One of the best things all the camera manufacturers released in 2020. It was so complicated to use cameras as a webcam before that. Now I finally have a good use for my old 60D. And nice video of course :)
Oh man, I could never fall in love with the mark 4. I hated the Log, the screen drove me nuts it wouldn’t flip out and I just never felt a connection to it. You’ll love the R6 in every way more!
I spent an hour on help with Canon tech support and got a dead end. I have a Canon R5 and a MacBook Pro M1 from 2021. I was simply trying to use it for Zoom, and it needed this EOS Webcam Utility. It won't recognize in the Webcam Utility. Have you had any experience with using it for the R5?
in summary ... The Canon R5 is recognized by macOS and works fine with EOS Utility 3 for live view, but the camera isn’t being detected by the EOS Webcam Utility Pro software. Despite trying multiple machines, cables, and troubleshooting steps, the camera won’t show as a video source in the webcam utility. Any ideas?
I’m having issues setting up my R6 with zoom. Also running Big Sur. On the canon website where you go to download the utility it has a note saying usb not included for the r6. 😭
Hi Tony I have a MacBook Air with iOS Monterrey install the driver on my computer but the zoom app does not recognize my canon rebel t6 what can I do? Install the same driver on a desktop Mac with the same operating system and on that computer I was able to use my camra as webcam
the moment that software didn't allow me to choose where to install it killed the whole thing for me. I HATE it when companies don't allow me to choose where my software is gonna go on my computer
Is there a difference with regards to video quality between the usb-c 3.1 connection of the R6 and a slower usb-connection like what you get with the m50?
Thanks for this easy tutorial, Tony. You mentioned how it wasn’t necessary to shoot at too high of a quality so you don’t make the camera work too hard and because it’s not necessary. Others have said that shooting 4K and having it downscale still provides better quality video. To find this not to be the case? Also regarding the working too hard comment, if I’m using this all day or for an extended period of time, am I going to run into issues with this camera overheating? Thank you.
For some reason when I record my video on zoom using the above settings it saves it on my computer it saves it as 360 but when i put it on auto mode it saves it on 720 ? any suggestions on how i can get it to save on 720 using Manual?
Are there any limitations in terms of overheating while using it as a webcam? Are there resolution and frame rate settings that are better than others for this purpose?
I had mine on 1080p24 and it never overheated. I mean... zoom total is like 480 so I just didn’t see the need of sending a 4K signal into the feed. The bigger determination for me was using 1080 would probably make my battery last longer. You won’t have any issues with overheating at 1080. You could try 4K but I don’t think you’d see a quality drop using 1080.
I’ve been having issues using the Webcam Utility consistently. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve heard "Google Drive" or "OneDrive" affects the camera being seen by the Mac. Anyone else found a fix for this?
in summary... The Canon R5 is recognized by macOS and works fine with EOS Utility 3 for live view, but the camera isn’t being detected by the EOS Webcam Utility Pro software. Despite trying multiple machines, cables, and troubleshooting steps, the camera won’t show as a video source in the webcam utility. Any ideas?
@@TonyMellinger hey thank you so much. Likely it's one of those annoying simple things, but after spending a couple hours messing with it a guy just gets desperate lol
One of the best things all the camera manufacturers released in 2020. It was so complicated to use cameras as a webcam before that. Now I finally have a good use for my old 60D.
And nice video of course :)
I agree, and what better time. they should have released this software years ago though. Thanks for watching!
Great video Tony. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video Tony! I really appreciate it!
No problem! Hopefully it helps!
im downgrading my m4 to r6 just because I love the flip screen for videography! thanks for the video
Oh man, I could never fall in love with the mark 4. I hated the Log, the screen drove me nuts it wouldn’t flip out and I just never felt a connection to it. You’ll love the R6 in every way more!
@@TonyMellinger The only downside it is the easy video button that R6 dont have!
I spent an hour on help with Canon tech support and got a dead end. I have a Canon R5 and a MacBook Pro M1 from 2021. I was simply trying to use it for Zoom, and it needed this EOS Webcam Utility. It won't recognize in the Webcam Utility. Have you had any experience with using it for the R5?
I’m guessing you’re up to date on firmware?
Great video!!!
Thanks for watching!
Does the R6 shut off after a certain period of time while in use as a webcam? Thanks.
I’ve never had that problem. Maybe check to make sure auto-off isn’t set 🤷🏼♂️
How about the battery?...how long can it be used as webcam..or once we plug in the cable it is automatically as a DC instead of battery power..
Battery lasts well over an hour for my call. I didn’t test it. I believe it does not switch to usb power mode
in summary ... The Canon R5 is recognized by macOS and works fine with EOS Utility 3 for live view, but the camera isn’t being detected by the EOS Webcam Utility Pro software. Despite trying multiple machines, cables, and troubleshooting steps, the camera won’t show as a video source in the webcam utility. Any ideas?
That’s so strange. My just plugs in and works. And of course it isn’t working with zoom then? I’m assuming you’re on the latest firmware update??
