If you’re wondering “Can I use the Canon EOS RP as a USB webcam?” then the answer is YES!
You can use your Canon EOS RP as a webcam using a USB cable.
Here’s a quick summary:
- Use a Canon IFC-100U cable to connect your Canon EOS RP to your computer.
- Install the correct Canon software (Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro)
- Install a compatible webcam application (like Zoom, Skype, OBS Studio, etc.).
And hey presto you have a high quality webcam using your Canon EOS RP.
Note: The Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro used to be called Canon EOS Webcam Utility, so I might refer to them interchangeably in this post.
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How Do I Use My Canon EOS RP as a USB Webcam?
To use your Canon EOS RP as a USB webcam you will need to:
- Have the right USB cable – Canon IFC-100U
- Have the Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro software
- Have a compatible application to use such as Zoom, Skype or OBS Studio.
This post will teach you step by step how to achieve high quality video by using your Canon EOS RP as a webcam using USB.
What USB Cable Do I Need to Use My Canon EOS RP as a Webcam?
To use your Canon EOS RP as a USB webcam you will need an IFC-100U interface cable.
The IFC-100U interface cable is not normally included in the box when you buy the Canon EOS RP. This means you will have to get a replacement cable.
There are replacement cables on Amazon like the two examples below, either would work fine.
The official Canon IFC-100U interface cable is a USB 3.1 Type C to Type C cable.
IFC-100U USB CABLES ON AMAZON:
Both cables above are USB-C to USB-C so you will need a USB-C port on your computer/laptop.
What Canon Software Do I Need to Use My Canon EOS RP as a USB Webcam?
You will need to download and install the latest Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro software.
Here’s how to do that.
- Go to the Canon support website for the EOS Webcam Utility Pro software.
- Scroll down to the section where it asks you to choose your camera model. You will want to choose the Canon EOS RP.
- When you click on the Canon EOS RP you should be taken to this page which is a support page for the Canon EOS RP.
- Make sure you are on the ‘Software and Drivers’ tab and go tot he ‘Downloads’ section.
- Choose the correct Windows or Mac operating system, it should default to the correct operating system as it normally detects this automatically.
For example, if you are using Windows 10, then it will most likely detect ‘Windows 10’ or ‘Windows 10(x64)’.
- Go down to the list of software and download the most recent version of ‘EOS Webcam Utility Pro’ software for your operating system.
Don’t get this confused with ‘EOS Utility’ which is different to ‘EOS Webcam Utility Pro’.
- Once it is downloaded, open up the downloaded file which should look similar to this ‘EOSWebcamUtilityPro-WIN2.0.zip’.
It might look slightly different depending on how recent your version is.
- It should be saved as a ‘.zip’ file. Open and extract the ‘.zip’ file. On Windows you can normally do this by right clicking and clicking ‘extract all’.
- Read the ‘readme.txt’ file and run the ‘setup.exe’ file within the folder.
- Follow the instructions that are shown until setup and installation is complete.
- Once installation is complete you should restart your computer.
*Note for Mac users
At the time of updating this post (April 2023) the Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro works with the following Mac OS:
- macOS 10
- macOS 11
- macOS 12
Now I’ll show you how to set up your Canon EOS RP to work as a USB webcam with the software you just downloaded.
How to Set up My Canon EOS RP as a USB Webcam
- Turn on your Canon EOS RP camera and set it to movie/video mode.
- Adjust the settings until you have your desired look.
- Connect the Canon IFC-100U USB cable to the Canon EOS RP. Your EOS RP should have a USB-C port which you can plug the cable into. Use the other end of the cable to connect your Canon EOS RP to your computer.
- Now open up your compatible application on your computer. This could be something like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype etc. (I’ve included a more extensive list further below.)
- Locate the EOS Webcam Utility Pro feed in your video settings for your webcam app.
This should connect your camera’s video feed to your live streaming or video conferencing app.
- You should now have a much better quality image for your online video conferences or live streams.
What Applications Are Compatible With EOS Webcam Utility Pro?
At the time of writing this article, the following applications are compatible with EOS Webcam Utility Pro on Windows and Mac:
- Cisco Webex
- Discord
- Facebook Live
- Hangouts
- Hangouts Meet
- Messenger (Facebook)
- Microsoft Teams
- Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
- Skype
- Slack
- Streamlabs
- YouTube Live
- Zoom
Related Reading:
If you want a method which allows for higher quality then you should check out this post on how to use the Canon EOS RP as a HDMI webcam.
There are also other Canon RF cameras that you can use as as USB webcams.
For example you can also use the Canon EOS R5 as a USB webcam.
Further resources
I also found the videos below helpful in showing the process visually.
For Windows:
For Mac: