Where did you see that the 5D Mark II was supported Good question. “Our goal is that the EOS Webcam Utility software can help reduce some of the remote workday stress for employees who are tasked with video conferencing and virtual meetings. I just looked at the Windows webcam utility page and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II isn't listed there either.
“In unprecedented times, it’s imperative for Canon to provide our customers with useful, simple and accessible solutions to assist them in whatever imaging needs they have,” said Tatsuro Kano, executive VP of Canon USA's Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, when the Beta was first introduced.
Canon has released free webcam software, EOS Webcam Utility, that will turn many of its EOS and PowerShot cameras into high-quality USB webcams without the need to purchase any additional hardware.Ī number of manufacturers have hurried to produce webcam software for its cameras - following the Covid lockdown that forced so many people to work and socialize from their own homes (see How to use your camera as a webcam (opens in new tab)).