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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/44155947

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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Lately I've been browsing MPB used camera market for an upgrade to my decade old Canon clunker because they want to charge a monthly fee to use it with my PC.

Its nice to see progress made for Open Source cameras but I don't see it being competittive with used cameras price-wise.

[–] Potatisen@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Say whaaaa?

Canon wants to charge for their webcam utility?

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Yes, basic 720p is free but if you have an old 1080p camera then you gotta pay up or deal with lower res or unclean hdmi out.

There are no open source drivers for Canons.

[–] fhqwgads@possumpat.io 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do you mean specifically webcam drivers? Because Magic Lantern still works as far as I know?

https://www.magiclantern.fm/

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'll test it out when I get back and let you know if thats true.

EDIT: Just remembered I gave the old camera to a relative because I was planning to upgrade lmao. Where were you months ago?!