Elgato Cam Link 4K Capture Card- $184

Related PSA: Just in case someone missed the announcement, Canon released a driver so people can use their DSLR as a webcam without an adapter. So, if you have a Canon and a Windows machine (no Mac, unfortunately) you're good to go. The list of compatible cameras is not definitive, my camera isn't listed but it works. The restart after the driver install is not optional.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/port ... m-utility/

contva wrote: ↑ Related PSA: Just in case someone missed the announcement, Canon released a driver so people can use their DSLR as a webcam without an adapter. So, if you have a Canon and a Windows machine (no Mac, unfortunately) you're good to go. The list of compatible cameras is not definitive, my camera isn't listed but it works. The restart after the driver install is not optional.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/port ... m-utility/

Thanks for putting that in the thread too. Super valuable. It's too bad Panasonic and other brands didn't do the same

Same price on Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/Elgato-Corsair-Ca ... B07K3FN5MR

I cannot believe they want nearly $200 for this tiny thing... it can't cost THAT much to manufacture, and these guys are almost holding a monopoly on capture cards

I wouldn't mind one for streaming on twitch but not at that price

tache14 wrote: ↑ Same price on Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/Elgato-Corsair-Ca ... B07K3FN5MR

It's out of stock mate. That's why I posted the link for Best Buy! Price isn't the issue - it's availability.

ManCaveGamer wrote: ↑ I cannot believe they want nearly $200 for this tiny thing... it can't cost THAT much to manufacture, and these guys are almost holding a monopoly on capture cards

I wouldn't mind one for streaming on twitch but not at that price

I agree software should enable this. It's robbery but there really is NO alternative to capture cards when it comes to using DSRL's as webcams.

contva wrote: ↑ Related PSA: Just in case someone missed the announcement, Canon released a driver so people can use their DSLR as a webcam without an adapter. So, if you have a Canon and a Windows machine (no Mac, unfortunately) you're good to go. The list of compatible cameras is not definitive, my camera isn't listed but it works. The restart after the driver install is not optional.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/port ... m-utility/

** Certain Canon cameras, from what I remember recent pro-sumer bracket cameras. And from what I've read, there's a bit of a sync issue between audio/video, though if you have VoiceMeeter and/or OBS you can get it in order.

pumxee636163735934880619 wrote: ↑ I agree software should enable this. It's robbery but there really is NO alternative to capture cards when it comes to using DSRL's as webcams.

What's worse is for twitch streaming you'd need two of these, one for your game console and one for your camera

slapthefat wrote: ↑ ** Certain Canon cameras, from what I remember recent pro-sumer bracket cameras. And from what I've read, there's a bit of a sync issue between audio/video, though if you have VoiceMeeter and/or OBS you can get it in order.

There's a list if you follow the link, lots of Rebels too. I've used it with my 5D Mark II (not on the list) and it works. No sync issues between audio and video but I also used a USB Mic, not the jack mic-in input so maybe that slowed the audio too

contva wrote: ↑ Related PSA: Just in case someone missed the announcement, Canon released a driver so people can use their DSLR as a webcam without an adapter. So, if you have a Canon and a Windows machine (no Mac, unfortunately) you're good to go. The list of compatible cameras is not definitive, my camera isn't listed but it works. The restart after the driver install is not optional.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/port ... m-utility/

That's handy. Unfortunately it didn't work for my 7D (which wasn't on the list anyway).

ManCaveGamer wrote: ↑these guys are almost holding a monopoly on capture cards

There are other brands of capture cards out there, but these are the more popular and at a consumer price point.

The popularity of game streaming has made things so much easier, even if elgato has been the one really jumping on the bandwagon.

Dunro wrote: ↑ There are other brands of capture cards out there, but these are the more popular and at a consumer price point.

The popularity of game streaming has made things so much easier, even if elgato has been the one really jumping on the bandwagon.

Avermedia has a 4k pass-through card for $199 which isn't a bad deal. But, for the purpose of simply using DSRL video as a webcam the cam link 4k is great.

contva wrote: ↑ There's a list if you follow the link, lots of Rebels too. I've used it with my 5D Mark II (not on the list) and it works. No sync issues between audio and video but I also used a USB Mic, not the jack mic-in input so maybe that slowed the audio too

Oh for real? I'm not a Canon guy, but I appreciate the heads up!

Thumbs up for a good product.
I'm a dentist, and I'm currently using 2 of these in my clinic to capture feed from my cameras (which are attached to my operating microscopes) and display it on the monitor. I can then easily take pictures for documentation. Since it essentially makes the camera into a webcam, my x-ray software integrates it as well, so everything gets organized into the patient's file.
This set up is much easier, better, and significantly cheaper than any overpriced medical equipment.
I'm just giving my experience on how I used it for anyone that happens to be in a similar situation!

This is great but no good for my Sony A7R ii

OOS already! Thanks for posting tho... these things are like gold right now.

This is what our church uses always has worked great

OOS