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• Connect the CS-8 to your iPhone/iPad with a USB-C to USB-C data cable (camera should be powered/charged).
• Open the Photos app, then tap Import (it appears when the camera/storage is detected).
• If you don’t see “Import”: re-plug the cable, make sure it’s a data-capable USB-C cable (not charge-only), and confirm the CS-8 is on/has enough battery.
• Lightning iPhone/iPad requires the use of an adapter (sold seperatly).
• Tap Import All, or select the videos you want and tap Import Selected.
• Keep the CS-8 connected until the import finishes. A pinwheel will be displayed on each video indicating they are transferring.
• When import completes a pop up will prompt to choose Delete (to free space on the CS-8) or Keep (leave videos on the CS-8).
• Note: If delete is chosen, only the selected imported videos will be removed from the CS-8. Videos will be removed from the CS-8 and be only on your iPhone/iPad.
• Your videos will now be in the Photos app (typically in Recents / Imports).

Note: Always use the Photos app to manage CS-8 files. Using the Files app can create temporary/cached files that may take up space on the CS-8 and require manual cleanup on the camera’s storage card.

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• Plug the CS-8 into your Android device with the USB-C cable.
• Open your phone’s file manager app (on Samsung this is usually My Files).
• Look for the CS-8 under something like:USB storageUSB driveExternal storage (names vary by device)
• Open the CS-8 drive, then go to: DCIM → 100MEDIA
• You should now see the video files.

To transfer:

• Tap the ••• (three dots) (usually top right).
• Tap Select, then tap All (or checkmark all files).
• Choose Move or Copy (we recommend Move so the CS-8 is cleared when done).
• Pick a destination such as Internal Storage → Movies (or any folder you want).
• Tap Move here / Copy here to start the transfer.
• Verify the videos are in your destination folder before moving/deleting.

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• Plug the CS-8 into your Mac with the USB-C cable.
• Open Finder (the blue face icon in the Dock).
• In the left sidebar, under Locations, click CAMPSNAP.
• Open DCIM, then open 100MEDIA (this folder contains the videos).
• Select videos and drag them to a folder on your Mac (Desktop, Downloads, Movies, etc.).
• Tip: the Movies folder is a good place if you want them grouped with other videos.
• After you confirm the videos copied over, you can delete files from 100MEDIA to free space on the CS-8.

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• Plug the CS-8 into your PC with the USB-C cable (it will act like a flash drive).
• Open File Explorer (folder icon on the taskbar, or press Windows + E).
• Click This PC (left sidebar).
• Under Devices and drives, click CAMPSNAP (Removable Drive).
• Open DCIM, then open 100MEDIA (this folder contains the videos).
• Select videos and drag them to a folder on your PC (Desktop, Downloads, Videos, etc.).
• After you confirm the transfer, you can delete the files inside 100MEDIA to make the CS-8 ready to film again.
• Verify transfer before deleting.

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• Use this if you’d rather pull the SD card and copy files directly.
• Remove the two Phillips screws on the bottom of the CS-8 near the USB-C port.
• Slide the back padded panel downward (toward the bottom of the handle) to remove it.
• Press the microSD card inward until it clicks— it will spring out so you can remove it.
• Put the microSD into an SD card reader (microSD adapter may be required).
• On your computer, open the SD card and go to: DCIM → 100MEDIA
• Copy videos to your computer.
• (Optional) Delete videos from 100MEDIA after you confirm the transfer.
• Reinsert the microSD into the CS-8 until it clicks, reinstall the padded cover, and reinstall the screws.