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How to download images from a PowerShot G7 X Mark III to a computer?

DanBoy62 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:48:09 GMT

I just opened the box for my new Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera and am learning how it works. One thing I'm not seeing in the manual is how to download images taken with this PowerShot to my desktop computer. I am not a smart phone person and am not interested in becoming one. Also, I have vision issues, so I edit my photos on a *huge* desktop monitor.

My previous Canon PowerShot camera, vintage 2010, enabled this transfer via a USB cable that physically connected that camera to a computer. I don't see (at least so far) a place to plug a cable into the G7X Mark III. None came in its box either.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

rs-eos — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:25:08 GMT

These days, it will be much easier to work with a card reader. What computer are you using? Some computers have built-in card readers.

If not, card readers are fairly inexpensive. Be sure to get one that can attach to your computer. If you provide the exact model of the computer you're using, we can help ensure you'd get a correct item.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:27:23 GMT

Hi Dan and welcome to the forum:

The recommended, fastest and most reliable method is to do the following:
1. Turn off the camera
2. Remove the card from the camera and place it in a SD card reader attached to your computer (either built-in or via a USB cable)
3. When it is recognized, the card will be displayed in your file manager as a conventional removable drive, so copy the files from the card to your computer as you would normally do, and check that they have been copied.
4. If using a PC, use the windows Eject feature (place the mouse over the icon for the card, right-click and select Eject). When so advised, remove the card from the card reader
5. Place the card back in the camera again, and turn it on
6. Use the camera's Format command to format the card clean, ready for more shooting - do not use the Delete function, this can lead to card errors eventually.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

DanBoy62 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:45:08 GMT

Thanks for the speedy reply, Ricky. My desktop computer is a Dell Inspiron 3880.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

DanBoy62 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:50:47 GMT

Thanks for the speedy, detailed reply, Tronhard. Now I need to obtain the SD card reader suitable for my Dell Inspiron desktop.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:53:01 GMT

Any branded USB card reader should do. Just make sure the USB reader cable matches the port on your computer.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

DanBoy62 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:56:49 GMT

Dell Inspiron 3880 desktop to be more precise, purchased in January 2021.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:02:26 GMT

I just checked the specs for your computer and it apparently HAS a built-in SD card reader. In the image below it is likely the vertical slot to the left of the audio out port: NOTE the card will fit comfortably only one way, so if it does not fit, rotate the card 180deg and try again

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

DanBoy62 — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:03:50 GMT

Yup, Tronhard, that is exactly how my Dell Inspiron looks in front. Thanks!!! Is your name as Scandinavian as it sounds? I'm of mixed Norwegian and Finnish ancestry myself.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:06:54 GMT

Glad you have found a solution. Nope, I'm of UK origin, but my handle is a portmanteau of my first and last names.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

rs-eos — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:30:15 GMT

Update: I see that Trevor found that your Dell does have an SD card slot. If you ever need one where the front slot wouldn't work, an external card reader would need to be able to connect to USB-A or USB-B to the rear of your PC.

For an external card reader that you can plug in, one possibility is:

SanDisk SD UHS-I Card Reader (part number: SDDR-C531-ANANN) Cost is around $22. Currently, B&H Photo has it a bit on sale at $17, though do see if that would be worth it when adding shipping.

Amazon (via the SanDisk store) has it for $18. Though with a different part#: SDDR-C531-GNANN

If you're near a Best Buy or similar store, they may also carry card readers. SanDisk isn't the only brand. Lexar and Transcend are two other good brands.

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 17:28:27 GMT

Hi Ricky:
It looks like there actually is one - if you check my post with image and the OP's response?

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

MarcR — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:34:07 GMT

Hi Trevor, I just acquired a PowerShot G7 and cannot upload the photos into my new desk top MAC despite using a chip reader or by using a direct cable. I also seem to have a problem formatting the memory card despite using a SDS card. Can you help? Thanks, Marc

Re: How to download images from a Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III Digital Camera to a computer?

Tronhard — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:46:40 GMT

Hi Marc:

Really, you should start your own thread - for a start you are using a completely different computer system - the starter of this thread is using Windows and you are using a Mac, and that has significant implications to compatibility.

However, the issue may not be with your computer. Are you using full-size SD cards or micro-SD with an adapter? If it is the latter, then that is not an uncommon issue - micro-SD use different technology compared to full-size SD cards and have a 'dry joint' where the micro cards meets the adapter, both of which are issues.

If you have been using micro cards, definitely replace those with full-size cards from a reputable supplier: such as SanDisk, Lexar and Prograde; avoiding cheap deals on the web - there are lots of counterfeits out there.

Re: How to download images from a PowerShot G7 X Mark III to a computer?

normadel — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:45:26 GMT

Your G7 Mk III has a USB-C port. Canon sells an IFC-100U cable to connect to a USB-C port on a computer if you have it. If not, you need a USB-C - to - USB A cable to connect to an older computer.