paddler4 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Anyone use their Canon DSLR as a webcam? EOS utility gives me a great video on my screen, but apps like Zoom don't see the camera. Some people recommend additional software, but I am hesitant to use software without some first-hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemorrell Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I don't. I did consider it earlier this week for set up for a one-off video chat with a few friends. I browsed through a couple of web articles and decided that it was (for me) too much hassle with little prep time. And that the investment in a (mini-)HDMI-USB cable, possibly a video-converter and/or paid (non-watermarked) versions of specialized software would be as high or even higher than the price of a dedicated 'good enough' external webcam. Leaving aside the sound quality issues. I think whether and how use a DSLR as a webcam depends a lot on the frequency of use, the level of video quality you want and your budget. If you want or need to regularly stream good quality video, then I would say 'go for it'. If the video quality is not a big issue, then there are still webcams available (but hard to find). Using your mobile phone as a webcam is another option too. There are quite a few articles and video's around on this topic.These are just a couple I came across and browsed through: - How to Use DSLR as a Webcam in 2020? (at video-stitch.com) - How To Use Your DSLR As A Webcam (Simple Answer!) (at thewiredshopper.com) - Using a DSLR as a Webcam - A guide & tutorial (at obs.live) Sorry I don't have any personal experience. Mike Anyone use their Canon DSLR as a webcam? EOS utility gives me a great video on my screen, but apps like Zoom don't see the camera. Some people recommend additional software, but I am hesitant to use software without some first-hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler4 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Mike, thanks. I've decided that it is too much bother. I too found lots of articles and videos on the web, but they all required additional software that I was reluctant to trust. A better webcam will be sufficient for me. I was exploring this because webcams, like toilet paper and hand cleaner, vanished off the shelves when people started worrying about COVID 19. I ordered one a few weeks ago and recently got an email saying that, supplies permitting it will be shipped the beginning of June. Meanwhile, I'll have to make do with the ancient low-quality one that I have. A vendors on Amazon say they have the one I ordered, but they are scalping them for 3x the normal price. When I first looked, it was 4x. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad_hoffman Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Same issue here; special cable and buying software I'm not familiar with. Webcams seem to be sold out everywhere. I got a promotional email from B&H for them, but when I went to the site everything you might want was sold out. The people I chat with probably didn't need to see me and my mess anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler4 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 I ordered one from B&H. They don't scalp, unlike many Amazon vendors. I'll wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Keefer Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I ordered one from B&H. They don't scalp, unlike many Amazon vendors. I'll wait. What exactly did you order. "Ordered one" is vague. Thanks Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler4 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 What exactly did you order. "Ordered one" is vague. I ordered a Logitech C920HD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen_S Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 It seems Canon just released a free EOS webcam utility (beta version, so far windows only) - I got a news feed about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nail33 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 It seems Canon just released a free EOS webcam utility (beta version, so far windows only) - I got a news feed about it. Here's an article about the utility: Canon's new software will turn select EOS, PowerShot cameras into webcams for Windows 10 PCs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_moss5 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Just tried the Webcam Beta and it works with 7D II ! Haven't tried it with 5D IV yet. Thanks Canon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler4 Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 They haven't gotten to the previous generation of bodies yet, and that's what I have. Hopefully, it won't be too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanthree Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Hoping to see a Mac version at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Keefer Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Anyone use their Canon DSLR as a webcam? EOS utility gives me a great video on my screen, but apps like Zoom don't see the camera. Some people recommend additional software, but I am hesitant to use software without some first-hand experience. Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta LINK Allows you to use a lot Canon EOS camera models with many popular video conferencing programs like Zoom. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler4 Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta LINK Allows you to use a lot Canon EOS camera models with many popular video conferencing programs like Zoom. Thanks. Yes, that's the same software Jochen noted above. I just checked the page you linked, and the list of cameras still doesn't (and may never) extend back to the bodies I own. At this point, it may be a moot point for me. Supposedly--I believe it when it actually happens--my new webcam is supposed to ship in two weeks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andylynn Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 For Mac users, I’ve been using the hackery described here: Camera Hack: Use Your Main Camera as a Webcam Without a Capture Card with a Fuji XH1. I don’t see why it wouldn’t also work with Canons that support tether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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