Connecting to PC: For some years I've had a Canon EOS Rebel XTi that easily connects directly to a PC by way of a USB cable. I've use that feature to offload files etc. I just got a...

Mark1948

For some years I've had a Canon EOS Rebel XTi that easily connects directly to a PC by way of a USB cable. I've use that feature to offload files etc.

I just got a used Canon EOS Rebel T6s. It has the same USB port (as the XTi) but, even when turned on, isn't recognized when I plug it into my PC.

Any/all thoughts and/or suggestions very much appreciated.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Probably need a driver, did you install the software that came with the camera?

letmedance Loc: Walnut, Ca.

Mark1948 wrote:

For some years I've had a Canon EOS Rebel XTi that easily connects directly to a PC by way of a USB cable. I've use that feature to offload files etc.

I just got a used Canon EOS Rebel T6s. It has the same USB port (as the XTi) but, even when turned on, isn't recognized when I plug it into my PC.

Any/all thoughts and/or suggestions very much appreciated.

Just a guess but check your menu to see if there is an option for the USB port.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

See if it shows up in Computer, My Computer or File Explorer, pending the version of Windows (if not Apple) you use.
Mark

Mark1948 wrote:

For some years I've had a Canon EOS Rebel XTi that easily connects directly to a PC by way of a USB cable. I've use that feature to offload files etc.

I just got a used Canon EOS Rebel T6s. It has the same USB port (as the XTi) but, even when turned on, isn't recognized when I plug it into my PC.

Any/all thoughts and/or suggestions very much appreciated.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

I've seen this before, but usually Windows will recognize your camera as a storage device and let you read the SD card. In control panel, open Disk Manager and see if there is a disk without a drive letter or possibly a conflict with a previous removable drive that is using the same drive identifier your new camera is trying to grab.

But, honestly, it is a lot easier to just plug the memory card into a card reader and go from there.

Mark1948

Being something of a geek, I couldn't figure out why none of the usual or above-mentioned solution worked. So, after an appropriate interval of banging head on desk etc. Google quickly told me that for some unknown reason Canon has decided to allow PC to recognize the camera ONLY by way of its own proprietary software. After locating and downloading that all's well.

Thanks all

Jim Bob

Mark1948 wrote:

Being something of a geek, I couldn't figure out why none of the usual or above-mentioned solution worked. So, after an appropriate interval of banging head on desk etc. Google quickly told me that for some unknown reason Canon has decided to allow PC to recognize the camera ONLY by way of its own proprietary software. After locating and downloading that all's well.

Thanks all

Bob answered you on the very first post.

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

Update driver

spaceylb Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.

Get EOS utility for your operating system. https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/wcm/connect/us/0265b57f-d9dd-46fc-b0c6-460b0ee67488/t6s_3q-675x450.jpg?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_P1KGHJ01L85180AUEPQQJ53034-0265b57f-d9dd-46fc-b0c6-460b0ee67488-l20WdTS

spaceylb Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.

Ooops. https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-t6s-ef-s-18-135mm-is-stm-lens-kit