DPP does not download 1DMkIIn images (1 Viewer)

[mr_birdman]

Hi
I have acquired a mint 1D MkIIn body about six weeks ago. Strangely the DPP disc I installed (came in the camera box, unopened) does not seem to enable me to read the camera info via EOS utility, which I always used to download my 30D files. It is so strange. I can view and download via Lightroom, but not the Canon software. Anyone have any idea? Is it to do with the USB port perhaps? Mine is a USB2.0 port. My laptop is seven years old. 8-P

 

[mr_birdman]

Wow 65 views and no one has a clue? I am stunned.

 

[mjmw]

I guess that people are as confused as me about what you are asking for.

If Lightroom can see your camera to import photos then there is nothing wrong with your USB port(s).

Not sure why you need to download your photos with DPP/EOS Utility if you can import them into Lightroom?

 

[Keith Reeder]

Wow 65 views and no one has a clue?

Yep, that's about the size of it - I can't think of any obvious reason why the version of the software that came with the camera won't work with the camera.

But - out of curiosity - can DPP see the files if you (for example) just read them onto your machine via a card reader?

If not, then it might be that it's not the right disc for the camera after all...

 

[postcardcv]

I don't thing you can tether the mkII using a USB i think it only works using FireWire - so using a USB you can view files as if it is an external drive, but cannot view camera details or control the camera.

 

[Keith Reeder]

Ah - that makes sense, Peter.

 

[mr_birdman]

Thanks everyone. I use EOS Utility for the 30D and it's quick. Yes, I can use Lightroom to d/l photos, but it's painfully slow in comparison. I will try fire wire. Thanks again! I knew there were knowledgeable folks willing to lend a helping hand to a struggling fella!

 

[Malcolm Stewart]

I thought it was normally recommended to use a card reader - can you not do this?

 

[Keith Reeder]

Yep, that's the easy/smart option IMHO, Malcolm.

 

[mr_birdman]

Thanks folks. Firewire works perfectly. Appreciate your time.