How to convert your DSLR camera into a webcam for free
Your Canon DSLR will outshine your webcam's picture quality. (Canon /)Social distancing suddenly made webcams extremely important. People are flocking to video-chatting services and big tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft are providing users with an ever-increasing arsenal of options when it comes to face-to-face calling. Chances are, the webcam on your computer wasn’t ready for its new place in the spotlight. Many built-in computer webcams are still relatively low-resolution with lackluster lenses that make you look equal parts grainy and smeary when you’re trying to interact with your friends, family, and coworkers. Now, however, people with higher-end Canon and Sony DSLRs and mirrorless cameras can use their upgraded gear to get clearer picture during streams and recording sessions.Earlier this month, the demand crushed the market for external webcams. Affordable models from recognizable brands dried up on store shelves and websites, only to quickly reappear days—or even hours later—for...