. In 2014 Canon started supplying disk images for some cameras, but checking in 2017, it seems that often these are only for older versions of Windows/OS X, so if you don’t see one on the relevant Canon page (it seems to change quite often), try selecting an older OS such as Win8 or OS X10.7 Note that you can use a CD from an older Canon camera.

If the software will install – then you just need to get an updater from the Canon web site, which will update the software to the new version. It’s important to note that you only need to have one bit of Canon software installed and then you can use any other updaters quite normally. The tips here work with Canon software for their range of compact cameras too. Click on the tab below for the full details. Select ‘EOS (SLR) Camera Systems’ then ‘Digital EOS Cameras’ and appropriate camera model.

Remember that the software is often not specific to a particular camera, so if there is nothing for your model, look for another one. Click ‘Drivers/Software’. Select your operating system and the required software (Disk image not there? Try an older version of your OS). Agree to the blurb to proceed to the download page (see the Mac/Windows tabs on this page for more details, including serial number issues) If you have no previous version of the software and can only find an updater, you will need to cheat somewhat to install it. The software is not locked as such, but you could think of the process below as ‘unlocking Canon installer software’.

Obtaining the Canon Camera Software Please don’t call us for disks – We can’t directly supply software! Updates/disk images for your camera can be downloaded from Canon sites. You need to download the software before you can continue with the installation process.

Easiest way – A disk image file/installer First of all, you might be able to find an images of the install disk. This varies with Canon site around the world, so for example, in September 2014, the on their US site has two versions of the Disk. V29.0A and V29.1A.

The (Apr 2018) has V32.9A – note that this software covers ALL supported cameras. Go to the Australian Canon support site.

Select the 5D mark 3 in the list of products and click on the drivers link. On the software listing page pick your Windows version to check. Look for the ‘EOS Digital Solution Disk’ – this is a disk image that will install Canon software What if you need older software, such as for an EOS 5D or 1Ds? The easiest approach is to download a disk image for a newer camera. It’s the same disk image Once again you may need a serial number, since the s/n for our old EOS 1Ds was not recognised. I’ve no disk image – just an updater If for some reason, you’ve only got an updater and can’t get a disk image, then you need to look at using the updater and fooling it, through a simple registry edit.

Windows PC registry modification is not without risks – this is a simple process, but you do this at your own risk. The updater will only update software if it was already installed – it can be fooled. Note that once you have installed one bit of Canon software following these methods, you will be able to use future Canon software updaters without going to all this trouble. Method 1 – editing the registry Since the updaters contain full versions of the software, it’s possible to convince the installer that the software is already installed by adding appropriate hkeys to your windows registry. Note that the items you need to enter depends on the version of windows you are using – do read right through the information below to make sure what you are doing is clear. This first example is for Windows XP (although I’m told it works with Vista 32 bit too) Use the same process with the data further down the page for whatever system you are using. You need to create a plain text file that you then use to add the information to the registry (note the need to save as.reg) Open Notepad and write (or copy/paste into Notepad) the following text (exactly – just the text you can see here).

Save as CanonUpdate (note that a.txt extension will be automatically added). Rename the file CanonUpdate.txt as CanonUpdate.reg. Right-click on CanonUpdate.reg and select the Merge option. You’ll be prompted to see if you wish to add this info into the Registry.

Answer ‘Yes’. When the update software runs, it will look for the ‘keys’ (those HKEY bits). When it finds the correct one it will assume that you already had the software installed at some point and will go ahead and install the update (actually a new full version of the software). You can now install any further software update, without having the original installed, or going through this process. Update for ZB6.3.1 – To install ZoomBrowser 6.3.1, the registry key. Use software like winrar to extract the executable file you had previously downloaded to folder XX.

Navigate to XX INSTALL COMMON. Run the Install.exe you find in that folder and the program should get installed with no problems. Method 3 – much older software I’m told that this is an installable version of DPP that should just install Canon software for Windows 7 Canon compatibility guide See also latest software Includes Canon Windows 7 compatability info for printers and scanners too. Installing Canon software on an Apple Mac Easiest way – A disk image file/installer First of all, you might be able to find an images of the install disk. This varies with Canon site around the world, so for example, in September 2014, the on their US site had two versions of the Disk. V29.0A and V29.1A. Go to the Australian Canon support site.

