🏆 The Best (and Worst) Canon EOS 90D Alternatives in 2023

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If you just want a quick answer here are the top alternative Canon cameras for the Canon EOS 90D: Ok so I’m going to start by saying that the Canon EOS 90D is probably one of, if not the best crop sensor DSLR on the market. So it’s hard to beat at this price point. But …

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Canon EOS R8 as a Webcam – 5 Minute Guide

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The Canon EOS R8 is one of the newest full frame Canon cameras on the market (released in April 2023) and with that it’s got some useful improvements compared to older models.  One of the biggest benefits is how easy it is to use it as a webcam compared to other models.  The Canon EOS …

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Using The Canon EOS R7 As A Webcam – Solved

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You can use the Canon EOS R7 as a webcam using one of two methods. (one is better than the other). 💡 There’s two ways to use your EOS R7 as webcam for streaming:  OR I prefer to use the capture card method since you get better resolution and it pays off over time. (I …

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Lenses Compatible with Canon Rebel SL3 (250D) + Best Options

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The Canon EOS Rebel SL3, also known as the Canon EOS 250D, can use a wide range of lenses that are designed to fit its EF-S lens mount. Not only can you use all of Canon’s own EF and EF-S lenses, but you can also use some lenses from third-party brands like Tamron and Sigma. …

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What Lenses are Compatible with Canon Rebel T7 + The Best Options

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The Canon Rebel T7 (also known as EOS 2000D) is compatible with any lenses that are compatible with its lens mount which is an EF-S lens mount. This includes Canon’s own line of EF and EF-S lenses as well as third party alternatives by the likes of Tamron, Sigma, Tokina and more. You can’t use …

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Canon Cameras That Shoot 4K at 60 FPS (Updated 2023)

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4K at 30 fps is nice, but 4K at 60fps is even nicer. In 2023, being able to record video in 4K at 60fps has become a standard that lots of videographers want as a minimum.  I don’t blame you. I do too.  In this post I’ve listed every Canon camera that can shoot video in …

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Using The Canon EOS R10 As A Webcam – Solved

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The Canon EOS R10 can be used as a webcam in one of two ways.  The cheaper way is to use the right USB cable (not provided with the camera) and use the Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro.  The better quality method is to use a capture card like the Elgato Cam Link 4K and …

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Does The Canon 6D Have Continuous Autofocus In Video

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No, the Canon 6D (released in 2012) does not have continuous autofocus in videos (movie servo AF), but there are some decent alternatives that do. The best alternatives to the Canon 6D, if you want continuous autofocus in videos, are the EOS 6D Mark II, the Canon EOS R8, and the Canon EOS Rebel SL3. …

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Is The Canon 5D Mark III Good For Video in 2023?

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If you’re wondering if the 5D Mark III is good for videography, well it depends. For its time it was good, really good, but for 2023 there are much better options than the 5D Mark III. I wouldn’t bother going for it unless you find a really good second-hand deal, you don’t care about 4K, …

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Clean HDMI Output on Canon Rebel T7 (2000D)? – Solved

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Here’s a quick summary of the post if you’re in a rush ⌛️ : How to Use Clean HDMI on Canon Rebel T7? So the quick answer here is, you can’t.  I’ve tried lots of ways to make it work but it just doesn’t work because clean HDMI is not a feature on the Canon …

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Does Canon G7X Mark III Shoot 4k? Yes but…

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Yes the Canon G7X Mark III does shoot 4K video, but with a maximum frame rate of 30 fps.  It also has an external microphone input, can do 120fps in Full HD (1080p), and it can do vertical video! These things all make it a perfect video camera for vlogging and social media content.  But …

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Does The Canon Rebel T7 Shoot In 4K? No but…

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No the Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D/ 1500D) does not shoot video in 4K resolution but there are some good alternative cameras that do.  The max resolution that the Canon Rebel T7 can record in is 1080p at 30fps.  In my opinion, the best alternative cameras to the Rebel T7 that shoot in 4K are: …

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Does Canon M50 Mark II Shoot 4K 60FPS? – Answered

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No, unfortunately the Canon M50 Mark II is not able to shoot in 4K resolution at 60 fps. The closest the M50 Mark II can get is 4K resolution at either 23.98 fps or 25 fps.  However, there are a few other Canon mirrorless cameras that work as good alternatives to the M50 Mark II. …

