[Gabe204]

Ok guys as I mentioned in my introduction thread, I am an owner of Pentax Optio 330.

Lately I had to upgrade several computres to Windows 7 and it does not want to install the camera onto computer automatically.

I tried researching online but appearantly there is no compatible driver for my model with Windows 7.

Its 32 bit Windows 7 if that helps.

I can easily buy a memory slot (but thats more than what I am willing to spend on old camera) or buy new camera all together,but my Pentax holds sentimental value to me.

Regards and suggestions are appreciated.
Gabe

[bluestringer]

You shouldn't need any drivers. Just plug in the camera to a USB port, open my computer and it should show as a removable storage drive.

[Philoslothical]

Alternately, you can pick up a card reader that plugs into a usb port, for about $5. I find that less hassle than cabling my cameras.

[jatrax]

A quick search reveals a number of Optio 330 owners searching for a USB driver that works with Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit. It does not seem to exist and the only solution offered is to buy a card reader. The camera is over 10 years old and if it were me I would retire it and get something a little more modern. But if you want to keep it then a card reader is the only answer. Here is a link to one that costs less than $7. I am not recommending it, just an example, and you really should get one that covers all types of cards not just CF but you noted you did not want to spend a lot, so here is the cheap solution. Just do a search for "Compact Flash USB reader".

[jatrax]

And here is one for 50 cents if you really want go low ball.