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Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

netrate — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:50:15 GMT

I have read that as long as there is live view, the beta webcam software works - but I cannot find the Rebel XS EOS on the canon site listed for webcam software? Any ideas?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

Waddizzle — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:02:40 GMT

@netrate wrote:
I have read that as long as there is live view, the beta webcam software works - but I cannot find the Rebel XS EOS on the canon site listed for webcam software? Any ideas?

I would conclude that the camera is probably too old, and will not be supported. It is my understanding that the cameras are put into a reduced resolution movie mode to stream th video. I do not think the digital Rebel XS really had video capability, at least not internally.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

netrate — Fri, 01 May 2020 17:47:14 GMT

Ok thanks. I am going to try it anyway. How is the software supposed to work? does it have an interface?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

Ray-uk — Sat, 02 May 2020 09:31:36 GMT

No it acts like a driver, there is no user interface or user adjustable settings.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 02 May 2020 12:59:13 GMT

@netrate wrote:
Ok thanks. I am going to try it anyway. How is the software supposed to work? does it have an interface?

After you install the software just start a webhosting program (like Zoom) and start a meeting. Monitor will display the software logo.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

netrate — Sat, 02 May 2020 14:00:53 GMT

Ok, thank you. I can confirm now that that Canon XS EOS rebel does indeed work with Skype and the beta software.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 02 May 2020 14:01:10 GMT

I only know Zoom. But I think Skype is like Zoom. Just try it.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

kombuchalover — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 08:48:07 GMT

hello, can you share how you made it work since the rebel xs does not have a video function?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

kngnomad — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 10:10:00 GMT

which cameras model do i use to download the software?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

cgleoj — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:08:04 GMT

Did you connect it with video out port or usb? Also, which setting did you use since it doesn't have a Video setting?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

Chronofinal — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 06:59:05 GMT

Wow I had my doubts but it does work with the Canon XS Rebel. I tested it on Windows 10.

For those wondering I picked the EOS Rebel SL1 from the download list for the EOS Webcam Utility, I don't think it matters though.
Install the application.
Connect you Rebel XS to your computer via USB.
Make sure Live View Shooting is enabled on your camera.
Launch Skype, Teams, OBS you name it.
Go to their respective video settings, select EOS Webcam Utility as your webcam and that's it, you have a perfectly working webcam now.
It works with these camera settings: A-DEP, M, Av, TV, P. Automatic does not work, neither does any of the presets (Portrait, Landscape, Sports etc.)

Note: While it's well known that the Rebel XS model doesn't have a video function, it did manage to output a 1024 x 576 px signal at 20 fps, not amazing but not bad either for a webcam.

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

TheresiaA — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:32:29 GMT

I also got it to work by following above steps. However, the image is very unfocused. Any advice?

Re: Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

peter-kehl — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:46:20 GMT

Thank you for sharing. Any tips on using Rebel XSi as a webcam at low light?

And how to get the image more focused, please?