topic Re: EOS Utility in Camera Software

EOS Utility Compatibility with EOS 7D and EOS 20D

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:44:17 GMT

Hi there:

I've installed EOS Utility, and had no issues whatsoever bringing in photos from my 1DX Mark III into the folder I specified.

My question is, if I connect my 7D and 20D (having bought them used, I don't have the necessary cables yet; those should be here this week), will EOS Utility work with those cameras as well? Or are there specific versions of Utility for specific cameras?

Thanks in advance!

Re: EOS Utility

BurnUnit — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:21:43 GMT

Some newer operating systems seem to have problems recognizing some older model cameras. The absolutely simplest solution is to use a remote USB card reader to download your images to your desktop or laptop using Windows File Explorer, or the equivalent in a Mac OS. A decent card reader probably costs less than buying more cables. And nothing to plug into your cameras and no additional drain on their batteries. Sounds like wall-to-wall win to me!

Re: EOS Utility

Waddizzle — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 23:43:47 GMT

You probably need the EOS Utility 2 for those older cameras, which the latest computers and operating systems do not fully support. A card reader may be your best option.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:21:51 GMT

OK, thanks. Works for me. I do have a SanDisk reader I've used for years, and it's perfectly fine. I was just wondering if it would more efficient to use EOS Utility, but I can certainly live with the reader for the older cameras.

Re: EOS Utility

wq9nsc — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:26:11 GMT

I would try it first and see if version 3 supports all of the cameras. I use it my 1DX, 1DX II, 1DX III, 5DS, and 5DS R bodies.

I try to avoid frequent use of card readers to avoid potential damage to the camera card contacts, particularly CF type which aren't nearly as robust as SD card sockets.

Rodger

Re: EOS Utility

normadel — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:38:12 GMT

You can transfer files to your computer via USB cable WITHOUT EOS Utility. You can disable EOS Utility from starting automatically when connecting camera to computer. On Windows, Macs and Linux your camera will mount as a drive in File Explorer or on your Desktop. No need for ANY software simply for transferring files.

You can always start EOS Utility from your Programs menu if you want to use the other functions it has.

Re: EOS Utility

shadowsports — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:41:34 GMT

Greetings,

His 7D and 20D requires EOS Utility 2.14. A cable connection or card reader is the way to go.

Re: EOS Utility

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:24:08 GMT

If you go to the macOS Catalina page for 1D X III support and download and install EOSU 3.13.30 it will install EOSU2 which is required for your older cameras.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:33:02 GMT

So just out of curiosity: I believe it was 3.13.30 I installed yesterday (I'm at work right now and can't check until later), and I used it with my 1DX last evening with no problems. Are you saying that version 2 has been installed as well alongside 3.13.30, that will work for the 7D and 20D? I am using Catalina, BTW.

Re: EOS Utility

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:38:22 GMT

I believe so. Check your EOS Utility folder

Re: EOS Utility

BurnUnit — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:55 GMT

I think that's the case. But I seem to recall having some degree of difficulty trying to install it in Win10. Like it would "mostly" install but didn't have full functionality. You may see directions that indicate that you need to uninstall all prior versions first. But try as I might I could never get it to work the way I expected it to. And it would never recognize my old EOS Rebel, though that might have been a USB or Win10 issue.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:19:52 GMT

That would definitely be convenient. I'll check later and report my findings. Thanks!

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:41:47 GMT

While I've used Macs exclusively at home for a couple of decades now, I do seem to recall never having an issue connecting my original 300D up to my MacBook via USB, like when I was on vacation and just wanted to get the shots out of the camera and into the computer. However, I was on vacation in England in early August, and had my 300D with me, and it didn't seem to want to connect at all. Of course, I didn't/don't have EOS Utility installed on my MBP, so that might have been the issue. Or, the fact that the camera's 20 years old. In my case, I'm mainly interested in the most efficient way to get the files from camera to computer. I agree with one of the posters who said that CF cards can be fragile and thus my thinking of going via Utility, or just USB if the cameras mounted like hard drives. However, they don't really seem to just yet, and I haven't researched the issue enough.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:18:31 GMT

Well, it appears to be bloody useless. First, the current version of Utility is 3.16.11 while the older version is 0.1.30, and if I connect the 7D, I get an error to update to version 2. However, I can't seem to find that version anywhere on Canon's site. (I did find a version 2 on the Canon Singapore site, but I couldn't even install it on Catalina.) If I connect the 7D to version 3, it just says the camera isn't recognized, though Mac Photos does see the camera (but I don't use Photos, because I hate it). In either case, the 20D isn't recognized by anything, so I guess I'll have to stick with the USB card reader after all.

Re: EOS Utility

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:22:32 GMT

You won’t find V2 on the site. But 3.13.3 should install V3 and V2. Did you look in the folder Canon Utilities->EOS Utility? Should be a folder for EOSU3 and EOSU2.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:25:17 GMT

There's what the folder looks like. The EOS Utility in the center column is version 0.1.30, and version 3 is in the right column. No sign of version 2.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:26:27 GMT

I assume 3.16.11.1 is the current version; I downloaded it just yesterday, and there's no sign of anything resembling 2 in the package.

Re: EOS Utility

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:30:49 GMT

I stated that you need to download and install 3.13.3. It is the latest version that will install V3 and V2.

Re: EOS Utility

A_Random_Dude — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:35:54 GMT

My apologies. I'll look for that version and see what happens.

Re: EOS Utility

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:37:39 GMT

Looks like you’re on a Mac. Try Monterey macOS.