The Canon T5 did not work long as a webcam
Sep 19, 2021 08:26:54 #
The used T5 cost me $200 that I used as a webcam with Canon's free EOS webcam software. It served well as that for six months or so. Then it would drop off requiring a restart. That increased until it became unusable as a webcam. I can only guess that some component was not mean for constant use and died. It is what happens when you cut corners and go with the cheapest option. I might try to sell it on UHH, or just give it as a present to some young relative.
Sep 19, 2021 08:36:47 #
Fortunately, the webcam shortage is a thing of the past. There are many available at good prices.
Sep 19, 2021 09:12:08 #
Sep 19, 2021 09:29:52 #
Might be capable of being used as a webcam, but I'd never use it that way.
Sep 19, 2021 09:49:53 #
LCD wrote:
The used T5 cost me $200 that I used as a webcam with Canon's free EOS webcam software. It served well as that for six months or so. Then it would drop off requiring a restart. That increased until it became unusable as a webcam. I can only guess that some component was not mean for constant use and died. It is what happens when you cut corners and go with the cheapest option. I might try to sell it on UHH, or just give it as a present to some young relative.
“Webcam dies of overuse”. Poetic justice.
Sep 19, 2021 10:06:30 #
LCD wrote:
The used T5 cost me $200 that I used as a webcam with Canon's free EOS webcam software. It served well as that for six months or so. Then it would drop off requiring a restart. That increased until it became unusable as a webcam. I can only guess that some component was not mean for constant use and died. It is what happens when you cut corners and go with the cheapest option. I might try to sell it on UHH, or just give it as a present to some young relative.
Try a new battery in the camera. My 5D Mk IV would stop working and it was the battery. I put a different battery in it and it worked flawlessly.
Sep 19, 2021 15:58:35 #
LCD wrote:
The used T5 cost me $200 that I used as a webcam with Canon's free EOS webcam software. It served well as that for six months or so. Then it would drop off requiring a restart. That increased until it became unusable as a webcam. I can only guess that some component was not mean for constant use and died. It is what happens when you cut corners and go with the cheapest option. I might try to sell it on UHH, or just give it as a present to some young relative.
Probably over heating is killing something. Not designed to be on constantly.
PC Magazine's 8 best webcams for 2021 are all $199 or below. https://www.pcmag.com/picks/how-to-buy-the-best-webcam
And they are designed to be on for long periods of time.
Sep 20, 2021 06:27:07 #
I'm going to guess it's due to sensor overheating just like what happens when too long an exposure is done.
Sep 20, 2021 07:23:52 #
Sep 20, 2021 07:30:29 #
sodapop wrote:
Get a webcam, they are not expensive
Exactly...why pay $200 for something not designed to be a webcam.
For $69 this is a far better option...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZRFGN7?tag=georiot-us-default-20&th=1&psc=1&ascsubtag=trd-us-1336680217969611300-20&geniuslink=true
Sep 20, 2021 09:08:39 #
Hi LCD,
I do a lot of Zoom presentations (fly fishing) using multiple cameras. We've tried many different things and currently, we are using several old smartphones as their camera is usually much better than a 2- or 3-MP webcam. We use a FREE program called Iriun along with our in-office WiFi. First, download the Iriun program to your laptop/desktop computer. When you set it up, be sure to select the 4-camera option on the first setup page (the one where you check the "I read it box" when you never really read all the text. Second, use your smartphone to go to the App Store and download the smartphone version of Iriun. To use: Open the program on your computer then open the App on the smartphone. In about 10 seconds they will communicate with each other and you have a really good webcam. We have four OLD smartphones we use for our Zoom presentations and the only thing we have to "plugin" is the power cord as the main reason the phones were retired was the battery not holding a charge. Good luck. Take care & ...
I do a lot of Zoom presentations (fly fishing) using multiple cameras. We've tried many different things and currently, we are using several old smartphones as their camera is usually much better than a 2- or 3-MP webcam. We use a FREE program called Iriun along with our in-office WiFi. First, download the Iriun program to your laptop/desktop computer. When you set it up, be sure to select the 4-camera option on the first setup page (the one where you check the "I read it box" when you never really read all the text. Second, use your smartphone to go to the App Store and download the smartphone version of Iriun. To use: Open the program on your computer then open the App on the smartphone. In about 10 seconds they will communicate with each other and you have a really good webcam. We have four OLD smartphones we use for our Zoom presentations and the only thing we have to "plugin" is the power cord as the main reason the phones were retired was the battery not holding a charge. Good luck. Take care & ...
Sep 20, 2021 11:11:57 #
There was a time that cameras had limited record time due to competing against video cameras which had no recording time limit.
The reason for this fixed time is that if a camera records more than 30 minutes of video is usually classified as a video camera.
Therefore, to avoid higher import fees, DSLR camera manufacturers have reduced battery life to less than 30 minutes.
Battery consumption equates to heat and burning a battery of its full charge in less than 30 minutes creates much more heat of the electronics of the camera causing stress and the camera will shut down for its own survival.
The reason for this fixed time is that if a camera records more than 30 minutes of video is usually classified as a video camera.
Therefore, to avoid higher import fees, DSLR camera manufacturers have reduced battery life to less than 30 minutes.
Battery consumption equates to heat and burning a battery of its full charge in less than 30 minutes creates much more heat of the electronics of the camera causing stress and the camera will shut down for its own survival.
Oct 16, 2021 10:19:52 #
Oct 16, 2021 11:20:46 #
Consider calling (800) OK-CANON
The EOS T5 is capable of recording full HD video up to 29:59 in length. Ask them what settings are needed (fresh battery vs adapter? what card speed? what frame rate? other) to assure you achieve the 29:59 mark. It's unlikely the camera is broken, rather some setting is incorrect as needed to record for 30-minutes.
The EOS T5 is capable of recording full HD video up to 29:59 in length. Ask them what settings are needed (fresh battery vs adapter? what card speed? what frame rate? other) to assure you achieve the 29:59 mark. It's unlikely the camera is broken, rather some setting is incorrect as needed to record for 30-minutes.
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