Canon eos как веб камера

Canon выпустила утилиту для подключения профессиональных камер как веб-камер

Видеосозвоны в Zoom ещё никогда не были такими качественными.

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Canon выпустила бета-версию программы EOS Webcam Utility, которая позволяет подключать профессиональные камеры компании в качестве веб-камер. Пока приложение доступно только для Windows 10 и работает не со всеми камерами.

Однако в списке поддерживаемых устройств присутствуют многие популярные модели вроде EOS 6D Mark II. Программа работает как с DSLR и беззеркальными камерами, так и с более компактными цифровыми камерами. Для использования устройства в качестве веб-камеры достаточно установить утилиту и подключить камеру по USB.

Список поддерживаемых камер EOS Webcam Utility

В Canon пояснили, что причиной выхода EOS Webcam Utility стала востребованность качества во время видеоконференций. Программу выпустили с расчётом на то, что она поможет владельцам камер лучше выглядеть на совещаниях и в видеозвонках.

Пользователи смогут сами настроить изображение, как при обычной видеосъёмке. В том числе поменять фокус, экспозицию, значения ISO и другие параметры.

Как отметили в Input, владельцы любых других современных камер тоже могут попытаться подключить их в качестве веб-камер. Для этого понадобится только внешняя карта захвата HDMI, но для этого устройство должно поддерживать вывод изображения по кабелю. Таким же способом могут воспользоваться владельцы компьютеров и ноутбуков Apple: на Mac утилиту пока не выпустили.

Use (Any) Canon Camera as a Webcam for Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams

This is wonderful news considering the current difficulties in purchasing either a webcam or a capture card, which would normally be needed to connect a digital camera to your computer. All you need in order to use your Canon camera as a webcam is a USB cable and a Windows computer. It’s very easy to get started:

Download the Canon EOS Webcam Utility

You can download the Canon EOS Webcam Utility directly from Canon. Simply select the model of your camera and download the software installer.

What if your camera isn’t on the list? The good news is that, even if you have an older camera, the software will very likely still work! We were able to use our Canon 5D Mark II using the download for the more recent 5D Mark IV. There are some limitations, which I discuss below, but overall the older 5D Mark II still works very well.

Unfortunately, you do have to be running Windows as of right now, so if you’re a Mac or Linux user, this solution will not work for you yet.

Start using your Canon as a webcam

Now all you have to do is plug your camera into your computer. Simply use the appropriate USB cable (either 2.0 or 3.0 depending on your camera). Once you turn on the camera you will be able to select it as a webcam in various programs like Zoom, Skype or MS Teams.

Instructions for Zoom:

There are three easy steps to take in Zoom to start using your Canon camera as your webcam.

1. Go to settings
2. Select the video tab
3. Choose Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta from the drop down menu

At this point you can also make any other adjustments like mirroring the video or changing the aspect ratio.

Instructions for Skype:

Please note that it seems like the Canon EOS Webcam Utility only works with the desktop version of Skype as of right now.

Instructions for MS Teams:

The steps for using your Canon camera for teams are also very simple.

1. Click on your profile and go to settings
2. Choose the devices tab
3. Select EOS Webcam Utility Beta from the Camera drop down menu

What about audio?

Note that you will need a separate microphone because the Canon EOS Webcam Utility does not currently appear to be able to transmit the audio signal from the camera to your computer. You can use anything from a simple Lavalier microphone, to a USB microphone like the Blue Yeti, HyperX QuadCast or RØDE NT USB, to a professional XLR condenser microphone.

I recently picked up the RØDE NT USB and have been quite happy with the results. It’s a simple plug and play solution that will improve your sound quite a bit. Better sound will almost always make a big difference in terms of the quality of your conference calls or streams.

Some notes on using Canon EOS Webcam Utility with a Canon 5D Mark II

So far the Canon 5D Mark II has worked surprisingly well together with the Canon EOS Webcam Utility. We have tried both an 24–105mm F/4 lens and a 55mm F/1.8 Fujinon prime lens and both work very well. The bokeh with the latter lens looks great.

There are a few important notes about using the 5D Mark II:

Autofocus

Autofocus will not work on an older camera like the 5D Mark II. It seems that you need a newer camera with dual pixel autofocus in order for autofocus to work. However, using manual focus is actually fine as well since you can be sure that your camera will be focused on one area and will not spontaneously try to refocus in the middle of your conference call or video stream.

Adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

Whatever settings your camera is at before you plug it into the computer, will be what the camera will be operating at when you plug it in and start using it as a webcam. You need to make sure to have everything set up correctly before you start using your webcam. Here’s how the different presets work:

• In automatic mode, the camera will try to adjust its settings. Based on some limited testing it seemed like the camera was primarily using ISO to adapt to different lighting.
• In shutter priority, the camera seems to be able to automatically change the aperture.
• In aperture priority mode, the camera will change the shutter speed automatically.
• In manual mode, you can set the settings and they will remain where you set them. This mode will allow you to have most control over the look of your video.

If you have Magic Lantern installed on your 5D Mark II you can use that to change your aperture, shutter speed, and ISO by clicking on the Live View button. In fact, you can even refocus while using your camera as a webcam by pressing the AF-ON button when using Magic Lantern. Note that Magic Lantern will only be able to change aperture, shutter speed, and ISO if you are in manual mode. If you are in shutter priority, it will be able to adjust the shutter speed, whereas in aperture priority, it will be able to adjust the aperture.

Waiting room glitch in Zoom

We encountered a major glitch with waiting rooms in Zoom. The 5D Mark II would seem to be working when trying to join the meeting. However, while we were in the waiting room the shutter would close. Upon being granted access to the meeting the camera would try to open the shutter again, but then immediately close it so that it wouldn’t work in the actual meeting. Using Magic Lantern seems to have now resolved this issue. If you don’t have Magic Lantern on your 5D Mark II, you can try another workaround using OBS, which we used before discovering the Magic Lantern fix.

Instructions for using OBS

We were able to avoid the waiting room glitch in Zoom by using OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) as an interface. Getting this setup up is quite easy and will allow you to implement a few additional potentially interesting features in your Zoom call.

These are the steps to set up your Canon camera for use in OBS:

1. Download the free OBS (Open Broadcaster Software).
2. Download the OBS VirtualCam plugin so that you can turn OBS into a virtual webcam. If you are using only one camera, it should be fine to register only one virtual device during setup.
3. Open OBS Studio and add a new Source by clicking the + sign in the Sources pane.
4. Select Video Capture Device.
5. Name your capture device. It can be any name you want. We chose Canon 5D Mark II for our camera.
6. In the pop-up window, select EOS Webcam Utility from the Devices drop down menu. You can adjust any other settings for the camera at this time, e.g., the color space. It’s fine to leave everything at the default values too.
7. You can now adjust the size of your camera stream by resizing the red box around your camera feed in the main OBS Studio window.
8. Activate the VirtualCam in OBS. Do this by selecting Tools > VirtualCam in the main OBS Studio window and pressing the Start button. You can then close the dialog box.
9. Open Zoom and go to Settings > Video (as shown above) and select OBS-Camera from the drop down menu.

OBS can also be used in conjunction with other video conferencing applications like Skype.

OBS lets you set different scenes and share your desktop as well as your webcam and also create picture-in-picture scenes. The possibilities are almost endless and we will leave you to experiment on your own at this point!

How to use your Canon EOS / EOS M / EOS R / RP as a Webcam

Canon has released a beta software that allows you to use a number of DSLR and mirrorless cameras as a webcam with just the USB cable.

This release came as a pleasant surprise. I’ve wondered for years why the manufacturer didn’t make this feature a default on all their cameras. With the Covid-19 pandemic and many people forced to stay home, Canon decided it was time to finally enable the functionality to support its customers.

The Canon utility app was first released for Windows, and now that a Mac version is available, I can finally test it out.

Important note about compatibility
The EOS M name in the title refers to the series of cameras (this is how Canon calls it). Unfortunately not all of them are compatible with this feature as of now. Among mirrorless cameras, you can use the EOS M6 Mark II, EOS M50, EOS M200, EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R5 and EOS R6. There are also various DSLRs available. You can check the full list on the Canon website. I hope Canon will continue to update the software to support more cameras, including older models.

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How to set up your Canon camera as a webcam

To start using your Canon camera as a webcam, a few steps are necessary.

Step 1: install the EOS Webcam Utility software

The software allows your computer to “see” your camera as a video source when connected to the USB port.

1. Go on the Canon website and navigate to the EOS Webcam Utility page
2. Scroll down until you see a list of compatible cameras. If your camera is listed, click on it to open the download page. (More on compatible cameras further down.)
3. The website should pick your operating system automatically, but you can double check with the drop down menu next to Operating System. Below, in the list of softwares available, you should see EOS Webcam Utility Beta 0.9.0. Click on the SELECT button on the right to expand the area, then click on the red DOWNLOAD button.
4. Once the download has finished, locate the zip file on your computer, double click to decompress it and open the installer package. Follow the instructions on screen. You will be asked to restart your computer once the installation has finished.