Select the 5D mark 3 in the list of products and click on the drivers link. On the software listing page pick your Windows version. Look for the ‘EOS Digital Solution Disk’ – this is a disk image that will install Canon software What if you need older software, such as for an EOS 5D or 1Ds? Very old Mac? There is a DPP V1 file that you can download:. This seems to be a full install of DPP – not an update.

The easiest approach is to download a disk image for a newer camera. It’s the same disk image Once again you may need a serial number, since the s/n for our old EOS 1Ds was not recognised.

I’ve no disk image – just an updater If for some reason, you’ve only got an updater and can’t get a disk image, then you need to look at using the updater and fooling it. There is no Windows type registry to edit as such in Mac OS X. There are a number of techniques for installing the software if you’ve no CD, but they do vary as Canon seems to change the install process every so often. Some Canon sites do have a CD image to download but the links change, so you may need to do a bit of hunting around, or use the process below. The original technique works with Mac software versions up to the DPP 3.11.26 release in Aprll 2012. EOS Utility software The latest version (2.12.0 – Oct 10th 2012) adds support for the EOS-M and says that it works with OSX 10.8) It also changes the internal layout of the updater and needs the newer install technique) Important note for OSX 10.8 Background: Mountain Lion’s Gatekeeper feature recognizes that the updater app has been altered by virtue of trashing the “info.datx” file.

The system generates a dialog box that gives no choice but to trash the entire app, thus preventing installation. To get around this, you have to disable Gatekeeper in your System Preferences. I’m also hearing of other general install problems with 10.8 and Canon software – please let me know if this works for you, or you still have problems? The original Mac install workaround (pre DPP / April 2012 software) The installer looks for previously installed Canon software (any of the Canon software will do, so you only need do this trick once).

For the latest DPP, you will need a slightly different approach which is covered further down the page. It’s probably best to read right through from here, and see what you need. If you are one of the few Mac owners with a case sensitive filesystem, then jump to the process at the Installation procedure You need to download the appropriate files from Canon – any file will need the minor alteration applying before you install, if there is no other Canon software in place. This screenshot shows an example from the Canon US site. Note that the files are compressed as.zip or.gz files – double clicking on the file will expand it to the appropriate disk image file (.dmg). Clicking on the image file will mount it as a disk.

You now need to copy the ‘UpdateInstaller’ file to your disk (since you can’t modify the version in the disk image file – hence the little pencil with a line through it above). Now eject the disk image.

You need to modify the contents of the UpdateInstaller file, for it to run as an installer, without checking for old software first. Right click on the UpdateInstaller. To see what’s inside it pick ‘Show package Contents’. A new finder window opens up showing the contents. There is quite a lot inside most Apps (UpdateInstaller is a.app file, but the file extension isn’t normally shown). Note – this is the point that the process differs for DPP 3.11.26 (and EOS Utility 2.12 ). If you are trying to install it, you’ll not find the SDI.bundle file mentioned below – go to the You need to navigate to Contents/Resources and find the SDI.bundle file.

Right click on the SDI.bundle and ‘Show Package Contents’ again. A new window opens up. In this new window navigate to Contents/Resources and locate a file called update.plist. This is the file that stops you installing the software without a previous version installed. Delete this file.

Remember that you need to be working on a copy – you can’t delete it in the original disk image. Close the two windows and doubleclick the UpdateInstaller app.

The software should now install normally!. Note that once you have installed the software, you will be able to use future updaters and installers without going to all this trouble. If you’ve found this article of interest, you can see the latest of Keith’s hundreds of free photography articles/reviews on the page. The Latest Mac DPP Install workaround DPP 3.11.26 Apr 2012 Canon have changed the contents of the Mac installer, so that the original will no longer work with the latest updater for DPP 3.11.26.

Note that not all software requires this updated technique – EOS Utility, for example, currently needs to be installed with the If you open a copy (as described below) of the new type of installer, you will see an ‘info.datx’ file – if there is no ‘info.datx’ file, then you need to use the. This may change with new releases of the software. In DPP 3.11.26, the ‘info.plist’ file to delete (in the original technique) no longer exists. You can of course use an older version of the installer to install the latest version of DPP, Then you use a newer updater, which should work fine. Such ‘OK’ versions include DPP 3.11.1 and 3.11.4, which can still be obtained from Canon sites. EOS Utility pre 2.12 also works with the old approach.

