Problem transferring RAW image format photos from my 20D

[dhester]

I've searched the forums and haven't been able to get the answer....

Can RAW images be transferred from my 20D to a Windows XP desktop using the supplied USB transfer cable?

I've transferred 100's of JPG's using the cable but for some reason RAW images don't seem to work. I can view the RAW pics on my camera, when I hook up the USB cable a EOS20D folder appears. Normally I just click the folder and I see my images inside. With RAW format the folder is empty?

I'm a newbie so I apologize if this is a stupid question. Just trying to experiment with RAW images.

[Leorooster]

Yes. I shoot raw with my 20D and transfer to my computer via the USB cable all the time (especially when there is a few pics on the card), but you need to do it through EOSViewerUtility (drag and drop), at least that's the way I do it. I don't understand why you don't see anything. Would like to hear from others.

[dhester]

Thanks Leorooster,

I install the Viewer and was able to navigate to my camera from within the viewer. I copied the images to my desktop drag-and-drop :)

Thanks for the assistance!

[tim]

You might like to buy a card reader, I find it faster and easier - the cards show up as a drive in windows.

[felix21685]

i wonder how many of POTN users use actual sandisk or lexar readers..if they use those cards..

[jimsolt]

i wonder how many of POTN users use actual sandisk or lexar readers..if they use those cards..

I use a SanDisk card reader. It works fine. Its cheap. Its easy. I believe any CF card reader will read any CF card brand. I don't think they are brand specific. Some card readers may not accomodate some kinds of cards, but it doesn't have to do with brands.

Jim

[felix21685]

i was wondering if you had the sandisk usb 2.0 reader..which model do u have

[tim]

I used a cheap generic card reader I got from some random store.

[neburns]

i use a usb 2.0 sandisk card reader for my hitachi microdrive (i had used it for my sandisk 256mb before i upgraded my camera and memory) and it works well and quickly :D

[jimsolt]

i was wondering if you had the sandisk usb 2.0 reader..which model do u have

It doesn't have that written on it. Its called image mate CF. I've had it for quite a while. It works with both USB 1 and 2. It cost under $20. I don't know what improvements I could want for it. I'm sure you can find more elaborate ones, but I'm quite happy with this one.

Jim

[Ikinaa]

i wonder how many of POTN users use actual sandisk or lexar readers..if they use those cards..

I use only sandisk cf cards, and over the years I've bought 3 card-readers (1 usb1, 2 usb2) plus the X's drive pro. All work. and a non-name pcmcia-adapter for CF-cards
the card readers are either plugged in a WintelXP or Wintel98, no problems

[malcolmx]

i transfer direct from the camera to the computer all my raw files it may be that the programm that u use to view may not recognize the files especialy without aan embedded jped down load raw essentials and try to read files with that hope this works good luck:)

[snibbetsj]

I use a Sandisk usb 2.0 reader. Transfers a full 512 mb card in about 1 min or less. I've used this since I got my first digital camera. Much easier and faster than hooking up the camera.

[glangston]

I bought the Lexar Fire Wire Card Reader. It seems a little faster than USB 2.0. Also the USB ports on my Powerbook are full with a printer and scanner and the USB hub I had caused some problems occasionally.