Nikon D3s not visible by PM

[gdpaige]

When I plug my Nikon D3s into my PC (windows 7 64 bit OS), the system can see it and I can directly transfer files from the card's folder in the camera. However, PM does not see this as an available "disc." I can also use a card reader (my usual method) with photos from the same camera, and PM can see the card in this fashion for ingest. Is there an obvious error I have made, or missing something important? I also have a D300 and PM can see the card when inside the camera directly without a problem.
thanks for any insight.
Cheers
Gary Paige

[Kirk Baker]

Gary,

When I plug my Nikon D3s into my PC (windows 7 64 bit OS), the system can see it and I can directly transfer files from the card's folder in the camera. However, PM does not see this as an available "disc." I can also use a card reader (my usual method) with photos from the same camera, and PM can see the card in this fashion for ingest. Is there an obvious error I have made, or missing something important? I also have a D300 and PM can see the card when inside the camera directly without a problem.
thanks for any insight.

You need to set your camera to be a drive by putting it into 'mass storage mode'.  If the camera does not offer that mode, then you'll have to use a dedicated card reader in order to use it with PM.

-Kirk

[gdpaige]

The D3s does not offer a choice, only the MTP/PTP option. This may be worth adding to PM, as this new body is likely to grow in ownership and PM usership over time.

[Hayo Baan]

While in some circumstances it would be nice for PM to be able to read directly off the camera (heck, I have a card that I can't read in my cardreader so I have to use the camera), the use of a card reader is still the best way. A while back there've been a number of discussions on the benefit of card readers on these forums, perhaps you can find them.

Regards,
    Hayo

[Andrew]

Card readers are the best solution, but sometimes one is not available.  I experienced this on a long trip when my card reader broke and I could not use PM to ingest into my laptop.  Other programs can ingest from PTP (Bridge, Aperture, Image Capture, etc) and it would be good if PM had this facility.

[BillyDix]

Andrew, why not have Nikon transfer installed on your computer for situations like that. It's a free downlaod and then you can use PM.

[QaddisMalti]

I love to have photos downloaded straight from D3s to my MacBook Air (using PM) without the need of a reader. Also hope that C Bits are listening as I am looking for alternatives . Honestly I do not know what are they waiting for.............

[Kirk Baker]

I love to have photos downloaded straight from D3s to my MacBook Air (using PM) without the need of a reader. Also hope that C Bits are listening as I am looking for alternatives . Honestly I do not know what are they waiting for.............

We have no plans to implement reading directly from cameras unless card readers become unavailable for purchase.

-Kirk

[Luiz Muzzi]

I agree with BillyDix,
If something happens to your card reader, you can always use the camera program to ingest the photos to your computer. I myself have already used Canon's EOS Utility to ingest files when I lost (!!) my card reader on a trip...
Regards,

-Luiz Muzzi