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June 20, 2022
Question

Can't transfer directly from Camera

  • June 20, 2022
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So I think this is a bug. I create a new folder in Lightroom cloud and go to import photos. I first try dragging and dropping from my connected camera, doesn't do anything. So then I click on "import photos" from the blue button and manually select the photos for "review and import". It however tells me that I can only import 1 photo from this destination. Huh?

So I'm having to first transfer all my photos to my desktop from my camera, THEN import them into Lightroom.

Something's broken right?

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JP Hess
Inspiring
June 21, 2022

This is only conjecture on my part, but I don't believe the camera is designed for high-speed USB-C transfer, at least not in Lightroom. You basically have two choices. Either continue transferring to the computer first and then into Lightroom or invest in a low cost card reader. It's a much more reliable method for transferring images. Or, you can keep fighting the system. Your choice. I don't think anything is broken in Lightroom.

JohanElzenga
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 20, 2022

Importing directly from a connected camera often has problems. Use a card reader, that is faster and more reliable.

 

-- Johan W. Elzenga
frogmikeAuthor
Known Participant
June 21, 2022

Thanks for the info. I don't have a card and don't really plan on investing in one when a USB-C connection should be a sufficient connection between my camera and computer. Is this an Adobe-only issue?