Canon problems!

[muleyslayer#1]

I try to upload photos to the computer and on the canon it says busy and flashes and doesn't stop so i waited for it thinking it would take a minute well 10 minutes goes by and its still flashing and wont load to the computer and i have tried restarting the camera, the computer and it still wont work :dunno:Any help would be nice Thanks1

[crow killer]

  as soon as I wanna see lid it doesn't work

[huntnphool]

Pull the card and use a card reader.

[muleyslayer#1]

Pull the card and use a card reader.

I dont have a card its the old big like 2 inch cards

[Knocker of rocks]

Pull the card and use a card reader.

I dont have a card its the old big like 2 inch cards

2" ? 

What model is it?

Unhook it from the computer, and let the battery discharge

[muleyslayer#1]

Pull the card and use a card reader.

I dont have a card its the old big like 2 inch cards

2" ? 

What model is it?

Unhook it from the computer, and let the battery discharge

Its a 20D

[huntnphool]

20D uses a CF card, most multi card readers accept CF's these days

[muleyslayer#1]

20D uses a CF card, most multi card readers accept CF's these days

i dont have a card reader.

[huntnphool]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

[muleyslayer#1]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

Where can i get he card readers at?

[Greenhorn]

Google, tiger direct.....

[huntnphool]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

Where can i get he card readers at?

Best Buy, Fry's, Walmart etc.

[Knocker of rocks]

Card readers are dirt cheap.  Good Guys, Walmart, Target etc.

Here's one, seems a little pricey, I haven't figured out why though:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dynex%26%23153%3B---USB-2.0-All-In-One-Memory-Card-Reader/3152084.p?id=1218382969447&skuId=3152084

Just make sure it's CF compatible.  Should be able to get one for about $16.

[Bean Counter]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

My 400D has a CF card. Are you saying that loading from the camera causes premature wear or eventually ruins something? $10-15 for a card reader is definitely cheaper than a new camera but I've been using the cable for the camera for years without problems. 

[huntnphool]

I use a SanDisk ImageMate All-in-One USB reader, I think it cost me $12

[huntnphool]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

My 400D has a CF card. Are you saying that loading from the camera causes premature wear or eventually ruins something? $10-15 for a card reader is definitely cheaper than a new camera but I've been using the cable for the camera for years without problems. 

I've had friends lose all their images while transfering from the camera, some have had power spikes while transfering that took out systems in the camera.

[Knocker of rocks]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

My 400D has a CF card. Are you saying that loading from the camera causes premature wear or eventually ruins something? $10-15 for a card reader is definitely cheaper than a new camera but I've been using the cable for the camera for years without problems. 

Shouldn't be an issue with wear.  I've noticed it myself, my computer(s) wont recognize the hard wired USB connection to several cameras.  But sometimes they do.

But every computer seem to recognize a card reader.

[huntnphool]

Try a new cable. I have always pulled my cards and used a card reader, I have several friends that have had issues loading from the camera so I never got in that habit. Multi card readers can be found for $10-$15

My 400D has a CF card. Are you saying that loading from the camera causes premature wear or eventually ruins something? $10-15 for a card reader is definitely cheaper than a new camera but I've been using the cable for the camera for years without problems. 

Shouldn't be an issue with wear.  I've noticed it myself, my computer(s) wont recognize the hard wired USB connection to several cameras.  But sometimes they do.

But every computer seem to recognize a card reader.

Good point, you guys may check to see if your camera firmware is up to date as well.

[Bean Counter]

Note to self: check firmware 

[huntnphool]

Note to self: check firmware 

http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eos20d/eos20d_firmware-e.html

[grandpawrichard]

A flash card reader is The Only Way To Fly! They are cheap to buy and ther are way faster to use!

[muleyslayer#1]

I got my card reader and it worked. Thanks for all the helps guys!