Wow, thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing piece of software - truly a lifechanger. I have never seen this application mentioned anywhere other than this video, so thank you so much :) as I have been looking for a truly free software like this for a long time. One thing to note is the developer(s) have released a new application that directly routes the DSLR to a virtual capture device, which is amazing since it requires much less processing and hacks to get set up. Again, I truly thank you so much for making this video and I hope you spread the word about more lesser known softwares in the future! Good luck!
If you are still having this issue, all you need to do is locate your camera in the storage section in the device manager on your laptop and disable the storage one and it'll stop showing up as a storage device, Google will tell you the same thing, I had to look it up
Man, you just saved me 500$. Thank you so much. How come everyone is saying you need a camlink when a simple usb plug and that amazing digicacomtrol software is enough? Again, thanks man.
Hey, thanks for that. I've got as far as the Live view on Digicam Control but it's not clickable, it's grey'd out. I'm using a gopro hero 7. Any advice?
I have an old Nikon D5100 camera, and I want to stream with it. Unfortunately, when I use Live View, the autofocus box appears. A green or red flickering square shouldn’t be on my face. How can I remove it?
I found your channel very useful, I wanted to ask how do I image with the Go Pro Hero 7 when I connect with the USB cable it recognizes as a storage unit.
You two most likely have to go to devices and manually set in "device properties" to be a video camera, its most likely only showing the storage available on said devices
you have to right click the camera source, then click properties, the click deactivate then you can use the webcam for zoom. then reactivate in obs when you're done But if you want to use zoom AND obs at the same time and use the same camera, then you have to download and install an obs plugin called virtualcam, then set the webcam in zoom as virtualcam (obs must be open to use camera in zoom if you're doing it this way)
Is the nikon d200 not available for live view? My uncle gave it to me in like 2015 it was my first dslr and I haven’t had the money to buy a new one so I’ve been looking all over to try and get this to work
A warning to Nikon users; unfortunately, it seems that the Live View output of most Nikon cameras is limited to 640x480 pixels, making these cameras a poor option as a live streaming work-around. Also, Sparkocam does not support most D3000 series cameras so if you were planning to try that software next you may be better off with a completely different camera or investing in a proper HDMI capture device.
I use a Panasonic GX9. When I connect the camera to my PC, it asks me if I want to connect it as a storage or PTP device. The software does not find my camera. No matter what I choose, which USB port I connect it to or which cable I use. Nothing seems to recognize the software. My camera also supports access to the camera via Wifi. But I don't know what I have to adjust in the software. :/
Thank you! but is not for "any camera" :( i went to the digcam website and my panasonic lumix DMC-FZ72 is not in the list of supported cameras :'( do you have another option? the cam link it's just too expensive here in Argentina
You'll probably gave to go to device management and help your pc identify what kinds device it actuslly is. I dont know why windows does this but I have had similar things happened to me
Shaqtech, Thank you for this instructional video. I do have the problem that my camera is recognized as storage by my computer and not as a camera. You said if we had such a problem, you might be able to help. I was hoping you could help me please. Thank you.
Great tutorial, thanks so much for all this information :) currently in the process of using my Nikon D3400 camera as a webcam. I've noticed the FPS are quite slow, do you know how I would be able to speed it up? Would it likely be the mini USB I have?
Hi Shaqtech! I downloaded the app and it works well. I just want to know how can I use it as a camera on google meet cuz I can't find it when switching camera. I hope you can respond to my query. Thanks.
When I open the software, my first 4 icons is not available and it even recognize my webcam. I ve already unistalled it and downloaded it again.. however, it isnt available yet. How should I proceed?
How do you avoid the temperature of your camera affecting your stream? When I use my D3200, in 20min intervals my live frame freezes and I have to restart the view in the middle of the stream :(
Hi I connected my samsung WB101 to the computer following your steps and it reconised the camrea but i cannot do anything! Live View and so on. Can you help?
In the comments below someone mentioned "use the mini HDMI port. Look into getting a capture card and using the HDMI port instead of the USB port. Most of the time, the USB only works for file transfer."
