I have a Mac OSX 10.8.3 from 2009. Will I be able to use the software that comes with this camera to load pictures to my computer? Thanks.
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Congrats on having a Powershot A40 that still works. I believe the Canon software was compatible with OSX, but you should be able to just use iPhoto and forego the Canon software. The only decent thing it included was a pretty good red-eye reducer and I'm sure the latest version of iPhoto can tackle that as well.
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It might. But instead of using software, instead recommend that you consider purchasing an inexpensive USB CF card reader to download your photos. Just type USB CF Card Reader in the above Amazon search bar for some examples. There are many, so read the reviews to help you decide. Also ensure that it states it can read CF cards (such as for the Canon A40).
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The short answer is no. The software that comes with the camera which is used to take pictures will only work on a PC. Still, this camera looks just like a webcam to a computer and you can probably get it to work with some other software. I have used mine with HandyAVI (which is also for the PC). Try these links to learn more:http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/1,2,3,4,5,8,10/Number/3823648/Main/3820135
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Hello, apparently the software that is included on this Sony Bloggie Touch Camera (Bloggie Software) is not supported by Macintosh. However, you may still use the USB connection when transferring pictures on your Mac. (Mac ver must be Mac OS X v10.3 to v10.6). Hope this helps. -Ely
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My Mac is OS X 10.5.8 with iMovie 8. I received a FS300 for Christmas and just found a post re:uploading to a Mac (I will try it tomorrow after buying a SDHC card - a CLASS 10 speed card was also recommended) Hope this works!!! Getting This To Work With A Mac, November 25, 2010 By Occasional Reviewer "79o3wq48y7h" (Santa Barbara CA) - See all my reviews This review is for: Canon FS300 Flash Memory Camcorder w/41x Advanced Zoom (Silver) (Electronics) It is not obvious how to get video from the camcorder to a Mac: if you read the manual and try to install the software, you will reach the conclusion that it only works in a Windows environment. An email from Canon helped clarify things: just plug the camcorder into your Mac and you will be able to drag and drop the files. The .MOD files will be the ones you want. They need to write their manual more clearly, and make it crystal clear how to get the camcorder to interact with a Mac. Would have saved me 60 minutes, which cost me about as much as the camcorder itself.
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I can't answer that. I don't have a Mac or the software that came with the camera
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Fully compatible! Link to Fuji site here: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/support/compati_winmac.html My wife and daughter both use the (earlier model) Z100fd (8 megapixel vs the 20's 10MP), and it works fine with the Mac. Opens right up in iPhoto with no problem, tho we usually connect the XD card with an adaptor to the Mac's USB port, which seems to work faster than using the USB cable. Ours are used with an older eMac, which is only USB1, so I'm sure USB2 (which this Fuji uses) on a more current Mac will transfer files a LOT faster! Ours takes great videos, and has pretty much eliminated the use of our DV camcorder for most events. One thing I'd recommend is to NOT import video clips into iPhoto, as the file sizes tend to reduce import speeds to a crawl, as well as slow iPhoto down quite a bit (altho this may not be an issue on a modern Intel-based Mac). Hope this info helps you... we Mac users need to support each other! ;-) BTW- I've added the lime-green z20fd on my OWN wish list here on Amazon!
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Thank you for your response. I don't have a Mac. I wanted to convert to AVI for two reasons: I need to rotate video taken on vacation recently (now I know not to rotate my camera for video) and my new digital frame takes video in AVI only. I'm looking for a conversion program that will give me phone tech support. Apple will not since I don't have a Mac. Anyway, thanks again for your comments ... any other suggestions will be appreciated. Happy New Year, Ann
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Yes, been using the included software on a Mac for 3 years. I'd assume if the included software doesn't work on your computer, there's a different program that will.
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Yes, you will be able to download pictures to your mac. You can use iPhoto, or you can use the Canon-supplied software. (The Canon software rocks.)
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i have a new macbook pro (less than 4 months old) and I can upload just fine. I mainly use the sd card but the computer recognized the card even after formatting in the camera. a few times i went straight from cam to comp and it worked fine
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I can confirm that it works for my Mac. Mac Mini 2009, OSx 10.8. Plugged in, didn't work at first. Rebooted and then it worked. It doesn't seem to have a driver, but I tried with Photobooth and their MicroCapture software and they both seem to work.
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Manual says IMovie '09 is supported. Sorry, I don't know anything about MACs so I don't even know what IMovie is! The software that comes with the camcorder is Windows only.
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I am using it on Mac OS X 10.9.5 with "image acquire" see other questions. It will run.
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This camera works fine with my Mac (Mini running Leopard) to download pix into iPhoto. It just shows up as a drive like other digicams. The web cam function does NOT work on the Mac though.
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This is my second response to this discussion. I have a 3 year old white macbook, but I upgraded my OS this summer from imovieHD (06) to imovie 09. Trust me, the camera works natively with any imovie from 08 on. You have to open imovie and click on the camera button. If you either connect the camera or use a card reader (which came with my memory card) the files will just be sitting there ready to go, no conversion necessary.
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Yes I believe the camera interface works with the Mac using Safari. I tested it on my iPad and it worked with Safari. Once you get the splash page from the camera select Server Push Option sign in. I have 4 of these cameras and they work great.
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You should use imovie for all IOS X systems.when you connect your camera it will show you automaticaly all videos there. I think it converts for suitable format for iosx and downloads from camera to your iMac.