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**auk113** · 07-19-2009, 11:53 AM

why can't i connect my nikon d40 to my macbook. its not seeing it on mac side. but i see "Connecting to PC" on D40

97TurboDSM · 07-19-2009, 12:10 PM

get a card reader.

**auk113** · 07-19-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

get a card reader.

My question wasn't "Do i need a card reader?" it was why wasn't my **** working.

97TurboDSM · 07-19-2009, 03:11 PM

My response was such because it will make your life easier. Is there an in-camera option to change from PC->Mac? Does it connect to other computers? Are you trying to connect to transfer files or for some other reason? All of this makes a difference so until you answer those questions, get a card reader.

Saab93Aero · 07-19-2009, 03:44 PM

i used to use my d40 with my macbook, with no problems.

where are u importing the images to?

iPhoto or just a random folder?

u should see this when u hook up ur d40...
(it says d90 because thats what i currently use)

also if u have iPhoto, it should just pop up on its own (unless u changed ur settings in iPhoto)

97TurboDSM · 07-19-2009, 03:46 PM

Yea there has to be a miscommunication between the computer and the camera. Also why I asked if there was an in-camera setting that needed to be changed.

KBizzle · 07-19-2009, 04:12 PM

my d40x connects to my MBP no problem. i use a card reader now though for ease.

-Keegan

namdoogwerdna · 07-19-2009, 04:35 PM

Did you turn the camera on?

**auk113** · 07-19-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by namdoogwerdna

Did you turn the camera on?

Quote:

Originally Posted by auk113

its not seeing it on mac side. but i see "Connecting to PC" on D40

see 1st post

Chris_PA · 07-19-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97TurboDSM

get a card reader.

Probably the only time I'll agree with you

Make your life easier
They are like $10 anywhere

97TurboDSM · 07-19-2009, 06:58 PM

Ha, that was a little harsh.

KBizzle · 07-19-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_PA

Probably the only time I'll agree with you

Make your life easier
They are like $10 anywhere

whoa, your on these boards! cool.
(you probably have no clue who I am)

-Keegan

**auk113** · 07-20-2009, 04:32 PM

update: firmware update on DSLR fixed the issue

Kaleo55 · 07-21-2009, 02:54 PM

Or, you could download the latest version of Nikon ViewNX, with Nikon capture. This is Nikon's software solution and gives you some image editing capabilities. I've been using it for years on both my laptop and G5.

http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

07-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#1
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07-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	get a card reader. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

07-19-2009, 03:11 PM	#4
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	My response was such because it will make your life easier. Is there an in-camera option to change from PC->Mac? Does it connect to other computers? Are you trying to connect to transfer files or for some other reason? All of this makes a difference so until you answer those questions, get a card reader. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

07-19-2009, 03:46 PM	#6
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	Yea there has to be a miscommunication between the computer and the camera. Also why I asked if there was an in-camera setting that needed to be changed. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

07-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#11
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	Ha, that was a little harsh. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

07-19-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
Saab93Aero Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Member #5580 iTrader: (1)	i used to use my d40 with my macbook, with no problems. where are u importing the images to? iPhoto or just a random folder? u should see this when u hook up ur d40... (it says d90 because thats what i currently use) also if u have iPhoto, it should just pop up on its own (unless u changed ur settings in iPhoto)

07-19-2009, 04:12 PM	#7
KBizzle Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SC/PA Member #14014 My Ride: '03 SRT-4 & '85 300zxT iTrader: (0)	my d40x connects to my MBP no problem. i use a card reader now though for ease. -Keegan

07-20-2009, 04:32 PM	#13
auk113 Administrator Admin Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	update: firmware update on DSLR fixed the issue __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-21-2009, 02:54 PM	#14
Kaleo55 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philly Member #5754 My Ride: 95 240SX iTrader: (0)	Or, you could download the latest version of Nikon ViewNX, with Nikon capture. This is Nikon's software solution and gives you some image editing capabilities. I've been using it for years on both my laptop and G5. http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

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