Image Capture skips files over 1 GB at DVinfo.net

Jiri Fiala · April 26th, 2010, 04:54 AM

I like to import footage to my Mac using Image Capture utility provided by Apple. It always seemed to work just fine, but yesterday, I got curious - I had this creeping suspicion some of the clips are missing. Then I tried to re-import the card using EOS Utility and I was right!

Image Capture, at least on 10.6.3, completely omits video files over 1 GB in size - the worst thing is, it doesn't say anything, no error report, nothing. I've tried this several times with different clips and the problem persists. EOS Utility imports them without problems.

This is 2006 iMac (still good enough for ProRes 1080p) with footage imported directly via USB from 7D with original firmware.

Bill Pryor · April 26th, 2010, 08:31 AM

You can get a cheap CF card reader and drag and drop all size files to where you want them.

Jiri Fiala · April 26th, 2010, 08:33 AM

Yes, thanks, I know, I have CF reader at work, but I just thought this should be known.

Jon Braeley · April 27th, 2010, 06:06 AM

But what makes you think it should work?
This is a generic utility for offloading images from USB cameras - even Apple state that you should be using your own camera brand software before using image capture. Apple never mentions video as part of it's function in the user guide.

This is the wrong application that's all - there are plenty of better options, including Canon's.

Jiri Fiala · April 27th, 2010, 06:57 AM

You're right, but this is exactly why I submitted this topic - to discourage others from using it. Image Captures gives no indication whatsover that there is any kind of issue and it works for most files - and that is the problem.

April 26th, 2010, 04:54 AM	#1
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Image Capture skips files over 1 GB I like to import footage to my Mac using Image Capture utility provided by Apple. It always seemed to work just fine, but yesterday, I got curious - I had this creeping suspicion some of the clips are missing. Then I tried to re-import the card using EOS Utility and I was right! Image Capture, at least on 10.6.3, completely omits video files over 1 GB in size - the worst thing is, it doesn't say anything, no error report, nothing. I've tried this several times with different clips and the problem persists. EOS Utility imports them without problems. This is 2006 iMac (still good enough for ProRes 1080p) with footage imported directly via USB from 7D with original firmware.

April 26th, 2010, 08:31 AM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	You can get a cheap CF card reader and drag and drop all size files to where you want them.

April 26th, 2010, 08:33 AM	#3
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	Yes, thanks, I know, I have CF reader at work, but I just thought this should be known.

April 27th, 2010, 06:06 AM	#4
Jon Braeley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 528	But what makes you think it should work? This is a generic utility for offloading images from USB cameras - even Apple state that you should be using your own camera brand software before using image capture. Apple never mentions video as part of it's function in the user guide. This is the wrong application that's all - there are plenty of better options, including Canon's.

April 27th, 2010, 06:57 AM	#5
Jiri Fiala Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brno Czech Republic Posts: 453	You're right, but this is exactly why I submitted this topic - to discourage others from using it. Image Captures gives no indication whatsover that there is any kind of issue and it works for most files - and that is the problem.