Many popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer USB webcam support built-in or via some extra software. We break down everything you need to know so you can step up your video call or streaming game.

Now officially out of beta, the EOS Webcam Utility app lets you use one of more than 40 different Canon cameras as a webcam over USB for programs from Zoom and Skype to Messenger and YouTube Live.

Step 1: Connect a camera or card reader to your iPhone or iPad Older cameras often use USB Mini Type-B or Micro Type-B and almost always are sold with a cable with that plug on one end and a ...

USB provides a convenient way to hook up external cameras to your MacBook Pro. The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro models provide two USB ports; the 17-inch model includes three.

Connecting a fancy mirrorless or DSLR camera to a computer might not seem that hard, given that most have USB and HDMI outputs. The problem is that PCs don’t have built-in video capture cards.

Step 3: Now proceed to connect your camera to your PC using a miniUSB/microUSB or USB-C cable. After that, open the video calling app of your choice like Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

So if you have the choice between a USB 3.0 and a USB 2.0 port, definitely opt for the USB 3.0. For an internal capture card, open up your computer and choose an appropriate PCIe slot for your card.

But Apple hasn’t always provided a direct way to transfer images from a camera if you don’t have the correct USB cable handy. Let’s not get started on Wi-Fi transfer–a nightmare with most ...

One of the best uses of this functionality is the Skype application for Xbox One, which now supports cameras over USB. Video calls have been a main pillar for the service for some time now and ...

Think of USB OTG as a means to use the accessories meant for bigger devices, such as your laptop, PC, gaming console, TV, etc., on your smartphone or tablet.

After turning on your camera, tweak all other streaming settings ahead of starting a broadcast. You'll now be free to stream on Mixer as usual, with your camera embedded as a part of your stream.