peety3
03-17-2009, 06:42 PM
I'm looking for ideas and insight into managing the import of image files from memory card to computer. I currently stick the card in the reader, let Windows recognize the card, make a new folder on an external HD to store the images, and do a Windows copy to bring the files into that folder.
I'm looking for something better. As my activities grow, I find myself managing files from multiple cameras more often, and it's starting to get out of hand. I'm looking for a tool that would help with the file copy process, with features like batch rename, time adjustment (so I can fix up for an errant clock on one camera). I'm getting better at switching memory cards between different shoots, but sometimes I forget and sometimes it's an all-day gig but there are obvious breaks in the action. I experimented briefly with Downloader Pro and ImageIngester Pro, but probably didn't know them well enough to really take advantage of their features and see why I might want one of them.
Comments from the crowd?
I'm looking for something better. As my activities grow, I find myself managing files from multiple cameras more often, and it's starting to get out of hand. I'm looking for a tool that would help with the file copy process, with features like batch rename, time adjustment (so I can fix up for an errant clock on one camera). I'm getting better at switching memory cards between different shoots, but sometimes I forget and sometimes it's an all-day gig but there are obvious breaks in the action. I experimented briefly with Downloader Pro and ImageIngester Pro, but probably didn't know them well enough to really take advantage of their features and see why I might want one of them.
Comments from the crowd?