![]() ![]() We cannot provide ideal settings in this manual because different cameras and situations call for different settings. Plan to experiment before you broadcast with the available settings on the camera to see what produces the best results for your needs. On macOS 10.15.2 and higher, Ecamm Live will request two permissions:Ī Canon ACK-E18 AC Adapter kit for the Rebel T6i, courtesy of Canon. Connections through USB hubs may not connect or be reliable for high-bandwidth devices, such as cameras. If possible, connect the USB cable directly to your Mac. #Canon t3i ecamm live mac#Put it somewhere safe so you don't lose it!Ĭonnect your camera to your Mac via USB. IMPORTANT: Take the SD or CF card out of your camera before each time you use it for streaming. There isn’t any need to put it in video capture mode or playback mode.įor best results, connect a power source rather than running on battery power. (If you also shoot stills with your camera, remember to re-enable this feature to save your battery).Įnsure that your Canon is set to the normal mode that you’d use to take photos. You’ll want to disable Auto Power off while shooting video, to prevent your camera from turning off automatically. These must be disabled in the camera’s on-screen settings to allow Ecamm Live to receive video from your camera. Some Canon models have Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and NFC wireless connections. In many ways, audio quality is more important to a broadcast than video quality, so invest wisely. We strongly recommend a quality external microphone that compliments the image quality your camera produces. You will need to use a different audio source. When using a Canon DSLR via USB, audio from the camera’s built-in microphone(s) is not available. If you have a newer Mac with only USB-C ports, you may need an adapter from USB-A to USB-C. Tension on cables can damage the ports on your devices. Too-short cables limit your camera placement options, are are easy to trip over. Make sure to purchase a USB cable with generous length, or add a USB extension cable. Our cable is a Mini-USB-to-USB-A cable, but your camera may have a different port. To connect your compatible Canon camera to your Mac, you must use a USB cable. Canon DSLRs are designated with EOS in their model number. If you don’t already have a DSLR and are reading this tutorial because you want to learn what's involved in upgrading your equipment, check the last section of this tutorial for some ideas for you.Įcamm Live’s Canon DSLR feature supports just about every Canon DSLR camera. However, Ecamm Live features special support for using a Canon DSLR for video, using just a USB cable. HDMI is the standard connection for high-quality video input, but since Macs don’t have a built-in HDMI input, an HDMI capture device is typically required. For external cameras the choices are USB (typically webcams), Firewire i.Link (typically older digital video cameras like camcorders), or HDMI. Ecamm Live can broadcast any digital camera source available on your Mac. ![]()
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