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When you import photos, Aperture automatically checks to see if any of the photos are
duplicates of previously imported photos. Aperture checks the lename of the original to
determine if a photo is a duplicate of one in the library. Select the “Do not import duplicates”
checkbox to prevent Aperture from importing duplicates. If this checkbox is unselected,
Aperture imports all photos, even if they are duplicates, and creates a new original with a
dierent name for each duplicate. Aperture never overwrites or replaces an original that has
already been imported.
Importing from Your Digital Camera or Card Reader
Using the Import browser, you can import photos from a digital camera or card reader into
Aperture in two ways. You can import all photos on the camera or card reader at once, or you
can import a selection of photos from the camera or card reader.
You can also:
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Store imported photos in the Aperture library or select a dierent location on your hard disk
and import the photos as referenced images
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Have Aperture automatically delete the image les on your memory card after the photos are
imported
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Have Aperture automatically split the photos into multiple projects based on the length of
time between shots
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Have Aperture automatically back up photos as they are imported
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Display photos in the Import browser as a grid of thumbnails or as a list that you can sort
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Apply a naming convention to standardize the names of the image les in the library
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Apply metadata to the image les, such as keywords, captions, copyright information, and the
photographer’s name. You can also keep or replace existing metadata associated with a photo
when you import the image.
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Adjust the shoot time of photos that were shot in a dierent time zone
Note: When connecting your camera directly to the computer, make sure that you turn the
camera on and set it to the mode for transferring photos (PC, PTP, Normal, or another mode,
depending on the type of camera). Some cameras automatically select the correct transfer mode
when connected to a computer. See your camera’s manual for specic instructions. If you have a
card reader, it’s preferable to transfer photos using the card reader rather than the camera. Using
a card reader saves you time and doesn’t require the use of your camera’s battery.
To import photos from a camera or card reader into Aperture
1 Connect your camera or card reader to your computer.
The Import browser appears, showing the photos on the camera or card.