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Canon launched its EOS Webcam Utility Beta for macOS as well. Users need a supported Canon camera with the right USB cable. The free app works on Apple computers with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), or 10.13 (High Sierra).
EOS Webcam Utility for macOS. Source: Canon
After many countries worldwide applied strict social distancing policies in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of videoconference calls went through the roof. While most people take built-in desktops or laptops webcams as sufficient, some want to have a better image and sound quality. For those who have a Canon camera, there is an app that turns it into a web camera.
When Canon launched its EOS Webcam Utility application for Windows at the beginning of May, it caught the interest of many people. The free app transforms any supported Canon camera into a webcam using only a USB cable. One thing Canon’s customers were asking for the most, was to bring the app to macOS so that Apple users can also take advantage of it. The macOS version is finally here. Canon made a useful Youtube video with instructions on how to use the app on macOS.
The Canon EOS Webcam Utility Beta app for Mac works only on Apple computers with macOS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14 (Mojave), or 10.13 (High Sierra). Interestingly, Canon says that this software is for use in the U.S. and will not be supported outside that area. While I know of many people who use the app outside of the U.S., there might be some compatibility issues with cameras made for different markets.
After immense feedback and many questions from Canon’s customers, the company published a list of notes and tips for the use of their EOS Webcam Utility.
EOS Webcam Utility Beta. Source: Canon
Example of supported cameras. Source: Canon
Canon is collecting feedback from the EOS Webcam Utility users, so if you have some issues or you simply want to say thank you, you can do so on Canon Community Forum (Windows version, macOS version).
Did you try the EOS utility already? How do you like it? Let us know in the comment section underneath the article.
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Jakub Han is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna. He is interested in new tech and trends in filmmaking and passionate about action sports and short documentaries. Jakub has over 10 years of experience with camera work and post-production.