Cannot download video from Canon Ixus 70

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chris_mac - 25 Jan 2008 18:22 GMT

Hi -

Wondering if anyone has had this problem before.

My wife and I shot a long video (approx 750 megs!!) on our Canon Ixus
70. We've tried to download it, but without success.

We've tried on a Mac, using the software that came with the camera.
We've also tried on on XP (home) by just transferring files through
Windows Explorer.

The static photos seem to work fine on both computers. However, we
cannot get the video off. It transfers over as 0 bytes in size.

Tried this a couple of times, and have deleted all other files from
the camera and its memory card. No success.

Any ideas?

Chris

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Neil Ellwood - 25 Jan 2008 19:33 GMT

> Tried this a couple of times, and have deleted all other files from the
> camera and its memory card. No success.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Chris

Get a video camera.

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Jim Townsend - 25 Jan 2008 22:39 GMT

> Hi -
>
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> Tried this a couple of times, and have deleted all other files from
> the camera and its memory card. No success.

It's hard to pin down exactly why this is happening... It could be
something screwed up and the video really is 0 bytes. (Can you view it
on the camera?)

Best bet is to get a memory card reader... They cost about 10 - 20 bucks
and you can use them on just about any modern computer without having to
load software or drivers...

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Mark B. - 26 Jan 2008 13:50 GMT

I'll echo the recommendation to get a card reader. Cheap, faster transfer
than from the camera, and it will work on any computer.

Mark

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chris_mac - 27 Jan 2008 02:08 GMT

> I'll echo the recommendation to get a card reader. Cheap, faster transfer
> than from the camera, and it will work on any computer.
>
> Mark

Thanks Jim and Mark.

Just to make sure I´m on the right track, you´re suggesting something
like this, correct? http://www.digicamhelp.com/accessories/memory-cards/memory-card-reader.php

Chris

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Mark B. - 27 Jan 2008 14:41 GMT

On 26 ene, 09:50, "Mark B." <mbohntras...@comcast.net> wrote:

> I'll echo the recommendation to get a card reader. Cheap, faster transfer
> than from the camera, and it will work on any computer.
>
> Mark

Thanks Jim and Mark.

Just to make sure I´m on the right track, you´re suggesting something
like this, correct?
http://www.digicamhelp.com/accessories/memory-cards/memory-card-reader.php

Chris

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Yes, that's it. You may want to get one with multiple formats in the event
you get a camera down the road that uses a different type of memory, or a
friend wants to d/l images to your pc.

Mark

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chris_mac - 31 Jan 2008 07:24 GMT

Thanks Mark. I'll see if I can pick one up this weekend.

Chris

> On 26 ene, 09:50, "Mark B." <mbohntras...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > I'll echo the recommendation to get a card reader. Cheap, faster transfer
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>
> Mark

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