I don't necessarily think it's a Kodak problem. I think it's a WinXP default camera driver that's outdated for Kodak cameras, and a Kodak problem combined. The reason I'm thinking of it that way is because my old and not really used that much 2.0 megapixel Kodak that came with my Dell computer didn't require their software, however the newer 5.0 megapixel camera won't work on the PC without it.
I don't necessarily think it's a Kodak problem. I think it's a WinXP default camera driver that's outdated for Kodak cameras, and a Kodak problem combined. The reason I'm thinking of it that way is because my old and not really used that much 2.0 megapixel Kodak that came with my Dell computer didn't require their software, however the newer 5.0 megapixel camera won't work on the PC without it.
The newer XP must be a little smarter as so far if I don't have the driver it asks for permission to get it. Also, when I plug in a device it tells me the make and model. This came in handy when an acquaintance tried to sell me a webcam. There was nothing on device telling me what it was in any way so I couldn't google it to find info on it. Plugged it into computer, voila, all the info I needed. I still didn't buy tho as I suspected it was hot and he had nothing to convince me otherwise. I do not support theiving as it really does cost us all.
Uh Oh. Yer startin to loose Me again. Puter crashes certainly aren,t My favorite topic. hehe. But again some very great info, if I can just sort it out. I dont want to buy one of those printer deals You plug the the camera in. I just want a simple camera to email pics. I,m A wildlife freak, So For My important photo,s I will still take with My high dollar cameras with the big zoom on them, & I guess if need be They can put them on a cd for Me to send if I want, Is that correct ?
But I don,t know what to do from there. I assume It will load in My pictures in My documents, But I,ve never done that either. I figured if I got a digital I could sort thru whats worth keeping & whats not. To send thru email. As I go thru probably 5 rolls of film a week, My wife takes to town to get developed. Mostly critters. to keep for Myself. But I also mail them to My Sis,s & Brother, & it,s gettin kinda expensive.
Sorry if this is to much info, just trying to cut corners & have more options To make it a little cheaper & more enjoyable for Me. As I have turned into a hermit, Haven,t left My property in 5 years or been around anyone. So just tryin not to get any crazier I guess.
Plus My Wife Works for a cruise line & travels all over the world, & I thought it would be away for Her to send Me instant pictures via email. Allthough I might be wrong. Anyway I,m still sorting thru the info & trying to figure out the best options. Thanks again for any input.
right now I,m looking at the cannon MP PowerShot A530 allthough it only has a 16mb flash memory I can get the igb memory card for about anuther 30 bucks. the camera is on sale for $140.00 So I thought I might buy 2. Doe,s this make any sense Or am I going about it the wrong way. Thanks again . Cowboy
Yes they can put it on a cd/dvd for you if you want. But it sounds like you are into photography so you would probably enjoy the features of a good photo editing program. You can crop, resize, remove redeye, rotate, make black & white , add color, change color and much more. Can really be fun. They aren't that hard to use. I know nothing of computers or photography, yet I can use my "digital darkroom" quite easily. I beleive you can also buy external card readers that plug into computer via usb. When you do this it should default to "my pictures" in "my documents" or you can select a different path to save.
If you open the picture from the cd/dvd you can "save as," the default should be "my pictures" in "my documents." You can save onto computer only those selected or save all then select which ones to email. Personally, I don't find it that hard to send multiple emails if I need to send large amounts of info.
Ok thanks to You,all, & a new ISP . My puters workin great, Now I would like to bug a digital camera so I can send pic,s to My family thru email. I need something really simple, as I dont know how to resize & all that fancy stuff. But I have no clue what to buy, preferably on the cheaper end in the states. Can anyone steer Me in the right direction as to what I need. Sorry if this is to far off topic. But You folks are as as close to friends as I have. Thanks for any help . Cowboy
Hi Cowboy357.
If you haven`t got a camera yet, hope you have time to read the following novel.
I`m a newbie to the forum, but earlier this year I spent quite some time looking for a good reasonably priced Digital Camera.
The first important thing I discovered was the difference in price for different types of memory card.
I bought two 1gb Sandisk SD cards (at different times) from a national chainstore called Staples for ?19.99 each.
The identical 1gb Sandisk SD card in PC World & Curries was over ?60. That high differential is really hard to believe, but you have my word these prices were in force, and not a pricing error, in June this year when I bought my camera and card, and this month when I bought my daughters camera and card.
The 1gb Sandisk XD Cards were ?39.99 in Staples. Twice the price of SD. God knows what they are in PC World. Never looked.
Secondly, I discovered that much better value could be obtained by shopping around for "older models", or "discontinued lines". You still get a quality camera, it`s just not the latest model, and the reduced price usually reflects that.
I ended up buying a Nikon Coolpix 6700 (7.1mp) for ?150 from a Comet store, the same camera was still ?300 in Argos.
The other advantage I found with this "older" model was that it had a viewfinder. Really, really handy when you are trying to take pics in bright sunshine. Most of the latest compacts, as far as I`m aware, do not have a viewfinder.
You can find a review at http://shopping.yahoo.co.uk/b/a/prl_13444100/124901.html, and you can also find this camera at http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/digitalcameras/0...39190037,00.htm, and no, I don`t work for Nikon. (Wouldn`t say no mind, if anyones watching).
Obviously, this is only MHO, and just an amateurs guide as to what you might like to look for in way of price and quality. But for ?150, I have a brilliant little camera.
I spent quite some time actually physically visiting all the relevant shops in my area, and the price variations were amazing.
I hope you find some of this helpful, because there are some really good bargains to be had if you have the time to search around.
There`s also a very quick and easy Image Resizer to be had for free from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...ppowertoys.mspx.
Scroll down the page until you come to "Image Resizer", and the download link is on the right. Simply save it, run it, and you`ll then find a new option in the dropdown file menu of Windows Explorer called "Resize Pictures". But you will only find that menu item if you highlight a picture. Simplicity itself to resize an image from within your My Pictures Folder, and the Resizer only makes a resized copy. It dosen`t touch your original pic.
Sorry for the really long post guys, I`ll try to be brief in future, but I`ve got "Can`t stop typing until my fingers are sore, and I love my new camera" syndrome. See I`m still doing it.
Kind Regards, and Happy New Year
Wecome to the form DennisD, & thanks for the good info, I,m still looking But i,ve also noticed the huge difference,s in prices of memory cards, when They appear to be the same thing. still trying to sort that out.
Thanks again, & happy New Year To You, & Yours. Cowboy
I Just wanted to pop in & say thanks to all again for the great info. I still haven,t bought one yet. But did have some pic,s put on a disk from my regular camera for 3 buck,s. & I downloaded that picasa program ( Thanks rigelly, Sorry I cant never get that spelling right ). But That is a kewl program, & I,m really enjoying editing them & stuff much more than i thought, It,s even easy for Me.
Anyway I,m going to get that canon 5 mp powershot a530. for $130.00, & Some 1gb mem cards , & the battery charger, Plus the 110v plug in . So thanks to all I think with your suggestions that will fit My needs. Cowboy
Hi Cowboy, this is just to say that I've had the A520 for a couple of years now and been completely happy with it. I bought the A530 for a family member over Christmas and they love it. I'm sure you've made a good choice.
All the best, Woody.
Btw It costs ?100 here ( $ 180 - $ 190 )