Using a Macintosh and an A80

[MikeR]

Hi,

I use a Macintosh running OSX to organize and edit my photos. I recently purchased a Canon A80. I had previously been using borrowed an Olympus. With the Olympus, I was able to access the memory card contents as if it were a hard drive from the mac desktop when I connected the camera via a USB cable. With the Canon I have to use iphoto or some other piece of software. Is there a way to access the CF card in the Canon without using additional software or purchasing a card reader?

I want to be able to edit my photos, upload them back to the CF card in the camera and take the CF card to my local photo print shop.

Thanks for your help.

Mike

[willy77nilly]

Not possible Mike, as the camera uses PTP communication mode. And of course driver support is provided by the OS not Canon.

You are referring to Canon's USB Mounter which is available only on OS 9, with previous generation cameras. ie. G2. CF Reader is your only option.

[MikeR]

Thanks for the reply,

I guess I will be purchasing a card reader. I hear they are much faster anyway.

Mike