subject:"\[newbie\] connecting camera using the PTP protocol"



 Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
 with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
 digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.

 Anne

Okay - thought I would do that.  Tried urpmi but it wouldn't do it.  Can't 
remember speciafically the message.  It was about updating I think - so did 
the update.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] rosemary]# urpmi digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586
urpmi database locked

Guess I'd better go back to the Twiki, or can someone please help?

Thanks
Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-20 Thread Margot

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.
Anne

Okay - thought I would do that.  Tried urpmi but it wouldn't do it.  Can't 
remember speciafically the message.  It was about updating I think - so did 
the update.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] rosemary]# urpmi digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586
urpmi database locked
If your urpmi database is locked, which often happens after a failed or 
interrupted download/installation, as root in terminal:
		rm /var/lib/urpmi/.LOCK
and
		rm /var/lib/urpmi/.RPMLOCK

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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Sunday 20 Mar 2005 20:20, Margot wrote:
 Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
 Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
 with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
 digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.
 
 Anne
 
  Okay - thought I would do that.  Tried urpmi but it wouldn't do it. 
  Can't remember speciafically the message.  It was about updating I think
  - so did the update.
 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] rosemary]# urpmi digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586
  urpmi database locked

 If your urpmi database is locked, which often happens after a failed or
 interrupted download/installation, as root in terminal:
   rm /var/lib/urpmi/.LOCK
 and
   rm /var/lib/urpmi/.RPMLOCK

Yes - found the answer in the Twiki - where I should have looked before I 
posted :-).  Thanks for replying though.

It's now telling No such file or directory.  Yet I know I downloaded it!  
Downloaded again and it tells me it's installing packages to satisfy 
dependencies - so we'll see!  This time I simply clicked on the 'open' button 
in the firefox download window by the file name.  That seems to get the 
software installer going because it prompts for root password.

cheers
Rosemary


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Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol


 does your memory stick have copy-protection ?
 i am out of my league here but sony does play nasty proprietary tricks ...

Went to the Sony site.  The info about the card only talks about number of 
images etc, no mention of copy-protection.  I have already used this camera 
and card with WinXP, and no problems.

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Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-20 Thread Philippe Landau

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one
great. people also try to get rid of used ones,
because readers are integrated in printers, tvs, laptops etc now.
your card reader should not be compatible with your camera,
it will connect the memory card with the computer.
you can find readers using usb1 or usb2 connections.
readers also differ in how many different card formats they support.
standard now is 5-7 different formats all in one,
and they cost up to 30$.
be careful not to buy memory cards with copy protection scheme.
does your memory stick have copy-protection ?
i am out of my league here but sony does play nasty proprietary tricks ...
I don't know - how would I find out?
http://www.google.ch/search?q=memory-card+copy-protection
CPRM technology, a copy protection mechanism is embedded in all SD 
Memory Cards and can be used to protect copyrighted content such as most 
commercially distributed music and movie files.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/9908/99082502newmemory.asp
Matsushita Electric, SanDisk and Toshiba Agree to Join Forces to Develop 
and Promote Next Generation Secure Memory Card
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,14694,00.asp
The new Secure Digital memory card format continues to gain support from 
the electronics industry.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2000/Feb00/MemoryCardPR.asp
Microsoft, Matsushita (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba Announce Support 
for Windows Media Format in New SD Memory Card

as usual the orwelian newspeak media call it support when it's a shafting.
Thanks again.
Rosemary
Are you in NZ too?
unhappy in switzerland *(beautiful official nwo blood money vault).*
**  What does this mean?
the NWO (New World Order by worldwide mass extermination)
was first attempted by Hitler
and is now being implemented by his financers:
you will find the best info about it on p2p.
kind regards philippe


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Re: Fwd: Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
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Subject: Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using 
the PTP protocol
Date: Monday 21 Mar 2005 09:43
From: Philippe Landau [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: newbie@linux-mandrake.com

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:

Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one

great. people also try to get rid of used ones,
because readers are integrated in printers, tvs, laptops etc now.
your card reader should not be compatible with your camera,
it will connect the memory card with the computer.
you can find readers using usb1 or usb2 connections.
readers also differ in how many different card formats they support.
standard now is 5-7 different formats all in one,
and they cost up to 30$.
be careful not to buy memory cards with copy protection scheme.

does your memory stick have copy-protection ?
i am out of my league here but sony does play nasty proprietary tricks ...

