Digital camera; too long to upload and download?

I assume that you wish to preserve the quality of the photos you take as part of your work product in case you need to make prints, address legal issues in detail or make presentations to clients etc. If this is the case I would advise against reducing the quality setting of your images in the camera.

If you have a photo editing program such as PhotoShop you can save the photo file under a different name (use the Save As option from the File menu).

For PhotoShop - If the file IS NOT ALREADY a JPEG format (ends with .jpe .jpeg or jpg) then use the FORMAT option on the Save As panel to convert it into JPEG, after you do that click on Save and you will usually be prompted you to convert the size. Use the slider control to make it smaller (you can make it much smaller if the recipient will not be making prints from it, for emails I usually set it to 1). Email the saved copy and it will go MUCH FASTER.

If you don't have a photo editor and want a free tool to re-size you images you could try Picasa. You can get a free download of this from Google. Open a picture with the Picasa2 viewer and then choose the option to EXPORT the picture, you will be prompted to do a Save As with a size adjustment option similar to the one described above.

These images should be fine for on screen viewing but will not stand up to the higher magnification and quality needed for photographic prints or for projection on movie screens, etc.

HTH. Good luck

Email me if you need more help.

Make sure your camera is set for 3 mega pixel or lower. The following will help understand this idea and also help with your camera operation.

Camera can be set for several mega pixel "Quality Settings" and should show how many pictures are remaining at that setting. It is not really a picture quality setting unless you consider the quality to be the size of picture you can make. You actually lose quality when a high mega pixel setting is used for a smaller print. Digital cameras operate with computer type programs that are not always perfect.

Check the Memory Card Storage Table at this link:

http://www.digitalphotographywebsite.com/memorycar... ...

Would choose a 3 MP setting unless you plan to print a photo larger than 8 x 10 inches. You actually lose picture quality when you crop a higher MP photo down to a smaller size. It also takes more money, memory space, processing, and transmission time with a higher setting.

Most companies are touting high mega pixel to sell cameras, but high mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for large pictures or enlarging parts of pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Mega pixel resolution is about potential photo size, not picture quality.

Click links below for more details.

http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-pa... ...

http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#... ...

The memory card I like, bought, and have tested is the Kodak 1GB for $10.88 at Walmart. Had liked SanDisk, but had trouble with two and these were a little more expensive so took them back. Both seemed about the same speed, but PNY was really slow. Don't like to put too many pictures on one card because something could go wrong and all pictures would be lost. Also, different cards could be used for different subject areas.

The number of pictures that memory will hold depends on the mega pixel setting on your camera. My camera will hold about 900 pictures with a 1 GB memory card and a setting of 3 mega pixels. It will take 84 minutes of video at 30 fps. Could use a 5.2 mega pixel setting, but there would be no improvement in picture quality.

The best way to move pictures to and from a memory card and a computer is with a card reader. If there are no memory card slots on your computer that work with your memory card, purchase a Targus card reader at Walmart for $8.88 or another brand for less at Ritz/Wolf/Kit camera. Also, they do 3½ x 5" digital prints for 6¢ each on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged, format in camera, and don't delete or fill card completely. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.

http://perry777.notlong.com/

Hi,

2 suggestions: -

1. Yes, most photo editing programs will allow saving as a smaller file size - though not the very basic ones.

Better option: -

2. Make a smaller file when you take the original shot. If you are going to reduce file size - and hence quality - later, you might as well start with the smallest usable file size - that is the smallest one which gives you the detail you need.

Cheers

Charles

use the photo program that came with the camera