I've used the Canon software on computers running Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, so I think I know what I'm talking about. Windows 10 is much more similar to Windows 8.1 than Windows 8.1 is to Windows 7 or Windows XP, and you might as well go through the learning curve only once. But that upgrade is available for only a few more months and if you're on your way to Windows 10, it's probably silly to make a stop at Windows 7.

What you can do is buy a Windows 8.1 computer with a pre-installed downgrade to Windows 7 (Dell will sell you that if you're one of their enterprise customers), then later reinstall Windows 8.1 and take advantage of Microsoft's free uprade from there to Windows 10. And the latest versions of the Canon software (DPP 4 and EOSU 3) do indeed require a 64-bit processor.Īnd I'm not aware of any way to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 for free. I've seen a number of perfectly capable compuers that won't run Windows 10, which can be quite picky about its memory, graphics card, network interface, etc. Unless the OP's 'old Dell' is one of the most powerful XP machines on the planet, I'd be very surprised if Windows 10 is usable on it.

Only my old scanner didn't survive the upgrade.įorgive me, but I think it's time for a sanity check. Plus, when I made the move from XP to 7 almost all of my existing software and hardware was still usable in Win7. If you want to upgrade later on you might be able to install Win10 for free. If you have a local, independant computer shop in your area you might consider a reasonably priced used or refurbed 64 bit Win7 system. I suspect that your software just requires a 64 bit machine and operating system. If money is an issue, you probably don't need a new PC with Win10. Compatible with Canon's GPS Receiver GP-E2 and all Canon Speedlite accessories.Thanks ALL, I guess I am gonna need to upgrade to windows 10 !! More Money, More Money, I just don't have.īefore I do this, does anyone have trouble with 10.Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards as well as Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards.

Scene Intelligent Auto mode, Handheld Night Scene mode and HDR Backlight Control mode.

Video Snapshot mode with touch-screen editing.

Multi-shot Noise Reduction to improve photo detail at high ISO speeds.

ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800 in H mode) for video recording, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) for still image shooting from bright to dim light.

Compatible with all EF lensed thanks to an optional EF-EOS M Mount adapter.

18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor.

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