I don't know - how would I find out?

http://www.google.ch/search?q=memory-card+copy-protection
CPRM technology, a copy protection mechanism is embedded in all SD
Memory Cards and can be used to protect copyrighted content such as most
commercially distributed music and movie files.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/9908/99082502newmemory.asp
Matsushita Electric, SanDisk and Toshiba Agree to Join Forces to Develop
and Promote Next Generation Secure Memory Card
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,14694,00.asp
The new Secure Digital memory card format continues to gain support from
the electronics industry.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2000/Feb00/MemoryCardPR.asp
Microsoft, Matsushita (Panasonic), SanDisk and Toshiba Announce Support
for Windows Media Format in New SD Memory Card
as usual the orwelian newspeak media call it support when it's a shafting.

It's like the language Management use at work when it's also shafting!
The sales people tell me the reader works fine on Suse 9.2 which they 
use, (plug and play).  Hopefully the card is okay.  I'll only be using 
it for my photos.

Thanks again.
Rosemary
Are you in NZ too?

unhappy in switzerland *(beautiful official nwo blood money vault).*

**  What does this mean?

the NWO (New World Order by worldwide mass extermination)
was first attempted by Hitler
and is now being implemented by his financers:
you will find the best info about it on p2p.
kind regards philippe

Will take a look at this.  Need to be better informed about so many things.
regards
Rosemary
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Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-20 Thread Philippe Landau

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
http://www.google.ch/search?q=memory-card+copy-protection
CPRM technology, a copy protection mechanism is embedded in all SD
Memory Cards and can be used to protect copyrighted content such as most
commercially distributed music and movie files.
as usual the orwelian newspeak media call it support when it's a 
shafting.
It's like the language Management use at work when it's also shafting!
The sales people tell me the reader works fine on Suse 9.2 which they 
use, (plug and play).  Hopefully the card is okay.  I'll only be using 
it for my photos.
keep us posted :-)
switzerland *(beautiful official nwo blood money vault).*
**  What does this mean?
the NWO (New World Order by worldwide mass extermination)
was first attempted by Hitler
and is now being implemented by his financers:
you will find the best info about it on p2p.
Will take a look at this.  Need to be better informed about so many things.
yes, and most of them are just put out there to distract you.
kind regards philippe
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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 20:37, Anne Wilson wrote:
 On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 02:18, Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
  Yes - following  the johnwyles instructions gives me the display on the
  camera as he describes ie USB connect, PTP.  I've checked and double
  checked and libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam are all installed.
 
  When I open gtkam the window display is as johnwyles describes.  I try
  each USB port, no camera is selected/detected.  So I tried selecting Sony
  DSC-F707V as per his page.  Try all the ports again, but still get no
  cameras detected.
 
  As I say, I've read the contributors fixes, but they are for other
  distribs, and not clear to me anyway.  I had previously tried digikam
  because it was already installed.

 Does HardDrake recognise the camera?  Have you tried booting with it
 plugged in?  (Not that you'd have to do that every time, but it sometimes
 helps to get something recognised in the first place.)  I have often found
 that it helps to run HardDrake after plugging in a removable device, which
 is really what this is.

No HardDrake doesn't recognise it.  Tried booting with camera on and plugged 
in - nothing.

 The other problem is that with 10.1 you meet the problem of the floating
 sdx - where the mount point can change its name every time you try it, so
 any mount that's set up will not find the drive.  You may have to use
 HardDrake to see what device name it has, then amend your mount-point to
 match.  A PITB.

