DSLR Remote Pro for Windows Help

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Overview

 

DSLR Remote Pro for Windows allows the Canon EOS digital SLRs to be operated tethered to a PC using a USB or FireWire cable. All of the camera's controls remain fully operational when connected to the PC and pictures can be taken directly using the camera's shutter release or remotely from the PC.

It is advisable to use a mains DC adaptor when using DSLR Remote Pro for Windows for extended periods or when using the time lapse features. If the camera is located a long way from the PC or is not easily accessible it is essential that there is a way of turning the power to the camera on and off. Then if there is a communication failure between the camera and PC it is possible to turn everything off and to start again.
 

Windows Vista and Windows 7

 
DSLR Remote Pro for Windows fully supports Windows Vista and Windows 7.

 

Drivers for for older camera models for Windows Vista and Windows 7 can be downloaded from Canon's website: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer

Click on "Download Library" to download the drivers for your camera. Newer cameras like the Canon EOS 40D, 1D Mark III etc. don't require drivers to be downloaded for Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.

 

Please note: Some older models can't be controlled on Windows Vista but can be controlled on Windows XP. Please see the table below for a list of supported camera models and operating systems:
 

Camera Model

Vista

Windows 7

XP

2000

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1Ds

no

no

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIN

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS-1D

no

no

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 5D

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 7D

yes

yes

32-bit only

no

Canon EOS 50D

yes

yes

32-bit only

no

Canon EOS 40D

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 30D

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 20D

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 10D

no

no

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 1000D/Rebel XS/Kiss F

yes

yes

32-bit only

no

Canon EOS 550D/Rebel T2i/Kiss X4

yes

yes

32-bit only

no

Canon EOS 500D/Rebel T1i/Kiss X3

yes

yes

32-bit only

no

Canon EOS 450D/Rebel XSi/Kiss X2

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi/Kiss X

yes

yes

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT/Kiss N

32-bit only

32-bit only

32-bit only

yes

Canon EOS 300D/Rebel/Kiss Digital

no

no

32-bit only

yes

 

 

Canon EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS-1Ds Mark II: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

1.Lens zoom range and focal length not displayed
2.Flash exposure compensation, drive mode and AF mode can only be set from the camera

 

The EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II N and EOS-1Ds Mark II only support tethered operation using the FireWire interface and can't be operated via the USB interface. It isn't possible to connect to the camera if CFn 2 is set so that the camera doesn't fire without a memory card and no memory card is in the camera.

 

Canon EOS 5D: for best results please set "Use latest Canon libraries..." in Preferences

Known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

1.Lens zoom range and focal length not displayed
2.Drive mode and focus points cannot be set from the PC

 

Canon EOS 30D: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

1. Lens zoom range and focal length not displayed

2. Flash exposure compensation, AF mode and focus points cannot be set from the PC

3. Save to Camera & PC does not save images to the camera's memory card due to a bug in the camera firmware

 

Canon EOS 40D: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

As EOS 30D

 

Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

As EOS 30D

 

Canon EOS 20D: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

1.Lens zoom range and focal length not displayed
2.Parameter set not displayed
3.Drive mode, focus points and AF mode can only be set from the PC if you select the old Canon libraries from DSLR Remote Pro's preferences

 

Canon EOS 350D/Digital Rebel XT: known problems in DSLR Remote Pro for Windows

As EOS 20D plus it isn't possible to set the focus points from the PC

 

 

WARNING: Taking pictures from the camera and saving them to the camera's memory card and the PC is not recommended with the EOS D60, EOS 300D Digital, EOS Digital Rebel and EOS Kiss Digital. The camera may become unstable and crash or cause DSLR Remote Pro for Windows to crash and images may be lost.

 

Please ensure you are using the latest firmware for your camera and the latest USB or FireWire drivers are installed on your computer. These can be downloaded from Canon's website: http://consumer.usa.canon.com (click on the "Download library" button). Please also check that the camera is set to "Normal" communication mode and not "PTP" before connecting to it using DSLR Remote Pro for Windows (this can be set via the camera's menus).