Hi thank you so much for this amazing idea and the tutorial. Edit: I managed to use my DSLR (NIKON D5300) as a webcam. However, my image on my monitor is pretty laggy ( as if it has very very low FPS). And since I am planing to use this as a webcam for twitch streaming, it's not really satisfactory. Is there anything I can do to get a smoother image?
@@majestic_whiffz2199 Hi again, there is actually an app for NIkon by Nikon that is amazing and totally works fine. But I still can't use it cause my camera shuts down every 30 minutes :(
Hey man, awesome video. Just wondering, I'm using a Sony a6000 camera but I can't seem to get a live view from it? I'm connecting it via USB by the way. Hope to hear from you soon!
For anyone having issues with the camera being recognized as a storage device, most all DSLR cameras use the mini HDMI port. Look into getting a capture card and using the HDMI port instead of the USB port. Most of the time, the USB only works for file transfer.
@@akaripatuisawau2237 I was working on it, and it didn't show up somehow, so now I'm not able to use my DSLR yet. My DSLR (Nikon 5200) is in the supported lists but doesn't work. I'm back to using smartphone as Webcam. On another RUclips channel, it says it "may" degrade your DSLR sensor if you use it for a prolong period as a webcam. So, I may pass this project, and stick to my old smartphone for now. It still gives me 1080p FHD while web-conferencing with audio.
Trying to connect a B500 - The software recognised the B500 as a camera but LV was greyed out as were the controls except for 'metering mode'. Any thoughts?
@@JAMESCC88 Some older Nikon cameras had the option to switch between USB options of MTP/PTP and MSC in the Setup menu. Mine did, switching it fixed this issue for me. Maybe your camera has a similar option.
@@raahilparikh4623 There's no need to use mini-hdmi or the a/v out cord. I used the USB Cable for Nikon DSLR D5100 which was included in the box. You can buy this cable here: www.amazon.com/Cable-Nikon-D5100-Camera-Computer/dp/B01075ADMM
I have an old Nikon D5100 camera, and I want to stream with it. Unfortunately, when I use Live View, the autofocus box appears. A green or red flickering square shouldn’t be on my face. How can I remove it?
Hey, awesome vid! I was hoping you or someone is still paying attention to the requests for support because im using a Sony HandyCam AX33 and im getting DigiCam to recognize it but it wont let me use the LV feature. Any suggestions?
Every other solution out there requires money... This is the first free method I came across after all this searching... Thanks a lot mate... :)
Wow, thank you so much for introducing me to this amazing piece of software - truly a lifechanger. I have never seen this application mentioned anywhere other than this video, so thank you so much :) as I have been looking for a truly free software like this for a long time. One thing to note is the developer(s) have released a new application that directly routes the DSLR to a virtual capture device, which is amazing since it requires much less processing and hacks to get set up. Again, I truly thank you so much for making this video and I hope you spread the word about more lesser known softwares in the future! Good luck!
volume difference between speech and music is overwhelming. thanks for good info tho
Tony Silker The music is supposed to be low volume
Goat channel finna go to the next level
OMG literally I've been looking for something like this for YEARS (didn't search that much tho), thank you so much
Really pleased I stumbled across your video - I've been trying to find a way to use my Nikon cameras for weeks - thanks a bunch man.
Which Nikon was it
Which nikon camera?
Is there something like this for Mac?? Thanks bring this to my attention!
I tried mini usb to usb connection but LV option is not visible
Hey, Shaq...are you still offering assistance for cameras being recognized as storage devices?
Did u Fix it?
If you are still having this issue, all you need to do is locate your camera in the storage section in the device manager on your laptop and disable the storage one and it'll stop showing up as a storage device, Google will tell you the same thing, I had to look it up
am trying to use this but the live option is in gray color and cannot click, my camera is nikkon p7000
same
did you figure it out?
