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Description:
Syphon server for connected Canon DSLR cameras

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: video syphon dslr canon streaming multimedia

Install: brew install --cask camera-live

About:
camera-live is a Syphon server application that streams live video feeds from connected Canon DSLR cameras directly into other macOS applications. It acts as a bridge, enabling professional-grade camera hardware to be used as a video source for creative software. This tool is essential for integrating DSLRs into live production and streaming workflows.

Key Features:

Provides a Syphon server for real-time video sharing
Supports a wide range of Canon EOS DSLR cameras
Enables high-quality live video capture on macOS
Acts as a bridge between hardware and creative software

Use Cases:

Live streaming with a DSLR as the primary camera source
Using a DSLR for live video input in VJing or visual art applications
High-quality video conferencing with professional camera equipment

Alternatives:

Canon EOS Webcam Utility – Canon's official software for using DSLRs as webcams, but does not provide a Syphon feed for professional video apps.
CamTwist – A general-purpose virtual camera and video mixing tool, but not specifically optimized for direct DSLR-to-Syphon integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 28, 2024 9:03pm	11	0	VERSION_BUMP	132bfb31
Feb 14, 2024 6:44pm	11	0	VERSION_BUMP	9e5a7fbd