Whats the safest way to transfer files to a computer?
Most losses are caused by operator error rather than equipment failure. The most important thing is to be consistent. Develop a system so that you always do the same thing, in the same order, with new pictures. Regarding equipment, it’s usually faster and sometimes safer to use a card reader than to connect the camera direct; and many people prefer to transfer the files manually rather than let some software do it automatically. Very occasionally the card driver can malfunction and copy a folder of images with some missing. Check that the folder on your desktop is the same size as the one on the flash card. If you’re using software to transfer images, test it thoroughly to find out how it works and whether it’s reliable on your system. The more advanced software such as Capture One is customisable and gives you a session report so you know what’s happened. What’s a good system to develop? Many photographers first transfer their pictures to a volume or drive that’s separate from the sys