It does not support some models. My D3100 has the same issue and there doesn't seem to be a solution
Man, you just saved me 500$. Thank you so much. How come everyone is saying you need a camlink when a simple usb plug and that amazing digicacomtrol software is enough? Again, thanks man.
Ju Berry glad I could help! ❤️
@@shaqtech Hi Sir! Does Nikon Coolpix P510 applicable to this software?
on my Nikon d60 live view is not working, is it normal?
Hey, thanks for that. I've got as far as the Live view on Digicam Control but it's not clickable, it's grey'd out. I'm using a gopro hero 7. Any advice?
Same issue with a Nikon D3100
Same issue with my eos 600d
Got the same issue too.
Same issue for me with my GoPro Hero 7 Black
same im on a gopro 5 black
AMAZING!! Thnks buddy, it worked for my Nikon D3200, with the AV/OUT to USB cable.
ah when i downloaded the software theres no option to select a camera and the first 4 icons aren't highlighted =(
same i dont know what to do.
yeah mine doesnt let me use the live view. whats up with that?
me too help
Me too. Waste of time so far!
Yeah me too. Someone write a solution or im gonna buy thr brio webcam
Thanks for the tutorial. FYI....if you hold down alt key and drag your video window with the mouse, you can manually crop your windows in OBS
Title: "use any camera as a webcam"
Him: "use a DLSR camera as a webcam"
so its not any camera then
fax
Do you know if it will work as a webcam for google meets? I’m using a Nikon D5100
I'm also using D5100
Sparkocam works but theres a watermark
Did you find any other apps I can use
I have an old Nikon D5100 camera, and I want to stream with it. Unfortunately, when I use Live View, the autofocus box appears. A green or red flickering square shouldn’t be on my face. How can I remove it?
Window capture a tethered live view.... Clever.
Pro trick: watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
I HAVE THE SAMSUNG SL-50 DIGITAL CAMERA WHEN I PUT THE USB TO PC IT COMES UP AS A STORGE DEVICE PLEASE HELP
hey, so im having that issue where its being shown as a storage device. have any fix for it to be recognized as a webcam?
so am i
same
I think that your camera has to be able to stream video shit. Some just don't support it
thank you !
does this work for go pro?
I found your channel very useful, I wanted to ask how do I image with the Go Pro Hero 7 when I connect with the USB cable it recognizes as a storage unit.
having the exact same problem, i'll be keeping an eye out for a fix
You two most likely have to go to devices and manually set in "device properties" to be a video camera, its most likely only showing the storage available on said devices
Did you ever find a fix to this?
hey does anyone know how to make the camera not show up as storage
I am using a Kodak Pixpro FZ152
me to i need to know the same thing.
Thank you! The cam links are out of stock everywhere so this is great!
Thanks for this tutorial, however, after you get the source set up in OBS, how do you make this available as a webcam in Zoom, Skype?
we all need it for school
has anyone found a way to do it on zoom ?
yeah, all the webcams are sold out at best buy so we all kind of need this :/
you have to right click the camera source, then click properties, the click deactivate then you can use the webcam for zoom. then reactivate in obs when you're done
But if you want to use zoom AND obs at the same time and use the same camera, then you have to download and install an obs plugin called virtualcam, then set the webcam in zoom as virtualcam
(obs must be open to use camera in zoom if you're doing it this way)
Hi I just made a video in how to this! ruclips.net/video/s3eak-DJh3k/видео.html
WONDERFUL. Are you sure it works with fuji x t 20?
Thank for the video. My LUMIX DMC-FZ300 (Panasonic) is recognized as a storage device when connected via USB. Do you have an idea how to fix this?
same my lumix
@@KevCaines same
Is the nikon d200 not available for live view? My uncle gave it to me in like 2015 it was my first dslr and I haven’t had the money to buy a new one so I’ve been looking all over to try and get this to work
Is there a mac version?
fstoppers.com/hacks/how-use-your-fujifilm-camera-webcam-484529
Some commented that it worked for Sony as well.
Hey man! I have my camera recognised as a storage device, what should I do to fix that
make sure the SD card is removed!