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Using The Canon EOS R50 As A Webcam – Solved

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Ok so there are 2 ways to use the Canon EOS R50 as a webcam and one is better than the other in my opinion. First of all, at the time of writing (May 2023) you can’t use the Canon EOS R50 with the Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro, but you don’t need to. This …

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Canon EOS R50 Recording Limit

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You might see online that the Canon EOS R50 doesn’t have a recording limit, but this isn’t true!  💡 The Canon EOS R50 doesn’t have the typical 30 minute recording limit as some older cameras… BUT the EOS R50 does still have a 1 hour recording limit at standard frame rates and a 15 minutes …

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Canon EOS R50 vs EOS R10 – Which Should YOU Buy?

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Here’s a quick summary: For 90% of people the Canon EOS R10 is better. But for some specific cases, the Canon EOS R50 can be a better option. Ok so first of all, the EOS R50 is cheaper and both the R50 and R10 can use the same lenses because they use the same RF …

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Every Canon APS-C Mirrorless Camera EVER (Updated July 2023)

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Just like me, you probably had to get over the fact that DSLRs are dying, and mirrorless cameras are taking their place.  So I had to figure out which Canon cameras are mirrorless and which are full frame or APS-C (otherwise known as crop sensor).  Here’s a list of every Canon APS-C (crop sensor) mirrorless …

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How To Do A Time-lapse On The Canon Rebel SL3 – Solved

The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as the EOS 250D) comes with a native time-lapse feature but there’s also other ways to do a timelapse on it where you can have more control.  In my opinion, the best way to do a time-lapse on the Rebel SL3 is by using an intervalometer. Just make …

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Can You Use Canon EF And EF-S Lenses On Mirrorless Canon Cameras?

With the rise in popularity of mirrorless cameras, many people are looking to make the move from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras.  By making this change you might be considering if you can still use your current DSLR lenses on your new mirrorless cameras and luckily there are ways to make this happen.  To save you …

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Canon EF vs EF-S Lenses – Differences Explained

Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses are both made for Canon DSLR cameras, but one of them is designed for full frame cameras whereas the other is designed for crop sensor cameras. This means there are some rules you need to follow to make sure you don’t try and use the wrong lens on the wrong …

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Canon EOS Rebel SL3 – Built-in Flash Guide

You can easily use the built-in flash and adjust the flash power on your Rebel SL3 (also known as 250D) by using the flash exposure compensation settings.  This is important to know because the Rebel SL3 is a crop sensor camera meaning it’s not as good in low light compared to full frame cameras. It …

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When Did The Canon Rebel SL3 Come Out?

Ok, so cameras come and go and it’s hard to keep track of when new ones come out and how old some of them are. It’s important to know how old your camera might be and in this post, I’ll tell you when the Rebel SL3 was launched. Plus how this camera has a bit …

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Canon EOS Rebel SL3 – Full Frame or Crop?

If you’re wondering if the Canon Rebel SL3 is full frame then you’re barking up the wrong tree.  The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as the EOS 250D) is NOT a full-frame camera. What Sensor Does The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Have? Well if it’s not a full frame camera… The Canon Rebel SL3 …

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Canon EOS Rebel SL3 WiFi Guide

I love it when a DSLR has WiFi and other wireless settings because it gives you so much freedom. Let’s run through the wireless capabilities of the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and what you can do with it. Does The Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Have WiFi? Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as …

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How To Find The Shutter Count On Canon Rebel SL3 (250D, 200D II)

Knowing the shutter count and the shutter life on your Canon Rebel SL3 is like knowing the mileage of a second hand car. So it’s kinda important.  This means whether you’re buying or selling the SL3 you may want to know the shutter count on it.  I’ll tell you how to find out below. If …

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My Canon Rebel SL3 (EOS 250D) Won’t Focus – 8 Solutions

Camera’s arent cheap, so when they don’t work as they should it gets annoying.  One of the most annoying things is when your camera just won’t focus and the last thing you want is for your autofocus to stop working in the middle of a shoot.  The Canon Rebel SL3 (also known as the Canon …

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Is The Canon M50 Mark II A Full Frame Camera?