Someone suggested a card reader, so I've had a look at them, and found one 
recommended for Sony cameras, which is linux compatible.  I've emailed the 
company for more specific info.  It is only NZ$30, so would be a worthwhile 
purchase.

 Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
 with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
 digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.

I'm downloading now - do I need to uninstall the old packages, or will the new 
ones simply install over them?  

Thanks
Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 15:53, Philippe Landau wrote:
 Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
  I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
  I will continue going to Win for this function.
  Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
  
  nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
  you could simplify your task by just
  connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
  your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.

Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one
  
   Computer supports USB, don't whether USB2.  How do I find out?
   So yes I could get a memory card reader,

 it should work either way. USB2 should work with USB(1) too.
 i just mentioned it because you can choose
 if you want a fast or a slow card reader.
 how old is your computer or do you know the model name ?

  but wouldn't I still have to set up the USB bit?

 if mandrake does not automatically recognise external drives via USB
 i hope everybody would switch distribution by now :-)
 are you using mandrake 10.1 ?

  according to
  http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
  this camera works.
  
   Yes I installed after reading the johnwyles page.
   I've checked by trying uprmi which tells me all installed.
  
  I've looked at the various suggestions on his website,
  but being a newb, and the various suggestions being
  diff distribs, feeeling - as I said - ovewrwhelmed.
  
  it might be a problem with mandrake, are you using 10.1 ?
  sometimes a reboot might help.
  
   I have rebooted since first attempting to install camera.
  
  Tried digikakam first because was default programme (using KDE).
  Then did as John Wyles suggested but camera not initalised.
  
  it looks like there can be many problems connecting
  a digital camera to mandrake.
  http://www.desktoplinux.com/cgi-bin/board/UltraBoard.pl?Action=ShowPost;
  Boa
  
  rd=distributionsPost=350
  
   Okay will take a look.

 (it was just an example, unfortunately).
 everybody here will know better how to help here then me :-)

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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-19 Thread Mikkel L. Ellertson

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 20:37, Anne Wilson wrote:
Does HardDrake recognise the camera?  Have you tried booting with it
plugged in?  (Not that you'd have to do that every time, but it sometimes
helps to get something recognised in the first place.)  I have often found
that it helps to run HardDrake after plugging in a removable device, which
is really what this is.

No HardDrake doesn't recognise it.  Tried booting with camera on and plugged 
in - nothing.

The other problem is that with 10.1 you meet the problem of the floating
sdx - where the mount point can change its name every time you try it, so
any mount that's set up will not find the drive.  You may have to use
HardDrake to see what device name it has, then amend your mount-point to
match.  A PITB.

Someone suggested a card reader, so I've had a look at them, and found one 
recommended for Sony cameras, which is linux compatible.  I've emailed the 
company for more specific info.  It is only NZ$30, so would be a worthwhile 
purchase.

Most USB card readers work well. Not all of them tell the system when 
you change cards in them. You may have to put the card in the reader, 
and then plug the reader in the USB port.

Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.

I'm downloading now - do I need to uninstall the old packages, or will the new 
ones simply install over them?  

Thanks
Rosemary
If you are downloading it as an RPM package, then it will replace the 
old package. BOth urpmi and rpm -Uvh will remove the old package when 
installing a newer version of the same package. That is one of the nice 
things about the RPM package format.

Mikkel
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memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-19 Thread Philippe Landau

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
I will continue going to Win for this function.
Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
you could simplify your task by just
connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one
great. people also try to get rid of used ones,
because readers are integrated in printers, tvs, laptops etc now.
your card reader should not be compatible with your camera,
it will connect the memory card with the computer.
you can find readers using usb1 or usb2 connections.
readers also differ in how many different card formats they support.
standard now is 5-7 different formats all in one,
and they cost up to 30$.
kind regards philippe
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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Sunday 20 Mar 2005 13:51, Mikkel L. Ellertson wrote:
 Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
  On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 20:37, Anne Wilson wrote:
 Does HardDrake recognise the camera?  Have you tried booting with it
 plugged in?  (Not that you'd have to do that every time, but it sometimes
 helps to get something recognised in the first place.)  I have often
  found that it helps to run HardDrake after plugging in a removable
  device, which is really what this is.
 