@@JAMESCC88 ok
having the same issue...without the SD card in...? any ideas?
Is there a Mac version?
Creoletof who uses Mac
Yes there is.
@@motormesh-shop The crazy guy who commented "Is there a Mac version?".
My camera is canon ixus 145. Is this camera supporting this software?
A warning to Nikon users; unfortunately, it seems that the Live View output of most Nikon cameras is limited to 640x480 pixels, making these cameras a poor option as a live streaming work-around.
Also, Sparkocam does not support most D3000 series cameras so if you were planning to try that software next you may be better off with a completely different camera or investing in a proper HDMI capture device.
like a camlink :>
This was really helpful Bro, bless up
Can i use this for zoom conferencing?
No
Thank you for your video! Its really great advice. Do you have any idea how TO GET THE SAMETHIG for MAC? Still looking for helpful advice...
I use a Panasonic GX9.
When I connect the camera to my PC, it asks me if I want to connect it as a storage or PTP device. The software does not find my camera. No matter what I choose, which USB port I connect it to or which cable I use. Nothing seems to recognize the software.
My camera also supports access to the camera via Wifi. But I don't know what I have to adjust in the software. :/
same here
same with a G7
awesome video bro! any suggestions on how to stop the lag and why it would be lagging man ?
my camera is also lagging and whenever i press record, it says "operation not supported" (My camera is Nikon D3200, btw)
Thanks! I had try in many softwares and this was the best!! and free!!!
Básant awesome great to hear it worked for you!
@@shaqtech Can i use Sony A 7 lll help please thanks
does it work for meeting apps? (Zoom, skype, etc) Thnks in avance
Is Dijicamcontrol from communist Chyna??
Thanks a lot. How did you remove the focus box of the Live View ?
I am having the same problem with my canon T6
Thank you! but is not for "any camera" :( i went to the digcam website and my panasonic lumix DMC-FZ72 is not in the list of supported cameras :'( do you have another option? the cam link it's just too expensive here in Argentina
Hi Sofia ! where did you find the list of " supported cameras " ? I'm having the same problem regards Dave
@@AnnahDuqeOfficial thanks for reply, my camera is listed but I can not find the OBS platform he is using ! Do you know ?
Can i use this software for mobile?
Can we use this method for zoom meetings app..
I think yes
Yes u can, I just made a video in how u can connect OBS to zoom or any other meeting software ruclips.net/video/s3eak-DJh3k/видео.html
can i connect my fujifilm xt20 camera?
Thanks for this info. but for mac users what's the alternative or options?
My Linux is being recognized as a D drive... how do I change that?
You'll probably gave to go to device management and help your pc identify what kinds device it actuslly is. I dont know why windows does this but I have had similar things happened to me
Its probably only recognizing the storage on the device, and not the actual device itself
Great video really helpful. MY Panasonic Lumix G7 is recognised but i cant get the LV to work on the PC. Any suggestion??
This also happens to me
Shaqtech,
Thank you for this instructional video. I do have the problem that my camera is recognized as storage by my computer and not as a camera. You said if we had such a problem, you might be able to help. I was hoping you could help me please. Thank you.
Did you ever find a fix for this?
@randyattaway8893 I have not, but have since acquired other means to achieve my desired results
@@randyattaway8893 I did not
Damn thanks man! This is a lifesaver !
Can you use a sony coolpix camera to do demonstrations for you tube videos and zoom meetings?
Hi, ive got a canon eos 600d but when i go to live view its very low fps. pls help :/
mine 550d as well but his is too
Great video. How do I get this program to recognise my GoPro Hero 3+ as a camera?
it won't. refer to this link for supported cameras: digicamcontrol.com/cameras
Great tutorial, thanks so much for all this information :) currently in the process of using my Nikon D3400 camera as a webcam. I've noticed the FPS are quite slow, do you know how I would be able to speed it up? Would it likely be the mini USB I have?
mine is also super slow. It might be the lighting and shutter speed. Try adding a ring light. I will update later if that works for me
Hi Shaqtech! I downloaded the app and it works well. I just want to know how can I use it as a camera on google meet cuz I can't find it when switching camera. I hope you can respond to my query. Thanks.
