Question Regarding XS-1 and MyFinePix

[Kyuzo]

Dumb question I know, but I'm reading the manual of my new XS-1 (Jeez, I love this camera!) and I have a question regarding the picture transfer using the USB cable.

I know you turn the camera off, plug in the USB cable, plug the USB into the computer, then turn the camera on to begin transfer.

When you're done, my manual says FinePix will prompt you with the steps to unplug the USB. So far, FP hasn't prompted me. I did one transfer, during which- after transfer- I turned the camera off, unplugged the USB from the XS-1, then from the computer.

Did I miss something?

Also, thanks to all of you for the help and advice. I couldn't decide between the HS50 and the XS-1, but with all your kind assistance, I chose the XS-1. What a wonderful machine!!!

Thanks again, Bill.

 

[kwa_photo]

Ok, I'll make a very simple suggestion. Don't plug in the camera. Use the built in card reader on your Mac or PC...OR get an external USB card reader (USB3 if your computer supports it). Why?

1. It's a faster transfer
2. it doesn't drain your batteries
3. if you are downloading multiple cards you don't have to keep inserting cards in an out of the XS1....just a simple swap in the reader.
4. As you have found, it's not always a simple transfer from the camera...it can be a pain and it's just not worth it to me
5. For firmware updates, you generally need to transfer the update file from your computer onto a SD card and THEN insert it into your camera. It's so much easier with a card reader than doing it in camera.

You can find them anywhere for little money at all.

I've never used the camera to transfer since I started with DSLR's back in 2002 or with any digital camera. Just my 2 cents worth of advice. YMMV and others may disagree.

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Ken
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http://www.kwaphoto.com

 

[Kyuzo]

Thanks, Ken! I wanted to check how you more experienced Fuji users transfer photos. I'm handling my XS-1 with kid gloves! I credit this forum and its generous posters with helping me make my decision between the Canon, Nikon and Fuji cameras. I haven't liked a camera this much since I got my 70's Canon EF!

For what it's worth, Fuji customer service contacted me regarding the matter. If anyone is interested, when transferring via the USB cable, the camera should be turned off before plugging in the USB or disconnecting the cable after transfer.

As a rock guitarist, may I say Fuji rocks!

Ya'll have a great weekend! Thanks again, Bill.

 

[kwa_photo]

Glad you have it figured out and, in my experience, Fuji service is TOP NOTCH!

 

[Kyuzo]

May I say, With your help, sir! I believe I'm going the card route.

Thanks again and kindest regards! Bill

 

[Andy Hewitt]

Ok, I'll make a very simple suggestion. Don't plug in the camera. Use the built in card reader on your Mac or PC...OR get an external USB card reader (USB3 if your computer supports it). Why?

1. It's a faster transfer
2. it doesn't drain your batteries
3. if you are downloading multiple cards you don't have to keep inserting cards in an out of the XS1....just a simple swap in the reader.
4. As you have found, it's not always a simple transfer from the camera...it can be a pain and it's just not worth it to me
5. For firmware updates, you generally need to transfer the update file from your computer onto a SD card and THEN insert it into your camera. It's so much easier with a card reader than doing it in camera.

You can find them anywhere for little money at all.

I've never used the camera to transfer since I started with DSLR's back in 2002 or with any digital camera. Just my 2 cents worth of advice. YMMV and others may disagree.

Just thought I'd add a full agreement to all that too. I got my first digital camera in 2000, and got a card reader immediately. I tend to use my cards in rotation, so take out the card just used, put a fresh one straight into the camera, format/delete from last use, and import the recently used card onto the computer - although I now have a new iMac that has a built-in SD slot .

I think the transfer speed is about the biggest point though, some cameras have been so slow (there are plenty hanging around in use still work at USB 1 speeds) that you might not even make it on a battery charge (talking generally here, not the X-S1 specifically).