Re: Canon G7X Mk2 not showing up in gphoto2 v2.5.27

On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 11:40:46PM +0200, Jakob Adler wrote:
> Hey there,
> 
> I am trying to set up a Canon G7x Mk 2 on a raspberry pi running octopi,
> but the camera wont show up when connected and powered up. This may be due
> to the fact that the camera itself does not open camera mode. But since the
> camera is listed as compatible, I thought I would try to ask you for help.
> 
> *pi@octopi*:*~ $* lsusb
> Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
> Bus 001 Device 003: ID 2c99:0002
> Bus 001 Device 002: ID 2109:3431 VIA Labs, Inc. Hub
> Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

Unless it shows up on lsusb, gphoto2 cannot detect it either.

What does "camera itself does not open camera mode" mean?

Might be hardware issue, so check cables and camera and PI power...

Ciao, Marcus