Hi, glad it worked! Checkout my other video where I show u how to get the camera recognised on meet ruclips.net/video/s3eak-DJh3k/видео.html
@@shaqtech you're a life saver thanks ♥️
Can't you just hold alt and drag the size bar to quickly/cleanly crop a frame on OBS/SLOBS?
Oh yea you’re correct, thnx for the tip!
haha i would say this, and i am newby
Nice Video bro, clever idea. I have only one issue. My LiveView on OBS is a little laggy. Is there any way to solve it?
Will this work with a Nikon Coolpix p530?
Donot work, I tried. It identifies but can't select Live View !
when ever I do it. it says that I can't do anything but look at photos and not being able to record.
When I open the software, my first 4 icons is not available and it even recognize my webcam. I ve already unistalled it and downloaded it again.. however, it isnt available yet. How should I proceed?
same
same
How do you avoid the temperature of your camera affecting your stream? When I use my D3200, in 20min intervals my live frame freezes and I have to restart the view in the middle of the stream :(
Can use with Fujiflim xa10 ?
Hi
I connected my samsung WB101 to the computer following your steps and it reconised the camrea but i cannot do anything! Live View and so on. Can you help?
I got the same problem I have a Cannon eos m100
Any mac solution / version available?
my cam is opening as a storage device... how should i proceed?
In the comments below someone mentioned "use the mini HDMI port. Look into getting a capture card and using the HDMI port instead of the USB port. Most of the time, the USB only works for file transfer."
can you add multiple cameras with this?
Bro, I have same as u. But my computer recognize il as a hard drive... Is there something else I have to do . Pls help
I have a sony NEX-5 and it doesn't show up, does this work also for digital video cameras?
Oof you need NEX-6 your cam isn't supported
Great content mate. Nikon b600 getting recognized as device and not camera. Any advice?
Can you use this for zoom ???
do you know of any alternatives for Mac users?
what cable you use please ?
I use a micro usb cable!
@@shaqtech i have D3100 and i use same cable but not connecting to webcam why?
how do I connect it to the zoom we conferencing
yup - whole reason I watched this video
I found this solution, but it according to the comments it only works on Mac & Canon ruclips.net/video/wE3dHiicCC8/видео.html
Bro i have a nikon coolpix l830, can i use it to stream with this? i mean its compatible for this? plis help me thank u!
Thanks. Been looking for app like this.. only, won't recognize my OLYMPUS E-500. Getting F:\(_??_usbstor)(WIA)
Any advice?
Did you find any solution?
same as i mine in appears D:\(_??_usbtgor)(WIA)
Still looking for the solution.
live view doesn't work
Hi thank you so much for this amazing idea and the tutorial.
Edit: I managed to use my DSLR (NIKON D5300) as a webcam. However, my image on my monitor is pretty laggy ( as if it has very very low FPS). And since I am planing to use this as a webcam for twitch streaming, it's not really satisfactory. Is there anything I can do to get a smoother image?
You could go on configuration and uncheck white balance and change manually to -5
@@majestic_whiffz2199 Hi again, there is actually an app for NIkon by Nikon that is amazing and totally works fine. But I still can't use it cause my camera shuts down every 30 minutes :(
@@MemerDad overheating bud. You're better off getting a c920
@@majestic_whiffz2199 got no money now. I'm using my iphone as webcam for now :D
@@MemerDad join the club, that's why I bought a £20 camera and does just as a good job
Hi. How do I get this to work with GoPro Hero5? It currently recognizes it as storage. Thanks.
Julian Czerechowicz did it work?
I don't think it is supported. you can check on their website. digicamcontrol.com/cameras
remove sd card
Hit record at the same time and hit stop recording at the same time if you wanna make vids
You will have 2 different video files but it should work
Hey man, awesome video. Just wondering, I'm using a Sony a6000 camera but I can't seem to get a live view from it? I'm connecting it via USB by the way. Hope to hear from you soon!
