I've been in a quandary since early this year. I have always used a myriad of different software to tether, depending upon my needs. The software I used most are Capture One, Smart Shooter 4, DSLR Remote, and Canon EOS Utilities. Back in the winter, I accidentally and stupidly upgraded my Dell XPS15 2-in-1 from Windows 10 to Windows 11. By the time I needed to tether/shoot, it was too late to reverse. I have never had issues with any of this software using Windows 10. Windows 11 has been a totally different experience. I am totally unable to connect/work with any other software than EOS Utilities. While the latter is decent for many shoots, it doesn't provide me with the flexibility and power of some of the other software. Interestingly, the only other software that seems to work (at least periodically) is a program called DSLR Remote from BreezeSys. I think one reason that works is because it uses the Canon-developed API (or at least that's my assumption).
Now what happens is as soon as I connect and turn on the camera, I get the computer icon and battery on the back of the camera. (See photo) No matter what software I use, none of it connects to the camera (with the exception of DSLR Remote) -- I just get that graphic on the back of the camera. As soon as I connect to EOS Utilities, the graphic goes away and I can see all the camera settings.
I've been able to create a workaround that, well, works, but it's not my optimal workflow. (Most of my shoots are done to cards, but I shoot an average of 1-2 jobs a month where I need to tether, often for 5-6 days.) Has anyone else experienced this and has anyone else then solved the issue? I can't seem to find any solutions in my various searches online. Thanks!
