Tom's Guide > Forum > Digital Camera > Digital Point & Shoot > How can I transfer a 4gig movie file from camera to computer?

How can I transfer a 4gig movie file from camera to computer?

Forum Digital Camera : Digital Point & Shoot - How can I transfer a 4gig movie file from camera to computer?

TomsGuide.com: Over 800,000 questions and answers to address all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Word :    Username :           
 

I used a 4gb memory card in my Canon SD800 (powershot) camera to record a video of a performance. I had the camera running the whole time, and filled the memory card. I didn't touch it once, so it was one consecutive shot. Therefore, I now have a 4gb avi file.

I played it back on the camera, and it played fine.
I connected it to the TV, and it played fine.

I then connected it via USB to my computer, and it could not import the file. It would pause for 10 minutes, then complete at 0k. I tried importing it directly into my movie software (premiere) but it would tell me it could not.

I then tried importing it onto another computer, my laptop. This time I didn't use the USB, instead I was able to stick the memory card directly into a slot on the laptop. The file did transfer completely. But when I tried to play it, it said it was corrupted. When I tried to open it in Premiere, it said it was corrupted.

If I can play the file fine on the camera, obviously it can't be corrupted.

How can I get this file to transfer onto my machine (not the laptop) using a USB. (the camera doesn't have a firewire slot). Is it the 4gigs worth that is throwing it off?

I need some sort of super smart, creative solution. Please help!

Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
- 0 +

Try using a recovery sofware like the Memory Card Rescue Utility.

Reply to rexter
Tom's Guide > Forum > Digital Camera > Digital Point & Shoot > How can I transfer a 4gig movie file from camera to computer?
Go to:

There are 14 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Google ads