How can I get my d300 to stop increasing the file number when off loading images to my PC? I turned that function to "off" on that camera!

When taking photos (after formatting) the number resets to 001 in the camera and on the display.. But then the file number continues to increase when off loading to the pc.

I read the manual.. I fotmatted the card.. I've done everything I know to do to get the file number to stop increasing when off loading onto my pc. I don't want to reach 9999.. I want the file numbers to resest for each of my projects... Seems like it would be an easy thing to figure out... but I can't..

My D80 never did this.. but the D300 has been this way since I bought it.. I can't get it to stop! Right now I'm having to use photoshop batch to rename all my files back to a reasonable file number for my clients. When I take 50 photos and want to show the best 10 to a client.. I don't want them to order with the number 1573, 1574... etc.. that's just needless..

Most cameras now have this feature internally built in, so even replacing the memory card and such does not reset the number. If you're worried about the software crashing when it hits 9999, don't worry because it doesn't happen. There is one way to fix it by changing the config file built in to the memory card (I believe, this is the case with some, but not all cameras). You're going to have to go and show the hidden files on the camera, and try deleting the config file, then putting the card back in the camera, which should create a new config file and start the numbers from 0 once again. The show hidden files is under tools, then folder options on windows pcs. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to ask.

and so does that mean I would have to delete the config file after each photo shoot? .. I guess when the thing hits 9999 it will go back to 001?

Thanks

I kinda figured a way around it .. and it wasn't that big of a deal any way.. You know how you get in a habit of having something a certain way.. and then when someone changes it on you.. even if it's no big deal.. it seems like an unwanted change..

I have to rename the files when saving my final jpg anyway.. so.. it's no big deal to change the number when ditching the prefix..

Thanks for your answer though!