Folder numbering

ianu · 11-19-2016, 12:35 PM

Hi
Can anyone advise me how to prevent a new folder being created every time the camera is switched on. I find this very irritating esp when uploading images to computer. My previous K7 and K5 IIs didn't behave like this. I have consulted the manual and altho' the menu offers 'Cancel' in 'create new folder' (spanner 4)
this seems to make no difference. I have altered the file numbering to sequential but still the new folders persist!
Perhaps it's not possible.
Thanks
ianu

Adam · 11-19-2016, 01:43 PM

By default, the camera creates a new folder each day. You can change this under the "Folder Name" option: the alternative is that the camera will only create a new folder when you request it via "Create New Folder", or when the maximum number of files has been reached.

Paul the Sunman · 11-19-2016, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by ianu

Hi
Can anyone advise me how to prevent a new folder being created every time the camera is switched on. I find this very irritating esp when uploading images to computer.

What import software are you using? Nothing I've ever used cares about this at all.

Not a Number · 11-19-2016, 02:10 PM

If you set the folder name method to "Optional" it will only increment when you "Create new folder", starting at 100, The number is followed by a (up to 5 letter) label. The default is "PENTX" e.g 100PENTX

ianu · 11-20-2016, 09:31 AM

Thank you for your replies and suggestions. I think I am seeking to override the DCIM system but my K5,etc seemed to do my bidding with no problem
ie folder number remained at 100 no matter how often I switched the camera off/on and the files numbered sequentially up to 100-9999 and then 101-xxxx.
Perhaps I need to reformat the card and start again but I don't really want to do that..

---------- Post added 11-20-16 at 04:33 PM ----------

I forgot to add that my software (LR) has no problem

ianu · 12-01-2016, 10:50 AM

Thanks again for your advice - it worked, the folder number has reset to 100, remains there, and the files number sequentially I didn't realise that I would need to clear the card to reset the system.

Not a Number · 12-02-2016, 05:03 AM

Right, if there is a numbered folder on the card when you start the "Optional" method it will increment from the highest numbered folder. Say you have a 541_0439 and switch to Optional mode. It will start from 542PENTX. If you delete all the folders (or format the card) first the camera will create a 100PENTX folder.

I don't know what happens when you hit image number 9999. It probably increment your folder number in that case and start over at 0001. When using the date scheme on my K10D I had a 629_0301 folder with IMPG9999.PEF and the camera made a 630_0301 folder with IMPG0001.PEF.

11-19-2016, 12:35 PM	#1
ianu New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 14	Folder numbering Hi Can anyone advise me how to prevent a new folder being created every time the camera is switched on. I find this very irritating esp when uploading images to computer. My previous K7 and K5 IIs didn't behave like this. I have consulted the manual and altho' the menu offers 'Cancel' in 'create new folder' (spanner 4) this seems to make no difference. I have altered the file numbering to sequential but still the new folders persist! Perhaps it's not possible. Thanks ianu

11-19-2016, 01:43 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	By default, the camera creates a new folder each day. You can change this under the "Folder Name" option: the alternative is that the camera will only create a new folder when you request it via "Create New Folder", or when the maximum number of files has been reached. 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:

11-20-2016, 09:31 AM	#5
ianu New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Folder Numbering Thank you for your replies and suggestions. I think I am seeking to override the DCIM system but my K5,etc seemed to do my bidding with no problem ie folder number remained at 100 no matter how often I switched the camera off/on and the files numbered sequentially up to 100-9999 and then 101-xxxx. Perhaps I need to reformat the card and start again but I don't really want to do that.. ---------- Post added 11-20-16 at 04:33 PM ---------- I forgot to add that my software (LR) has no problem

12-01-2016, 10:50 AM	#6
ianu New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 14 Original Poster	Folder numbering Thanks again for your advice - it worked, the folder number has reset to 100, remains there, and the files number sequentially I didn't realise that I would need to clear the card to reset the system.

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by ianu Hi Can anyone advise me how to prevent a new folder being created every time the camera is switched on. I find this very irritating esp when uploading images to computer. What import software are you using? Nothing I've ever used cares about this at all.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	If you set the folder name method to "Optional" it will only increment when you "Create new folder", starting at 100, The number is followed by a (up to 5 letter) label. The default is "PENTX" e.g 100PENTX

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Right, if there is a numbered folder on the card when you start the "Optional" method it will increment from the highest numbered folder. Say you have a 541_0439 and switch to Optional mode. It will start from 542PENTX. If you delete all the folders (or format the card) first the camera will create a 100PENTX folder. I don't know what happens when you hit image number 9999. It probably increment your folder number in that case and start over at 0001. When using the date scheme on my K10D I had a 629_0301 folder with IMPG9999.PEF and the camera made a 630_0301 folder with IMPG0001.PEF.