Re: Someone on the list with a Canon PowerShot G7X mark iii ? Could you make a log to check the capabilities?

Hi,

As a follow-up on my own questions... I have decided to give a Sony 
RX100 vii a try and what a breeze compared to the Canon PowerShot G7X 
iii. The basics are working fine.

Cheers
Raymond



On 13-05-2023 15:36, Raymond de Vries wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am encountering a few annoying issues with my Canon PowerShot G7X 
> mark ii and I would like to check if these are also present with the 
> mark iii. Is there someone with such camera and wants to create a log 
> file for inspection of the capabilities? I would appreciate that :-)
>
> The issues I encounter with the mark ii which could be resolved by the 
> mark iii are:
>
>  * The mark ii cannot be powered via usb and needs to be powered via a
>    fake battery. When doing so you always need to use the menu to
>    confirm and proceed. This is practically unworkable when using the
>    camera in an environment where you don't have access. The mark iii
>    should be powered via the USB-C - is that confirmed when used with
>    libgphoto2?
>  * The mark ii goes to sleep when you don't touch a button - any button
>    - when using via libphoto2. I am trying to make it work with a 3D
>    printed part but it is kind of clumsy. Does the mark iii have the
>    option KeepDeviceOn?
>
> I don't need to use a Canon per se but it seems like a very nice form 
> factor with good capabilities. If someone has a good suggestion, 
> please share.
>
> Thanks,
> Raymond
>



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