{"id":16577,"date":"2020-04-26T23:22:36","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T22:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helmutsteiner.com\/?p=16577"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:49:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T14:49:59","slug":"how-to-use-your-dslr-or-mirrorless-camera-as-a-webcam-no-capture-card-needed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helmutsteiner.com\/de\/2020\/04\/26\/how-to-use-your-dslr-or-mirrorless-camera-as-a-webcam-no-capture-card-needed\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera as a Webcam (No Capture Card Needed!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In times of COVID-19 and the rise of telework and online video conferences, having a decent webcam is key to making a good impression. But what if your webcam is just not that good or you simply don’t have one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in my last article on how to use your GoPro as a webcam<\/a> I will give you an easy to follow step by step guide on how to use your Canon, Nikon or Sony camera as a webcam. With this method you don’t need an expensive capture card. Rather invest your money in a good headset with a decent microphone. Your video chat partners will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update 1:<\/strong> The easiest way for Canon EOS users as of now is at the bottom of this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update 2:<\/strong> Nikon released a webcam utility, too. See bottom of this article. The OBS method might still be better as to limited support of cameras as of now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n