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Want to go back to a Canon Powershot, which one?

Started Mar 5, 2020 | Questions thread
woodturner Regular Member • Posts: 278
Canon shut off WiFi.

Well yoyu asked, so:

Canon image gateway has been closed and all user accounts deleted.   This was part of the system required to upload from the camera SX700HS.   You now have to re register to get an equivalent service, but the new service only supports later models.  I cannot reregister, so I am off their radar as a Canon Owner.   Or rather they have chosen to switch off the radar pointing in my direction.  Not interested, not there, don't care.

So, after seamlessly uploading over WiFi for several years, it is now not possible any more, and no WiFi workaround is made available.  I have been asking!!!    So If you have an older Canon you get  shut out of the system that was a key function in  my purchase decision in the first place.

I am not a GAS addict, and expect a camera to continue to work  for a few years.  In the modern world, however, the manufacturer can decide to reduce your functionality arbitrarily,  AFTER you have made the purchase.   All the smug people with the latest gear had better keep buying every year, as if Canon have done it once they will do it again.

This is a business decision by Canon.   It appears that they have decided that switch off a working system without redress.

I am actually in the market for a camera for a "big trip" already booked for the year end.

I don't see why I should fuss about comparing performance of different models after the practical demonstration of customer care by Canon.  Do you trust them?  My experience suggests it is dangerous to do so.

It shortens the list of manufacturers and models to review, though.

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