<p>FYI the Canon 70D can't record for more than 29 minutes, 59 seconds at a time. If you're just streaming, look into the <a href="https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicwebpresenter" rel="nofollow noreferrer">BlackMagic Web Presenter</a>. It can trick your computer into thinking that any HDMI or SDI source is a webcam.</p>

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2017-05-26T04:27:13.047Z
2017-05-26T04:27:13.047Z
Daniel Kelley
<p>In my opinion, a webinar camera needs the following features:</p>

<ul>
<li>Recording time: You can set the camera up and it records unattended for the whole length of the webinar (which could be 1 hour or more). This includes a big-enough storage card and a reliable battery pack.</li>
<li>Flip screen: You can see the framing while you record yourself</li>
<li>Audio: The camera or an external microphone should record in good quality</li>
</ul>

<p>It seems that the Canon 70D has all these requirements. But you finally have to try it out yourself.</p>

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2017-01-21T10:58:20.877Z
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Fred42vid
<p>Can a DSLR be used to stream a web conference / webinar? In my exact case I have a Canon 70D available.</p>

<p>Is this possible and how would I get started setting it up?</p>

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2017-01-22T10:46:52.467Z
I heard from a friend who specializes in streaming services tell me that DSLRs usually don't work well. I have no experience nor a source so this is a comment not an answer.
user3643
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2017-04-21T14:05:10.223Z
Do you need to be able to live stream, or just record to post somewhere later?
MrCodeWeaver
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2017-07-11T16:10:59.827Z
@RyanWeaver live video
Ryan
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Can a DSLR be used to host a webinar?
Ryan
# Can a DSLR be used to host a webinar?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-01-20)

Can a DSLR be used to stream a web conference / webinar? In my exact case I have a Canon 70D available.

Is this possible and how would I get started setting it up?

**Tags:** dslr

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I heard from a friend who specializes in streaming services tell me that DSLRs usually don't work well. I have no experience nor a source so this is a comment not an answer.  
> **username_2**: Do you need to be able to live stream, or just record to post somewhere later?  
> **username_0**: @username_0Weaver live video  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2017-05-26. Score: 1

FYI the Canon 70D can't record for more than 29 minutes, 59 seconds at a time. If you're just streaming, look into the [BlackMagic Web Presenter](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/blackmagicwebpresenter). It can trick your computer into thinking that any HDMI or SDI source is a webcam.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2017-01-21. Score: 0

In my opinion, a webinar camera needs the following features:

* Recording time: You can set the camera up and it records unattended for the whole length of the webinar (which could be 1 hour or more). This includes a big-enough storage card and a reliable battery pack.
* Flip screen: You can see the framing while you record yourself
* Audio: The camera or an external microphone should record in good quality

It seems that the Canon 70D has all these requirements. But you finally have to try it out yourself.


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