SX720 not connect to Apple El Capitan - cable

[ralfellis]

It seems that the SX720 I have just bought, will not connect to Apple El Capitan (10.11).  There is not even a Driver for this function.

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/canon-sx720-won-t-connect-agghhhh/m-p...

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_compact/powershot_sx_seri...

I would be happy to connect via a cable, but have failed to achieve this.  I presume it is the upper connector (data cable).  I have plugged this in, but my computer does nothing. (But the camera charges, so there is a connection).

How do I transfer photo images?

Also - what does the lower connector do?  I have not found a connector that will fit, so what is this connector called?

RE

[Waddizzle]

Where are you looking for software?

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/point-and-shoot-digital-ca... 

[Waddizzle]

You also have the option of removing the memory card from the camera and using a card reader with your Mac.

[kvbarkley · Accepted solution]

Run image capture.

Are you sure that it is a data USB cable and not a charging only abomination.

The lower connector is probably a mini-HDMI to connect a TV or monitor.

[ralfellis]

Thanks KV.  You were right.

But now I am confused.  The cable out of the Canon box would only charge.  So I tried a cable from another product, and it worked.  So why are Canon sending out 'charge only' cables with their camera??

Makes no sense. Anyway, seems to work now.

Thanks,   RE.

[Waddizzle]

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@ralfellis wrote:

Thanks KV.  You were right.

But now I am confused.  The cable out of the Canon box would only charge.  So I tried a cable from another product, and it worked.  So why are Canon sending out 'charge only' cables with their camera??

Makes no sense. Anyway, seems to work now.

Thanks,   RE.

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Where did you buy the camera?  It was discontinued a number of years ago.  Did you buy a used or refurbished camera?