Samsung Posts Notice for Vista Compatibility
Most new Samsung cameras are compatible with Windows Vista; Digimax Viewer is not.
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February 15, 2007* – Samsung posted a statement today notifying users that Samsung cameras and software are compatible with the new PC operating system, Windows Vista. Most of the newer Samsung cameras are compatible with the new PC system, but the Digimax Viewer software is not.
The following Samsung cameras will be recognized by Windows Vista Photo Gallery when directly connected to a PC:
*DSLR/High End
*GX-10
GX-1S
GX-1L
Pro 815
Point-and-Shoot
NV10
NV7
NV5
NV3
i6
i50
i5
L85
L80
L60
L55W
L50
L70
V800
V700
S1000
S800
S700
S600
S500
A55W
A50
A302
A40
A503
A502
A402
For cameras not included in the above list, Samsung recommends using an external memory card reader to upload photos instead of direct camera-to-computer connection.
The Samsung photo programs Digimax Convert, Digimax RAW Convert, Digimax Reader, Digimax Biz Reader, and Digimax Mater are compatible with the new operating system, according to the company website, although Digimax Viewer is not. Digimax Viewer will then be replaced by Digimax Mater.
Samsung will soon update their site with firmware upgrades.