PowerShot SX420 IS Support

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Setting up

Everything you need to get started and set up your device

Image Transfer Utility 1.2.6 for Mac OS X

This software will be installed only to PC's in use in the regions where CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is available. Canon Utilities Image Transfer Utility allows you to save images on your computer after receiving ...

For macOS 10.14
CameraWindow DC 8.10.10b for Mac OS X

CameraWindow DC 8.10.10b for Mac OS X is software that will install CameraWindow DC on your computer or update a previously installed version of CameraWindow DC to CameraWindow DC 8.10.10b.

For OS X v10.9, 10th February 2017
CameraWindow DC 8.10.11b for Mac OS X

CameraWindow DC 8.10.11b for Mac OS X is software that will install CameraWindow DC on your computer or update a previously installed version of CameraWindow DC to CameraWindow DC 8.10.11b .

For macOS 10.13
Digital Camera Software 7.1 [Mac OS X]

Digital Camera Software is software to utilize the camera on computers. The following software will be installed. CameraWindow DC: This software is to utilize a camera and a computer with a USB cable ...

For OS X v10.10
Digital Camera Software 7.1 [Windows]

Digital Camera Software is software to utilize the camera on computers. The following software will be installed. CameraWindow DC: This software is to utilize a camera and a computer with a USB cable ...

For Windows 10

Firmware Updates

Make sure you are using the latest firmware

Setting up

Image Transfer Utility 1.2.6 for Mac OS X

CameraWindow DC 8.10.10b for Mac OS X

CameraWindow DC 8.10.11b for Mac OS X

Digital Camera Software 7.1 [Mac OS X]

Digital Camera Software 7.1 [Windows]

Firmware Updates

PowerShot SX420 IS Firmware Update, Version 1.1.0.0 [macOS]

PowerShot SX420 IS Firmware Update, Version 1.1.0.0 [Windows]

Smartphone (Device) Specifications and System Requirements for a Wireless Connection with a Camera (Canon Camera Connect)

Sending Images from a Camera to an Android Smartphone via NFC Connection

Can a USB cable be used to charge the camera's battery?

Stabilizing the camera during tripod shooting

Can still images and movies be written to DVDs or Blu-ray Discs?

Supported memory card types, SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I standards, and maximum storage capacities.

There are white circles in captured images

Can I use the AC power adapter and battery charger overseas?

Using a Card Reader or a Card Slot on a Computer to Download Images

Downloading and Installing Canon Camera Connect (Smartphone Application)

Can movies be dubbed to BD (Blu-ray Disc) recorders?

Explanation of wireless networking terms

Basic Camera Care (Cleaning)

Cannot download images from a memory card to a computer (The computer does not recognize the memory card)

Saving Images to a Computer using Windows (Windows 10)

Can images be saved to the camera without a memory card inserted? Is a memory card included with the camera?

Saving Images to a Computer using Windows (Windows 8 / Windows 8.1)

Saving Images to a Computer using Windows (Windows 7)

Sending Images to Web Services (CANON iMAGE GATEWAY/SNS/Email, etc.)

Can a lens hood be attached to the lens?

Where are images imported with CameraWindow saved on my computer? Can I change the destination folder?

How do I Direct Print using the camera and a PictBridge compatible printer?

The [Memory card locked] message appears on the screen

Saving Images to a Computer with CameraWindow 8.10 (or later)

List of Functions Available in CameraWindow 8.10

[Unidentified Image] message is displayed, and the image will not play back.

How long is the release time lag?

Countries and Regions Permitting Wireless Communication Function Use (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Sending Images from a Camera to an iPhone (PowerShot SX420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

Sending Images from the Camera to an Android Smartphone (PowerShot SX420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

Using an Android Smartphone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot SX420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

Using an iPhone to Control the Camera and Shoot Remotely (PowerShot SX420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

Computer Environment Required for Connecting the Camera via Wi-Fi (CameraWindow DC)

Sending images to a computer (Wi-Fi function)

The message "Cannot connect to device." is displayed and Wi-Fi connection is not possible.

What to Do When Windows 10 does not Detect the Camera

I Want to Save Images to My Computer

The camera is not recognized by the computer (Windows 8)

The Camera is not Detected in Windows 7

Formatting a Memory Card

Sending Images to Web Services (CANON iMAGE GATEWAY/SNS/Email)

Installing the Software

Charging Time and Charge Indicator Status for Battery Pack (NB-11LH)

What type of USB cable can be used to connect the camera to a computer or printer?

Can a filter be attached to the lens?

Adding a Date Stamp when Shooting (PowerShot SX 420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

System requirements for applications

What can I do with the Canon Digital Camera Software?

Printing Images Wirelessly from a Connected Printer

Switching Shooting Modes (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Where is the product’s serial number located? (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Images are blurry or not in focus (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Configuring the ISO Speed Settings (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Configuring the Flash Settings (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Zooming in Closer on Subjects when Shooting (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Setting or Changing the Date and Time (PowerShot SX 420 IS / PowerShot SX620 HS)

How to Start Shooting Immediately after Buying the Camera (PowerShot SX420 IS)

How long does the camera take to start? (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Setting the Camera to Release the Shutter Automatically (Self-Timer, Smart Shutter) (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Number of Still Images / Length of Movies That Can Be Recorded on a Memory Card (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Bundled Items (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Error messages that appear on the LCD monitor (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Estimated number of shots / playback time per battery (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Supported memory card types, SDHC/SDXC/UHS-I standards, and maximum storage capacities (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Name of components and information displayed on the screen (PowerShot SX420 IS)

Resizing Images

What batteries can I use with my camera?

CameraWindow does not run (Windows 10)

CameraWindow does not run (Windows 8)

CameraWindow does not run (Mac OS X)