Answers.Body: <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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Answers.Body: <p>In my opinion, a webinar camera needs the following features:</p>
  
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  <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>
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  <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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Body: <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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Comments.Text: 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.
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Comments.Text: Do you need to be able to live stream, or just record to post somewhere later?
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ThreadText: # 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?
  
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  > **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**: @RyanWeaver 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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