USB (UVC/UAC) Streaming

Select this option if you will use UVC/UAC-compatible applications over a USB connection to a computer or other device.

  1. Switch to movie recording ().

  2. Select [Communication Functions: ComputerUSB (UVC/UAC) streaming] ().

  3. Select [OK].

    Sample screen

  4. Connect the camera to the other device with a USB cable.

    Sample screen
    • Connect the camera to the device with a USB cable after this message appears.

  5. Start the application on the device.

    • Check video input on the connected device.
    • [LIVE] is displayed on the shooting screen while video is displayed by the application.

Caution

  • Consider using power over USB or a household power outlet accessory (sold separately) when using the camera over extended periods.
  • If noise from an external microphone is distracting, try placing the microphone on the side of the camera with the external microphone IN terminal as far from the camera as possible.
  • The camera will become warmer during streaming. Use the stand or a tripod, or take other measures to avoid handheld recording.
  • No image is recorded to the card during streaming.
  • Test streaming in advance to make sure that the image is straight and in the correct orientation, and adjust the orientation as needed.
  • Audio output is LPCM/16bit/2CH (channels 1 and 2), even with [Shooting: Audio format] set to [LPCM/24bit/4CH].

Enabling Power Over USB

By enabling power over USB, you can power the camera from a computer or other device. Complete this setting after connecting the devices via USB.

  1. Tap [Q icon] on the shooting screen.

    Sample screen
    • The menu is displayed.

  2. Select [Power over USB].

    Sample screen

  3. Select [On].

    Sample screen

Caution

  • Cannot be set while [LIVE] is displayed on the shooting screen.
  • [On] is not available with [Movie rec. size] set to [] or [].
  • Connect to a device that conforms to USB Power Delivery specifications and has an output of at least 1.5 A at 5V DC.
  • Use a USB cable that conforms to USB Power Delivery specifications. We recommend using a genuine Canon product (Interface Cable IFC-100U).
  • The remaining battery level may decline when power is supplied to the camera. To avoid running out of battery power, use a fully charged battery.

Setting the Streaming Size

You can set the streaming size. Complete this setting after connecting the devices via USB.

  1. Tap [Q icon] on the shooting screen.

    Sample screen
    • The menu is displayed.

  2. Select [Streaming size].

    Sample screen

  3. Select [SET].

    Sample screen
    • The menu is displayed.
    • Select [Streaming size].

  4. Change the setting as needed.

    • Select [OK], and after a message is displayed, disconnect the USB cable and redo the [Communication functions: ComputerUSB (UVC/UAC) streaming] setting ().

Caution

  • Cannot be set while streaming is in progress.
  • [SET] and [SET] are not available with [Power over USB] set to [On] or with [Shooting mode] set to [Smooth skin movie].