Canon SX280 HS not able to use on my PC as a webcam

[CorgiCr3w]

Canon SX280 HS not able to use on my PC as a webcam. anytime I try to it just shows a black screen, it only works when I look at my pictures on my camera then it shows it, but I can't use it as a webcam. what's going on?

[Tronhard]

Hi and welcome to the forum:

Did you download and install the free Canon Webcam Utility?   This is required to use a camera as a webcam.
Here is the link: How to download and install EOS Webcam Utility for Windows. (canon.com).  You will require a compatible USB cable to connect to your PC.

[kvbarkley]

Trevor:

Very few powershots are supported, and the SX280HS is not on the list, though it may work.

OP:

How are you connecting the camera to the computer?

[Tronhard]

Hi Keith: 

Thanks for that. I was in the process of looking that up and got distracted by a firmware issue post.   I guess the OP can try, but yep, I would not be surprised if it does not function.

I am amazed how many folks want to use a dedicated camera as a webcam, I just use the Logitech dedicated webcam or the ones on my laptops, but whatever...

[kvbarkley]

My one and only general broadcast webcam experience used my T6i because I was live broadcasting a pre-school graduation during Covid restrictions. It worked out well. But for general skyping, the internal camera on the Monitor/phone works fine.