Download + Setup Canon EOS Webcam Utility Software

I didn’t get one of these AC power adapter kits right away, yet may eventually. Again, not needing a professional video studio setup for my use-case, I bought this basic, yet versatile DSLR desk clamp mount on Amazon ( $29.90 - 11” adjustable arm ( pictured below)).īonus tip: I heard from a colleague that getting an external camera battery adapter is a good idea so that your camera’s battery doesn’t die halfway through a call, and with it you won’t have to worry about charging your battery anymore. Whether you do-it-yourself/macgyver some camera tripod setup yourself ( I’ve definitely done this on tripod setups in the past) or you buy a new one, this will be needed. Next you’ll need some sort of camera mounting/tripod system. Chris Coyier wrote a blog post about his setup using HDMI Camlink + an Elgato keylight. Perhaps it better suits your needs from the get-go to get something like the popular HDMI tethering device ‘ Camlink’ (~$125-150). Do check product details/reviews to ensure yours is also compatible! No big barrier to entry at all! I purchased this particular USB cable on Amazon ( $7.99 - 6-foot mini USB) which is quite versatile and compatible with most Canon DSLRs. Thankfully, with my Canon + Canon’s software ( more about Canon webcam software below) mini USB is fully supported to set this up as an external webcam. Yet whatever camera setup you have, there’s likely a first-party or third-party supported software and/or hardware out there to will fit your needs. What’s Needed: Camera, USB Cable (or HDMI/Camlink), Tripod/MountĪs mentioned, I have a Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera with an EFS 18-55mm lens and that’s what this post will primarily cover setting up.

My test video after getting things setup.

macOS Big Sur tip when installing Canon’s Webcam Utility.

Download + Setup Canon EOS Webcam Utility Software.

What’s Needed: Camera, USB Cable (or HDMI/Camlink), Tripod/Mount.

This post outlines how I connected my Canon DSLR camera as an external webcam to my laptop. I’m not making video content, and/or my work video meetings aren’t extremely frequent, so this setup outlined works just fine for me.

However you choose to go about it, it really shouldn’t cost that much to get started, and you can always upgrade if/when needed down the road. So, I truly bought the bare minimum to get things setup. So, it made sense to put it to use as an external video source on my MacBook Pro to up my video quality!īeing a bootstrapper at heart, making budget-friendly purchases is always top of mind. I wanted to upgrade my webcam setup, and happen to have an older Canon DSLR lying around that doesn’t get much use nowadays. We get a chance to connect and gain more context from expressions and reactions. Video calls, Zoom or Meet meetings, are also great for remote distributed teams, though. Honestly, I prefer to have audio-based meetings and calls when I can.

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