Nope, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II (also known as the EOS Kiss M2) isn’t a full-frame camera, but it doesn’t need to be.  The Canon M50 Mark II is one of the best mirrorless APS-C cameras you can get.  This means that the M50 Mark II is a crop sensor camera and it has …

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Is The Canon EOS 90D Full Frame?

No, the Canon EOS 90D is not a full-frame camera. It never was and never will be.  So What Type Of Camera Is The Canon 90D? Yep you guessed it, since it is not a full-frame camera there’s only one other thing it could be. The Canon EOS 90D is an APS-C camera so it …

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How To Do A Time-Lapse On The Canon Rebel T7 – Solved

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 (also known as the EOS 2000D) does not have a native time-lapse function like the Rebel T7i. I repeat, this post is not about the Rebel T7i but about the Rebel T7. A common way (and probably the best way) to do a time-lapse on the Rebel T7 is to …

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs STM – Key Differences

Over time Canon releases newer versions of its lenses and the ‘nifty-fifty’ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 is no exception.  The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II was first released in 1991 and was eventually replaced by the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM in 2015.  Since there were 24 years between these two lenses, there are quite …

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What Macro Reverse Ring To Use For Canon 50mm f/1.8?

If you want to use a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens for macro photography you might be interested in using a macro reverse ring (sometimes called a reverse lens adapter).  In this post we describe how to find out what size reverse ring you need and give you examples what you can use for your Canon …

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Red, Gold And Silver Lines On Canon Lenses – Explained

Canon lenses have different colors and markings on them to indicate what kinds of features the lenses have and what line up of lenses they belong to.  Because of this, it can get kind of confusing to know what’s what.  This post will tell you the difference between the gold, red, silver and green (yes …

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Which Is Better? Panasonic Lumix Or Canon?

If you’re looking for a comparison of Lumix vs Canon cameras then you’re not the only one.  In this post, we will try to settle once and for all if Lumix is better than Canon or vice versa based on sales data and actual usage by the community. Some of the stats might shock you.  …

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Is A Canon Powershot A DSLR?

No, a Canon Powershot camera is not a DSLR camera. Canon PowerShot cameras are part of Canon’s ‘compact digital cameras’ range and most of them come as either point-and-shoot cameras or bridge cameras.  More recently Canon has other versions of PowerShots such as smart cameras like the PowerShot PX. This post will tell you the …

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Does The Canon EOS 70D Have Image Stabilization?

Nobody likes blurry images caused by camera shake, but sometimes we can’t help it and image stabilization can be a nice solution to that. The Canon EOS 70D does not have in-body image stabilization, and most Canon DSLRs are the same.  Instead, Canon tends to rely on incorporating image stabilization within its lenses and not …

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Affordable Canon Cameras Which Record 60fps In 1080p

Being able to shoot in 1080p (full HD) at 60 frames per second is a standard that a lot of video makers aspire to, but with so many cameras on the market, it’s hard to know exactly which ones have this capability. Luckily there are a few affordable Canon DSLRs, mirrorless and point-and-shoot cameras that …

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The Best Canon Lenses for Blurred Background

Whether you want a wide angle or telephoto lens or anything in between, you can get that creamy blurred background that we all love on your Canon DSLR.  There’s something about ‘Bokeh’ that can change an image from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’. Luckily there are lots of Canon lenses that can let you have that blurred …

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What Is The Sweet Spot On Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM?

Even though there is no ‘official’ sweet spot for lenses we can look at examples to see what looks to be the best.  On the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens (aka the ‘nifty fifty’) the sweet spot for aperture seems to be about f/5.6.  This is where the image seems to have the least …

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Can You Use Nikon Lenses On Canon Cameras? Yes, But…

Yes, you can use some Nikon Lenses on some Canon cameras.  Specifically, as long as you use the right adapter you can use Nikon F-mount lenses on Canon DSLRs that have an EF/EF-S mount. There is however one big caveat.  The caveat is that a lot of the normal features of the lens will be …

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Does The Canon EOS 60D Have WiFi? No…But…

The Canon EOS 60D does not have built-in WiFi. It also does not have Bluetooth or NFC capabilities so there are no wireless features on the Canon 60D.  This means that you will not be able to just change a setting on the camera to allow you to connect your 60D to your phone or computer …

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Is The Canon EOS 60D A Full Frame Camera

Let’s get straight into it… No, the Canon EOS 60D is not a full-frame camera. So What Type Of Camera Is The Canon EOS 60D? The Canon EOS 60D is an APS-C camera which is also known as a crop sensor or cropped sensor camera.  This means that the Canon 60D has a sensor size …

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Does The Canon Rebel T5i (700D) Have WiFi?