Not working on Big Sur. Zoom doesn't show the camera in the dropdown even though I can see my liveview through the EOS Utility app.
Interesting… I just finally updated to Big Sur because of all the bugs. I’ll have to give it a try!
@@TonyMellinger I got it working but can’t record straight into final cut like I wanted
@@Gearyco oh that stinks.
@@Gearyco I'm having the same problem. What was the fix? Many Thanks!
Thanks Tony! I downloaded the EOS webcam app. My camera is not showing up in zoom or Screenflow but it IS showing up in skype. Any ideas? Thank you.
Wow that’s weird. Did you ever get it working on zoom? Using pc or Mac?
What settings do you have on the R6 before starting the stream?
Whatever settings you’d typically have. I use 24fps
Is it important to use the right usb-c cabel?
Typically if the Usbc cable works, you’re good to go.
I’m having issues setting up my R6 with zoom. Also running Big Sur. On the canon website where you go to download the utility it has a note saying usb not included for the r6. 😭
Oh no! I recently got the new MacBook Pro 14” and haven’t had a chance to try it with that setup. Hopefully Canon updates things for you and it works!
I have had problems using canons software and Big Sur OS on my new Macbook Pro
I have heard others having trouble with third part apps not working with Big Sur so I haven’t updated yet.
Hi Tony I have a MacBook Air with iOS Monterrey install the driver on my computer but the zoom app does not recognize my canon rebel t6 what can I do? Install the same driver on a desktop Mac with the same operating system and on that computer I was able to use my camra as webcam
That’s weird. I just got the new 14” MBP and haven’t had a chance to test it out yet
the moment that software didn't allow me to choose where to install it killed the whole thing for me. I HATE it when companies don't allow me to choose where my software is gonna go on my computer
I understand that
Hey Tony, very helpful! Do you know if there's a way to use the R6 as a webcam as well as have it powered so the battery doesn't drain?
Yes, you just need to buy the power adaptor for the battery slot. This is what we use in our studio instead of tying up the usbc slot. amzn.to/3ndVIUm
@@TonyMellinger thanks!
Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Is there a difference with regards to video quality between the usb-c 3.1 connection of the R6 and a slower usb-connection like what you get with the m50?
I doubt it. I’ve never used the m50’s output but the R6 looks really good 🤷🏼♂️
Thanks for this easy tutorial, Tony. You mentioned how it wasn’t necessary to shoot at too high of a quality so you don’t make the camera work too hard and because it’s not necessary. Others have said that shooting 4K and having it downscale still provides better quality video. To find this not to be the case? Also regarding the working too hard comment, if I’m using this all day or for an extended period of time, am I going to run into issues with this camera overheating? Thank you.
I can’t tell a difference in 4K or 1080 while using the camera for zoom. I have just been using it in 1080.
it is OK if I use 24-105 lens? still gonna work?
I love the 24-105. My favorite lens
For some reason when I record my video on zoom using the above settings it saves it on my computer it saves it as 360 but when i put it on auto mode it saves it on 720 ? any suggestions on how i can get it to save on 720 using Manual?
I’m not really sure. That’s weird. Are you also recording in camera?
i download the webcam software and twice install it still doesnt show???
That’s really weird. The camera doesn’t show?
Are there any limitations in terms of overheating while using it as a webcam? Are there resolution and frame rate settings that are better than others for this purpose?
I had mine on 1080p24 and it never overheated. I mean... zoom total is like 480 so I just didn’t see the need of sending a 4K signal into the feed. The bigger determination for me was using 1080 would probably make my battery last longer. You won’t have any issues with overheating at 1080. You could try 4K but I don’t think you’d see a quality drop using 1080.
@@TonyMellinger thank you for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas, Tony
I’ve been having issues using the Webcam Utility consistently. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve heard "Google Drive" or "OneDrive" affects the camera being seen by the Mac. Anyone else found a fix for this?
I can only use certain things on my Macbook Pro using Big Sur only with Google Chrome. Facetime live, Zoom..
Safari won’t work
@@glynnelectric I've re-worded my reply. So you have no issues accessing it as a webcam?
@@JHJOwen I can only go online using the R6 as a webcam on Zoom using Google Chrome.
I had to download the latest Canon EOS Webcam Utility to get things to work
Which Resolution is the maximum useable one?
On the camera? Or on zoom? I don’t think you can choose the resolution on zoom
@@TonyMellinger I mean on the pc/Mac
in summary... The Canon R5 is recognized by macOS and works fine with EOS Utility 3 for live view, but the camera isn’t being detected by the EOS Webcam Utility Pro software. Despite trying multiple machines, cables, and troubleshooting steps, the camera won’t show as a video source in the webcam utility. Any ideas?
That’s annoying! I haven’t used this in awhile but might have to for a wedding coming up. Let me circle back to you!
@@TonyMellinger hey thank you so much. Likely it's one of those annoying simple things, but after spending a couple hours messing with it a guy just gets desperate lol