Webcam software on Rebel XS EOS?

[netrate]

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?

[Waddizzle]

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@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?

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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.

[netrate]

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

[Ray-uk]

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

[jrhoffman75]

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@netrate wrote:

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

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

[netrate]

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

[kombuchalover]

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

[kngnomad]

which cameras model do i use to download the software?

[cgleoj]

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

[Chronofinal]

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.