The Canon EOS Rebel T5i (also known as the EOS 700D) does not have built-in WiFi.  It also does not have Bluetooth and NFC capabilities so there are no wireless features on the Canon Rebel T5i.  This means that you will not be able to just change a setting on the camera to allow you …

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How To Find The Shutter Count On Canon EOS 6D

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💡 Here’s a quick summary of the post: If you want the newer version of the Canon 6D without worrying about shutter life then check out the Canon 6D Mark II So you’ve got yourself a 10+ year old Canon EOS 6D. Whether you’re buying it second hand or selling it, you gotta know how …

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Is The Canon EOS 80D A Full Frame Camera?

Let’s get straight into it with a quick summary… 💡 No, the Canon EOS 80D is not a full-frame camera.  So What Type Of Camera Is The Canon EOS 80D? The Canon EOS 80D is an APS-C camera, so yes, the Canon 80D is a crop sensor or cropped sensor camera.  This means that the …

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How To Find The Shutter Count On Canon 5D Mark III

This post will tell you everything you need to know about what the shutter count is on a Canon 5D Mark III and how you can find the shutter count on both Windows and Mac. The Canon 5D Mark III was released in 2012 so it’s over 10 years old now. Even though you can …

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Why Is My Canon EOS Rebel T5 Not Focusing? – 8 Solutions

Under normal circumstances, the Canon EOS Rebel T5 (also known as the EOS 1200D) will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. After the half-press, you can press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.  For the majority of people, there are never any problems with this, but sometimes your …

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Why Is My Canon EOS Rebel T5i Not Focusing? – 8 Solutions

Under normal circumstances, the Canon EOS Rebel T5i (also known as the EOS 700D) will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. Then when you fully press the shutter button the camera will take the picture. Normally you won’t face any problems with this, but sometimes the autofocus on the Rebel T5i …

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Does The Canon EOS M200 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS M200 and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon EOS M200?” Then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon EOS M200, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Unfortunately, the Canon EOS M200 does …

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Does The Canon G7X Mark II Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon G7X Mark II and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon G7X Mark II?” Then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon G7X Mark II, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Unfortunately, the Canon …

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Does The Canon G7X Mark III Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon G7X Mark III and wondered if you could connect a microphone to it then this post will help you out. A 3.5mm microphone jack is what you need to be able to use an external microphone on the G7 X Mark III. Luckily, the Canon G7X Mark III does …

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Does The Canon EOS M50 Mark II Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS M50 Mark II and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon M50 Mark II?” Then this is the post for you… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon M50 Mark II, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Fortunately, the …

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Does The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS Rebel SL2 (also known as the Canon EOS 200D) and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon Rebel SL2?” Then this is the post for you… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon Rebel SL2, it needs a 3.5mm …

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How To Disable WiFi On The Canon EOS 70D

The WiFi function on the Canon EOS 70D is very useful for various things.  However, by leaving the WiFi function on, it can interfere with other functionalities.  Here are 7 scenarios where leaving the WiFi function on will stop you from doing other things with the camera. Canon EOS Webcam Utility won’t work when trying …

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Canon 70D Won’t Turn On – Solved

I’ve been there way too many times. You turn on your camera ready for a good session and the camera just doesn’t turn on.  Not great.  From our experience, there are quite a few different reasons why your Canon EOS 70D won’t turn on and each one has a different solution.  Some of the fixes …

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Can You Charge A Canon EOS 70D Through USB?

If you’re wondering how to charge the Canon 70D with a USB then this is the post for you. Unfortunately, you can’t use the USB port for the Canon 70D to charge the camera. The reason for this is that the USB port can only be used for data transfer – it cannot transfer power …

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Canon 80D Won’t Turn On – 8 Solutions

I’ve been there way too many times. You turn on your camera ready for a good session and the camera just doesn’t turn on.  Not great.  From our experience, there are quite a few different reasons your Canon EOS 80D won’t turn on and each one has a different solution.  Some of the fixes are …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS 70D As A Webcam?

