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    Mac OS X Image Capture: Device Compatibility
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4/20/01
4/20/01
TOPIC

    Image Capture is Apple's image acquisition framework and application for Mac OS X. This article discusses what kinds of devices Image Capture will work with and how to determine if your camera or card reader is compatible.

DISCUSSION

    Digital cameras use a variety of protocols for transferring data to your computer. Some are industry standard (such as PTP). Others are proprietary to a particular camera or company. Listed below are the five categories of devices that work with Image Capture (PTP, Digita, Mass Storage, Custom, and Card Readers) and the devices that Apple has successfully tested.

    Note: The cameras listed in this article are cameras Apple has successfully tested with Image Capture. Your camera may still be compatible even though it is not listed. Check with the vendor of the camera to find out which transfer protocol it uses, or obtain a card reader compatible with Image Capture.

    PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)

    • Kodak DC 4800
    • Kodak mc3
    • Sony DSC-S75

    Note: Image Capture may have difficulty recognizing the Kodak DC 4800 camera if the Classic environment is open.

    Digita

    • Kodak DC 220, 260, 265, 290
    • HP PhotoSmart 618, 912 (works with dual mode: Digita and Mass Storage)

    Note: Image Capture may have difficulty recognizing Digita cameras if the Classic environment is open.

    Mass Storage

    • HP PhotoSmart 618, 912 (works with dual mode: Digita and Mass Storage)
    • Panasonic SuperDisk
    • Toshiba PDR-M4, M5, M70
    • Fuji FinePix 1400, 2400, 40i
    • HP PhotoSmart 315

    Custom

    Some camera makers may have made a custom plug-in for Image Capture. Contact the camera vendor to see if Image Capture plug-in module is available.

    Card Readers

    • SanDisk (USB)
    • Sony Memory Stick Reader (USB)

    Note: This article provides information about non-Apple products. Apple Computer, Inc. is not responsible for its content and mention of this product should not be interpreted as a recommendation by Apple. Please contact the vendors for additional information.


Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS X
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kmosx

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