2. Do the Canon Digital Camera SDKs replace the software supplied with my Canon digital camera?

The Canon Digital Camera SDKs do not replace the software that was supplied with your Canon digital camera. If you have reached this page in error while looking for Canon digital camera software, please go to the following web page:

http://consumer.usa.canon.com:80/ir/controller?act=DownloadIndexAct

This page links to support pages for specific Canon digital cameras. On each digital camera support page, we provide a link to all Canon digital camera software available online for that model, including free updates for ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser for customers who have installed earlier versions of these applications.

Canon does not provide full versions of its digital camera application software online. If you are a resident of the U.S. and you have misplaced or damaged your original software CD and wish to replace it, you may purchase the latest Canon Digital Camera Software Solutions disc for your camera through Canon USA's Customer Support Center at 1-800-828-4040. Residents of other countries should contact their regional Canon customer support center for further assistance.

3. Who is eligible to apply for the Canon Digital Camera SDKs?

Software developers residing in North, Central and South America are eligible to apply for Canon Digital Camera SDKs through the Canon U.S.A., Inc. web site, i.e., this web site.

PLEASE NOTE: We are prohibited by Canon Inc. from distributing Digital Camera SDKs to developers residing outside our sales area. SDK applications received from developers residing outside our sales areas will be rejected.

European, African and Middle East-based developers are requested to register with Canon Europa at:

http://www.didp.canon-europa.com

Australian and New Zealand-based developers are requested to contact Canon Australia at the following e-mail address:

http://www.canon.com.au/support/story_793.html

Developers based in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand are requested to register with Canon Asia at:

http://www.canon-asia.com/section/developerresource/digitalimaging.jsp

Developers residing in countries other than those listed above are directed to contact their regional Canon office for information regarding SDK availability in their area.

4. Canon Digital Camera SDK Application Procedures & License Agreement

The SDK application form is available to you after you read and agree to the terms of the Canon Digital Camera SDK License Agreement.  Click here for the Canon Digital Camera SDK License Agreement. Please be sure to fill out all required fields in the online application form with complete and accurate data if you wish to receive the SDK.

When you submit an SDK application, you get a registration confirmation screen informing you that your SDK application has been received and that it will be reviewed as soon as possible. Upon approval, you will receive downloading instructions via e-mail. Typically, approvals are issued within 1 to 2 business days after receipt. If the SDK application is not approved, we will attempt to send you an explanation by e-mail. If your SDK application is approved, you will be asked to accept the terms of the Canon Digital Camera SDK License Agreement before being permitted to download the SDK. Additionally, each time a new SDK is released, it is necessary to resubmit the SDK application online in order to receive the latest version of the Canon Digital Camera SDK. This new application also enables us to notify you of new versions of the SDK as they are released.

5. Canon Digital Camera SDK Distribution Methods

Current Canon Digital Camera SDKs are available for download to approved developers at our password-protected web site. If you have any difficulty accessing our web page or downloading the SDK after your approval, please let us know and we will be happy to send you a copy on CD-ROM.

Occasionally, there have been instances where our SDK approval notifications have not been received because they were blocked by the recipient's e-mail spam filter. In such cases, we don't know about it unless it's reported. To ensure reception of your SDK approval notification, please register the following e-mail address in your e-mail system's list of approved contacts:

Digicam_SDK@cusa.canon.com

6. Canon Digital Camera SDK Technical Support, Bug Reports & Feature Requests

Please note that as per the current SDK License Agreement, the Canon Digital Camera SDKs are offered as is, without technical support. However, the current SDKs are provided with written documentation as well as several tutorials and sample files.

Bug reports or new feature requests for the Canon Digital Camera SDKs should be submitted via e-mail to:

Digicam_sdk@cusa.canon.com

7. Canon Digital Camera SDK Compatibility Charts

NC = Not Compatible

EOS Digital SLR SDK Compatibility

*EDSDK 2.6 is not compatible for downloading or remote control with these cameras, but it supports RAW Image Conversion from previously downloaded files.

PowerShot Digital Cameras (USB models only) SDK Compatibility

PowerShot Features Supported by Compatible SDKs

8. Canon Digital Camera SDK Development & Target Environments

Click here to fill out the Digital Camera SDK Request form