On Tue, 01 Nov 2005 01:52:31 -0800, "Joseph Chamberlain, DDS" <drjchamberlain@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote/replied to: >Since the first 4 alphanumeric characters don't >change, once the file number reaches 9999 and rolls over to 0001 again the >camera is producing a second image file with a name that has already been >assigned. > >This is an example of how the camera does it: 5F9Z0001.jpg > >This is nothing but a minor annoyance and something that could have been >slightly better planned by Canon. The new EOS1D Mk II N comes with a >function built in that allows the user to change the initial 4 characters so >that this doesn't happen. > >I am mostly interested, however, in getting your ideas and personal >experiences on what type of naming protocol each of you has decided to adopt >for your images. I put my images in folders as they were intended. Course I'm still short of the 8000 mark in my 10d, so I'm not sure what the repercussions will be after I roll over. Maybe I'll just upgrade ;-) I don't rename previews, but always keep the last 4 digits, then add descriptive info in front of it. -- Jim Davis, Owner, Eastern Beaver Company: http://easternbeaver.com/ Motorcycle Relay Kits - Powerlet, Posi-Lock K100RSes on both sides of the planet!
