When you try to Transfer Photos from camera to Mac, you might run into problems. I’ve tried to connect a camera to my Mac and have it read from the camera, but it hasn’t always worked. In some cases, the camera and lens don’t work well together.
This is the case with Tamron’s 70-300mm and Nikon’s Z9. I had to take the lens off so the camera wouldn’t think it was time to shoot. There are a lot of little things going on here, but what we’re going to talk about is how to get photos from your camera to your Mac. Come join us.
Also, it should go without saying, but make sure your camera is set up for USB storage before you hook it up. You can set it up to record and stream, charge via USB, and do a lot more with the different modes. But if you want to import photos, make sure that it is set to the USB storage.
How to Transfer Photos from Camera to Mac
- Connect the camera directly to the USB port on the computer
- Turn on the camera.
- If an image capture program or app automatically starts, close it
- Copy the photos from the camera
- Open Finder.
- Select Go.
- Select Computer.
- Select the NO NAME or UNTITLED icon.
- Click the 100MSDCF folder.
- Press and hold the SHIFT key.
- While holding the SHIFT key, click to select the photos you want to transfer.
- After selecting the photos, release the SHIFT key.
- Press Command+C to copy the files.
- Paste the picture files to the computer.
- On the Finder Bar, choose Go, All my files then select Pictures.
- Press Command+V to paste the file into the Pictures folder.
FAQ
How do I connect my camera to my Mac?
Connect the camera to your Mac using the appropriate cable or wirelessly (depending on the camera). Open an app that captures video, then do one of the following: FaceTime: Click Video in the menu bar, then choose a camera. Photo Booth: Click Camera in the menu bar, then choose a camera.
How do I transfer photos from iPhone camera to macbook?
Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac. On your computer, open the Photos app. The Photos app has a screen called “Import” that shows all of the photos and videos on your connected device. If the Import screen doesn’t show up automatically, click the device’s name in the Photos sidebar.
How do I transfer files from my camera to my computer?
Use a USB cable to connect your camera directly to your computer. Drag and drop the images you want into a new folder. Insert the camera’s SD card and drag the image files from the card to your desktop. If needed, purchase an external SD card reader.