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Canon has launched their EOS Webcam Utility Beta
Apr 30, 2020 05:46:05   #
robertcbyrd Loc: 28754
 
This looks like fun. You will be able to use your camera as a webcam or video source.

Anyhow in these days of isolation why not give it a go? LOL

https://lifehacker.com/turn-your-canon-dslr-into-a-webcam-with-this-free-app-1843162662

Only Windows 10 and a few models are compatible as of this article.

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Apr 30, 2020 07:01:53   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
OK Sony, let's get with the program. I searched for reviews of Web-Cams and found that since the reviews in January, the prices have gone up 50-100% and delivery on Amazon is in June. So ordered cables needed to use my Sony DSLR A-65. EBay the same. Found a clip-on WebCam from Wallmart it will be here in 2 weeks.

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Apr 30, 2020 10:24:55   #
bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA
 
The camera on my laptop is at the bottom of the screen near the keys. That means it points at my stomach and gives Zoom viewers a wide angle fat guy composition.

To fix it, I wanted to use my I have three small "quality" cameras. They have HDMI out ports and can be used as webcams with a third party adapter. Somehow everyone is out of the adapters!

Looking for other choices I found an app that uses my Samsung phone. It works very well! Look for "DroidCam". It's free and works well. I mount the camera on a small tripod positioned above my screen.

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May 1, 2020 05:55:03   #
bioteacher Loc: Brooklyn, NY
 
I was wondering if the downloads were camera specific as I have 2 bodies and you have to choose which model you have.

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May 1, 2020 06:10:53   #
robertcbyrd Loc: 28754
 
bioteacher wrote:
I was wondering if the downloads were camera specific as I have 2 bodies and you have to choose which model you have.


Good question. I have two bodies too. I will see if I can try an installation in a few days.

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May 1, 2020 12:19:43   #
EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace
 
bioteacher wrote:
I was wondering if the downloads were camera specific as I have 2 bodies and you have to choose which model you have.
robertcbyrd's link shows which Canon cameras can use the utility. I also have 2 bodies and neither of them are on the list.

These are the cameras on the list.
These are the cameras on the list....
(Download)

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May 1, 2020 12:52:18   #
bioteacher Loc: Brooklyn, NY
 
EdJ0307 wrote:
robertcbyrd's link shows which Canon cameras can use the utility. I also have 2 bodies and neither of them are on the list.


You have to click on your camera model and then it will let you download the app.

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