  No HardDrake doesn't recognise it.  Tried booting with camera on and
  plugged in - nothing.
 
 The other problem is that with 10.1 you meet the problem of the floating
 sdx - where the mount point can change its name every time you try it, so
 any mount that's set up will not find the drive.  You may have to use
 HardDrake to see what device name it has, then amend your mount-point to
 match.  A PITB.
 
  Someone suggested a card reader, so I've had a look at them, and found
  one recommended for Sony cameras, which is linux compatible.  I've
  emailed the company for more specific info.  It is only NZ$30, so would
  be a worthwhile purchase.

 Most USB card readers work well. Not all of them tell the system when
 you change cards in them. You may have to put the card in the reader,
 and then plug the reader in the USB port.

Okay - I'll print this for reference.  Thanks.

 Lastly, I'd recommend getting the latest packages for Digikam.  The ones
 with the distro are fairly old, and it sometimes helps.  I'm running
 digikam-0.7.1-1tex.i586.rpm.
 
  I'm downloading now - do I need to uninstall the old packages, or will
  the new ones simply install over them?
 
  Thanks
  Rosemary

 If you are downloading it as an RPM package, then it will replace the
 old package. BOth urpmi and rpm -Uvh will remove the old package when
 installing a newer version of the same package. That is one of the nice
 things about the RPM package format.

 Mikkel

Thank you.  Urpmi didn't work - can't remember what it said now.  Just 
downloading the other packages now to satisfy dependencies.  It's a bit like 
magic really - the way it tells you what else you need! 

Rosemary


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Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Sunday 20 Mar 2005 14:03, Philippe Landau wrote:
 Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
  I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
  I will continue going to Win for this function.
  Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
  
  nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
  you could simplify your task by just
  connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
  your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
 
  Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one

 great. people also try to get rid of used ones,
 because readers are integrated in printers, tvs, laptops etc now.
 your card reader should not be compatible with your camera,
 it will connect the memory card with the computer.
 you can find readers using usb1 or usb2 connections.
 readers also differ in how many different card formats they support.
 standard now is 5-7 different formats all in one,
 and they cost up to 30$.

 kind regards philippe

 --

 be careful not to buy memory cards with copy protection scheme.

The blurb said epsecially recommended for use with Sony memory sticks.
Do you think the 5-7 formats are a better option.  Saw those too.

Thanks again.

Rosemary

Are you in NZ too?


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Re: memory card readers on USB (Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Sunday 20 Mar 2005 14:54, Philippe Landau wrote:
 you could simplify your task by just
 connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
 your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
 
 Found a card reader - NZ$30 and linux compatible.  Probably will buy one
 
 great. people also try to get rid of used ones,
 because readers are integrated in printers, tvs, laptops etc now.
 your card reader should not be compatible with your camera,
 it will connect the memory card with the computer.
 you can find readers using usb1 or usb2 connections.
 readers also differ in how many different card formats they support.
 standard now is 5-7 different formats all in one,
 and they cost up to 30$.
 be careful not to buy memory cards with copy protection scheme.
 
  The blurb said epsecially recommended for use with Sony memory sticks.

 does your memory stick have copy-protection ?
 i am out of my league here but sony does play nasty proprietary tricks ...

I don't know - how would I find out?

  Do you think the 5-7 formats are a better option.  Saw those too.

 it depends if you travel, exchange with friends, etc.
 i would go with used ones, especially those recommended
 by fellow mandrake users.