Yes, you can use the Canon EOS 70D as a webcam. All you need is the correct USB cable, the correct software, and a compatible application. You need to look out for some things to make sure it all works smoothly. This post will guide you through each of the above so you know how …

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Does The Canon EOS 70D Have Clean HDMI Output?

It’s common to want to use a DSLR with an HDMI capture card for high-quality live streams or video calls. However to make this effective your camera should have Clean HDMI. Summary: Unfortunately, the Canon EOS 70D does not have a proper clean HDMI output.  The best alternative camera to the Canon EOS 70D that …

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Does The Canon EOS 70D Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS 70D and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon 70D?” Then this is the post for you… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon 70D, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Fortunately, the Canon 70D does have a 3.5mm …

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Does The Canon Rebel T6 Have Clean HDMI Out?

It’s common to want to use a DSLR with an HDMI capture card for high-quality live streams or video calls. However to make this effective you need the ability to have clean HDMI out on the DSLR you are using. Unfortunately, the Canon Rebel T6 (also known as the EOS 1300D) does not have an …

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Does The Canon EOS 80D Have Clean HDMI Output?

It’s common to want to use a DSLR with an HDMI capture card for high-quality live streams or video calls. But to make this effective you need the ability to have clean HDMI output on your camera. Summary: Unfortunately, the Canon EOS 80D does not have a proper clean HDMI output.  In my opinion the …

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Does the Canon EOS 90D Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS 90D has a recording limit based on time. We discuss it in this post and address another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon EOS 90D Record Before Stopping? The Canon EOS 90D will stop recording when the recording time limit is reached, but this depends …

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How To Use The Canon EOS 90D as a USB Webcam

If you’re wondering “Can I use the Canon EOS 90D as a USB webcam?” then the answer is YES! You can use your Canon EOS 90D as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: The correct USB cable The correct software  A compatible webcam application This setup is going to be perfect …

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How to Use the Canon EOS 90D as a HDMI Webcam

If you are wondering if you can use the Canon 90D as a HDMI webcam then this post will help you. The answer is yes. You can use your Canon EOS 90D as a webcam using a HDMI output and a capture card.  All you need is: This setup is going to be perfect for …

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Does The Canon EOS 90D Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS 90D and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon 90D?” Then this is the post for you… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon 90D, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Fortunately, the Canon 90D does have a 3.5mm …

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Does The Canon EOS 80D Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS 80D and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon 80D?” Then this is the post for you… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon 80D, it needs a 3.5mm microphone jack.  Fortunately, the Canon 80D does have a 3.5mm …

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Does The Canon EOS Rebel T5 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS Rebel T5 (also known as the EOS 1200D) and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon Rebel T5?” Then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon Rebel T5, it needs a 3.5mm microphone …

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Does The Canon EOS Rebel T100 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS Rebel T100 (also known as the EOS 4000D) and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon Rebel T100?” Then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon Rebel T100, it needs a 3.5mm microphone …

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Why Won’t My Canon EOS M50 Take Pictures? – Solutions

If your Canon EOS M50 won’t take pictures then this post will help.  Some of the solutions can also apply to other Canon cameras.  Before you do anything, try to rule out whether it is the lens or camera at fault.  You can do this by using a different lens on the camera if you …

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Why Is My Canon EOS M50 Not Focusing? – 8 Solutions

Under normal circumstances, the Canon EOS M50 will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. After the half-press, you can press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.  For the majority of people, there are never any problems with this. But sometimes your Canon EOS M50 just won’t autofocus how …

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Why Is My Canon EOS 80D Not Focusing? – 7 Solutions

Under normal circumstances, the Canon EOS 80D will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. After the half-press, you can press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.  For the majority of people, there are never any problems with this. But sometimes your Canon EOS 80D just won’t autofocus how …

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Why Won’t My Canon EOS 80D Take Pictures? – Solutions

If your Canon EOS 80D won’t take pictures then this post will help.  Some of the solutions can also apply to other Canon cameras.  Before you do anything, try to rule out whether it is the lens or camera at fault.  You can do this by using a different lens on the camera if you …

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Why Won’t My Canon Rebel T7 Take Pictures? – Solutions

