One consistent Software Development Kit (SDK) enables enhanced performance across our world-class hardware to deliver smart imaging workflows at scale.
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Create at the speed of commerce. Switch modes remotely to shoot both video and stills in a single setup for consistent results.
Use live view and remote zoom control features to capture precise imagery across anatomical and clinical conditions in medical scenarios.
Capture the finer details in lab research or stream lectures and live events in high resolution to a larger audience, via XC Protocol.
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Connect and trigger a camera or lens from our extensive product portfolio.
Preview your shot with live view monitoring to check exposure, focus and composition.
Download images easily to your device, as well as format memory cards.
Check and change camera settings, including shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
Windows, Mac OS or Linux, Canon’s SDK is designed to fit the way your team likes to work, making integration one less thing to worry about.
Our SDK is built on the strongest of coding and control foundations. To cater to developers, it’s based on the ‘C’ programming language (C++, C#) for maximum stability.
More capabilities. More use cases. Flexible imaging solutions at scale. Wired (EDSDK) or wireless (CCAPI), one consistent architecture means you don’t have to rewrite your code.
Canon's camera SDK works across Canon’s photo and hybrid camera range and also supports EF, RF and broadcast lenses. Please see the latest compatibility charts for more info:
Latest EOS SDK (Version 3.x and 13.x)
Latest PowerShot G7 X Mark II SDK
EDSDK supports Windows, Mac and Linux.
EDSDK supports USB connection.
It’s based on the ‘C’ programming language, the industry standard for direct hardware control. In addition, Canon provides sample code support for multiple languages including C++ and C#.
CCAPI doesn’t specify a certain operating system to communicate with cameras. The host device has to support IP network connection and HTTP communication because CCAPI protocol is based on HTTP technology.
Supported cameras can communicate using CCAPI via Wi-Fi only. For wired solutions, please use EDSDK.
No. USB communication will be disabled when CCAPI is enabled on the camera.
EDSDK can’t communicate with multiple cameras at the same time. For remote video/multi-camera solutions, please see XC Protocol.
We will try to answer inquiries about EDSDK/CCAPI from developers and system integrators where we can. If you have any questions, please request support from the CDP support page. (User registration is necessary.)
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