Step 2: prepare your Canon camera

Before starting to use the camera as a webcam, let’s go through a couple of tips to make sure you make the most out of it.

1. Use a fully charged battery
2. Mount a lens that is wide enough (35mm or shorter) so that you can frame your face easily even if the camera is close to you.
3. Set your camera on a tripod and find a position that suits your working environment and the composition. I suggest mounting the camera on a small tripod (I used the Gorilla Pod) so that you can place the camera directly on your desk.
4. Turn your camera on and set the main shooting dial to video mode.
5. Disable optical stabilisation on the lens, and digital IS on the camera if there is such a feature, since you don’t need them – plus the latter will crop your field of view
6. In the camera menu, in Movie Rec. size. you can choose the resolution and frame rate you want to use. I’ll talk about this further down, but if you don’t know what to choose, start with FHD 25p or 30p.
7. Select Movie Manual exposure with the Q SET button and adjust the exposure settings yourself. A shutter speed of 1/50 (or 1/60 for 30p) will do, and you can set the aperture and ISO accordingly based on how much light you have in the room. If you’re rather not fuss with total manual settings, you can set the ISO to Auto so that the camera manually adjusts the sensitivity, or go fully automatic by choosing Movie Auto exposure.
8. Choose a Picture Style that doesn’t have too much contrast or saturation. Standard, Portrait or Faithful should work best.
9. Set the white balance to automatic if you’re not sure which setting to use. If you know precisely which lights are in your room, you can select one of the presets or even choose a temperature manually.
10. Make sure that Movie Servo AF is enabled, and select Face/Eye detection. Your Canon will track your face and keep you in focus when you move. This is especially useful if you use a fast aperture such as 1.8 or 2.8 to have more shallow depth of field.
11. In Set Up Menu, disable the Eco mode and in Power Saving, disable the Auto Power Off. This ensures that your camera doesn’t power off while you’re in the middle of a live video or Skype call.

Step 3: use your Canon EOS camera as a webcam

You’ve installed the software, prepared your camera, so now all that is left to do is connect it and start using it!

1. If your camera has a multi-angle screen, rotate it 180˚ to compose better. If it has a touch screen, you can use it to change settings without fussing with the buttons on the rear.
2. After your computer has restarted, connect your Canon camera with the USB cable and turn the camera on.
3. Go to a website or application you want to use to live stream or video call, such as Facebook Live, Skype, Zoom, etc.
4. In the video/audio settings, select EOS Webcam Utility Beta as the video source. Once that is done, the image should appear on the feed.

Example with Facebook Live: the EOS Webcam utility appears in the list of video sources available.

You’re almost there, but there are still a few things to consider. Please read the additional notes below.

Your Canon EOS as a webcam: limitations and extra information

Because the software released by Canon is still in its beta form, you might experience a few bugs and there are some limitations to be aware of.

As things are subject to change, please visit the Canon website for more up to date information.

Software and apps compatibility

With the Mac OS version, there are currently a few limitations concerning the applications you can use. For Skype, Zoom and WebEx, use the web-based app rather than the desktop app. There are also less cameras compatible, but I think it is only a matter of time before it gets the same features as the Windows version.

On my Skype, it worked the first time I opened the application, but from the second time onward it wouldn’t connect anymore so I had to log in on the Skype website and use the web-app. Make sure to be on Chrome because it won’t work on Safari. FaceTime seems to be incompatible too.

Audio

As of now, you can’t select the Canon cameras for the audio source. It is limited to video, at least on my Mac. This means you can’t use the camera’s built-in microphone, or one connected to the camera’s 3.5mm port.

Example with Facebook Live: the EOS Webcam utility is missing from the audio sources list.

You will need to use the built-in microphone of your laptop, a USB microphone or any other audio set up that can be connected to a computer in order for this to work. In my case, I have the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 set up (XLR microphone + USB sound card).

The risk of having two different sources for audio and video is that you can experience sync problems between the image and sound. This can depend on the streaming software used. My setup worked fine with Skype, but on Facebook Live and YouTube Live the video was delayed in comparison to the audio.

One workaround is to use an encoder software as an intermediate player that takes the video and audio sources and send them to the application you’re using for the stream. Among the additional settings at your fingertips, there is the possibility of adding a delay to the audio track. Some trial and error is necessary to find the right setting (mine was 140ms). I used OBS Studio which is a free open source software. You will find several resources online that explain how to use OBS.

OBS Studio

Resolution and Frame Rate

Depending on your EOS model, you might have the option to choose 4K or Full HD in your camera menu. With 4K, your camera will most likely crop the field of view heavily (the EOS RP crop is a huge 1.75x) which will make it tricky to compose the image correctly unless you have the space to move the camera further from where you’re sitting. Plus, it is very unlikely that you’ll be able to stream 4K, so there is no need for this kind of resolution.

In fact, even streaming in Full HD can be challenging. The streaming quality of your live video will depend on the speed of your internet connection, and more precisely the upload speed. Domestic connections are usually slower in upload than download, so you may want to perform a few tests to see what kind of quality you’re getting.

Skype, Facebook, and Youtube can adjust the quality automatically depending on your internet speed. If you want more control, OBS Studio is once again the answer because it allows you to configure video and audio streaming settings, including the bitrate.

After several attempts with my set up, I realised that my wifi connection was struggling to output more than 3MB/s. So I settled on on a resolution of 720p and 30 frames per second. I set the EOS RP to 720p so that OBS didn’t have to downscale the video feed and consume more computer power. If you have a faster connection, you might be able to go higher at 1080p. Again, the web is full of tutorials about settings for live streaming.

Как использовать вашу камеру Canon в качестве веб-камеры для стрима

Как использовать вашу камеру Canon в качестве веб-камеры для стрима

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Настроить камеру DSLR Canon для стриминга

Если вы хотите, чтобы ваши прямые трансляции выглядели профессионально или просто выглядели лучше во время вашего следующего видеочата, одним из лучших вариантов является использование выделенной камеры с отличными характеристиками видео, например вашей цифровой зеркальной камеры Canon EOS, беззеркальной камеры или камеры PowerShot. Чтобы облегчить процесс, компания Canon представила бета-версию EOS Webcam Utility для подключения камеры к компьютеру. Поскольку у вас, вероятно, уже есть камера и совместимый USB-кабель, это кажется простым способом улучшить ваши видеозвонки.

Зачем использовать камеру Canon вместо веб-камеры?
Очевидно, что ответ на вышесказанное заключается в том, что специальная камера Canon обеспечивает значительно лучшее качество изображения, чем стандартная веб-камера. Для этого есть много причин, ни в одну из которых я не хочу вдаваться слишком глубоко, но достаточно сказать, что цифровая зеркальная камера, беззеркальная камера и даже система «наведи и снимай», предназначенная для захвата потрясающих изображений, превзойдет крошечный блок формирования изображения, встроенный в ваш ноутбук, планшет или смартфон.

Рекомендуемые камеры и оборудование
Сначала вам нужно проверить, есть ли у вас камера, поддерживаемая бета-версией веб-камеры Canon EOS. К счастью, приложение поддерживает компьютеры как с Windows, так и с Mac, и список поддерживаемых камер довольно широк.

EOS DSLR камеры для потокового видео

• Canon EOS1D X Mark II
• Canon EOS1D X Mark III
• Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
• Canon EOS 5DS
• Canon EOS 5DS R
• Canon EOS 6D Mark II
• Canon EOS 7D Mark II
• Canon EOS 77D
• Canon EOS 80D
• Canon EOS 90D
• Canon EOS Rebel SL2
• Canon EOS Rebel SL3
• Canon EOS Rebel T6
• Canon EOS Rebel T6i
• Canon EOS Rebel T7
• Canon EOS Rebel T7i
• Canon EOS Rebel T100
• Цифровая зеркальная камера Canon EOS Rebel T7i
• Цифровая зеркальная камера Canon EOS Rebel T7i
• EOS беззеркальные камеры
• Canon EOS M6 Mark II
• Canon EOS M50
• Canon EOS M200
• Canon EOS R
• Canon EOS RP
• Canon EOS RP Цифровая беззеркальная камера
• Canon EOS RP Цифровая беззеркальная камера
• PowerShot Камеры
• Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
• Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
• Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
• Canon Цифровая камера Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
• Canon Цифровая камера Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
• Для получения наиболее актуального списка ознакомьтесь со списком совместимости Canon .

Как настроить камеру и компьютер

1. Установите камеру в режим видео.
2. Отрегулируйте настройки экспозиции (Ручной обеспечивает наиболее последовательный вид).
3. Подключите к компьютеру с помощью USB-кабеля.

Есть пара вещей, на которые стоит обратить внимание. Во-первых, звук не передается с камеры, поэтому вам все равно придется использовать компьютерное решение или другой микрофон, подключенный к вашему ПК. Во-вторых, пользователи Mac должны будут использовать версию веб-приложения своей платформы конференц-связи вместо специализированных приложений. Настольные приложения FaceTime, Safari, Skype, Zoom и WebEx для Mac не поддерживаются. Тем не менее, Google Chrome и веб-версии Skype, Zoom и WebEx работают просто отлично.