topic Re: Odd filename creation... in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Odd filename creation...

San2C — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:24:25 GMT

My 5DMKIII has been creating these odd filenames which makes ordering & viewing files a real pain in the arse. I don't recall changing any filename related settings in the camera, although I don't see how there would be an option for this mess.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Odd filename creation...

kvbarkley — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:40:54 GMT

I had a problem like this on my T6S. I have no idea what happened. I reformatted the card and it went away.

Re: Odd filename creation...

San2C — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:57:45 GMT

Hmmmm, I format my cards all the time. I will try erasing free space on a computer & then format in camera, thanks.

Re: Odd filename creation...

kvbarkley — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:02:53 GMT

If that doesn't work, you might try resetting the camera. I feel your pain. I imported a few hundred duplicates before I figured it out. 8^(

Re: Odd filename creation...

San2C — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:31:23 GMT

I just realized this only hapens when I use EOS Utility for "Quick Preview" mode. When I record to media in-camera, the file naming is normal.

Unfortunately, Canon seems to have eliminated the option to record to camera media while sending only the jpg files to the computer for preview.

Re: Odd filename creation...

kvbarkley — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:54:49 GMT

Interesting. I have never used EOS_Utility - though I suppose Image Capture on the Mac could be using this "Quick Preview" mode.

Re: Odd filename creation...

San2C — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:11:15 GMT

That's gotta be it. I've had issues with Macs and file names before.