topic Re: SX60 WiFi connection in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

SX60 WiFi connection

KJW247 — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:46:43 GMT

Boy is this a struggle, I have tried to connect my smartphone to the camera about 20 times and it just won't work even though I have carefully followed the "instructions". "Easy connection guide" my ass. I am about ready to hurl this camera through a window. Canon's "instructions" are total garbage.

Re: SX60 WiFi connection

Grazie — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:41:43 GMT

@KJW247 wrote:
Boy is this a struggle, I have tried to connect my smartphone to the camera about 20 times and it just won't work even though I have carefully followed the "instructions". "Easy connection guide" my ass. I am about ready to hurl this camera through a window. Canon's "instructions" are total garbage.

OK, I have the C Connect s/w working on my iPad AIR2. The feature-set is frustratingly restricted for our SX60hs, but I can connect. The connection procedure reminds me of an almost MS-DOS procedure - remember those? Anyways, and before this thread gets “shuffled off” to the SOFTWARE Forum, do make sure your SMARTPHONE, which is what, you haven’t said, is compatible with the CONNECT s/w.

And as I said, the restrictions for our SX60hs are such that you may find yourself rather reassigning the WiFi Button to something more useful, like making a cup of coffee or buying a Lottery ticket. As to the restrictions do read the response I got from Canon. In essence I was told that the restricted Experience I was having is expected behaviour.

My advice? Don’t throw the camera outta the window, it’s a good point ‘n shoot. But, if you do still fill so inclined, make sure the window is open, as paying for a glazer to repair the said window, will be even more aggravating. Defenestration of a Camera Obscura can be Whiffy experience.

Re: SX60 WiFi connection

Grazie — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:48:28 GMT

If you’re on an iPhone 8 do read this sorry tale: https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Software/Camera-Connect-failed-to-save-images/m-p/262656#M6757

Re: SX60 WiFi connection

Waddizzle — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:39:35 GMT

It is not in the best interests of phone manufacturer’s bottom line for their products to function smoothly with third party cameras.

Apple would much rather have you buy a new phone with a better camera from them than to see you buy a better camera from Canon, or anyone else.