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theSalmon123 · 10-22-2011, 12:51 AM

Hi!

I tried to upload a few photos the other day, in the way I always do it, but the camera just won't sync with my mac. I plug it in and turn the camera on but nothing happens.

Any ideas?

Adam · 10-22-2011, 01:56 AM

Try rebooting everything, make sure your card is properly inserted, and check the cable (maybe try a different port?).

theSalmon123 · 10-22-2011, 02:28 AM

Adam, I've tried all that, still doesn't work. It seems like the camera doesn't know it's connected.

**Fries** · 10-22-2011, 02:28 AM

As a work around you could use a card reader. The modern iMacs nowadays have one build in but if you have a model without it just buy one! I think it's more convenient anyway. Rebooting your mac with the camera still on might do the trick also.

aT0Mx · 10-22-2011, 05:10 AM

The USB port failed on my k110d a while ago and I just switched to using a card reader. Saves on batteries too. The down side of losing the port is the loss of computer control. Funny thing is that the video out worked find and it used the same port.

Wheatfield · 10-22-2011, 09:20 AM

Try the camera on a different computer, preferably a PC. This should tell you if you have a camera problem or a computer problem.

noblepa · 10-22-2011, 11:19 AM

Its possible that the USB socket in your camera has been damaged. They are not very substantial. The socket is merely soldered to the main circuit board, with no strain relief. A little twist or tug on the cable can dislodge the connector from the board. That's why I never use the USB cable on my K10D.

Does the cable feel a little loose at the camera connection? That may be a sign that the socket is broken.

I agree with Fries, use a card reader. Simple USB readers are cheap. Just make sure it is SDHC-compatible. Some can only handle 2GB or smaller SD cards.

skyvueone · 10-22-2011, 11:38 AM

I have a Mac and in order to sync I must also press the blue picture viewer button on my pentax.
Once I do this my photo manager, Picassa in this case, sync perfectly.
try it out, good luck

theSalmon123 · 10-23-2011, 01:02 AM

Thanks everyone for your help!

I have tried most of what u have suggested but noting works and the connector does feel a little loose. This means I will take your advice and buy a card-reader.

10-22-2011, 12:51 AM	#1
theSalmon123 Guest	K-x won't sync with my mac Hi! I tried to upload a few photos the other day, in the way I always do it, but the camera just won't sync with my mac. I plug it in and turn the camera on but nothing happens. Any ideas?

10-22-2011, 01:56 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Try rebooting everything, make sure your card is properly inserted, and check the cable (maybe try a different port?). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

10-22-2011, 11:38 AM	#8
skyvueone Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1	the blue button I have a Mac and in order to sync I must also press the blue picture viewer button on my pentax. Once I do this my photo manager, Picassa in this case, sync perfectly. try it out, good luck

10-23-2011, 01:02 AM	#9
theSalmon123 Guest	Thanks! Thanks everyone for your help! I have tried most of what u have suggested but noting works and the connector does feel a little loose. This means I will take your advice and buy a card-reader.

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10-22-2011, 02:28 AM	#3
theSalmon123 Guest	Adam, I've tried all that, still doesn't work. It seems like the camera doesn't know it's connected.

10-22-2011, 02:28 AM	#4
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	As a work around you could use a card reader. The modern iMacs nowadays have one build in but if you have a model without it just buy one! I think it's more convenient anyway. Rebooting your mac with the camera still on might do the trick also.

10-22-2011, 05:10 AM	#5
aT0Mx Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 387	The USB port failed on my k110d a while ago and I just switched to using a card reader. Saves on batteries too. The down side of losing the port is the loss of computer control. Funny thing is that the video out worked find and it used the same port.

10-22-2011, 09:20 AM	#6
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Try the camera on a different computer, preferably a PC. This should tell you if you have a camera problem or a computer problem.

10-22-2011, 11:19 AM	#7
noblepa Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Village, Ohio USA Posts: 1,142	Its possible that the USB socket in your camera has been damaged. They are not very substantial. The socket is merely soldered to the main circuit board, with no strain relief. A little twist or tug on the cable can dislodge the connector from the board. That's why I never use the USB cable on my K10D. Does the cable feel a little loose at the camera connection? That may be a sign that the socket is broken. I agree with Fries, use a card reader. Simple USB readers are cheap. Just make sure it is SDHC-compatible. Some can only handle 2GB or smaller SD cards.

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