[Digikam-users] Re: Digikam support Nikon D3100

[Gilles Caulier]

2011/1/31 John Bestevaar <Josephus at people.net.au>:
> Gilles Caulier <caulier.gilles at ...> writes:
>
>>
>> John,
>>
>> 2011/1/30 John Bestevaar <Josephus at ...>:
>> > Dear Giles
>> > Thank you for your quick and clear reply.
>> > I will make more money donations in near future.
>>
>> Thanks in advance...
>>
>> > The reason for my question is:
>> > Launch Digikam > plug in USB cable > Turn on Nikon D3100 camera.
>> > Digikam tab: Import > cameras > Nikon DSC D3100 ( auto detected )
>> > When i click on the last item there is an Error message.
>> >
>> > "Failed to connect to the camera. Please make sure it is connected properly
>> > and turned on. Would you like to try again?"
>> >
>> > I assumed this means that my camera is not supported.
>> >
>>
>> Nikon camera listed in digiKam import come from Gphoto2 library device
>> autodetection.
>>
>> The error message come from Gphoto2
>>
>> I'm sure that Nikon can be use in USB Mass  Storage mode. In this case
>> the camera will be detected as an USB key :
>
>>
>> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/page2.asp
>>
>> Connectivity  • USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
>> • Mass storage / PTP selectable      <-----------------------------
>> • A/V out
>> • HDMI out
>> • DC-IN (optional AC adapter and adapter connector)
>>
>> To switch to UMS mode will be better in digiKam...
>>
>> Gilles Caulier
>
> Dear Giles
> I have carefully checked my Nikon D3100 camera Menu > Setup.
> I find no Mass storage/PTP selectable function or item.
> I have also checked my Nikon D3100 Reference Manual.
> I find no reference to  Mass storage/PTP selectable function or item.
> I have searched with Google.
> Many sites mention your reference:
> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/page2.asp
> But none actually show or explain the procedure.
> I have been to Source forge and tried to down load  Digikam version 2.0.0- beta2
> Rev.: 1217876m
> Unfortunately every attempt had a down load error.
>
> Possible Solutions:
> Where do i find and how do i install a Digikam/ Kipi version that supports Nikon
> D3100
> Regards John Bestevaar

No. the right question is about which library by digiKam play with
your Nikon in PTP mode : libgphoto2 (http://www.gphoto.org)

Gilles Caulier