Compact Flash Card Slot If I take the Zen Vision on vacation will it let me copy pictures to it from the Compact Flash card slot? Will it let me transfer a .raw file as well as a .jpg
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As far as I know it will transfer RAW files but will not display them (it will transfer any files off the card.) A workaround is to shoot RAW+JPEG; it will then display the JPEGs. There is a maximum size of 4mb; it will transfer photos above this size but won't be able to display them. I have displayed images up to 12.8 megapixels (Canon 5D) on it (photos were under 4mb.)
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Hi Bob,I want to know that answer also as I'm interested in using the Zen Vision as a photo bank for my Nikon DSLR's. I went to the Creative webpage and couldn't find anything about RAW file compatability, so I left an email asking the question if the Zen would diplay a RAW file or not. I'll let you know what they say if I get a reply.Steve Smithstephen.smith.ctr@diego.af.mil
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I agree - in practice this works well - but - if you've got a VERY hi-res camera (D2X/D2Xs, 5D or 1DSMkII etc) you could run into the 4mb limit easily - so I shoow raw and medium quality jpeg - and all is good. Alternatively - if you're buying it SOLELY for photo storage on the move - have a look at the EPSON Photofine range (P-4000 etc) - they do just that job - but VERY well!
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The easiest and best way is to take out the SD card (right next to the batteries) and plug it into a card reader (many laptops have them) and once it's on the computer (I recomment Picasa for downloading and viewing photos, but you can just copy the contents of the card to your computer with drag and drop), you can drag and drop them on to your flash drive easily. The same as any other card, or export from Picasa or other photo viewer.
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You don't have to, but the zen is basically supposed to reiterate those into folders within the player. From my experience, this doesn't always work, it's supposed to, however.
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I believe so. look at the area in which the compact flash goes into your camera. If the pegs that hold the compact flash card are placed in a rectangle area with two rows you will be fine
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I've been using pq1 16gb SDHC class 6 cards. Most work well. Now and then a card won't play in my X-fi but will play in my old regular Zen.You can move files to the card just like any other thumb drive. However, be aware that not all file types will play from the SDHC cards. Video downloaded from Itunes or Amazon Unbox cannot be played from the SDHC cards at all.
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Yes. RAW is one of the options to save images- although, it does consume a lot more space on the SD card.
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haven't looked into that yet but i will be taking the camera to a friend of mine that works at a local ritz camera shop. i am hoping he will be knowlege able enought to figure out which memory card can be used. failing that i would think going to the cameras official website "should" provide the info or maybe a link to cantact them and ask questions. i know pc magazine also has a help section.. they might know
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Yes, you can. There is a "Memory Card" section on the Zen that lets you access all files on the SD card directly.
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What have you tried for transfering the photos? I've never had a problem loading pictures with my USB, as well as by simply loading my memory stick into an sd converter. I'm really not sure I'll be able to answer if those two options do not work.
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There is some limited internal memory (for things like stock photos supplied by the manufacturer); however, I was unable to find any info on how to, or whether it is even possible to, transfer any of one's personal pictures to this internal memory. I just assumed it's not possible after reading the instructions. The viewer accepts SD cards or USB-type memory sticks. You plug them in and view the pictures on the memory devices only while they are plugged in. It does not seem possible to transfer pictures from these memory devices to the internal memory. - John
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pull the card you have out of the slot and look at it. It should be the same. Keep in mind that going up to an 8 or higher will hold more pics and really doesn't cost that much more. I have one in my Kodak that works dandy.
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David, My Father has an older Sony digital camera that uses a Compact Flash card and it take a "Memory Stick Duo Adaptor" that your Compact Flash card slides into so even I'm able to use his compact flash card to slide into my Kodak printer card slot. Also here is the info that came with my iSharkk reader: iSharkk.com and support@isharkk.com for a 5 in 1 card reader if you have any other questions to ask. I also like using my USB port that comes with the card reader that today I am still able to keep up with todays technology when I'm still using a iPad 3rd Generation along with my Bluetooth keyboard pad also. I hope this info was helpful. gR - from IOWA David, My Father has an older Sony digital camera that uses a Compact Flash card and it take a "Memory Stick Duo Adaptor" that your Compact Flash card slides into so even I'm able to use his compact flash card to slide into my Kodak printer card slot. Also here is the info that came with my iSharkk reader: iSharkk.com and support@isharkk.com for a 5 in 1 card reader if you have any other questions to ask. I also like using my USB port that comes with the card reader that today I am still able to keep up with todays technology when I'm still using a iPad 3rd Generation along with... » Read More David, My Father has an older Sony digital camera that uses a Compact Flash card and it take a "Memory Stick Duo Adaptor" that your Compact Flash card slides into so even I'm able to use his compact flash card to slide into my Kodak printer card slot. Also here is the info that came with my iSharkk reader: iSharkk.com and support@isharkk.com for a 5 in 1 card reader if you have any other questions to ask. I also like using my USB port that comes with the card reader that today I am still able to keep up with todays technology when I'm still using a iPad 3rd Generation along with my Bluetooth keyboard pad also. I hope this info was helpful. gR - from IOWA « Show Less
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One thing to make sure you do is put the card in and format it from the camera menu. I have yet to use it in a camera, I have only used it in my PSP, but it works great.
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I haven't had this very long so looked in the book. I've just used the USB cable, supplied, and transferred to computer from camera and never had a problem. I'm not sure that the program on your computer for Nikon would recognize a USB memory stick, you can also take your SD card and place it in your computer if you have a slot. You can always go to the Nikon website and search for your answer or send email. Sorry I wasn't much help.
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anyone know which card slot is considered as primary card? CF or SD? or is it user definable?it is handy when using 'jpeg to secondary and raw to cf" config.
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If your videos are DRM-protected (e.g., any of Amazon's digital movies/TV shows, or the free digital copy movies that sometimes come with a purchased DVD), you have to save it to the player itself for it to run. The SD card does not have the DRM controls that will allow it to run. I finally broke down and bought the 32GB zen a week ago for that very reason.
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That would depend on the amount of memory found on the SD Memory Card (which must be purchased separately). I do not believe using flash has any effect on the space the picture takes on the card, though.