https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Connect-Canon-Rebel-Ti-2-to-HP-Laptop-for-video/m-p/39593#M70820 <P>Hi dance55!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks for posting!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The EOS Rebel T2i was only designed to be directly connected to a laptop via USB.&nbsp; The connector on the side of the camera is common, so no specific special cable is needed.&nbsp; USB cables that will work can be found almost everywhere.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It sounds to me like what you are trying to do is capture a live signal from the camera, not transfer existing video from the camera.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><OL><LI>Is this the case?</LI><LI>Is that video stream being broadcast somewhere or are you capturing it, then editing it?</LI></OL><P>If this is a time sensitive-matter, additional support options are available at <A target="_blank" href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/contact_us_consumer">Contact Us</A>.</P> Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:01:16 GMT Mykolas 2013-09-13T11:01:16Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Connect-Canon-Rebel-Ti-2-to-HP-Laptop-for-video/m-p/39055#M70819 <P>i need to connect the Canon Rebel Ti 2 to the HP laptop - to stream the video BUT there's only the HDMI and USB.</P><P>Will I be able to use the HDMI or do I have to use the USB and will I need special software or ADAPTOR cables?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Can I use just any adaptor cable or do I need a special cable from Canon?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>We start streaming next Friday - so Any Help Would Be Appreciated.</P> Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:59:25 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Connect-Canon-Rebel-Ti-2-to-HP-Laptop-for-video/m-p/39055#M70819 dance55 2013-09-09T01:59:25Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Connect-Canon-Rebel-Ti-2-to-HP-Laptop-for-video/m-p/39593#M70820 <P>Hi dance55!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks for posting!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The EOS Rebel T2i was only designed to be directly connected to a laptop via USB.&nbsp; The connector on the side of the camera is common, so no specific special cable is needed.&nbsp; USB cables that will work can be found almost everywhere.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>It sounds to me like what you are trying to do is capture a live signal from the camera, not transfer existing video from the camera.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><OL><LI>Is this the case?</LI><LI>Is that video stream being broadcast somewhere or are you capturing it, then editing it?</LI></OL><P>If this is a time sensitive-matter, additional support options are available at <A target="_blank" href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/contact_us_consumer">Contact Us</A>.</P> Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:01:16 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS-DSLR-Mirrorless-Cameras/Connect-Canon-Rebel-Ti-2-to-HP-Laptop-for-video/m-p/39593#M70820 Mykolas 2013-09-13T11:01:16Z