Sony ImageStation is closing

[Logan]

I didn't have nearly the number of pictures in Imagestation that you did, Anna, but I sure do appreciate your letting us know about this. I did not receive an email about it from them. I have a Shutterfly account, so I will definitely be transferring my photos over there. But I ordered a CD, first, so I'll have a permanent record in case something goes wrong.

I think you would do well to get the DVD, probably Anna, just in case.

Logan

[RedHedd]

I put my new photos up on Photobucket last night and like it, except you can't rearrange the photos in the album like you could on Imagestation and you can't decorate the albums - at least I couldn't figure out how. Their slideshow feature is limited to only 20 pics; however uploading seemed faster and easier than Imagestation.

I didn't play around with any of their editing features as I prefer to edit before uploading on my PC, keeping the original size here with me and uploading smaller pics so they're easier for people to view.

[Freckles]

Well I ordered the CD. I wish they would change the automatic message on their reply:

"Thank you for shopping with Sony's ImageStation(r)

service. We're glad that you've chosen us for your

digital photography needs."

Doesn't quite fit, does it?

[gini]

I love the way they kept asking me for more money - and THEN they tell you they are closing.

This sucks is an understatement!!!!

[lizbud]

I didn't have nearly the number of pictures in Imagestation that you did, Anna, but I sure do appreciate your letting us know about this. I did not receive an email about it from them.

Logan

Don't wait around for them to email you, because they won't do it.

I am so glad Anna posted this, or I wouldn't have know anything.

When you login to your account on IS, it explains everything.

[catlover4ever]

I had 30 albums on IS and was very surprised to learn of them closing the site so I chose for IS to transfer all my images to Shutterfly. I requested this on Tuesday and today when I checked all my albums and photos had been transfered with no problem.

[anna_66]

I had 30 albums on IS and was very surprised to learn of them closing the site so I chose for IS to transfer all my images to Shutterfly. I requested this on Tuesday and today when I checked all my albums and photos had been transfered with no problem.

I'm very glad to hear this. I may start my transfer soon then.

[vinjashira]

thanks for the warning.

I can not even open imagestation at the moment
will have to try again later and move all the pictures.

[Killearn Kitties]

I had 30 albums on IS and was very surprised to learn of them closing the site so I chose for IS to transfer all my images to Shutterfly. I requested this on Tuesday and today when I checked all my albums and photos had been transfered with no problem.

That's good to know. My transfer was started yesterday, so hopefully it will go as smoothly as yours.

[Logan]

I was afraid to initiate the transfer to Shutterfly, where I already have a lot of albums, until I knew that they had completed my CD. At least we have the benefit of some time with this. I will probably have many, many duplicates of the pictures, but I had some precious ones of Murphy, Mimi, Zipper and Lilly that I didn't dare want to lose, since our home computer crashed and we lost our harddrive when it did.

Logan

[RedHedd]

The first album link in my sig is to my Photobucket account; the second link is to the new Shutterfly account. Could someone please click on the second link and let me know if you can access the albums. As I'm me and it's my account, of course I can see them; I just want to make sure YOU can see them. Thanks!

[Randi]

I just want to make sure YOU can see them. Thanks!

I can see them - a complete succes!

[crow_noir]

Another online photo hosting option...

I just thought of this last night and it was like a *head-palm* moment. Besides that i don't really go there much any more... Care 2!!! Turns out that they have an awesome photo page and if you're a member you can even leave comments! Completely free. ...Well the other sites probably allow you unlimited number up uploads per month. I think it's 300 on Care2. I tried it last night for the heck of it... I like it so much better than PhotoBucket... Though PB's Navigation is easier. But Care2's upload time is MUCH quicker. That and PB doesn't have a places for long notes or viewer comments. (Then again... I don't think Care2 has a private option/password on the photo album... but i could be wrong. I didn't really play around with it much.)

[ChrisH]

Got my CD at last!

[Freckles]

Me, too!