Canon Software Solution Allows Select EOS Interchangeable Lens Cameras to Function as High-Quality USB Webcam

[Avenger 2.0]

However, I have two buddies with M50s that didn't want to shell out for the Camlink who will greatly appreciate this.

The M50 doesn't have clean hdmi out unless you want to lose the AF.

 

[Billitteri]

How does this not work with Mac!?! Come on Canon!

Check out V002 Camera Live on Github. Works on Windows or Mac. Not sure if there are quality limitations because I can't tell the way I'm currently using it, but it does work.

 

[SteveC]

I am in Sweden. Maybe they don't like Scandinavians. ;-)

Ever since you all gave up going viking as a recreation, you've gotten no respect!

 

[SteveC]

I need to find a camera brand that realizes that many of its users are on a Mac platform.

Or Linux, for that matter.

 

[CafferyPhoto]

"***The following are current system requirements: Windows 10 64-bit"

No Mac

Boooo

 

[3serious]

Would love to do this with my M50 and sigma 18-35, but the problem is battery life - I'm often on zoom meetings 6+ hours per day.

 

[TracerHD]

Works with Canon EOS 700D /T5i.
In Video Mode: performance is as good as you can expect it from a non-DPAF camera
In regulary mode the picture is very laggy.

I just installed the software and chose the "EOS webcam utilities beta" as webcam-device in Zoom, OBS,...
The software don't have any UI where you can configurate things. It's more an passive plugin / interface.

 

[ins0mniac]

How does this not work with Mac!?! Come on Canon!

I was just told on socia media that it’s in the works!

 

[TinTin]

Better than social media, a Canon Support representative has said he understands a Mac version is under development -- posting #85 on this page:
https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/...affiliate&utm_source=VigLink&utm_term=6149335

A number of people have mentioned they've downloaded the version for <name a camera model>, but isn't it, in fact, the same software irrespective of which camera you're going to use?

It'd be a pretty horrible solution if you had to use particular versions for each model of camera you might connect!

 

[Valvebounce]

Ok, I’ll try, hmm I’m going with the toshiba? Did my psychic powers work?

Cheers, Graham.

I run double laptops simultaneously to better monitor users and chats, so I can choose between the webcam on my MacBook Pro and my Toshiba Portégé. As such, I know which webcam does a clearly better job.

 

[Otara]

Im in Australia and it works. If you're seeing that it must be close - is the camera set to English? Different cables or ports? Different video modes, maybe start with lowest? Might be things like that.

 

[photoenix]

Better than social media, a Canon Support representative has said he understands a Mac version is under development -- posting #85 on this page:
https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/...affiliate&utm_source=VigLink&utm_term=6149335

A number of people have mentioned they've downloaded the version for <name a camera model>, but isn't it, in fact, the same software irrespective of which camera you're going to use?

It'd be a pretty horrible solution if you had to use particular versions for each model of camera you might connect!

Yes it is, that's why it also works with other models (that aren't on the supported list).

 

[RGB86]

Really sour way to kick off a topic discussion. Yes, Canon has been properly shamed by your scolding.

Jesus, who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?

I was just pointing out that DSLRs have been able to pass a video signal to a host PC for a while now, so it's baffling that they never just enabled users to select it as a video device. It's not like Canon makes capture cards that this would cannibalize, and it seems a really obvious feature.

It's nice to see Canon finally offering this; hopefully all manufacturers do going forward.

 

[David - Sydney]

Any comments on the mic/sound quality? Specifically from the built-in camera mic but also if external mic is setup.

 

[joestopper]

Continue reading...

Wonderful! Was waiting for this: To replace my 30 bucks web cam with my 5k camera&lens ...

 

[TAF]

Brilliant plan; make the older equipment more valuable so it stays off the secondary market while the R5 takes over.

 

[David - Sydney]

Wonderful! Was waiting for this: To replace my 30 bucks web cam with my 5k camera&lens ...

sure but try to buy a webcam at the moment... worldwide shortage :-(

 

[slclick]

OMG we must be bored

 

[xanbarksdale]

For all the Apple users...

I just thought I'd follow up on this. I literally bought this on Tuesday morning from Amazon and it's supposed to work great (not an affiliate link):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HF6VRZV/?tag=canorumo-20

I first saw it reviewed by Max Yuryev on his video about live streaming. Amazon had been sold out and just received a shipment on Tuesday. I can't speak for the quality yet, but from watching his video it looks to be a pretty simple solution.

P.S. I currently have the Black Magic Ultra Studio Mini and go through OBS. I'm hoping this is a simple solution for Skype, Zoom, etc.

 

[ekh00]

I'm using it on the EOS R in Malaysia so is definitely not US specific. Make sure EOS utility is not installed and the camera is in movie mode. For the R, it seems to charge a bit off the USB-C port so for me, battery life isn't really draining fast. Is definitely going to be ideal with webinars etc where I'm the co-host or host - the video quality is way better and professional looking with a shallow DOF.