Which EOS-M camera to use as a webcam
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Re: Which EOS-M camera to use as a webcam
LeavesAreBrown wrote:
Hi EOS-M gang
I'm planning to use an EOS-M camera as a webcam but haven't worked out which model would work best for me, and I'd really appreciate your advice, please. My requirements are:
- Must function with the EOS Utility: Based on the product drop down on this webpage, I believe all models of EOS-M camera fulfil this requirement.
- Must be able to take power from USB. I've been searching manuals for this functionality (e.g.) but I can't find it officially mentioned, although I see anecdotal evidence that it does exist on some EOS-M cameras.
- Ideally should be able to shoot video for up to 60 minutes, or at least 30. I find varied shooting length info online - the original "EOS-M" reportedly had a 29 minute max length, though one source says 44 minutes.
- Ideally I'd pick an older, cheaper model, to save some cash.
I'd really appreciate any advice if you think a particular model fulfils the above.
"Why a Canon as a webcam?" I have a messy office and I want to blur out my background using a fast lens rather that using software to imitate shallow DOF. Currently I use a Canon 200D for this purpose and it's excellent. However, I have to charge it quite often, and re-position it regularly, whereas I could rig up a permanent mount for the smaller/lighter EOS-M.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
you are probably sorted now but someone else may read this ..you can get a dummy battery for most canons including your 200D to run off a permanent DC supply some 3ed party run off USB some canon did use to plug into a jack on the cameras charger
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andoer-Battery-Coupler-Adapter-Connector/dp/B075D513R8
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the EOS M is not dead and wont be for a long time ....as long as you don't want a flagship camera with a VF...if that's the case it died sometime ago
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There is no argument for FF vs APS-c (or m43) with shallow DOF..as it's a law of physics and a very subjective personal thing if you want to make use of the shallow DOF only FF can offer
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