Photographers have often expressed their appreciation and respect for Canon cameras, whether professional or amateur. Anyone who loves to click on nature, wildlife or even portraits can easily, on any given day, vouch for a Canon camera.

The fact that all of its EOS lenses facilitate auto-focus is one of the main advantages of Canon cameras.

On the other hand, if you are looking for a thorough answer to the question: “how to connect and record a Canon camera to a computer,” it will go as an extended process since these are two separate functions altogether. First of all, to download and see whatever pictures you clicked or videos were taken, you will need to connect your camera to the machine. The feature that you can use the Canon camera as a webcam and shoot live videos is to connect the camera to a computer and record it. With the aid of photos, however, both the method has been clarified here.

Connecting Canon Camera to PC and record using a USB cable:

You would require a USB cable (provided with the camera) if you want to connect and download the photographs.

Step 1. Turn on your computer

It will also be wise to shut down all the other programs once it is turned on, as transmitting high-resolution images or videos will slow down the device.
How to connect camera to computer and record

Step 2. Open the flip cover of the USB port present on your camera.

Insert the USB cable into the port of the camera.
How to connect camera to computer and record – open the flip cover of the USB port

Step 3. Turn on the “View” mode.

The computer will detect the camera automatically. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera’s USB port for the recording. Usually, port placement can vary from model to model. Put the “Video Out” mode on.
How to connect camera to computer and record – turn on the view mode

Step 4. Insert the Canon camera driver into the computer and wait till the installation is complete.

However, if you load the driver for the first time, it will take some time. If the driver is mounted, the pop-up window on the screen will provide options for the next feature.

Step 5. Double click on ‘my computer’ icon on your computer.

Click on my screen to attach the camera to the computer and record
Under the ‘Tools and Drives’ section, click on’ internal storage.’ Double-click on the’ storage folder.’ You can name it according to your wish. Nevertheless, this is known as “DCIM” in all modern digital cameras. There should be another sub-folder that you can rename and start transferring your images and videos.

Step 6. You are almost done

Now you can delete or enhance the photographs. You can now share your pictures and videos with anyone.

This is a bit of advice:

Ensure you turn off your Canon camera before disconnecting from the computer, and then remove the USB cable from your Canon camera.

 How to shoot live video and  photos with Canon camera?

During a family party or picnic, you can still use your Canon camera as a webcam to record live videos. When you save those videos, it will be more nostalgic. Yes, you can store videos that have been taken. It’s fast and quick.

Step 1.

Turn on your computer or laptop.

Step 2.

Connect the big end of the USB cable to the port present on your computer.
How to connect camera to computer and record – connect USB to computer

Step 3.

Now connect the small end to the camera
How to connect camera to computer and record – connect smaller end of usb USB to camera

Step 4.

‘Power on’ the camera and put it on record mode.
How to connect camera to computer and record – record mode

Step 5.

Ensure that the audio/video cable jack is plugged properly into the camera. Go to ‘My Machine’ and click on the ‘System Drive Capture USB Video Source’ button.
How to connect camera to computer and record – make sure the cable is properly connected

Step 6.

The computer would start taking live video captured by the camera.
How to connect camera to computer and record – computer will start live recording

Step 7.

Select the folder and store the videos.
How to attach and record a camera to a computer-Select a folder
Not only being the best camera on the market, Canon has made a name for itself, but also gaining the reputation of offering multiple state-of-the-art features within the affordable price tag. Apart from that, these features are absolutely user-friendly, and you don’t have to be a camera expert.