Remember that you only need one of the bits of Canon software installed to use any of the updaters with no modifications. I was able to download this from the Canon UK You need to go to the Downloads tab and select ‘Software’ – there is the latest DPP listed, but if you scroll down there is an earlier version 3.11.1. For the Canon USA site I found that the had a copy of 3.11.4 However if you copy the installer from the disk image to your deskop, as in the process below, and look at its contents, there is a new file in this latest installer that you can delete to make an installable version of the updater. Don’t worry what all these files do – they just make the installer app work. So the new procedure would be.

Delete this file (move to trash). Close the window, and double click on the installer icon. It will open normally and install DPP for you. You should reboot your Mac I’m told (thanks John) that the installer may auto-run after you reboot your Mac.

Just click next a few times if this happens. The software is already installed, so nothing new will get installed at this time. You now have a full version of DPP installed.

Future updates and any other Canon software should just install normally, without the need for any of these procedures. If you deactivated gatekeeper under OSX 10.8 for the install,.

If you’re not sure about doing this, I’ve tried to make the instructions as clear as possible – read through everything and get an idea for what it is you are doing. It’s quite a simple procedure, and only needs doing the once. As ever, if you can’t follow what’s here, let me know and I’ll try and make things clear. Earlier installation tips Aug 2010 A slightly different version of the Mac Install process was sent to us (thanks) Copy EOS Updater to Desktop, Right-click, “Show Package Contents”.

Navigate to “/Contents/Resources/”, right-click on “SDI.bundle”, “Show Package Contents”. Navigate to “/Contents/Resources/”, delete “update.plist” Note that you must copy the installer from the image to your hard disk, since the file can’t be deleted in the disk image Sept 2009 We’ve been sent an alternative way of turning a Mac updater to an installer You can actually change the “update” to an “installer” without having to create fake apps. Just copy it from the disk image your desktop, then control-click the app and “Show Package Contents”. Navigate to Contents Resources and delete update.plist Now double click the modified application and it should install without any issues. 2008 We were sent details (thanks) of how to modify an existing application on your disk, to fool the updater. It involves a bit of renaming of the contents of a package but is of no danger if you pick an unused application (my disk is full of the things) The example involves EOS utility – do read the comments at the end of the article. It’s been suggested to us that you can use Automator to create an empty ‘App’ and call it the file name you want, such as “EOS File Viewer” and then edit the info.plist file.

Case sensitive file system on Mac OSX? If your Mac has a case sensitive filesystem, the the installer will fail. Note that these instructions only apply up V3.11.4 of DPP. Note – if you have a normal Mac, you do -not- have a case sensitive file system Since none of our default OSX systems have this type of filesystem, I’d not seen it. However we’ve kindly been sent this suggested workaround Thanks Kristian. How to install Canon Digital Photo Professional on Mac OS X formatted with a case-sensitive filesystem: 1.

Download DPP.dmg 2. Open DPP.dmg 3. Copy UpdateInstaller.app to your hd 4. Right click on UpdateInstaller.app (on your hd) and “Show Package Contents” 6. Navigate to Contents/Resources and right click on SDI.bundle and “Show Package Contents” 7.

Navigate to Contents/Resources and delete update.plist 8. Close both Finder windows and double click on UpdateInstaller.app 9. Try to install it, it will fail with “Failed to launch SubInstaller.” 10. DON’T CLOSE the app now! Open Terminal and type “lsof grep Upd grep private grep Tmp” 12. Type “cd /private/var/folders/vl//-Tmp-” 13.name data -print” 14.

Copy the found file to your Desktop: e.g. “cp./12345/data /Desktop/data.zip” 15. NOW CLOSE the failed Installer 16. Unzip data.zip, a directory “Install Files” will appear 16. Navigate to “Digital Photo Professional/Install Files.Compressed” and copy DPP.dat to Desktop and rename it to DPP.zip 17. Navigate to “DPPFW/Install Files.Compressed” and copy DPPFW.dat to Desktop and rename it to DPPFW.zip 18.

Navigate to “Image Handling Library/Install Files.Compressed” and copy “Image Handling Library.dat” to Desktop and rename it IHL.zip 19. Unzip the 3 new.zip files 20.

Navigate to the new folder “DPP” and right click on “Digital Photo Professional.app” to “Show Package Contents” 21. Navigate to Contents/Frameworks and copy the DPP.framework from the DPPFW.zip you just unzipped here 22. Navigate to Contents/PlugIns and copy the files in the “Image Handling Library” from the IHL.zip you just unzipped here 23. Navigate to the new folder “DPP” and right click on “Digital Photo Professional Batch.app” to “Show Package Contents” 24. Navigate to Contents/Frameworks and copy the DPP.framework from the DPPFW.zip you unzipped earlier 25.

Navigate to Contents/PlugIns and copy the files in the “Image Handling Library” from the IHL.zip you unzipped earlier 23. Almost done, rename DPP to “Digital Photo Professional” and copy it to “/Applications/Canon Utilities” Note that we’ve not tried this Info kindly sent to us in March 2013 – Thanks While installing the Canon Software in a virtual Mac (VMware) using case-insensitive filesystem and then copying the Applications over to my (case sensitive) Mac I noticed DPP is not able to download lens profiles anymore. After some fiddling I noticed that the Canon Updater accesses /Tmp instead of /tmp. The workaround is easy: sudo ln -s /tmp /Tmp If you’ve any additional information, then please do let us know. Remember that files will only work if you have existing software installed – if you don’t then you will need to fool the installer with one of the methods above Do also check and see if there is a CD disk image available Important note for Mac users – the latest versions (3.11.26 onwards) needs a change in install procedure, as outlined in the Mac install section above. DPP 4.1.50 from At last, DPP4 is updated for more cameras (but not my 1Ds3)– EOS-1D X, EOS-1D C, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 6D, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS 70D, EOS 7D Mark II, EOS 7D, EOS 700D and EOS 100D. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.11.26 Updater for Mac OS X;.

Now supports the following new lenses.- EF24mm F2.8 IS USM, EF28mm F2.8 IS USM, EF24-70mm F2.8L II USM, EF500mm F4L IS II USM, EF600mm F4L IS II USM. Supports images taken with EOS 5D Mark III, EOS-1D X. Mac OS X 10.5 is no longer supported. The digital lens optimizer function has been added. The multiple image composition and HDR tools have been added. Fixed a phenomenon that occurred when processing RAW images, the original image characteristics could not be obtained. Fixes a malfunction that occurs when using the quick check tool to check a large volume of images.

DPP 3.11.4 – From. Note – with the Launch of the 5D Mk3 Canon has been publicising the Digital Lens Optimizer in its latest version of the Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software package. Released to coincide with the launch of the Canon EOS 5D III, DPP v3.11 features a new module that Canon says is designed to correct optical issues such as vignetting and curvilinear distortion, but also ‘loss of resolution caused by a low pass filter’. The software module works by understanding exactly how light passes through Canon lenses and filters before reaching the sensor. With the focus distance, focal length and aperture data included in the exif header of the image file, the software knows what aberrations to expect. It then corrects them by ‘applying an inverse function’ to the image.

Canon says this then takes the image ‘closer to how the scene looks to the naked eye.’. Supports Mac OS X 10.7.

Fixes a phenomenon where, on occasion, the color aberration compensation causes false-color images. DPP 3.11.1 Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.11.1 Updater for Mac OS X;. 1. Fixes a malfunction that occurs when displaying the shooting data of the EOS 5D Mark II. Fixes a malfunction that occurs when saving images of the EOS 5D and the EOS Kiss X50 / EOS REBEL T3 / EOS 1100D after conversion. From the Mac s/w notes:.

If you use the Digital Photo Professional 3.11.1 remote capture function, it is also necessary to download the latest version of EOS Utility. We have discovered a problem in the connection with cameras when using EOS Utility in Mac OS 10.6.8.

Please do not use EOS Utility if you use Mac OS 10.6.8. – select platform for download Other updates. EOS Utility 2.10.2 for Mac OS / Windows,. Picture Style Editor 1.9.0 for Mac OS / Windows,. Image browser 6.6 DPP3.10.2 Only update mentioned, is support for EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II From the Mac s/w notes:. If you use the Digital Photo Professional 3.10.2 remote capture function, it is also necessary to download the latest version of EOS Utility.

