. You can use iPhoto, or you can use the Canon-supplied software. (The Canon software rocks.)