topic Re: How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live

deafAVguy — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:25:32 GMT

I am not sure if it's possible to use the Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live. We've talked about having one person people the camera operator and then have a second person holding a laptop and a cable connecting to the camera.

I know you need drivers(?) to make all of this work. Can someone offer info please and if they've done it and if it works well?

Thanks.

Re: How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live

kvbarkley — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:45:37 GMT

I don't think you can or that you would want to. The camera does not work as a generic web cam, it only works with Canon's apps.

Re: How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live

John_SD — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:07:12 GMT

@deafAVguy wrote:
We've talked about having one person people the camera operator and then have a second person holding a laptop and a cable connecting to the camera.

You're kidding, right?

Why not just learn and enjoy photography? It's a great hobby.

Re: How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:02:19 GMT

Google is your friend.

https://reefbum.com/photography-videography/how-to-use-a-dslr-for-facebook-live/

Re: How to use Canon EOS 70D as a webcam for Facebook Live

deafAVguy — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:23:08 GMT

This is very helpful thank you very much.