Windows 8 and Rebel Xsi

[Vianna]

     The  new computer I bought comes with Windows 8 and I can't upload the photos from my Rebel XSi now. I installed the software that came with my Rebel (ver 17.1) but it must be outdated. Or is there a different reason?

If it's the outdated software, can someone please direct me to the new downlad link? Here's the link to the only information I found - which isnt much or helpful:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_re...

Thank you - and happy thanksgiving.

[yellowtr3]

you the man

worked perfect first time

whoooooo hooooooooo

[Colleen]

I have a Rebel Xti, I see all the colored icons on the menu, but there is no option for communications on the 2nd amber set up icon 😞 I wonder if it isonly on the XT??

[ShaunLB]

Cheers Greg....have been following all manner of advice. Wish I found this first. ... this fixed it straight away - camera instantly recognised with Windows 8. Bless

[Colleen]

I have teh Rebel Xti, there isn't a communication item option. Anything I can do to get my pics directly offf the camera or do I have to use the SD card?

[GregAmos]

Hi Colleen,

Unfortunately, I only have an XT and am still stumbling around that. Can't help with the XTii.

[Tim]

Hello Colleen,

The EOS Rebel XTi does not have a communication mode.  It should be able to make a direct connection to the latest operating systems.  Since you mention using the SD card, it would be worth noting that downloading direct from the SD card, either via a memory card reader or through your computer directly, would be the most direct method.

[RobertTheFat]

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@Tim wrote:

Hello Colleen,

The EOS Rebel XTi does not have a communication mode.  It should be able to make a direct connection to the latest operating systems.  Since you mention using the SD card, it would be worth noting that downloading direct from the SD card, either via a memory card reader or through your computer directly, would be the most direct method.

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Well, that's interesting. With all the recent talk about how early Rebels have to be told to use the Picture Transfer Protocol (or whatever it's called), I've been wondering why I couldn't find it in my XTi manual.

Does the XT really use SD cards? The XTi does not.

[mgh122]

Perfect! worked first time. Thanks

[bruwalker]

I uploaded the new utility software but my problem persists;  my problem is that Windows doesn't even seem to find the camera (doesn't beep or show up on the My computer screen);  I tried other USB devices in the USB slot and they work and I tried the camera/cable on a windows 7 system and it worked fine.  I tried troubleshooting devices but it said there were none.  What am I missing?

[Colleen]

I FOUND OUT THAT i CANNOT USE THE eos UTILITY BUT IF i CONNECT THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE COMPUTER IT DOES WORK.