[Digikam-users] Re: Digikam support Nikon D3100

[Mikel Goñi]

31/01/11 09:02(e)an, John Bestevaar(e)k idatzi zuen:
> 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
>
>
>
>
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Hi there,

Most of the recent Nikon reflex models lack the USB menu in the set-up, 
because they work only in PTP mode. I got surprised when I got my D90 
camera and it was not recognized by my system as a mass storage media.
Despite, its very likely for you to work around and get the PTP mode up 
and running, I should say it's much easier, and recomended by most of 
serious photographers I know to use a card reader. It uses no battery 
and lowers the usage of the camera, giving to it a bit more of life.

Hope I've been helpful,

Mikel