topic Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

aghaith — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:34:28 GMT

Hey!

So here's the thing, I have a rebel T7i and want to use it as a webcam in Zoom. I am connecting the camera via wifi (there seems to be an issue with my cable and I can't get a cable now), Camera Live detected the camera and I enabled Camera Live in Syphon through CamTwist. However, neither Zoom nor Skype would detect CamTwist. The camera is detectable on EOS utility and OBS with no issues. I am on OS X El Capitan, version 10.11.6

I have watched dozens of tutorials and read lengthy posts, but no one seems to touch upon this issue.

Is there any fix for this?

I appreciate your help, guys!

Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

kvbarkley — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:29:54 GMT

I don't think you can stream live video from a T7i, in any case it is not recommended because it can over heat the sensor, shortening its life.

Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

Waddizzle — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:12:25 GMT

It does not work because the OS sees the camera as a storage device, not as a web camera.

Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

placson — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:51:48 GMT

I was able to get it working via a USB cable. I did have to downgrade from the latest Zoom version on my mac back to the 4.6 version which allows CameraLive + CamTwist. But now I'm worried about that sensor overheating comment.

Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

placson — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:52:42 GMT

What sensor will overheat? The USB sensor? Also why will the camera not overheat when using an HDMI out + capture card, but overheat when using USB? Is that data too much via USB?

Re: Using a Canon rebel T7i as a webcam via wifi

Peter — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:45:30 GMT

EOS Rebel T7i should work with the new live streaming software from Canon, EOS Webcam Utility Beta. Have fun. I don't own a compatible camera or Windows.