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

[DanBoy62]

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.

[rs-eos]

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.

[Tronhard]

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

[MarcR]

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

[Tronhard]

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.

[normadel]

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.