topic Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:03:55 GMT

I just purchased a T6 (1st DSLR) last week. I was able to download the EOS utility to my phone without issue..I was under the impression that there is a EOS Utility for Mac also, but I'm unable to find it. When I went to the T6 specific software page, I can only find Firmware updates.

Can anyone shed some light on this for me?

Thank you.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

diverhank — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:38:34 GMT

You need to select the correct operating system via this link:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-t6-ef-s-18-55mm-is-ii-kit

choose drivers/download then select the appropriate operating system...Mac OS are included.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

TTMartin — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:46:51 GMT

@Jo060 wrote:
I just purchased a T6 (1st DSLR) last week. I was able to download the EOS utility to my phone without issue..I was under the impression that there is a EOS Utility for Mac also, but I'm unable to find it. When I went to the T6 specific software page, I can only find Firmware updates.

Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
Thank you.

Try this link

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-t6-ef-s-18-55mm-is-ii-kit?tab=drivers#Z7_MQH8HIC0L88RB0AMD0F1Q42K25

You might have to manually select OS X v10.11 if you are using mac OS v10.12

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:10:03 GMT

Thank you both for the reply. I've been to that page, choose "MacOS Sierra V10.12" but "There is no recommended download (or software if I choose software option) for the OS version you selected." shows up for everything except Firmware.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

TTMartin — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:23:38 GMT

@Jo060 wrote:
Thank you both for the reply. I've been to that page, choose "MacOS Sierra V10.12" but "There is no recommended download (or software if I choose software option) for the OS version you selected." shows up for everything except Firmware.

You need to manually select OS X v10.11, and download the software for that (OS X v10.11), even if you are using macOS v10.12.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:35:22 GMT

I didn't notice you put that in your 1st post. Thank you so much! I'll give it a try in just a minute.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 02:05:58 GMT

I was able to download and install the EOS Utility, but can't figure out how to connect it via Wi-fi. I have no problem connecting it to my Cellphone.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

RobertTheFat — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:23:25 GMT

@Jo060 wrote:
I was able to download and install the EOS Utility, but can't figure out how to connect it via Wi-fi. I have no problem connecting it to my Cellphone.

Unless you're a news photographer on deadline, why would you want to bother with WiFi? In most cases the benefits don't begin to be worth the trouble. Use a card reader instead.

BTW, I was once the lead system engineer on a major WiFi project, so I'm not just playing a luddite.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:25:49 GMT

Because it's what I want to use. It has the ability, and I want to use it. I don't see the issue.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

RobertTheFat — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:50:00 GMT

@Jo060 wrote:
Because it's what I want to use. It has the ability, and I want to use it. I don't see the issue.

I thought that the issue was that you couldn't make the WiFi work. Sorry if I'm being obtuse.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

Jo060 — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 05:20:20 GMT

That is the issue. I'm able to get my phone to connect via WiFi but not my Mac. I was curious if anyone knew how.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

TTMartin — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:29:33 GMT

@Jo060 wrote:
That is the issue. I'm able to get my phone to connect via WiFi but not my Mac. I was curious if anyone knew how.

Not speaking of the T6, but, as I recall with my 6D I had to go through my network to connect it to the computer. Or in other words connect the camera to the network, then connect to the computer through the network, instead of directly to the computer.

Don't forget you can always call Canon Support for help too.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

RobertTheFat — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:02:55 GMT

@TTMartin wrote:
@Jo060 wrote:
That is the issue. I'm able to get my phone to connect via WiFi but not my Mac. I was curious if anyone knew how.
Not speaking of the T6, but, as I recall with my 6D I had to go through my network to connect it to the computer. Or in other words connect the camera to the network, then connect to the computer trhough the network, instead of directly to the computer.

Don't forget you can always call Canon Support for help too.

IOW, a PC is usually configured as a WiFi client, while a smart phone can often be configured as a client or an access point, or both. So one thing you might try is to connect both your camera and your Mac to your phone, which should allow the camera and the Mac to communicate with each other. One possible joker in that deal is that it's possible that the phone might not allow two clients to be connected at the same time. I guess settling that question is left as an exercise for the reader.

Some cameras (I believe the 6D is one) can serve as either a client or an access point, in which case the computer should be able to connect to it directly. But your experience seems to indicate that the T6 lacks that capability.

Re: T6 EOS Software...Am I missing something?

kvbarkley — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:32:39 GMT

You can't. Read your wireless connection manual. You can only connect to an app-equipped smart phone, another camera or a connection station. You can't go direct from camera to computer.