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Old 13-01-2010, 09:03 PM
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Using DSLR without memory card

I was wondering if it was possible to use a Canon DSLR through either the Canon capture software or Nebulosity without having a memory card in the camera?

Does the camera need a memory card to buffer the information before sending it to the computer?

Just a thought.

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Old 13-01-2010, 09:20 PM
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I was wondering if it was possible to use a Canon DSLR through either the Canon capture software or Nebulosity without having a memory card in the camera?

Does the camera need a memory card to buffer the information before sending it to the computer?

Just a thought.

Frank
There's an option with mine (450D) to capture without a card so should be ok I guess. Think there's an internal capture buffer separate from the memory card. The more technical/savvy can shed more light
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Old 13-01-2010, 09:22 PM
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My 450D via USB to my laptop works. I have a 128MB SD card 19 (L) images. Plug it into my laptop have 4198 (L) images.
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Old 14-01-2010, 01:14 PM
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Pretty sure it doesn't require the memory card to buffer, and you can shoot without one if you're tethered to a computer. Don't have my camera with me right now, but there's probably a custom function or menu setting on the camera to allow it.
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Old 14-01-2010, 03:01 PM
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I tested my 450D to the full and can fully operate via the computer without the card. Even has live view which i didn't know until last night. The software shoul be the same for most if ot all DSLR cameras.
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On the 20D & 450D under the Shooting Menu (the camera symbol) 'Shoot w/o card' can be set to on. If off, shutter release won't work. Not sure bout other models but would assume the same.
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Old 14-01-2010, 03:07 PM
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forgto that yes I turned that on as well, also noticed it is on by default as well.
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Old 14-01-2010, 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the info everyone. Will attach my new 5D to the computer tonight and see how I go.

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