Comment by SSLy

Comment by SSLy a day ago

Requiring a separate kit made of HDMI cap box, and two usb cables (assuming the box power is feedable via usb) also makes canon create further e-waste. That's only because they're greedy and that stuff is already inside. And nothing on the site of the camera https://www.canon-europe.com/cameras/powershot-g5-x-mark-ii/... gives any indication that such external app and subscription would be required.

brushfoot a day ago

> That's only because they're greedy

No, it's because Canon didn't sell OP a webcam. There's no expectation for them to provide webcam software.

If someone wants an external camera that doubles as a webcam with no adapters, that's totally fine for them! They should shop with that in mind.

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mzajc a day ago

OP bought a camera, and the camera can be used as a webcam - but deliberately not with standard protocols. Pretending the limitation is of technical nature rather than a result of corporate greed is both delusional and harmful to consumer rights.

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- brushfoot a day ago
  
  Nothing about this is deceptive or a violation of consumer rights. Far from it.
  This is common for cameras. My Sony works in the same way. It can be used as a webcam using HDMI and a capture card. Canon clearly states this in their marketing for OP's camera.
  OP apparently didn't understand this, but the solution is simple -- get an HDMI cable and a capture card.
  
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