  Thanks again.
  Rosemary
 
  Are you in NZ too?

 unhappy in switzerland *(beautiful official nwo blood money vault).*
**  What does this mean?

 kind regards philippe

Regards
Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-18 Thread Philippe Landau

hello Rosemary
 I'm wondering if it's fair to ask this question, 
perfectly fitting question :-)
or to plug on myslef.  I think, though, that if I plug on myself, 
I will continue going to Win for this function.
Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/w1.html
nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
you could simplify your task by just
connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
according to 
http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
this camera works.
these are instructions how to work with it using gtkam.
are libgphoto2, gPhoto2, and gtkam already installed in your system ?
I have looked at the suggestions by others, but really too new to understand 
what to do.  Any help really appreciated.

If anyone can direct me I'd be grateful.  I have begun reading the various 
references - just makes me overwhelmed
sure, let's go step by step.
kind regards philippe


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 03:00, Philippe Landau wrote:
 hello Rosemary

   I'm wondering if it's fair to ask this question,

 perfectly fitting question :-)

  or to plug on myslef.  I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
  I will continue going to Win for this function.
  Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12

 http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/w1.html
 nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
 you could simplify your task by just
 connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
 your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.

  according to
  http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
  this camera works.

 these are instructions how to work with it using gtkam.
 are libgphoto2, gPhoto2, and gtkam already installed in your system ?

  I have looked at the suggestions by others, but really too new to
  understand what to do.  Any help really appreciated.
 
  If anyone can direct me I'd be grateful.  I have begun reading the
  various references - just makes me overwhelmed

 sure, let's go step by step.

 kind regards philippe

Just took a look at your link which I hadn't seen before - thanks.  Brief 
look, as need to go to bed ... 

Tried digikakam first because was default programme (using KDE).  Then did as 
John Wyles suggested but camera not initalised.  Noticed that for some USB  
ports (? correct name) time to indicate lack of initilisation varied.  Not 
sure f this is important or not.  But port at back of computer took longer 
for message that camera not initialised.  While it did it's thing I began to 
get excited it was going to detect the camera!  


Thought I could print my output from 'lsmod' but couldn't do the copy and 
paste for some reason.
cheers
Rosemary








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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 03:00, Philippe Landau wrote:
 hello Rosemary

   I'm wondering if it's fair to ask this question,

 perfectly fitting question :-)

  or to plug on myslef.  I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
  I will continue going to Win for this function.
  Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12

 http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/w1.html
 nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
 you could simplify your task by just
 connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
 your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.

  according to
  http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
  this camera works.

 these are instructions how to work with it using gtkam.
 are libgphoto2, gPhoto2, and gtkam already installed in your system ?

  I have looked at the suggestions by others, but really too new to
  understand what to do.  Any help really appreciated.
 
  If anyone can direct me I'd be grateful.  I have begun reading the
  various references - just makes me overwhelmed

 sure, let's go step by step.

 kind regards philippe

I have installed libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam, as per johnwyles. 

I've looked at the various suggestions on his website, but being a newb, and 
the various suggestions being diff distribs, feeeling - as I said - 
ovewrwhelmed.

Scanner and camera only things needed in windows.  Scannner not really an 
issue, as rarely used, but camera used often.  Would be good to get it going.  

Well - truth is, used to do things in Publisher, which haven't learnt yet - 
but guess that will come   Same with photo apps ...  and making cards etc

cheers
Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-18 Thread Anne Wilson

On Friday 18 Mar 2005 14:13, Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
 I have installed libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam, as per johnwyles.

 I've looked at the various suggestions on his website, but being a newb,
 and the various suggestions being diff distribs, feeeling - as I said -
 ovewrwhelmed.

 Scanner and camera only things needed in windows.  Scannner not really an
 issue, as rarely used, but camera used often.  Would be good to get it
 going.

 Well - truth is, used to do things in Publisher, which haven't learnt yet -
 but guess that will come   Same with photo apps ...  and making cards
 etc

Rosemary, I haven't been paying attention, as I've been busy with other 
problems, so sorry if I ask things that you've already told us.

