Canon Webcam Software Released
Sep 18, 2020 16:15:39 #
Canon released the final version of the software that enables you to use your Canon camera as a webcam. They released the beta version about 5 months ago and the final Windows version 9/16. There is only a beta version currently available for Mac OS. The software is compatible with a lot of EOS cameras and Point & Shoot models. The software is usable with many web apps, including Zoom. I have not had time to try it yet, but plan to do so soon using my G5X Mk II; it also works with my 80D. I would be interested in any feedback from anyone who has tried it.
Sep 18, 2020 19:46:19 #
Do you know if it works wirelessly or does it need to be "tethered"? It sounds interesting.
Sep 18, 2020 19:49:14 #
hcmcdole wrote:
Do you know if it works wirelessly or does it need to be "tethered"? It sounds interesting.
I believe it needs to be tethered.
Sep 19, 2020 04:22:53 #
DJphoto wrote:
I believe it needs to be tethered.
Thank you for the info. I need to check this out ASAP but will go with the built in camera for today's meeting.
Sep 19, 2020 09:05:41 #
DJphoto wrote:
Canon released the final version of the software t... (show quote)
Do you have a website where you can download this canon WebCam software?
Sep 19, 2020 11:05:43 #
coskibum wrote:
Do you have a website where you can download this canon WebCam software?
Go to the Canon website, find your camera, go to product support, then drivers and downloads and there will be a link to download the software.
Sep 19, 2020 11:22:48 #
Sep 20, 2020 07:51:52 #
coskibum wrote:
Do you have a website where you can download this canon WebCam software?
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility?utm_source=promotional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200916_CAMERA_EOS_UTILITY_LAUNCH%20&riid=82471565
Still can't get it to work on IM in FaceBook.
Sep 21, 2020 10:39:35 #
Spent an hour on this and could not get it to work. I see the drivers but no program. Terribly disappointed that Canon didn't have this ironed out before releasing it. I can't get email or chat agent support either. (I have a feeling there are a lot of folks bombarding them since this rollout). The zip was a problem to begin with as I use 7zip and didn't know where it put the unzipped files. So I told 7zip to extract to... Got that done and ran the setup but it looks like it only installed drivers at C:\Program Files\Canon\EOS Webcam Utility. No new programs under the start button, no new desktop items, etc. What the heck?
Sep 21, 2020 15:43:15 #
The drivers are for whichever program you use for the webcam connection. Once you open which you use locate the Canon drivers and you should be in business. Good luck buddy....
Sep 22, 2020 05:53:45 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
The drivers are for whichever program you use for the webcam connection. Once you open which you use locate the Canon drivers and you should be in business. Good luck buddy....
Thanks for that. I did see it as an option in my Zoom session but it never worked so I had to revert to the built in camera on my laptop. Hopefully one day it will work.
Sep 22, 2020 07:45:14 #
hcmcdole wrote:
Thanks for that. I did see it as an option in my Zoom session but it never worked so I had to revert to the built in camera on my laptop. Hopefully one day it will work.
You have to be active in your zoom meeting or to see if it works start a new meeting and you should be able to see it working. Give it a try....good luck buddy.
Sep 22, 2020 11:58:37 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
You have to be active in your zoom meeting or to see if it works start a new meeting and you should be able to see it working. Give it a try....good luck buddy.
I think the problem was when I turned the camera on and put it into live view, it was opening EOS utility and Zoom could not use it. I quit the EOS utility and the image popped into Zoom then. Yay! I may get the hang of this yet. Thanks!
Sep 22, 2020 13:33:45 #
hcmcdole wrote:
I think the problem was when I turned the camera on and put it into live view, it was opening EOS utility and Zoom could not use it. I quit the EOS utility and the image popped into Zoom then. Yay! I may get the hang of this yet. Thanks!
I can get it to work on zoom but so far on FaceBook Messenger NO LUCK....
Sep 22, 2020 14:41:31 #
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
I can get it to work on zoom but so far on FaceBook Messenger NO LUCK....
Wow, never ever thought of using video streaming on FB messenger. (I really hate it other than sharing things with friends and family).
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