Apple Photos app corrupts images

1. CharlesW ◴[17 Sep 25 17:26 UTC] No.45278762[source]▶

"I don’t know if this is a problem that is specific to OM System cameras, and I’m not particularly interested in investing in a new camera system just to find out."

A better way to have further narrowed down the problem down to Actually iPhoto would've been to do the same tests with a USB-C card reader plugged directly into the Mac, which would've eliminated cables, hubs, and camera hardware/software/firmware as possibilities.

It's worth noting that searches show that OM-1 USB support is imperfect, the camera manual addresses that "USB transfers aren’t guaranteed in some setups", and user consensus seems to be to use a card reader for reliable file transfers.

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2. chiefgeek ◴[17 Sep 25 18:57 UTC] No.45279920[source]▶

>>45278762 (TP) #

This. I work as a professional photographer. Nikon shooter. I only ever import directly from my camera in very rare cases. And when I have a problem importing directly from card to Lightroom, first step is to copy everything to the hard drive and import from there.

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3. softfalcon ◴[17 Sep 25 19:16 UTC] No.45280183[source]▶

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Yeah, seconded. For all cameras of all brands, pop the SD card out and into a reliable reader (I recommend Lexar and Sony hubs).

Never use the camera over USB, the experience is terrible on everything from Canon to Sony to Panasonic to Fuji.

Don't fight it, just buy that $30 USB hub and get on with your day.

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4. girvo ◴[17 Sep 25 22:00 UTC] No.45281898{3}[source]▶

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Exactly.

I'm no longer even a semi-pro photog, but these days I even just plug in a USB-C SD reader into my iPhone and upload them that way, it's quite nice really. No corruption yet for me, but I only shot a thousand photos on my trip to Italy, and few other than that these days!

5. gyomu ◴[18 Sep 25 00:10 UTC] No.45283129[source]▶

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> the camera manual addresses that "USB transfers aren’t guaranteed in some setups"

That is a... pretty damning thing to have in your user manual. I've owned many cameras over the years, and I don't think I've ever seen a manufacturer hedge basic functionality like this.