If your Canon EOS Rebel T7 (also known as the EOS 2000D) won’t take pictures then this post will help.  This can also apply to other Canon Rebel cameras.  Before you do anything, try to rule out whether it is the lens or camera at fault.  You can do this by using a different lens …

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Why Is My Canon Rebel T7 Not Focusing? – 7 Solutions

Under normal circumstances, the Canon EOS Rebel T7 (also known as the EOS 2000D) will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. After the half-press, you can press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.  For the majority of people, there are never any problems with this. But sometimes your …

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How To Use The Canon XA40 For Live Streaming

You can use your Canon XA40 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon XA40 camcorder as an HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up we recommend is as follows: Connect your Canon XA40 camcorder to a capture card …

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How To Use The Canon Vixia HF G20 For Live Streaming

You can use your Canon Vixia HF G20 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon G20 camcorder as an HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up we recommend is as follows: Connect your Canon Vixia HF G20 camcorder …

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How To Use The Canon Vixia HF G40 For Live Streaming

You can use your Canon Vixia HF G40 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon G40 camcorder as an HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up we recommend is as follows: Connect your Canon Vixia HF G40 camcorder …

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Does The Canon EOS Rebel T6 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS Rebel T6 (also known as the EOS 1300D) and thought… “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon Rebel T6?”, then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon Rebel T6, it needs a 3.5mm microphone …

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Does The Canon EOS Rebel T7 Have An External Mic Input?

If you’ve just got your Canon EOS Rebel T7 (also known as the EOS 2000D) and thought “Now then, how do I connect my microphone to my Canon Rebel T7?”, then you’re in for some bad news… To be able to use an external mic on your Canon Rebel T7, it needs a 3.5mm microphone …

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Does the Canon VIXIA HF G30 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon VIXIA HF G30 has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon VIXIA HF G30 Record Before Stopping? The recording limit on the Canon VIXIA HF G30 is different depending on …

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Does the Canon Rebel T6 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel T6 (also known as the Canon EOS 1300D) has a recording limit based on time and file size. We discuss both in this post and address another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon Rebel T6 Record Before Stopping? The Canon Rebel T6 will stop …

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Does the Canon VIXIA HF R800 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon VIXIA HF R800 has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon VIXIA HF R800 Record Before Stopping? The maximum continuous recording time for a single video on the Canon VIXIA …

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Does the Canon EOS M200 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS M200 has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon EOS M200 Record Before Stopping? The Canon EOS M200 will stop recording when the recording time limit is reached, but …

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Does the Canon XA11 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon XA11 has a recording limit based on time and the format of the recording. How Long Does The Canon XA11 Record Before Stopping? The recording limit on the Canon XA11 is different depending on whether you are using slow/fast motion or standard speed recording formats. Since this depends on playback time, the …

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Does the Canon EOS R Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS R has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon EOS R Record Before Stopping? The Canon EOS R will stop recording when the recording time limit is reached, but …

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Does the Canon VIXIA HF G50 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon VIXIA HF G50 has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon VIXIA HF G50 Record Before Stopping? The recording limit on the Canon VIXIA HF G50 is different depending on …

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Does the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel SL3 (also known as the Canon EOS 250D & the Canon EOS 200D II) has a recording limit based on time. This post tells you what this is and also addresses another unexpected way the camera might turn off… How Long Does The Canon Rebel SL3 Record Before Stopping? The …

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Does the Canon Rebel T8i Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the Canon EOS 850D) has a recording limit based on time. We discuss this in this post and address another unexpected way the camera might turn off … How Long Does The Canon Rebel T8i Record Before Stopping? The Canon Rebel T8i will stop recording when …

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Does the Canon EOS M50 Mark II Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS M50 Mark II has recording limits mainly based on frame rates. 💡 Here’s a quick summary of the recording limits on Canon EOS M50 Mark II: How Long Does The Canon EOS M50 Mark II Record Before Stopping? The Canon EOS M50 Mark II will stop recording when the file size …

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Does the Canon EOS M50 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS M50 has a recording limit based on time and file size. We discuss both in this post and address another unexpected way the camera might turn off or stop recording… How Long Does The Canon EOS M50 Record Before Stopping? The Canon EOS M50 will stop recording when the file size …

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Does the Canon Rebel T7 Have a Recording Time Limit?

