practika dcz 6vr

**crazy-sarah** · June 8th, 2004, 12:30 PM

hi can anyone help me please!!
i'm trying to connect the camera to the computer to download pics, i have put all the programmes and stuff that came with it on to the comp fine but when i try and get the pics, i get a failed to connect to camera message. I'm operating with windows xp if that helps
thanks
sarah

**steveouk** · June 11th, 2004, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by crazy-sarah

hi can anyone help me please!!
i'm trying to connect the camera to the computer to download pics, i have put all the programmes and stuff that came with it on to the comp fine but when i try and get the pics, i get a failed to connect to camera message. I'm operating with windows xp if that helps
thanks
sarah

ive just brought one of these cameras too. to get ure pics on ure pc, open the shutter so the camera is on, then turn the 'mode' knob to 'pc' and there are two options on ure lcd. mass storage and pc camera. go to mass storage and press the select button ( the button with the square on in between the arrows) u shud see a symbol flashing at the bottom of the lcd now. now connect the camera to ure pc using the usb cable. the lcd on ure camera shud now turn off and windows shud open a folder called 'removable disc'. in this folder u can now select how to view ure pictures.

NOW i need help. i cant get this camera to work as a webcam on my pc, im using windows xp and msn messenger says it cannot detect a camera!! can anyone help???

**L73Boy** · June 18th, 2004, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by crazy-sarah

hi can anyone help me please!!
i'm trying to connect the camera to the computer to download pics, i have put all the programmes and stuff that came with it on to the comp fine but when i try and get the pics, i get a failed to connect to camera message. I'm operating with windows xp if that helps
thanks
sarah

Sorry crazy Sarah - I've just bought one of these but haven't received it yet - is it any good? Promise to help when I get mine!
Thanks
Ant

**L73Boy** · June 18th, 2004, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by steveouk

ive just brought one of these cameras too. to get ure pics on ure pc, open the shutter so the camera is on, then turn the 'mode' knob to 'pc' and there are two options on ure lcd. mass storage and pc camera. go to mass storage and press the select button ( the button with the square on in between the arrows) u shud see a symbol flashing at the bottom of the lcd now. now connect the camera to ure pc using the usb cable. the lcd on ure camera shud now turn off and windows shud open a folder called 'removable disc'. in this folder u can now select how to view ure pictures.

NOW i need help. i cant get this camera to work as a webcam on my pc, im using windows xp and msn messenger says it cannot detect a camera!! can anyone help???

Steveo - what's the camera like? Is the quality any good? Just bought one but not got it yet!
Ant

**NooNoo** · June 18th, 2004, 07:48 AM

Welcome to Windrivers Sarah, Steve and L7

Practika's website doesn't mention this model.

There are usb driver downloads available there - if the camera connects via usb....

**steveouk** · June 18th, 2004, 09:47 AM

YEAH the quality of the picture is excellent! still cant get mine to be used as a webcam, and true this model is not listed on the website!!!

crazy sarah have u got ure pictures on your pc them now???

**crazy-sarah** · June 19th, 2004, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by steveouk

ive just brought one of these cameras too. to get ure pics on ure pc, open the shutter so the camera is on, then turn the 'mode' knob to 'pc' and there are two options on ure lcd. mass storage and pc camera. go to mass storage and press the select button ( the button with the square on in between the arrows) u shud see a symbol flashing at the bottom of the lcd now. now connect the camera to ure pc using the usb cable. the lcd on ure camera shud now turn off and windows shud open a folder called 'removable disc'. in this folder u can now select how to view ure pictures.

NOW i need help. i cant get this camera to work as a webcam on my pc, im using windows xp and msn messenger says it cannot detect a camera!! can anyone help???

Hi sorry for the huge delay, had massive dramas at home, thanks for the tips. i've got the "removable disc" but when i try and open it it says please insert disk into drive 1.
I'm totally stuck!

**marymilo** · August 6th, 2004, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by crazy-sarah

hi can anyone help me please!!
i'm trying to connect the camera to the computer to download pics, i have put all the programmes and stuff that came with it on to the comp fine but when i try and get the pics, i get a failed to connect to camera message. I'm operating with windows xp if that helps
thanks
sarah

marymilo hi sarah i have just brought one and i am having exactley tha same problem did you get software when you got yours?
if you have sorted the problem can you let me know its driving me crazy
thanks marymilo

**marymilo** · August 6th, 2004, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by steveouk

YEAH the quality of the picture is excellent! still cant get mine to be used as a webcam, and true this model is not listed on the website!!!

crazy sarah have u got ure pictures on your pc them now???

quote marymilo

thanks for your comments i have had the same problem will try tonight what you said hope it works
thanks marymilo

**NooNoo** · August 6th, 2004, 05:13 AM

Welcome to Windrivers Mary

Did you follow the instructions posted by steveouk above?

**marymilo** · August 6th, 2004, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by NooNoo

Welcome to Windrivers Mary

Did you follow the instructions posted by steveouk above?

quote marymilo

yes i have printed it and i will try when i get home tonight

**crazy-sarah** · August 6th, 2004, 07:33 AM

Hi in the end i got fed up with trying to make it work, tried everything! So i just bought a card reader and put the pics on that way.
sarah

**NooNoo** · August 6th, 2004, 08:40 AM

Crazy sarah - probably much easier too.

**dafyddpryce** · August 12th, 2004, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by steveouk

ive just brought one of these cameras too. to get ure pics on ure pc, open the shutter so the camera is on, then turn the 'mode' knob to 'pc' and there are two options on ure lcd. mass storage and pc camera. go to mass storage and press the select button ( the button with the square on in between the arrows) u shud see a symbol flashing at the bottom of the lcd now. now connect the camera to ure pc using the usb cable. the lcd on ure camera shud now turn off and windows shud open a folder called 'removable disc'. in this folder u can now select how to view ure pictures.

NOW i need help. i cant get this camera to work as a webcam on my pc, im using windows xp and msn messenger says it cannot detect a camera!! can anyone help???

YES MY DEAR BOY I CAN HELP!!! I was having the same problem until I found this: http://82.42.128.43/praktica_dcz_13s.htm
The principle is the same. turn camera on, into PC mode, to PC Camera mode and select then it will ask for USB connection, do it and then HEY PRESTO! WEBCAM! (I think...works for me but then I had no problem d/loading images from it so....)

Hope it helps!

Daf.

**steveouk** · August 17th, 2004, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by dafyddpryce

YES MY DEAR BOY I CAN HELP!!! I was having the same problem until I found this: http://82.42.128.43/praktica_dcz_13s.htm
The principle is the same. turn camera on, into PC mode, to PC Camera mode and select then it will ask for USB connection, do it and then HEY PRESTO! WEBCAM! (I think...works for me but then I had no problem d/loading images from it so....)

Hope it helps!

Daf.

hey still cant get it to work!! yeah i do that wat it says above, asks for usb connection plug it in then HEY PRESTO! NOTHING!! i check on msn messenger 'camera settings' and it says no camera detected!!!
dafyddpryce wat program or chat program are u using ure webcam with?? did u have a webcam before the camera? im thinking of installing my old trust webcam software in the hope that that helps my praktica webcam to work?!?!?!..........