When you switch on your camera, do you put it in playback mode?  Does 
following the johnwyles instructions for setting up the camera give you the 
display as he describes it?  I would think that getting the camera setup 
sorted first would be the problem.  Once that's done you can go ahead trying 
to add the camera to gtkam or digikam.

Anne
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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-18 Thread Philippe Landau

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
or to plug on myslef. I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
I will continue going to Win for this function.
Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/w1.html
nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
you could simplify your task by just
connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
according to
http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
this camera works.
these are instructions how to work with it using gtkam.
are libgphoto2, gPhoto2, and gtkam already installed in your system ?

I have looked at the suggestions by others, but really too new to
understand what to do. Any help really appreciated.
If anyone can direct me I'd be grateful. I have begun reading the
various references - just makes me overwhelmed
sure, let's go step by step.

I have installed libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam, as per johnwyles.

I've looked at the various suggestions on his website, but being a newb, and
the various suggestions being diff distribs, feeeling - as I said -
ovewrwhelmed.
it might be a problem with mandrake, are you using 10.1 ?
sometimes a reboot might help.
please reply after each paragraph if possible.
Scanner and camera only things needed in windows. Scannner not really an
issue, as rarely used, but camera used often. Would be good to get it going.
yes, is using a card reader as described above an option for you ?
Well - truth is, used to do things in Publisher, which haven't learnt yet -
but guess that will come Same with photo apps ... and making cards etc
this would be interesting in a new thread.
Just took a look at your link which I hadn't seen before - thanks. Brief
look, as need to go to bed ...
sleep well then :-)
Tried digikakam first because was default programme (using KDE). Then did as
John Wyles suggested but camera not initalised.
it looks like there can be many problems connecting a digital camera to
mandrake.
http://www.desktoplinux.com/cgi-bin/board/UltraBoard.pl?Action=ShowPostBoard=distributionsPost=350

Noticed that for some USB ports (? correct name)
sure :-)
time to indicate lack of initilisation varied. Not
sure f this is important or not. But port at back of computer took longer
for message that camera not initialised. While it did it's thing I began to
get excited it was going to detect the camera!
Thought I could print my output from 'lsmod' but couldn't do the copy and
paste for some reason.
kind regards philippe

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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 04:27, Anne Wilson wrote:
 On Friday 18 Mar 2005 14:13, Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
  I have installed libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam, as per johnwyles.
 
  I've looked at the various suggestions on his website, but being a newb,
  and the various suggestions being diff distribs, feeeling - as I said -
  ovewrwhelmed.
 

 Rosemary, I haven't been paying attention, as I've been busy with other
 problems, so sorry if I ask things that you've already told us.

That's okay.  Don't expect everyone to respond.  The help is amazing!

 When you switch on your camera, do you put it in playback mode?  Does
 following the johnwyles instructions for setting up the camera give you the
 display as he describes it?  I would think that getting the camera setup
 sorted first would be the problem.  Once that's done you can go ahead
 trying to add the camera to gtkam or digikam.

 Anne

Yes - following  the johnwyles instructions gives me the display on the camera 
as he describes ie USB connect, PTP.  I've checked and double checked and 
libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam are all installed.

When I open gtkam the window display is as johnwyles describes.  I try each 
USB port, no camera is selected/detected.  So I tried selecting Sony 
DSC-F707V as per his page.  Try all the ports again, but still get no 
cameras detected.  

As I say, I've read the contributors fixes, but they are for other distribs, 
and not clear to me anyway.  I had previously tried digikam because it was 
already installed.

Thanks
Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

On Saturday 19 Mar 2005 05:04, Philippe Landau wrote:
 Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
 or to plug on myslef.  I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
 I will continue going to Win for this function.
 Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
 
 http://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/w1.html
 nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
 you could simplify your task by just
 connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
 your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.

Computer supports USB, don't whether USB2.  How do I find out?  So yes I could 
get a memory card reader, but wouldn't I still have to set up the USB bit?
 
 according to
 http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
 this camera works.
 
 these are instructions how to work with it using gtkam.
 are libgphoto2, gPhoto2, and gtkam already installed in your system ?

