user32117: I tried the EOS utility and cam link USBs but nothing works for the two cameras that I own---canon 5D mark iii or Olympus OMD EM5. I understand that they are pretty old models. I was wondering if anyone figured out how to make it work?
Thanks!

user674: Neither of these cameras offers video out. They are still cameras that can take limited movies, that you can then download using the USB port for bulk transfer.
It's really worth reading the manuals for your cameras - if you don't have them with your camera, they are available for free online.

user32770: 5D Mark III... I  believe has uncompressed hdmi out. You need usb 3 on your PC and a device like a Magwell HDMI to USB or Logitech Screen Share. Or a Black Magic Design mini Recorder PCIe card. The Magwell is a nice piece of gear. I disagree with "limited movies" with respect. My Canon DSLR takes 1080p@24 @30 720p@60 video. But the original poster wants to use a DSLR as a studio camera or high quality "webcam" I believe.
Update: If you are on a Linux host this guy has a solution for you.
gphoto2 vl2loopback and ffmpeg into OBS.



I never tried this one... Canon Web Cam Utility. It is new.
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/

32117: <p>I tried the EOS utility and cam link USBs but nothing works for the two cameras that I own---canon 5D mark iii or Olympus OMD EM5. I understand that they are pretty old models. I was wondering if anyone figured out how to make it work?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
 674: <p>Neither of these cameras offers video out. They are still cameras that can take limited movies, that you can then download using the USB port for bulk transfer.</p>
<p>It's really worth reading the manuals for your cameras - if you don't have them with your camera, they are available for free online.</p>
 32770: <p>5D Mark III... I  believe has uncompressed hdmi out. You need usb 3 on your PC and a device like a Magwell HDMI to USB or Logitech Screen Share. Or a Black Magic Design mini Recorder PCIe card. The Magwell is a nice piece of gear. I disagree with &quot;limited movies&quot; with respect. My Canon DSLR takes 1080p@24 @30 720p@60 video. But the original poster wants to use a DSLR as a studio camera or high quality &quot;webcam&quot; I believe.</p>
<p>Update: If you are on a Linux host this guy has a solution for you.
gphoto2 vl2loopback and ffmpeg into OBS.
<div class="youtube-embed"><div>
                <iframe width="640px" height="395px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EqrZrKC1WA0?start=0"></iframe>
            </div></div></p>
<p>I never tried this one... Canon Web Cam Utility. It is new.
<a href="https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/</a></p>
