Compatability question

dizzymcfarlane · 6 Aug 22, 10:27 AM

I wasn’t sure where to put this question so mods can move it if necessary.
My husband has treated himself to a new Nikon - a z7ii. It all means nothing to me. However, his computer doesn’t recognise the memory card so he is unable to download any photos ! His computer is at least 15 years old so we think that may be the issue but wondered if anyone has any suggestions before we have to splash out on a new Mac as well. He uses lightroom and loved aperture but that appears to be old and not updated now. This hobby is proving very expensive…. Any help gratefully received !

figment05 · 6 Aug 22, 12:48 PM

Is he having issues when he places the memory card in the computer (pc or mac). Have you tried using either the USB or wireless connection option ?
downloadcenter.nikonimglib.c...558/Z_7II.html

You do need some software which you download from Nikon
onlinemanual.nikonimglib...ices_01.htm l

dizzymcfarlane · 6 Aug 22, 05:04 PM

Thanks for replying. When using his old one Nikon, he would just pop the memory card into a slot and pictures appeared but not now, says not recognised. I think he’s been assuming it’s cos his computer is so old. I’ll show him your replies.

Sew109 · 7 Aug 22, 06:46 PM

Is it the memory card or the files on it that are not recognised. Check the format if he is shooting in it maybe he is shooting in RAW and the computer can’t preview the files

bighal · 8 Aug 22, 08:49 AM

Sounds like the computer is that old it just cannot handle the new formats of the newer memory cards. Only option is either buy an external card reader that does read them or buy a new computer if you cannot connect the camera directly to the PC.

duchy · 8 Aug 22, 08:57 AM

Can you read the card in another device ?

6 Aug 22, 10:27 AM	#1
	6 Aug 22, 10:27 AM dizzymcfarlane Apprentice Imagineer
dizzymcfarlane Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Sep 06	Compatability question I wasn’t sure where to put this question so mods can move it if necessary. My husband has treated himself to a new Nikon - a z7ii. It all means nothing to me. However, his computer doesn’t recognise the memory card so he is unable to download any photos ! His computer is at least 15 years old so we think that may be the issue but wondered if anyone has any suggestions before we have to splash out on a new Mac as well. He uses lightroom and loved aperture but that appears to be old and not updated now. This hobby is proving very expensive…. Any help gratefully received !

6 Aug 22, 12:48 PM	#2
	6 Aug 22, 12:48 PM figment05 Very Serious Dibber
figment05 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Jan 14	Is he having issues when he places the memory card in the computer (pc or mac). Have you tried using either the USB or wireless connection option ? downloadcenter.nikonimglib.c...558/Z_7II.html You do need some software which you download from Nikon onlinemanual.nikonimglib...ices_01.htm l

6 Aug 22, 05:04 PM	#3
	6 Aug 22, 05:04 PM dizzymcfarlane Apprentice Imagineer Thread Starter
dizzymcfarlane Thread Starter Apprentice Imagineer Join Date: Sep 06	Thanks for replying. When using his old one Nikon, he would just pop the memory card into a slot and pictures appeared but not now, says not recognised. I think he’s been assuming it’s cos his computer is so old. I’ll show him your replies.

7 Aug 22, 06:46 PM	#4
	7 Aug 22, 06:46 PM Sew109 Imagineer
Sew109 Imagineer Join Date: Mar 15	Is it the memory card or the files on it that are not recognised. Check the format if he is shooting in it maybe he is shooting in RAW and the computer can’t preview the files

8 Aug 22, 08:57 AM	#6
	8 Aug 22, 08:57 AM duchy Imagineer
duchy Imagineer Join Date: May 04 Location: Kent	Can you read the card in another device ?