Yes, the Canon EOS Rebel T7 (also known as the Canon EOS 2000D and the Canon EOS 1500D) has a recording limit based on time and file size. We discuss both in this post and address another unexpected way the camera might turn off or stop recording… How Long Does The Canon Rebel T7 Record …

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How To Use The Canon XA11 For Live Streaming 

You can use your Canon XA11 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon XA11 camcorder as a HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up we recommend is as follows: Connect your Canon XA11 camcorder to a capture card …

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How To Use The Canon Vixia HF G30 For Live Streaming 

You can use your Canon Vixia HF G30 (released 2013) as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon G30 camcorder as a HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up we recommend is as follows: Connect your Canon Vixia HF …

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How To Use The Canon Vixia HF G50 For Live Streaming 

You can use your Canon Vixia HF G50 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  This method lets you use your Canon G50 camcorder as a HDMI webcam. To summarise, the set-up I recommend is as follows: This post will guide you through the …

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How to Use the Canon EOS M200 as a HDMI Webcam

If you are wondering if you can use the Canon M200 as a HDMI webcam then this post will help you. The answer is yes. You can use your Canon EOS M200 as a webcam using a HDMI output and a capture card.  All you need is: The correct HDMI cable A suitable capture card …

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How To Use The Canon EOS M200 as a USB Webcam

If you’re wondering “Can I use the Canon EOS M200 as a USB webcam?” then the answer is YES! You can use your Canon EOS M200 as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: This setup is going to be perfect for anybody wanting to step up the quality of their video …

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Why Won’t My Canon Rebel T6 Take Pictures? – Solutions

If your Canon Rebel T6 won’t take pictures then this post will help.  This can also apply to other Canon Rebel cameras.  Before you do anything, try to rule out whether it is the lens or camera at fault.  You can do this by using a different lens on the camera if you have one …

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How To Use Canon Vixia HF R800 As A Webcam

You can use your Canon R800 as a webcam to live stream, but it’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  To summarise, the set-up I recommend is as follows: This post will guide you through the above steps in further detail and provide you with helpful tips to make sure you …

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Why Is My Canon Rebel T6 (1300D) Not Focusing? – 7 Solutions

Under normal circumstances the Canon EOS Rebel T6 (also known as the EOS 1300D) will autofocus onto a subject when you ‘half-press’ the shutter button. After the half-press, you can press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.  For the majority of people, there’s never any problems with this. But sometimes your Canon …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS Rebel T6 (1300D) As A Webcam?

Yes you can use the Canon Rebel T6 (1300D) as a webcam. All you need is the correct USB cable, the correct software and a compatible application. There are some things you need to look out for to make sure it all works smoothly. This post will guide you through each of the above so …

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Can You Charge A Canon EOS Rebel T6 (1300D) Through USB?

If you’re wondering how to charge the Canon Rebel T6 (also known as the 1300D or KISS X80) with a USB then this is the post for you. 💡 Summary: Why You Can’t Do USB Charging You can’t do USB charging on the Rebel T6 because the USB port on the Canon Rebel T6 is …

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Can You Charge A Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) Through USB?

If you’re wondering how to charge the Canon Rebel T7 (also known as the 2000D, KISS X90 or 1500D) with a USB then this is the post for you. Unfortunately you cannot charge a Canon Rebel T7 through the USB port on the camera. 

Solved – Why Is My Canon EOS Camera ‘Busy’?

This article can apply to a variety of Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras including the Rebel T7, Rebel T3, 80D , 6D, 7D, M50 and many others.  If your Canon EOS camera keeps saying it is ‘busy’ then there are a few different things that could be causing an issue.  The main reasons will relate …

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Can I Use the Canon EOS R5 as a USB Webcam?

Yes, you can use your Canon EOS R5 as a webcam using a USB cable.  Here’s a quick summary of this post: All you need to do to use your Canon EOS R5 as a USB webcam is: The free version of Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro gives you up to 720p (digitally upscaled) resolution. …

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How Do I Use My Canon EOS RP as a HDMI Webcam?

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It’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software, but it is the best way to use your EOS RP as a webcam. To summarise, the set-up I recommend is as follows: I’ll show you how to do the above steps in detail and provide you with helpful tips to make sure you …

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How to Use the Canon EOS RP as a USB Webcam?

