h39tgnm8q6
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Post by h39tgnm8q6 on Sept 13, 2015 15:42:30 GMT
Hello
I have been using my card reader to transfer images into Elements for years now but recently the images are taking an extremely long time to transfer. One and a half hours to transfer 300 images. I am currently using Windows 7.
Any suggestions to remedy this problem would be very much appreciated.
Thank you
Alan Ginn
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Post by Andy on Sept 13, 2015 19:03:06 GMT
Alan,
I'm not sure what is going on, but a few questions to help narrow it down:
- Is it with any SD card you use, or do you have just one that exhibits the problem?
- Is it an internal card reader, or external?
Andy
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h39tgnm8q6
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Post by h39tgnm8q6 on Sept 13, 2015 19:47:43 GMT
Hello Andy
The problem seems to be with my Lexar professional 8GB 400 x Speed card. I have no problems with my San Disk 15 MB Ultra 11 Compact Flash card. The problem is only a recent one.
The card reader is Dynex external reader. I have been using it successfully with both cards up until now.
Thank you for taking the time to help me out with this problem.
Regards Alan.
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Post by Tpgettys on Sept 13, 2015 20:36:05 GMT
Hi Alan, and welcome to PSE&M!
It certainly sounds like the card itself is the problem, but have you made any changes to your computer like adding a screensaver or changed the power settings?
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Post by Andy on Sept 14, 2015 0:44:10 GMT
It certainly sounds like the card itself is the problem That would be my first thought, if the other card isn't a problem. If you haven't tried doing a format of the card (in camera), I would try that. If that doesn't improve the situation, it might be time for a new card. |
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Post by Peterj on Sept 14, 2015 14:12:50 GMT
My practice is to format my SD cards *in the camera* after I've moved all the images to my computer. For my situation it takes about 15 seconds for the format. In the past 10 years I've never had a failure on any of my SD cards.
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Sue
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Post by Sue on Sept 15, 2015 11:07:57 GMT
I agree, do a format each time you move your pictures to the PC or Mac and do it in camera or you are asking for trouble. I know of 2 professional photographers that did not know this and paid a big price for not formatting each time.
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h39tgnm8q6
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Post by h39tgnm8q6 on Sept 15, 2015 12:53:09 GMT
Hello
I do format my cards after I move the images to my computer every time. I haven't made any changes to my computer. I do have another unused card of the same type etc. I will take some images with it and see how it performs and let you know.
Once again thank you for all of your suggestions and help.
Regards
Alan Ginn
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