Back in April Canon released its EOS webcam utility application for Windows, and now they have released a MacOS version.
The EOS Webcam Utility Beta software solution requires one single USB plug (which may need to be purchased separately) to connect the camera to a Windows* operating systems computer. Once the software is downloaded and the camera is configured within a video conferencing application, the user will be ready to go.
Canon EOS Webcam Utility for MacOS and Windows
Compatible cameras
EOS DSLR Cameras
- EOS-1D X Mark II
- EOS-1D X Mark III
- EOS 5D Mark IV
- EOS 5DS
- EOS 5DS R
- EOS 6D Mark II
- EOS 7D Mark II
- EOS 77D
- EOS 80D
- EOS 90D
- EOS Rebel SL2
- EOS Rebel SL3
- EOS Rebel T6
- EOS Rebel T6i
- EOS Rebel T7
- EOS Rebel T7i
- EOS Rebel T100
EOS Mirrorless Cameras
PowerShot Cameras
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It works flawlessly with Teams and Zoom, I've had so many comments like "wow your webcam looks amazing".
It'll be interesting to see if it works as well on Mac.
Probably won't happen, considering how desktop Linux is such a niche target for most companies but one can dream.
Try and find out!
It does work in Germany.
Wishing that the EOS M5 would be supported.
Unfortunately my M3 and M5 only give the splash screen. I would have used the M3 as a dedicated webcam. This isn't the fault of the EOS Webcam Utility - it was probably left out of the camera in favor of their wireless control for remote shooting. From the EOS Utility manual:
Still planning on getting the CamLink solution when it is back in stock. That works will all devices that provide HDMI out.
I'd a million times rather see them port their other stuff to Linux (DPP, the camera utilities, whatever it is one uses to tether their camera), than this.
Are you you using a Chrome browser and the web based version of Zoom? The video said it was not compatible with Zoom on Safari or the desktop version. About 1-2 version back, they changed the Zoom desktop software where it would not work with virtual camera feeds, which is one of the methods used to connect a camera feed over USB. Just curious.
Unless I am mistaken, the EOS R charges via USB C while in use.
It does not, it needs to have the power switch in the "Off" position. Unless Canon snuck that in in the latest firmware update.
My use pattern during my test was to use the camera for the introductions and at the end and beginning of each module, then switch it off while presenting my slides, since the students could not see my face anyway. Even if the EOS R only charges while it is off, that will still be useful for me.
I'm glad it's not only me. Let's wait for an update then.
Works fine on Catalina for me (see above). What exactly doesn't work? Have you been to Canon's forum for the Mac webcam? There's a lot of useful information there.