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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: And hey presto you have a high quality webcam using your Canon EOS RP. Note: The Canon EOS …

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How Do I Use My Canon EOS R as a HDMI Webcam?

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It’s not as easy as just downloading one piece of software.  To summarise, this is how you use your Canon EOS R as a webcam with HDMI output: This post will guide you through the above steps in further detail and provide you with helpful tips to make sure you get the most out of …

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Can I Use the Canon EOS R as a USB Webcam?

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💡 Yes, you can use your Canon EOS R as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: Just to let you know, the ‘EOS Webcam Utility Pro’ used to be called ‘EOS Webcam Utility’ (without the “pro”). So I’ll probably use both of the terms interchangeably, just know that I’m talking about …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS 80D As A Webcam?

Yes, you can use your Canon EOS 80D as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: This is the best way to use the Canon EOS 80D as a webcam for live streaming because there is no clean HDMI on the Canon EOS 80D. Since there is no clean HDMI output on …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS Rebel T8i As A Webcam?

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Yes, you can use your Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the Canon EOS 850D and the KISS X10i) as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: This method lets you use the Rebel T8i for live streaming by using it as a USB webcam. How Do I Use My Canon …

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Can You Use EF/EF-S Lenses On The Canon EOS M50 (and Mark II)?

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💡 All the information in this post applies to both the Canon EOS M50 and the newer Canon EOS M50 Mark II. While there’s a decent lineup of EF-M lenses to choose from, they’re not as extensive as Canon’s range of EF/EF-S lenses.   And with the rise of mirrorless cameras, more and more people are …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS Rebel T100 (4000D) As A Webcam?

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Yes, you can use your Canon EOS Rebel T100 (also known as the EOS 4000D) as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: This is the best way to use your Canon Rebel T100 for streaming. How Do I Use My Canon EOS Rebel T100 as a Webcam? To use your Canon …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS M50 Mark II as a USB Webcam?

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💡 Summary: Yes, you can use your Canon EOS M50 Mark II as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: Please note: If you are looking for instructions for the original Canon EOS M50 and not the Mark II then please check out the post linked below. How Do I Use My …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS M50 as a Webcam?

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💡 Here’s a quick summary if you’re short on time. Yes, you can use your Canon EOS M50 as a webcam using a USB cable.  All you need is: This will let you use your Canon EOS M50 as a webcam on your Mac or Windows device for video calls, live streaming, or just recording …

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Why Does My Canon G7X Mark III Stop Recording?

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There are recording time limits set for the Canon G7X Mark III (2019 model), but there are also specific things you can do to avoid your recordings stopping prematurely. If your Canon G7X Mark III keeps turning off unexpectedly then this post should help you. 💡 Here’s a quick summary if you’re short on time: …

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Why Does My Canon G7X Mark II Stop Recording?

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There are recording time limits set for the Canon G7X Mark II, but there are also specific things you can do to avoid your recordings stopping prematurely. If your Canon G7X Mark II keeps turning off then this post will help you. 💡 Here’s a quick summary if you’re short on time: There are differences …

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Can I Use My Canon EOS Rebel T7 As A Webcam?

To use your Canon Rebel T7 as a webcam you will need to: Have the right USB cable – IFC-400PCU USB cable
Have the Canon EOS Webcam Utility software
Have a compatible application to use such as Zoom, Skype or Microsoft Teams.

Canon EF-S to EF Lens Conversion Chart

If you have a Canon crop sensor camera like a Canon 70D or Canon 90D, then you might be aware that there is a crop factor applied to all the lenses that you use on it.  You can use both EF-S lenses as well as EF lenses on Canon DSLRs with the EF-S mount. With …

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Can I Use A Canon Speedlite Flash With A SONY A7 Series Camera

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With the popularity of Sony’s mirrorless cameras, a lot of lifelong Canon users may be making the switch to Sony. If you are one of these people you may be wondering if all of your current Canon flashes can be used on your new Sony mirrorless cameras.  Summary: The first thing to consider is if …

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What Is The Difference Between E-TTL And TTL Flash?

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TTL is a term which describes light metering done ‘through the lens’ of the camera and different camera brands have come up with their own ways of using TTL for an automatic flash system.  In the old days of film cameras, TTL flash worked by measuring the amount of light hitting the actual film during …

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