Retrieve Image Files From A rented DSLR

<p>I need to rent an EOS DSLR body for upcoming works. I am wondering how I can retrieve image files from the camera to my computer. Does any camera rental store also let me have the camera software CD for image file transfer? I have a G-11. Does its software also work for Canon DSLR?<br>

Thanks for your information in advance.</p>

No specific software is required to retrieve the images off the camera.

Are you planning on shooting RAW or jpg? What camera will you be renting?

For jpg, all you will need is a memory card reader or the appropriate USB cable for the camera to copy and view the images. You just access the images directly from the card, or plug the camera into the computer with the appropriate USB cable and the computer will treat it as a (somewhat slower) memory card reader. The camera may come with the cable. Ask. If it does not, as what cable you will need. Or, if you have a memory card reader, you will need the correct type. Canon dSLRs use SD and CF format cards. You'd need the correct reader for the card the camera uses, and obviously the card itself.

For RAW, you'll still need the reader or cable, and you'll also need software to view, edit, and convert the files to jpg or ehatever other format you are using. Did your G11 come with Canon's DPP software on the CD? If so, updating that to the most recent version should allow you to access RAW files for any Canon camera. There are also several free RAW converters available.

<p>There is only one place that the images are recorded. On the CF or SD memory card (in a few cases both). You should be able to read these cards outside of the camera, but in a pinch, you can hook the camera up to your PC, and you should be able to copy directly to the computer.</p>

<p>Also, do not expect the rental to come with a memory card, if it relies upon a CF card, you may have to buy one seperately, whereas, obviously, the SD cards from your G11 will work in any unit that takes SD cards.</p>

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<p>Thanks both for your information.<br>

I will shoot RAW for my portrait sections. I have the Digital Photo Professional 3.7 (a part of the Canon utilities) for RAW format files from my G11. I will download the latest 3.12 version so that I use it to edit/process RAW from. Due to my flash trigger Phottix Strato version restriction, I only can use 60D with the trigger. </p>

<p>Sounds like you've got it.</p>

<p>Reading from the card (whatever format) will be more efficient, at least, than hooking up the camera.</p>

<p>For EOS, a sort of default for downloads is the EOS Utility, but once the card is 'mounted' on the computer, you should just be able to copy (drag) the files over to whatever folder you want to use.</p>

Also, why is there a restriction to use the Phottix Strato only with a specific model of camera? While I don't have a Phottix

trigger, most of the Canon EOS digital cameras share the same E-TTL II flash exposure metering, so can't imagine a

reason that would prevent you from using any Digital EOS from the 20D to the most current one (unless Phottix managed

to control the trigger from the in-camera flash control menus, which would restrict your choice to any of the newer EOS).

Also, the Phittix website lists compatibility even with film cameras like the Elan 7, and the older 10D, at least for the Strato

II.

<p>Ruben is right. The Strato has pass-through for any EOS camera, the shoe is the same. There are two models of the Strato, but that has to do with remote camera firing, not flash, and that's only a difference in the cable. </p>

<p>The Strato does not control the trigger from the camera, it's not TTL remote. If an on-camera flash is used, on the Strato transmitter, it will operate from the camera menu or with the settings on the flash.</p>

I'm just guessing, but V must need the remote shutter release function and only has the E3 style shutter release cable, not the N3 cable. That would make sense, as the G11 would also use that cable. I'm further assuming that the rental company's only E3 style camera is the 60D.

Am I right V?

<p>I bought my Phottix remote flash trigger for my G11 a few years ago. Phottix web site lists two flash trigger models for Canon DSLR cameras. 60D is the latest camera for the model I have. Sorry for being unclear on this subject. Thanks Jeff for your information. I was not aware the difference of the two models is about remotely triggering camera but not flash. Not, I won't do any remove shutter release for portrait works. So, I guess I can rent other cameras such as 7D and 5D Mark III depended on what my clients are willing to pay for their sessions.</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for your information. BTW, a few sample of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26423920@N00/sets/72157611908701616/">my works</a>.</p>