Camera advice please. Kodak EasyShare M1063

[Paper Roses]

I am a simple camera user and find all the extras on this camera confusing. I will read the instructions again and make crib notes.

I do not like the Kodak software and would like to remove it and proceed from there. I understand my HP has the capabilities and I don't need all the junk from Kodak. Shall I get rid if it? I am not very well versed on camera or computer use. I had no trouble with my old Sony digital and find this model so frustrating I don't use it.

I have the HP camera software and I have InfanView. Is that the HP camera software with a new name? I don't remember it on my old computer.

I used to be able to attach my old camera to the computer and Bingo...my pictures in "my Pictures". Now they seem everywhere.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

PR

[alfredo]

1. If you have the install disc for the software, try removing it

and see what happens. I don't know Windows so you might have to wait for someone that knows that OS.

I removed the Canon software and iPhoto took over the duties.

[Celebration]

2. In my experience

Kodak software is not good, but Kodak cameras are good. However, my Kodak pocket camera got some pocket lint in the connector, and I couldn't directly transfer pictures after that. From then on I used a camera card to transfer photos to the computer. I found I liked that better. I bought a card reader for a few bucks. You just stick the card in it, and the card reader into the USB port, and on Windows it gives you several options. I usually just pick open the files, and then do copy and paste of the picture files in the card reader drive into whatever folder I want in "My Pictures." It's pretty simple.

I really liked the old HP software, but not the new quite as much. I am pretty sure that InfanView is not HP, but I could be wrong. I used InfanView now, but am looking for something else.

I hope this helps.

[ManiacJoe]

3. In most cases, Kodak's software should not be necessary.

If you are shooting JPG files and Windows can see the camera as a USB driver, then you should not need the Kodak software. Even better, get a $20 card reader and not attach the camera to the computer. (Card readers are sooooooo much faster and do not need special drivers.)

You need the ability to do two things: (1) copy the pics off the memory card, and (2) edit the pics.

Copying the files:
Using the Windows File Explorer to drag-n-drop the files will get the job done. I prefer some third party software, like Downloader Pro by BreezeSys.com ($30), that will rename the files and rotate the files during the transfer to the computer. Faststone's Viewer software (free) can do this, too.

Editing the files:
Lots of free software out there. Photoshop is the king of the mountain as far as pixel editors go. Paint Shop Pro is a great, cheaper option.