About This File
BackyardEOS is Windows only software!
Take control over your Canon DSLR. Purpose built for astrophotography.
There is no separate download for the Trial, Classic, or Premium Edition. Your software activation key will automatically enable the functions you are entitled to.
This is commercial software. This download requires a software activation key upon installation.
You can find your activation keys in your client area under "My Purchases -> Orders" from the top menu bar.
To get your free 30-day trial key you need to add BackyardEOS Trial Edition in your cart and proceed to checkout. This process is necessary to allow the activation server to generate a key. You will not be asked to enter a credit card number during checkout of a free trial key.
What's New in Version 2024-03-02 See changelog
Released
BackyardEOS 3.5.0 will install side-by-side of previously installed versions of BackyardEOS; they can coexist just fine on the same computer. If you don’t need your previously installed version, you can remove it without any impact on 3.5.x.
Your BackyardEOS 3.2.x software key will work with BackyardEOS 3.5.x ~ it’s a free upgrade!
3.5.0.RC7 2024-03-02
CHANGE: Canon SDK updated for supported 64 bits cameras
BUG FIX: Some cameras would not connect in 64 bits
3.5.0.RC6 2024-02-04
BUG: Error validating 3.2 keys against 3.5.0.RC5
3.5.0.RC5 2023-11-15
NEW: BackyardEOS 64 bits (DIGIC 2 cameras not supported in 64 bits)
NEW: Canon R8 added (32 & 64 bits)
NEW: Canon R10 added (32 & 64 bits)
NEW: Canon R50 added (32 & 64 bits)
CHANGE: BackyardRED is no longer installed automatically; this is now a separate download.
CHANGE: BUG FIX: ASTAP bug when ini file missing
BUG FIX: Native AVI encoder library update (for 64 bits computers)