We have discovered a problem in the connection with cameras when using EOS Utility in Mac OS 10.6.8. Please do not use EOS Utility if you use Mac OS 10.6.8. Support added for images taken with the EOS Kiss X50 / EOS REBEL T3 / EOS 1100D, EOS Kiss X5 / EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D. If using an earlier version, images take with the EOS Kiss X50 / EOS REBEL T3 / EOS 1100D, EOS Kiss X5 / EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D will not be supported. Please update to version 3.10 or later. Additional lenses now covered by correction of lens aberration.

Including overseas models, images taken with the following six lenses are now covered by lens aberration correction. EF 8-15mm F4L USM Fisheye, EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye, EF 300mm F2.8 II IS USM, EF 400mm F2.8 II IS USM, EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 III (an overseas model), EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II. Distortion aberration correction for images taken with fisheye lenses (EF 8-15mm F4L USM Fisheye, EF 15mm F2.8 Fisheye) enables the user to select four types of effects that are not covered by ordinary distortion correction. Note that depending on the camera used, there are cases where images taken with applicable lenses may not be covered by aberration correction. Added a function for circular masking. The new Circle option can be selected from the Ratio pull-down menu for the Trimming/angle adjustment tool. The behavior differs from when rectangles like 1:1 are selected in that selecting Circle will masking everything outside of the selected area.

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When performing Noise Reduction processing, there were cases where the screen would momentarily turn magenta. Fixed a malfunction involving PCs on which multiple versions of Photoshop are installed; there were cases where the Transfer to Photoshop command would be dimmed. Fixed a malfunction in which attempting to display NR Preview while the highlight warning was displayed would cause the Preview screen to turn deep blue. Fixed a malfunction that occurred if an image was overwritten by a newer version after a rating had been set; there were cases where the editing results were destroyed and the image reverted back to the settings when it was first taken.

Fixed a malfunction wherein white lines would appear in the displayed results if an image was displayed at 100% in the Edit Window or the Edit Image Window and the window was then scrolled. Windows XP SP2 is no longer supported. DPP 3.9.4 Via. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.9.4;. 1.Changes the name “Art Filters” to “Creative Filters” (which is used in markets other than Japan) in the Japanese version to make the terms consistent.

(This change only applies to the Japanese version and does not apply to other language versions.). 2.Support to address the compatibility problems in which the IPTC information could not be browsed in some applications. (Except for cameras which have a rating function in the camera, this IPTC compatibility problem does not occur for images which never used the XMP rating function in DPP 3.9.4.) DPP3.9.3 – (Win only) Via.

1. Fixes a problem in which Digital Photo Professional shuts down abnormally when viewing the shooting information of specific images (.). It also fixes a problem in Digital Photo Professional that errors occur and prevent the process of converting and saving specific RAW images from being completed.: Images taken with the EOS-1D Mark IV for which either C.Fn I-16 AE Microadjustment or C.Fn I-17 FE Microadjustment is set to “Enable” and if AE Microadjustment or FE Microadjustment has a negative value.

Fixes a problem in Digital Photo Professional 3.9.1/3.9.2 in which “0” cannot be input if the numerical keypad in the tool palette of Edit Window and Edit Image Window is not used. DPP3.9.2 – Via Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.9.2;. 1. Supported models added Newly supports the EOS 60D, PowerShot G12, PowerShot S95, PowerShot G9 2. Adds an Unsharp Mask function. Improves the Image classification function (The check-mark function expanded; the rating function added.) 4.

Changes made to the screen layout accompanied by an improvement in the image classification function. Supports EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM in lens aberration correction.

Supports the lens aberration correction function even when Extender EF1.4 x III and Extender EF2 x III are mounted to a supported lens. Fixes a malfunction where the software terminates abnormally when editing multiple images (Mac only). When multiple images (approx. Several hundred images) are in the Edit Image Window, there are cases where DPP terminates abnormally. This malfunction is fixed in v3.9.0.

DPP 3.9. Manual for 3.9 DPP3.8.2 (3.8.1 Win) is spotted on the 7D software.

Fixes a malfunction wherein the trimming ratio is entered abnormally when it is set to Custom using the trimming/angle adjustment tool, and also when the trimming area is copied to other images. DPP 3.8.1 for Mac (V3.8.0 Win) – read notes anbout unsupported cameras first. Win version supports Win7.

Supports additional models: The EOS Kiss X4 / EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D is now supported. Adds a lens that supports the aberration correction function. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM is newly supported. Adds a function for adjusting the angle of an image to the Trimming tool.