Yes I installed after reading the johnwyles page.  I've checked by trying 
uprmi which tells me all installed.
 
 I have looked at the suggestions by others, but really too new to
 understand what to do.  Any help really appreciated.
 
 If anyone can direct me I'd be grateful.  I have begun reading the
 various references - just makes me overwhelmed
 
 sure, let's go step by step.
 
  I have installed libphoto2, gphoto2 and gtkam, as per johnwyles.
 
  I've looked at the various suggestions on his website, but being a newb,
  and the various suggestions being diff distribs, feeeling - as I said -
  ovewrwhelmed.

 it might be a problem with mandrake, are you using 10.1 ?
 sometimes a reboot might help.
 please reply after each paragraph if possible.

I have rebooted since first attempting to install camera.

  Scanner and camera only things needed in windows.  Scannner not really an
  issue, as rarely used, but camera used often.  Would be good to get it
  going.

 yes, is using a card reader as described above an option for you ?

  Well - truth is, used to do things in Publisher, which haven't learnt yet
  - but guess that will come   Same with photo apps ...  and making
  cards etc

 this would be interesting in a new thread.

Sorry - rambling ...

  Just took a look at your link which I hadn't seen before - thanks.  Brief
  look, as need to go to bed ...

 sleep well then :-)

  Tried digikakam first because was default programme (using KDE).  Then
  did as John Wyles suggested but camera not initalised.

 it looks like there can be many problems connecting a digital camera to
 mandrake.
 
 http://www.desktoplinux.com/cgi-bin/board/UltraBoard.pl?Action=ShowPostBoa 
rd=distributionsPost=350

Okay will take a look.

  Noticed that for some USB ports (? correct name)

 sure :-)

  time to indicate lack of initilisation varied.  Not
  sure f this is important or not.  But port at back of computer took
  longer for message that camera not initialised.  While it did it's thing
  I began to get excited it was going to detect the camera!
  Thought I could print my output from 'lsmod' but couldn't do the copy and
  paste for some reason.

 kind regards philippe

Thanks for your help.  

Rosemary


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Re: [newbie] connecting camera using the PTP protocol

2005-03-18 Thread Philippe Landau

Rosemary McGillicuddy wrote:
I think, though, that if I plug on myself,
I will continue going to Win for this function.
Camera Sony DSC-W1/W12
nice camera, and officially supports MacOS X so unix/linux.
you could simplify your task by just
connecting a (Memory Stick) card reader to your computer.
your camera support USB 1 and the much faster USB 2.
 Computer supports USB, don't whether USB2.  How do I find out?
 So yes I could get a memory card reader,
it should work either way. USB2 should work with USB(1) too.
i just mentioned it because you can choose
if you want a fast or a slow card reader.
how old is your computer or do you know the model name ?
but wouldn't I still have to set up the USB bit?
if mandrake does not automatically recognise external drives via USB
i hope everybody would switch distribution by now :-)
are you using mandrake 10.1 ?
according to
http://www.johnwyles.com/archives/2004/07/16/sony_dscw1_in_linux.php
this camera works.
 Yes I installed after reading the johnwyles page.
 I've checked by trying uprmi which tells me all installed.
I've looked at the various suggestions on his website,
but being a newb, and the various suggestions being
diff distribs, feeeling - as I said - ovewrwhelmed.
it might be a problem with mandrake, are you using 10.1 ?
sometimes a reboot might help.
 I have rebooted since first attempting to install camera.
Tried digikakam first because was default programme (using KDE).
Then did as John Wyles suggested but camera not initalised.
it looks like there can be many problems connecting
a digital camera to mandrake.
http://www.desktoplinux.com/cgi-bin/board/UltraBoard.pl?Action=ShowPostBoa 

rd=distributionsPost=350
 Okay will take a look.
(it was just an example, unfortunately).
everybody here will know better how to help here then me :-)
kind regards philippe


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