Alternative Camera software

[shig]

I was given a set of binoculars with built in digital camera "Dual Mode
Camera (8008 VGA)" a bit cheap and nasty but my son really wants them.
I tried installing the software but it is non compatable with vista and the
manufactures sonix technology do not expect to offer updates.
Through problem report I was given the link to windows vista hardware
compatibility list, that is were I come to a grinding halt. I am not sure
what to do with this list of companies.
Can anybody offer me any advise or suggest some alternative software for
these very basic camera/binoculars

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

You can try Compatibility Mode for the install of the software. Rightclick
the install executable for Properties, and set the compatibility to XP.

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[John Inzer]

I was given a set of binoculars with built in digital camera "Dual
Mode Camera (8008 VGA)" a bit cheap and nasty but my son really wants
them.
I tried installing the software but it is non compatable with vista
and the manufactures sonix technology do not expect to offer updates.
Through problem report I was given the link to windows vista hardware
compatibility list, that is were I come to a grinding halt. I am not
sure what to do with this list of companies.
Can anybody offer me any advise or suggest some alternative software
for these very basic camera/binoculars

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If the purpose of the software is to download
images to your hard drive I don't think the
software is required.

Does the camera have a memory card?

Do you have a memory card reader?

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This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[shig]

The device does'nt have a memory card, does connect by usb but when I plug it
in nothing happens, it tries to install software but gives up when it says
not compatible and the device doesn't show up anywhere, even as unknown
device.

 

[Saucy]

The device does'nt have a memory card, does connect by usb but when I plug
it
in nothing happens, it tries to install software but gives up when it says
not compatible and the device doesn't show up anywhere, even as unknown
device.

Shig:

You could try installing the drivers using "Run as administrator" and set
the setup.exe to the Compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2.

You no doubt have scoured the web for hints but, if not, try using a search
engine.

'Hope you find an answer,

Saucy

 

[shig]

I really appreciate all your help and advise, I am however a novice when it
comes to computers so when you give me these hints like run as administrator
or rightclick the install executable for Properties, unfortunately it goes
right over my head.

 

[John Inzer]

I really appreciate all your help and advise, I am however a novice
when it comes to computers so when you give me these hints like run
as administrator or rightclick the install executable for Properties,
unfortunately it goes right over my head.

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What is the make and model of this device?

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John Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[shig]

They have the name "seal" on them and when windows can't install they come up
as "Dual Mode Camera (8008 VGA)" .

 

[DDW]

They have the name "seal" on them and when windows can't install they come up
as "Dual Mode Camera (8008 VGA)" .

It's a "Sonic" something or other. What?

I suspect that it's an ancient product and that it's a
hopeless/worthless project trying to get it to work.


DDW

 

[Saucy]

I really appreciate all your help and advise, I am however a novice when it
comes to computers so when you give me these hints like run as
administrator
or rightclick the install executable for Properties, unfortunately it goes
right over my head.

On any executable you can right-click on it and select "Run as
administrator". There should be some sort of executable file that is the
main file that runs when you go to install the drivers - often it is called
'setup.exe' [sometimes it might be some autorun file but look for a setup
file first].

As well, you can right-click on the same file and select Properties. Under
the "Compatibility" tab there will be a drop-down list labelled
"Compatibility mode". Check the checkbox then select "Windows XP Service
Pack 2" from the drop-down list and click any OKs.

Before doing anything though, create a Restore Point:

Start > Control Panel (switch to Classic view if not already) > System >
System Protection tab > click on the "Create..." button near the bottom

Saucy

 

[DDW]

It's a "Sonic" something or other. What?

should be "Sonix"

DDW

 

[shig]

I have tried everything you guys have suggested, it now wont install as it
claims, " not enough storage is available to complete the operation"
I think I am going to give it up and admit defeat. Thankyou all very much
for all your efforts.

 

[ray]

I have tried everything you guys have suggested, it now wont install as
it claims, " not enough storage is available to complete the operation"
I think I am going to give it up and admit defeat. Thankyou all very
much for all your efforts.

Before you throw in the towel, I'd suggest you boot a Linux Live CD and
see if it will mount and read the device as a mass storage device. Linux
is not nearly so picky about having proprietary drivers for everything.

 

[Ian D]

It's a "Sonic" something or other. What?

I suspect that it's an ancient product and that it's a
hopeless/worthless project trying to get it to work.

That's right. It probably even pre-dates the introduction
of XP.

 

[Paul Montgomery]

That's right. It probably even pre-dates the introduction
of XP.

Googling "Dual Mode Camera (8008 VGA)" got one hit that showed a
driver compatible all the way from XP back through Win95.

That's a clue.