AboutScott Valentine Expertise Most anything about digital post processing (Photoshop, etc), effects, and image restoration, some technical information about digital imaging systems, light and electron microscopy, optical physics and image analysis. I can help with shooting basics, lighting setups, and getting the most out of your digital camera. I am also an 'expert' here for Photoshop (Computers/Technology > Software > Graphics Software > Photoshop).
I am currently writing a book for Adobe Press on composite artwork using Photoshop CS4.
Experience I've been an image analyst and advanced amateur photographer for over 6 years. I run an Adobe user group, focusing on digital media, and have lectured on digital image capture systems. Currently, I am an administrator for a rather large instructional Photoshop forum
Organizations Adobe User Groups, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Advanced Imaging Specialists
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Physics, University of California, San Diego
Awards and Honors Winner: Best in Show and several category first place awards - Imaging Professionals of the Southwest Print Competition (multiple years)
Question I have purchased digital pictures frames thinking the one I bought could be used with a USB key.. wrong.. it has a port not a key slot. It will take the memory stick from cameras or CF memory card. Can on download onto a memory stick (scan disk) from a camera other than taking pictures with the camera? Am I making any since? What I'm wanting is to add pictures to my scan disk that was in my camera to play in the frame. Making more since? These are $180 frames, by golly that should take it ALL!!!!!!! But no one asked me.
Answer I couldn't agree with you more, Kathy - these frames should take all kinds of cards and USB keys. Some do, but they are very expensive.
Since I can't test this myself, you'll have to run your own experiment. Start by searching for some information online about your specific brand and model. Failing that, check any manuals (you aren't likely to find exactly what you need, but it's worth a shot). Finally, do the experiment...
You should start by using a smaller size card, or one you don't mind losing, but it should be similar to the cards you use for your digital camera.
Put the card in your camera and format it to remove everything (save all the stuff you want, first). Then put the card into a card reader attached to your computer and upload a few different kinds of images to the card, making sure they are of a compatible type for the frame - typically JPG and TIFF, but other formats are possible. Vary the file size of your images to see if some take longer than others. If you don't have software to change the size of your images, don't worry - just use what you have.
Put the card into your frame after you are done copying, and see if it works.
What we are testing for is to see if the frame requires some kind of extra files from the camera or not. I'm going to guess that it will work, but you should try it. If it does work, consider dedicated a card only to be used in the frame. This will help avoid any formatting or incompatible file type problems. In any case never put your camera card into the frame without first saving your images to your computer - it's not worth the risk of losing your photos!
I hope this helps - if you have further questions, please feel free to ask!
