You can connect many mirrorless, compact, or DSLR cameras manufactured by Canon to your computer by using:
- a USB cable and Canon's EOS Webcam Utility software, or
- an HDMI cable connected with a video capture card.
Equipment Overview
| Maximum Video Resolution |
Maximum depends on the camera model and connection type
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| Manufacturer details | Canon.com: EOS Webcam Utility |
Limitations
- Canon's EOS Webcam Utility is free software but has a number of paid features that require a subscription, including:
- 1080p resolution (digital upscale)
- Note: Not every Canon camera can output more than 720p over a USB connection.
- control camera's settings via Utility software
- hotkeys
- 1080p resolution (digital upscale)
Recommendations
In general:
- Set the camera's frame rate to match the Studio's set frame rate.
- Ask the Host or Producer to check the Studio's settings if you are unsure of its current frame rate.
- Connect the camera to an external power source, rather than using its battery, if possible.
If using EOS Webcam Utility:
- Reduce the framerate of the preview:
Settings > Video > Preview Framerate
- Prioritize frame rate over picture quality:
- For best results, do not connect the camera wirelessly.
If using an HDMI capture card:
- Check your Canon camera's compatibility details at the capture card manufacturer's website, like on Elgato.com.
- Turn off the camera's informational overlays, such as the focus box, resolution, etc. (called a 'Clean HDMI Feed') so it is not present on your recorded video.
- Disable any power-saving settings that automatically turn the camera off after a period of non-use.
- Confirm that you have selected the capture card as your video input in Riverside (like "Cam Link 4K"), rather than "EOS Utility" or the name of the camera model.