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PTP Webcam
ptpwebcam · v1.3.2
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6.0
DSLR live view video plugin
brew install --cask ptpwebcam 1
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026PTP Webcam is a niche macOS app that enables DSLR cameras to function as webcams for video conferencing and streaming. It offers live view functionality, catering to photographers and videographers who prefer using professional cameras for video calls.
PTP Webcam allows DSLR cameras to act as webcams, providing live video feed for conferencing and streaming.
Maturity: The project shows moderate activity with 200 GitHub stars but has 90 open issues, indicating some stability concerns.
Community: No community discussion found yet.
Pros
- + Enables professional DSLR cameras for video conferencing and streaming.
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 license.
- + Supports various DSLR models.
Cons
- - Compatibility issues with certain Nikon models.
- - No auto-update feature.
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