topic Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

TrevSpacer — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 02:37:38 GMT

I already have all the equipment to get the image on my computer screen, the only thing left is to remove the automatic fucntion of Display off after a certain amount of time.

I just cannot find any way to do it !

thanks in advance

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

John_ — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 02:50:03 GMT

From what I saw in the manual all the Power Saving features like powering off the camera and turning the display off are disabled when the camera is connected to a PC or WiFi ?

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

TrevSpacer — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:38:25 GMT

Ok , im going to see if it work when i connect the camera on wifi ! Because right now i am using a capture card with the HDMI output of the camera , and with that setup , the Display off function is still working.

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

TrevSpacer — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:55:51 GMT

And now after trying to get my phone sync to the camera , i am getting this error.

A camera error was detect

the camera will shut down

Error 60

but i cannot find any help on this topic , anybody know what to do from here ?

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

Richard — Wed, 09 May 2018 20:32:42 GMT

Hi TrevSpacer,

Thank you for posting.

Canon PowwerShot Cameras cannot be used as a webcam. I regret any difficulty this causes.

If you're still searching for a solution, Canon's EOS digital SLR and EOS M (mirrorless) cameras are able to perform this task.

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

arcbtc — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:07:25 GMT

It is possible to use the Canon PowerShot as a webcam using a USB camlink device. The only issue, which was the original question, is the camera the display off after 3mins. There is no reason for this arbitrary number, and there should also be the ability to disable this function.

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

gulleyjeremy — Fri, 08 May 2020 05:13:57 GMT

Hi Richard!

I know I'm a few years late but, can someone tell me WHY this is? I am now looking to buy a G7X Mark III and I want to do the same thing. I want to purchase the most verstial camera and also need a webcam so this seemed like a great fit but, everywhere I search seems it isn't possible. Can you help me to understand the reason behind this?

I appreciate any detail you can provide.

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

Waddizzle — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:47:41 GMT

@gulleyjeremy wrote:
Hi Richard!

I know I'm a few years late but, can someone tell me WHY this is? I am now looking to buy a G7X Mark III and I want to do the same thing. I want to purchase the most verstial camera and also need a webcam so this seemed like a great fit but, everywhere I search seems it isn't possible. Can you help me to understand the reason behind this?

I appreciate any detail you can provide.

How hard have you looked? Canon released Web Cam Beta Software for the Windows 10 platform several weeks ago.

https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Software/EOS-Webcam-Utility-Beta-Software-Share-Your-Feedback/m-p/305596#M9051

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

Gtx1660build — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:40:59 GMT

Welp 700$ camera cant even webcam mhm erm.... lazyyyyyyy engineers

Re: I want to use my G7X Mark II as a webcam : How i can turn off the Diplay Off function

joshuamataa — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:28:13 GMT

Is this fixed with the latest software update?