Unable to set SaveTo=CARD

[ffk]

Just a new buyer of 3.1.11 Premium.  I am using a Canon 60D. 

I find that if I set to save images to PC+Camera, they save to the camera and the PC.  However, if I set to just Camera, I get a message in the log Unable to set SaveTo=CARD and the previous setting is used, either PC or PC+Camera.

I searched the forum for old messages and found some confusing messages from 2014 referring to a difference between classic and Premium, but no help that I can see.

I am running on a fully updated Windows 10 computer.

Is it just not possible to save to the camera only with the 60D, or is there something I need to do.

Fred Klein

[ffk]

Thanks so much for the pre-release of 3.1.12.RC8!!!

It works great.  When set to just download to the Canon 60D camera as RAW, a series of fractional second images can be taken with an interval of about 1.5 seconds per image.  This is quite acceptable for the eclipse images at 2nd and 3rd contact.

I'm so happy that I bought BYE.

Fred Klein

p.s., While not related to the eclipse where I will be using a telescope, I have also started to use BYE with a camera lens for deep space photos and really like the focusing help and ability to adjust the focus of the lens from the program.

[astroman133]

So does the RC8 version allow you to save RAW images only to the memory card in the camera?

[admin]

I only fixed the the 60D/a not being able to save to card.  If the camera is set to RAW only then only RAW should be saved to card.

[astroman133]

I was asking the OP to test the save-to-card capability, which was the original issue. He decided that it was acceptable to save to the PC and never indicated that the original issue was fixed by RC8.

[ffk]

I guess OP means original poster, being me.

When I said "When set to just download to the Canon 60D camera as RAW" that meant that that the image was saved to the memory card which was the original problem.  Yes, it is fixed.

Fred Klein

[astroman133]

Thanks!

[astroman133]

Hmmm, I just tested that with my T5i and it worked just fine.

You might try disconnecting the camera, selecting Delete Cache Data from Advanced Settings screen and then restarting BYE.

[admin]

Some model will not allow sate to card while tethered to a computer.  The 60D/Da is one of them it seems.

Regards.

[astroman133]

Ugh!!

Does the EOS Utility allow save to Card only?

[admin]

I have a 60D here, I'll try is see what mine does.

[ffk]

I just installed the EOS Utility and updated it.  It appears that this will not allow the PC control to shoot with storage to the camera only.  However in advanced settings, if you shoot RAW and jpg, it can be set to download the jpg only.  A little quicker download.

Fred Klein

[astroman133]

3 minutes ago, ffk said:

I just installed the EOS Utility and updated it.  It appears that this will not allow the PC control to shoot with storage to the camera only.  However in advanced settings, if you shoot RAW and jpg, it can be set to download the jpg only.  A little quicker download.

Fred Klein

So, with the EOS Utility, does the RAW go to the memory card and the JPG is downloaded to the PC?

[ffk]

1 hour ago, astroman133 said:

So, with the EOS Utility, does the RAW go to the memory card and the JPG is downloaded to the PC?

Yes

Fred Klein

[astroman133]

Thanks for clearing that up. It seems like weird behavior, for sure.

I have a friend with a 60Da. He has been rehearsing for the eclipse and is able to save RAW images only to the camera's memory card, while being controlled from a PC. The control app that he is using, however, is not BYE but does use the Canon SDK as BYE does.

[admin]

10 minutes ago, astroman133 said:

Thanks for clearing that up. It seems like weird behavior, for sure.

I have a friend with a 60Da. He has been rehearsing for the eclipse and is able to save RAW images only to the camera's memory card, while being controlled from a PC. The control app that he is using, however, is not BYE but does use the Canon SDK as BYE does.

Then it it could be bug in BYE.  Is this APT?

[astroman133]

No, my friend is using ImagesPlus Camera Control.

 

[admin]

25 minutes ago, astroman133 said:

No, my friend is using ImagesPlus Camera Control.

 

Okay, thanks.  I do have a copy of IP here with camera plugins.  I may try it too.

Thanks

[ffk]

I am preparing for the eclipse and would like to be able to establish a sequence of images, thus getting BYE.  However, using the Canon 60D I have not been able to take pictures of < 1 sec exposure faster than about one every 5-7 seconds with BYE.  

Exploring with the EOS utility, when the camera is set to RAW+jpg, there is a Preferences (just below the MF selection) that allows under the Remote Shooting tab to select "Save also on the camera's memory card" and below that "In RAW+JPEG mode, only transfer JPEGs to computer".  When this is set, I can click the shutter at least once a second and the camera will keep up.

But I cannot set a sequence of exposures 

It would be great to be able to do this with BYE.

Fred Klein

 

[astroman133]

Fred,

Guylain is researching what might be preventing you from saving your images to the memory card. I have a different camera (T5i) and saving raw images to just the memory card works just fine. I have a friend with a 60Da who is able to save only to the memory card, as well, but with a different control program.

If you would like to suggest an enhancement to shoot RAW+JPG and save the RAW to the memory card and download the JPG, you should create a new thread in the Feature Suggestion Box forum, although a new feature like this might not be incorporated into BYE and released in time for you to use to shoot the eclipse.

[admin]

Please download 3.1.12.RC8; this should be working now.