Same problem
@@impalas1342 same
For anyone having issues with the camera being recognized as a storage device, most all DSLR cameras use the mini HDMI port. Look into getting a capture card and using the HDMI port instead of the USB port. Most of the time, the USB only works for file transfer.
thanks i was actually wodering that :)
Anyway to screenshare and use a webcam at the same time?
In OBS you could make a scene with your webcam overlaying a screen capture
@@shaqtech True but doesn't that cause a delay if you want to video chat with others?
whenever I use live view, nothing shows up. How do i fix that?
camera may not be supported
@@therealdurfee "use any camera" anyways it doesnt matter, I made a solution
Just to make it clear... i can use my old digicam right?
Wow! Yo da man!
From now on, my zoom will blow the competition out of water with my DSLR. LOL.
how did you add it as a video source in zoom?
@@akaripatuisawau2237 I was working on it, and it didn't show up somehow, so now I'm not able to use my DSLR yet. My DSLR (Nikon 5200) is in the supported lists but doesn't work. I'm back to using smartphone as Webcam.
On another RUclips channel, it says it "may" degrade your DSLR sensor if you use it for a prolong period as a webcam. So, I may pass this project, and stick to my old smartphone for now. It still gives me 1080p FHD while web-conferencing with audio.
J R whoa! Thanks for the heads up and advice 🙏
@@akaripatuisawau2237 np!
Trying to connect a B500 - The software recognised the B500 as a camera but LV was greyed out as were the controls except for 'metering mode'. Any thoughts?
I need it to recognize it as a camera not a stoage device
make sure the SD card is removed!
@@JAMESCC88 Some older Nikon cameras had the option to switch between USB options of MTP/PTP and MSC in the Setup menu. Mine did, switching it fixed this issue for me. Maybe your camera has a similar option.
Could you do this with a point and shoot cam?
Dude, i have connect my camera to my pc using Digicancontrol, and my camere read by that software but why the icon "LV" canno be click?
Is there a MacOS version of digicamcontrol ?
The New Art School id like this as well!
My old 500d canon can be used it also?
Connected my camera to this but for some reason I’m not able to go live, I have a Nikon d3000.
The Lv option next to download images is greyed out for me D:
Excellent Presentation!
I tried several different cameras and it recognized them all as storage, any advice?
@@kilos. what are the camera drivers called in task manger?
Hello! Your tutorial was very useful for me. It works very nice with my Nikon D5100. Thank you very much. Greetings, Peter.
Glad it helped!
Hey, i have the same camera. Did you have to connect to ur pc via mini-hdmi or the a/v out cord?
@@raahilparikh4623 There's no need to use mini-hdmi or the a/v out cord. I used the USB Cable for Nikon DSLR D5100 which was included in the box. You can buy this cable here: www.amazon.com/Cable-Nikon-D5100-Camera-Computer/dp/B01075ADMM
I have an old Nikon D5100 camera, and I want to stream with it. Unfortunately, when I use Live View, the autofocus box appears. A green or red flickering square shouldn’t be on my face. How can I remove it?
Can you do this setup with multiple cams?
hi, Shaqtech, manage to get my Canon EOS 700D working as a webcam. Question to you why it is laggy? It is not as smooth.
Same thing here
Robert Lim Same
Same. It's not laggy using EOS utility but it turns my camera off after about 30 minutes. Anyone found a work around?
This is awesome, thanks! works perfectly, now I only have to figure out how to use it in zoom etc.
"Any Camera" Now thats a lie.
Hey, awesome vid! I was hoping you or someone is still paying attention to the requests for support because im using a Sony HandyCam AX33 and im getting DigiCam to recognize it but it wont let me use the LV feature. Any suggestions?
Im aslo having the same issue, the LV is lighting up so i camt click it
couldnt get it to work with my GoPro, do you have any ideas? It's a hero 3+ and I'd love to use it as a webcam