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Canon EOS Viewer Utility ???
Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 7:08 PM on 04.29.10 |
->> I'm trying to do some changes in my 1D MKII and I need to use the software to do it. My camera is hooked up to my computer, Windows recognizes the 1D MKII but when I load the Zoombrowser EX software, and try to access the "Acquire and Camera Settings" I get an error notice that says it cannot find my camera.
What am I doing wrong?
Also, there is reference to a "EOS Viewer Utility" that I do not see in my directory tree for Programs in Windows Vista. I've loaded everything on the "solutions disc" so I'm at a loss. What gives? Page "W-12" in my software manual says it should be there, but it's not.
Somethin ain't right. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 7:14 PM on 04.29.10 |
->> EOS utility should come on the disk that comes with the camera.
Unfortunately you can't download the utility directly from Canon. Only updates.
Also, how are you hooking the MKII up?
It's been a while since I hooked one up, but if I remember correctly on the MKII you must use the Firewire plug and not the USB. The USB was only for printing.
The MKIII and IV work with the USB having done away with the FW. |
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Gray Quetti, Photographer
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Jacksonville | Fl | USA | Posted: 8:53 PM on 04.29.10 |
| ->> Phil, I had the same issue but like George said you need the Firewire cable for the MKII. |
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Dennis Wierzbicki, Photographer
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Plainfield | IL | USA | Posted: 9:01 PM on 04.29.10 |
->> Phil,
Are you trying to update the firmware? If I'm not mistaken, isn't there a way to update the camera's firmware using a CF or SD card?
From Canon's Web site:
" It can be updated by copying the downloaded file to an initialized (formatted) CF card (SD card) by the EOS-1D Mark II, and then loading the card in the camera. Please refer to the PDF file at the end of this page for more details."
http://www.canon.co.jp/imaging/eos1dm2/eos1dmk2_firmware-e.html
You can also use a FW cable and connect the camera to your laptop, but I've always just used the CF card method.
Hope this helps. |
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Kevin M. Cox, Photographer, Assistant
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Galveston & Houston | TX | US | Posted: 10:13 PM on 04.29.10 |
->> Phil, you should be able to download the EOS Utility installer from this page:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=1...
Now obviously it may be different on Windows, but on the Mac side, as long as you have Digital Photo Professional installed (or the solutions disk handy) the downloadable "update" installer from that page will install the full version of EOS Utility. |
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Phil Hawkins, Photographer
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Fresno | ca | usa | Posted: 11:08 PM on 04.29.10 |
->> I think I solved the problem with a FW cable, it works, but now I'm trying to set up a tethered application for a workshop on Saturday. I am told the Canon software that came with the camera can accommodate this.
I want to shoot and have the image project immediately on the screen (TV projector). Using Vista on a PC. So far I'm not seeing how this can be done. I see the "remote operation" process, but that is for operating the camera from a computer. |
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Steve Violette, Photographer
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Gulf Breeze | FL | USA | Posted: 10:26 AM on 04.30.10 |
->> Phil,
I have done this in the past. I use the WFT-E2A, but tethered will work fine. You shoot and put the images in a specified folder. Then use a program like Lightroom to automatically import. "enable" this setting, and the images from that folder you are usingwill automatically be copied to Lightroom - works like a champ. 1D IV images take about 10 seconds to transmitt via the WFT-E2A
Shoot me an e-mail if you have questions |
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Luke Sharrett, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Washington | DC | United States | Posted: 10:34 AM on 04.30.10 |
| ->> Phil, I think you ether have to wirelessly transmit the image with the Canon WFT wireless attachment, or use a hardline... |
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Tim Gangloff, Photographer
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Knoxville | Tn | USA | Posted: 10:50 AM on 04.30.10 |
->> Phil,
Have you thought about using the video out terminal on the mk2 and connecting it to your TV/Projector? Also, I've not tried it, but maybe you could use your tethered operation via a laptop and also use the video out from the camera to show image on the screen. I don't know if you can do both at the same time, but a quick test should determine if you can. Another thought would be just to connect camera to computer (as you've done with FW) and then output laptop screen to TV. |
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George Bridges, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Washington | DC | USA | Posted: 3:15 PM on 04.30.10 |
->> Phil,
By tethering directly to the computer and using Canon's browser software, not the EOS utility to control (need utility to let camera download images immediately to the computer) you should be able to use the browser to show the last image shot on the screen which should then feed the overhead projector. |
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Svein Ove Ekornesvaag, Photographer
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Aalesund | Møre og Romsdal | Norway | Posted: 4:05 PM on 04.30.10 |
->> Phil,
check out this webpage: http://www.jibble.org/canon-tethered-shooting/
But, instead of using the preview.bat as on the website you can just link to Zoombrowser. Then every new picture will load on the screen. Another option is to link to Lightroom.
Another option is using DSLR Remote Pro, you can download a trial version wich works for 15 days. |
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Billy Crowe, Photographer
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Easley | SC | United States | Posted: 3:30 PM on 05.13.10 |
| ->> Has any one tried this on a Mac? I have some photos to do for my church and this would be a great option. |
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