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

[tigers media]

If you need something now for MacOS have a look at Cameralive+CamTwist, it worked fairly well for zoom, hangouts and skype when I tried it 2 weeks ago, but it won't for for facetime.
The above is a bit clunky, so I hope Canon will release a proper MacOS version soon. And keep supporting and improving it.

cheers mate appreciate it will try em out

 

[Franklyok]

So what is the resolution?

I bet I get better resolution, if I buy 4K HDMI to USB adapter. Can anyone suggest the best one?

 

[Joules]

So what is the resolution?

I bet I get better resolution, if I buy 4K HDMI to USB adapter. Can anyone suggest the best one?

Resolution is 1024 X 576 for my 80D. Should be the same for most models, the image goes over USB after all.

 

[SecureGSM]

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

Check Logitech out. They sell nice webcams that work on win/mac/Linux

 

[JohnG]

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.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0177WH1VO/

 

[JohnG]

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!

I downloaded the 5D1V version, but I can confirm that it works with 550D, 7D & 5Diii.

 

[SpaceGhost1969]

I can confirm it works perfectly with my 7 year old 1DC that is not on the approved list.

 

[Etienne]

I have two M bodies, and neither are included

 

[scottydog]

Anybody managed to get their Canon camera recognized by Skype? No luck here.

 

[bsbeamer]

How does this work with the 5D4's auto power off and/or recording limit? If you're using an LPE6 power adapter, can this run "full time" via software, or does it require user intervention on the camera every 30 minutes or so?

 

[AJ]

Great! Now my boss and co-workers can see me in 4k...

 

[Daner]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0177WH1VO/

Not unusual for me to teach 4-8 hours per day, so I won't be using it for those. It would be good for shorter webinars though.

 

[skyoctane]

I was hoping i'd find a mac version but silly me.... no photographers use a mac, do they?
(I seriously can't believe they didn't make a mac version at the same time)

 

[Franklyok]

I was hoping i'd find a mac version but silly me.... no photographers use a mac, do they?
(I seriously can't believe they didn't make a mac version at the same time)

Get hdmi to usb converter, 4K one.

 

[overniven]

I installed the beta, but couldn't get it to work. The camera, just acts like it's connected to a computer and displays an icon of the computer on the screen. I've tried both an RP and an 80D, same deal. I'm thinking it's a Windows setting, but no clue what.

 

[TinTin]

Do your Privacy settings in Windows allow applications to use the Camera? You might need to "allow apps to use your camera". (Settings -> Privacy -> Camera)

(You might also need to do the same for a microphone: Settings -> Privacy -> Microphone.)

 

[TinTin]

I have two M bodies, and neither are included

There are many reports of the software working satisfactorily with a number of cameras which aren't listed by Canon as compatible, so, if you would like this functionality, it's worth trying it. Just download the software, install it and try it out.

 

[Juangrande]

Canon RP with capture card. Already does this without additional software. Simple.

What’s “capture card”?

 

[Juangrande]

Or Linux, for that matter.

Oh Linux... I didn’t realize you were still there...you may go now.

 

[joestopper]

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

Well, if I could think of a unique webcam then it should stream in 8k (uncropped). There is currently no shortage of Canon R5?