Question about my new 30D

[rivan]

So I just got my new 30D yesterday and I'm poking around trying to figure out if there's a way to get the file numbering to pick up where my rebel left off. They number the files with exactly the same syntax - "IMG_XXXX.EXT".

I thought it'd pick right up where the rebel left off if I put a CF in with the last rebel shots. It DID make a folder in order (134CANON) but inside the image numbering started at _0000.

Anyone know of a place to set this?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I don't think this is possible, but I could be wrong. What I do is just synchronize the clock of the 30D with the clock of the Rebel. Then I can order my shots by date taken. *shrugs*

 

[rivan]

Actually, with a little more Googling persistence, I just found instructions for it here.

The instructions only mention the 10D, but I just tried it (condition B for me) and they worked. Yay.

Reset file numbering sequence - from Chuck Westfall - Canon

Let's review the order of events:

* An initial file numbering sequence is established by shooting a set of photos.
* Subsequently, a CF card with a higher file numbering sequence is used. The EOS digital SLR resets its internal file numbering system to the new numbering sequence.
* The user wants to revert to the initial file numbering sequence.

If this is the case, then the correct procedure to get back to the original file numbering sequence is going to depend on a couple of conditions.

CONDITION A: The user still has a CF card with images that are exclusively from the initial file numbering sequence, ideally from the end of that sequence.
In this case, use the following procedure:

1. Find a spare CF card that you don't mind formatting.
2. Set the 10D's file numbering setting to Auto Reset.
3. Format the spare CF card. This resets the file numbering sequence to 100-0001.
4. Set the 10D's file numbering sequence to Continuous.
5. Replace the spare CF card with the CF card that has the last image from the initial file numbering sequence. The 10D will resume file numbering from that point.

CONDITION B: The user no longer has a CF card from the original file numbering sequence.

In this case, use the following procedure: (Please note, this procedure requires a card reader.)

1. Find a spare CF card that you don't mind formatting.
2. Set the 10D's file numbering setting to Auto Reset.
3. Format the spare CF card. This resets the file numbering sequence to 100-0001.
4. Set the 10D's file numbering sequence to Continuous.
5. Take a photo on the spare CF card.
6. Remove the CF card from the camera and mount it on your computer's desktop via the card reader.
7. Open the DCIM folder and locate the folder named 100CANON. Open this folder to locate the image named IMG_0001.JPG.
8. Rename the image to the desired sequence number, i.e, one number higher than the last image from the original file numbering sequence. For example, IMG_0238.JPG.
9. Rename the 100CANON folder to the desired folder name. For example: 204CANON.
10. Place the newly renumbered CF card in the 10D and take at least one shot. The camera's file numbering sequence is now reset as originally intended.

A few other tips:

All of this is unnecessary if you decide to rename your files with Canon software such as File Viewer Utility or 3rd-party software with file renaming capabilities.
If you really want to keep the camera's file numbering sequence intact, be very careful to control exactly which CF cards you are using. Only use your own cards with the desired file numbering sequence.

 

[corkyg]

This is all very interesting. I have had a D60, a 20D and a 5D. I now have a little S3. All use the same filename format, and there are duplicate numbers. It has never been a problem because I store them in mission/job folders. The key is in the media.

 

[Jawo]

huh...I'm on my 4th Canon digital camera (3 use CF) and the numbering is quite consistent across the cameras. The quirky difference is that on the XTi it does 1000 pics per folder verses 100 vs the a95. Like FBB said, sort by date is the most powerful feature of the camera.

 

[corkyg]

An alternative easy fix is to use Irfanview as your default viewer, etc, and use it's nifty batch change function to change the filenames in a folder. Example, with your Rebel XTI pics in a folder batch change all the filenames from IMG_####.JPG to XTI_####.JPG. Then the duplicate numbers would not be important.