canon software

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Posted by Kevin Trinkner on January 23, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Help, where can I get the canon DPP software and the eos utility?

Managed to wreck my disc and I can't seem to find any downloads for it.

Thanks for the help
Kevin

Posted by Larry Puckett on January 23, 2010 at 4:01 PM

I think that you have to get another copy of the disk. From what I have seen they only provide upgrades online--have you searched their site real good for the full version?

Larry

Posted by Kevin Trinkner on January 23, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Been trying, I'm having no luck... I just can't figure out why they don't host that software for download...ridiculous

Posted by Keith Bauer on January 23, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Here's a link. You didn't indicate which OS you are using. This link points to the software for a Mac. If that isn't right, just go up and change the OS under the drop down. These are all labeled as "updaters". I'm assuming you still have some copy on your hard disk??
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=19356#DownloadDetailAct

Posted by Kevin Trinkner on January 24, 2010 at 2:03 PM

Thanks Keith,

but unfortunately I have no copy right now. I installed a new 64 bit OS, and I was planning to install of my original disc, unfortunately my disc got destroyed in my camera bag. I should have known better then to keep it in there...

I'm hoping someone I know can get me a disc at this point, doesn't looks good for finding any downloads...

Posted by John Reed on January 24, 2010 at 2:12 PM

Find anybody with any Canon camera who has a disk, no matter what version of DPP, install the software, give them their disk back, upgrade to latest version from Canon site. Most folks who buy more than one body end up with several of these CD's with older versions of the software and maybe a friend will even give you one.
JR

Posted by David Bostedo on January 24, 2010 at 3:48 PM

If your friends are all Nikonians or something, you might try writing or calling Canon support as well. They may be able to send you one if you explain the situation.

Posted by Carson Wilcox on January 25, 2010 at 2:49 PM

From my experience with Canon, the only way to get a replacement CD from them is to buy it and they don't let them go cheaply.

Posted by Kevin Trinkner on January 25, 2010 at 4:23 PM

I still can't believe they don't allow downloads of that software, pretty outrageous IMO.

I guess I know for next time around...

Posted by David Bostedo on January 25, 2010 at 7:14 PM

I still can't believe they don't allow downloads of that software, pretty outrageous IMO.

Well technically you're only licensed for it if you buy a Canon camera. The software is not cheap for Canon to produce. I'm a little surprised that you can't log-in somehow to download it, or prove camera ownership over the phone and get a copy of the CD.

I would be very surprised if it was just available to anyone for free.

Posted by Paul DeCesare on January 26, 2010 at 12:11 AM

First let me state that as a software developer I have zero tolerance for pirating, and obviously Microsoft and Adobe do also. As I see it, Kevin already has a legal license to DPP when he bought the camera. The license is for the USE of the software, not for the CD. The CD is just the media. Therefore I see no reason why I can't burn off a copy of my media and send it to him being he is already a license holder. Does anyone have an objection to that? If so, please speak up! Thanks!

Posted by Erik Van de Water on January 26, 2010 at 2:06 AM

Paul you have the mind of a lawyer. A good one.