DPP 3.7.3 update for Mac – via Canon 7D page – works better on 10.6 DPP 3.7.2 update for Mac – via Canon 50D page. Note that there is a problem with installation on OSX 10.6 systems – here is a fix at read -before- installation. Bug Fixes: In Digital Photo Professional v3.5 or later, if handling RAW images of EOS-1D/1Ds, and the number of RAW images exceed the certain point, the application operates abnormally. This problem has been fixed. Changes for Digital Photo Professional 3.7.0. 1.

Adds supported models The EOS 7D, PowerShot G11, and PowerShot S90 are now supported. Adds an NR Preview screen (NR: Noise Reduction) You can now adjust the NR level while checking the image status on the Preview screen. Maintains the Collection window Before, when quitting Digital Photo Professional, all images in the Collection window were removed from the Collection window; however, this has been improved so that the images in the Collection window can now be maintained. Adds the lenses that support the aberration correction function. Newly supports the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, EF-S15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, and EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.1.

Adds supported models DPP 3.6.2a update for Mac – via Canon 50D page. This updater fixes a problem that an error occurs when Digital Photo Professional 3.6.2 is installed in specific environments.No corrections are made to the actual software itself. Also, users who do not encounter any problems when using Digital Photo Professional 3.6.2, this update is not necessary.

DPP 3.6.2. The shooting date/time in Exif information is displayed one hour ahead when RAW images taken with EOS cameras are developed to create JPEG files using a Macintosh computer in the Daylight Saving Time setting. This problem is corrected by this updater. DPP V3.6.1 DPP gets updated to 3.6.1. Adds supported models Now supports the EOS Kiss X3 / EOS REBEL T1i / EOS 500D and PowerShot SX1 IS.2. Adds an adjustment function to RAW adjustment for shaded and highlighted parts.3. Adds the lenses that support the aberration correction function.

Now supports the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro + Life-Size Converter, and MP-E 65mm f/2.8. DPP V3.6. Scroll to the bottom and enter the serial number:.

DPP 3.6 manual available at the following address. The manual contains the list of lenses for which aberration correction is supported.

EOS Utility 3 (and the older V2.x) The new version 3 of EOS Utility – – Improved, but will only run on 64 bit systems. The older V2 version is still being updated Serial number needed? Try my 5D3 one 16 April 2018 Changes for EOS Utility 3.8.20 for Mac OS X: – Supports EOS Kiss M / EOS M50, EOS REBEL T100 / EOS 4000D / EOS 3000D, EOS Kiss X90 / EOS REBEL T7 / EOS 2000D / EOS 1500D.

July 2017 EOS Utility 3.6.30, Picture Style Editor 1.18.30: Supports EOS 6D Mark II, EOS Kiss X9 / EOS REBEL SL2 / EOS 200D. EOS Movie Utility 1.7: Supports EOS 6D Mark II. Supports the EOS 5D Mark IV Canon Log specification. March Changes for EOS Utility 3.6.11 for Mac OS X:. Corrected a phenomenon in which a problem may occur with Digital Photo Professional-linked functions in EOS Utility 3.6.10.

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November 2016 Changes for EOS Utility 3.5.10. Supports EOS M5. Supports EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, EF16-35mm f/2.8L III USM. September 2016 DPP 4.5 and EOS Utility 3.5 from – Supports EOS 5D Mark IV. – Fixes a phenomenon where during remote shooting, there are instances where images cannot be properly recorded. October 2015 EOS Utility 2.14.20a. Supports EF35mm f/1.4L II USM, EF50mm f/1.8 STM EOS Utility 3.3.0.

Supports EOS M10. Supports EF35mm f/1.4L II USM, EF50mm f/1.8 STM May 2015 V3.2.20 –. – EOS Utility 3.0 and EOS Utility 2.14 can be simultaneously installed to one computer.

