don_bryant2 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hello everyone, I'm probably going to purchase a new Canon 40D in the next week or two and I'm curious to hear if I will have any software conflicts downloading files from my old 400D. I've done some searches on this question and as far as I can tell the answer is maybe, probably, no problem, or who knows. I can copy using a card reader so that maybe my only option but I do like using Zoombrowser to take a quick look at the newly downloaded images. For that matter I have no idea what will happen when I try to install the EOS 40D software on a PC with the EOS 400D software already installed. Thanks, Don Bryant PS: Same questions for a G9 and an old A75 P&S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photolma Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Hi Donald, Nothing, instead all the current 400D software gets updated with the current versions found on CD. I have the A460, PowerShot G5, Rebel XT (350D) 40D and sometimes a 30D as backup (rental). Hopes it helps. Luis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 As the software for both cameras is produced by the same company (canon) and such software is available to download from the Canon website for users to upgrade to the latest version of said software, I'd say your concerns are unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The newest Canon software is always backwards compatible with older DLRs. I use the latest DPP, ImageBrowser, etc. with a Rebel XTi, 40D, 5D and SD700 IS. It's all the same. The only problem you might have is if you attempt to use a brand new model with old software. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebell Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 It's a lot simpler and more convenient to use a card reader. I never use any of the SW that comes with my cameras, besides for Zoombrowser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 "It's a lot simpler and more convenient to use a card reader. I never use any of the SW that comes with my cameras, besides for Zoombrowser." The OP stated he uses a card reader. I use DPP for raw conversion and EOS Utility for tethered shooting. Extremely useful apps with or without a card reader. HAven't found much use for ImageBrowser other than viewing the AF point used... Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebell Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Puppy, read the post again and take note of the grammar. He said he CAN use a card reader, i.e. it is an option, not his exclusive choice. I stated that IMO it is easiest to simply use a card reader. Not rocket science to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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