Canon Powershot G9

AbbyBee · AbbyBee #1 (**permalink**)

08-14-2008, 11:53 PM

This camera does not have the software compatible with a Mac. Does anyone know how I can fix that? Is it just a matter of downloading the correct software? Thanks

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 12:17 AM

Why do you need software? Just hook up the camera to you Mac via a USB cable and iPhoto will open - copy your photos to the Mac. Have you tried to do that?

Regards.

AbbyBee · AbbyBee #3 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 12:27 AM

I will try that once I get my Mac, thanks. I was just reading through the camera instructions and read that it was not compatible with a Mac. I wasn't sure how it wasn't compatible, and just assumed it was referring to the program on the camera.

frazzm737 · frazzm737 #4 (**permalink**)

08-15-2008, 05:15 PM

The Canon software which includes probably some editing and organizational programs may not be compatible, but you will be able to use iPhoto, Photoshop, Elements or other such programs. All you need is a USB card reader. A card reader uses power from the computer, thus saving camera battery power.

Caliph · Caliph #5 (**permalink**)

08-16-2008, 06:50 AM

I regularly use a Canon G7 with the iMac and the software that comes with that works just fine.

AbbyBee · AbbyBee #6 (**permalink**)

08-16-2008, 10:01 AM

thanks for the help. i also heard that mac's don't read this cameras RAW photos. does anyone know if this is true, and if there is anything i can do to fix that? Also, what are the benefits of using a card reader, other than saving batteries?

Kash · Kash #7 (**permalink**)

08-16-2008, 02:30 PM

I personally find using card readers to be a bit of a hassle if you're using it at home. Though if you're out on the road taking pictures and transferring them to your laptop, I can see how every last bit of power would be valuable.

As for RAW support, as long as you have 10.5.2 or higher, the G9 is supported:

Digital camera RAW formats supported

pasteofanchovie · pasteofanchovie #8 (**permalink**)

08-16-2008, 09:18 PM

I have a G9 and I have had no problems with Raw photos or compatability at all.

AbbyBee · AbbyBee #9 (**permalink**)

08-17-2008, 12:00 AM

thanks for all the help. i just wanted to make sure i had everything straight before i got my new mac in a few days.

Lytheil · Lytheil #10 (**permalink**)

08-17-2008, 02:21 AM

I have no problem with my G9 and my mac. The CD comes with a software for Mac + PC. Plus the USB it provides is very handy, just plug it in with iPhoto and it'll import no problem.

Kash #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	08-16-2008, 02:30 PM I personally find using card readers to be a bit of a hassle if you're using it at home. Though if you're out on the road taking pictures and transferring them to your laptop, I can see how every last bit of power would be valuable. As for RAW support, as long as you have 10.5.2 or higher, the G9 is supported: Digital camera RAW formats supported June 2007 July 2009
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AbbyBee #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 12, 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 26	08-14-2008, 11:53 PM This camera does not have the software compatible with a Mac. Does anyone know how I can fix that? Is it just a matter of downloading the correct software? Thanks
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	08-15-2008, 12:17 AM Why do you need software? Just hook up the camera to you Mac via a USB cable and iPhoto will open - copy your photos to the Mac. Have you tried to do that? Regards.
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frazzm737 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 28, 2006 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 119 Mac Specs: iMac--OSX 10.6.7	08-15-2008, 05:15 PM The Canon software which includes probably some editing and organizational programs may not be compatible, but you will be able to use iPhoto, Photoshop, Elements or other such programs. All you need is a USB card reader. A card reader uses power from the computer, thus saving camera battery power.
	QUOTE Thanks

Caliph #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2008 Location: Fareham, England Posts: 3 Mac Specs: iMac 24" Core 2 Extreme 2.8GHz 4GB RAM - iPod 5G - iPhone 3G	08-16-2008, 06:50 AM I regularly use a Canon G7 with the iMac and the software that comes with that works just fine.
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AbbyBee #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 12, 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 26	08-16-2008, 10:01 AM thanks for the help. i also heard that mac's don't read this cameras RAW photos. does anyone know if this is true, and if there is anything i can do to fix that? Also, what are the benefits of using a card reader, other than saving batteries?
	QUOTE Thanks

pasteofanchovie #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 34	08-16-2008, 09:18 PM I have a G9 and I have had no problems with Raw photos or compatability at all.
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AbbyBee #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 12, 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 26	08-17-2008, 12:00 AM thanks for all the help. i just wanted to make sure i had everything straight before i got my new mac in a few days.
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Lytheil #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 27, 2008 Posts: 176 Mac Specs: Macbook Alu 13.3 Inch , 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 duo , 2.2gb 667 DDR2 SDRAM & Ipod Touch 16gb	08-17-2008, 02:21 AM I have no problem with my G9 and my mac. The CD comes with a software for Mac + PC. Plus the USB it provides is very handy, just plug it in with iPhoto and it'll import no problem.
	QUOTE Thanks

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