Digital Camera--Probably won't work, huh?

[neoelectronaut]

I was at a friend's house the other day when I saw he had this old JVC digital camera. He said he didn't want it, so I took it home. After a few hours of searching for AA batteries all over the house, I snapped a few test pictures and plugged it into my Mac...

Nothing.

I even used Image Capture...

Nothing.

It's a JVC Model "GC-A33 Dual Mode Digital Camera".

Anyone got and tips/tricks?

 

[James L]

This list isn't exhaustive, as I have personally seen models not listed here work with iPhoto, but here is the list of compatible cameras from Apple's website:

http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/cameras.html

 

[mactropy]

According to some info online, I think that your camera's USB port might have general compatibility problems with newer generation programs. Since it doesn't have a removable memory card, you'll probably have a problem getting the pictures uploaded.
One possibility I just thought of might be an attempt at JVC's website though to find a firmware upgrade. Maybe this'll work.
Good luck though!

*I like vintage digital cameras (favorite: Coolpix 950).*

 

[jrober]

Neoelectronaut

On the apple discussion boards I maintain an iPhoto unofficial camera compatibility list, try there to see if we have any comments. If not post a question there and I'll update the list soon and ask for input from the readers.

http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?13@779.jVLgaq3LHoG.0@.599867e4/115

John