(When installing EOS Utility 3.0, EOS Utility 2.x will also be updated to the newest version.). – When any model other than EOS-1D X, EOS-1D C, EOS 5D Mark III, EOS 6D is connected, EOS Utility 2.14 will be started. – To download a GPS log file using EOS Utility, use a Map Utility of version 1.5.2 or higher in combination. EOS Utility 2.10.4 for Mac 10.7/10.6 Now works on 10.7 Supported Models EOS Kiss X5 / EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D, EOS Kiss X50 / EOS REBEL T3 / EOS 1100D, EOS 60D, EOS Kiss X4 / EOS REBEL T2i / EOS 550D, EOS 7D, EOS-1D Mark IV, EOS Kiss X3 / EOS REBEL T1i / EOS 500D, EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 50D, EOS 40D, EOS Kiss F / EOS REBEL XS / EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss X2 / EOS REBEL XSi / EOS 450D, EOS-1Ds Mark III, EOS-1D Mark III Caution. Never miss a new article or review - Sign up for our (2-4 a month max.) Enjoyed this article? Other areas of our site that may be of interest. All the latest articles/reviews and photo news items appear on We've a whole section of the site devoted to.

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That’s where external CD drives come in. They allow you to keep the convenience of your smaller, portable PCs while ensuring that you have access to all features, including CD-ROM capabilities. They are handy for watching rented movies when you are traveling out of town or retrieving old files that have not been otherwise backed up. Most external CD drives connect via USB making them simple to install and use.

Since CDs are not entirely obsolete, an external CD drive just makes sense. It is especially important for people who have music CDs they want to convert to.

On the chance that CDs do one day become obsolete, all of your music, movies, and other important files will still be saved because you had the foresight to invest in an external CD drive. Research Before You Buy If you find yourself in need of an external CD drive, there are a few factors you will need to consider before making your final purchase. Don’t just go out and buy the first external CD drive you see in the store or click “Buy Now” on the top pick in the search results without first doing a little research. Not all external CD drives are created equal, especially if you will be using yours for work or gaming. Second, consider the extra features your chosen external CD drive offers. First, consider the size you need. If your goal is portability, then you will want a small, slim drive that draws power from your laptop.

Keep in mind that this will drain your battery power more quickly and slow down your programs. If you go with a bigger external drive, it might require a power adapter, but it will run faster and work well for file transfers and gaming. Second, consider the extra features your chosen external CD drive offers.

Some will only play CDs while other play CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs. Still others will rip and burn CDs and DVDs. Consider the amount of RAM available and how much is necessary to perform your intended functions. Third, consider your operating system.

Most external CD drives are compatible with PCs, but not all of them are compatible with computers. If you are using a Mac, read the product description carefully to ensure that your chosen drive will work with your computer. Finally, consider the transfer speeds.

If your chosen drive uses minimal power but transfers and a low rate, it might not be best for gaming or frequent file transfers. In this case, you will want to look into getting a drive that uses a bit more power but will save you time in the long run. However, if all you need is to rip a CD now and then or watch the occasional DVD, then a basic drive is probably a good choice. A Brief History of External CD Drives, an American inventor, is the widely accepted inventor of the original compact disc prototype that recorded information digitally on optical transparent foil. The foil was back lit by a halogen lamp, and Russell filed for the patent in 1966.

It was four years before his patent request was approved. Afterward in the 1980s, Phillips and Sony both obtained licenses to produce compact discs and drives. This made them easy to produce and sell without causing the music industry to miss a beat. Compact discs were officially released in 1982 and mostly used to play music because it was discovered that laser disc technology was excellent for storing and playing audio files. They were highly popular even though they were incredibly expensive. Because the design was uniform across all compact discs, any disc could be played on any player across all brands.

This made them easy to produce and sell without causing the music industry to miss a beat. When it was initially released, the CD was used only for storing and playing audio files. In 1988, Sony and Phillips introduced the CD-ROM and corresponding CD-ROM drive as an alternative way to store and view files on a computer.

The CD-ROM drive became standard on most computers sold to the general public by the early 1990s. The CD-ROM was capable of holding far more than the average floppy disc, and it became the popular choice for storing and accessing media files. CDs and CD-ROMs soon paved the way for DVD technology quickly making VHS tapes obsolete. The rapid advancements in technology within the past twenty years of necessitated even more changes in digital storage meaning that the CD-ROM drive has taken a back seat in computer production. Because the drive is being left out of so many laptops in favor of a sleek, compact design, external CD drives have become a necessary commodity. Thanks for reading the fine print. About the Wiki: We don't accept sponsorships, free goods, samples, promotional products, or other benefits from any of the product brands featured on this page, except in cases where those brands are manufactured by the retailer to which we are linking.

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