🔴 How to Use Your Sony as a WEBCAM! (HDMI or USB Setup)

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  • @ThinkMediaTV
    @ThinkMediaTV  2 года назад +7

    Question of the Day 💡What are you using for your webcam? Let us know! **** Checkout the $20 HDMI Capture Card HERE ➡ geni.us/zt7Q8 (Amazon)

    • @davidlamoureux3771
      @davidlamoureux3771 Год назад

      I'm trying to us an A7C, but it's not working at all. It was on the Imaging Edge list so it should work. I also don't see where to change from my webcam to the now set up and plugged in A7C.

    • @tausifraza6910
      @tausifraza6910 Год назад

      Hi, How can I use FX3 Sony camera as a web cam?

    • @D3CIPH3R339
      @D3CIPH3R339 Год назад

      ZV-E10/BRIO 4K 😎

    • @DoggyTraders
      @DoggyTraders Год назад

      Two Sony ZV-1 cameras. Love them both! Just trying to find the power adaptor so I can go longer than 45 mins!

    • @ThePasinis
      @ThePasinis Год назад

      how you do for RUclips??

  • @2bebetter
    @2bebetter Год назад

    I had the hardest time trying to get my Sony a7rv to work as a webcam through HDMI. I updated the firmware. Matched your settings and it worked. So thank you

  • @ferhatkiran
    @ferhatkiran 10 месяцев назад +1

    I have a sonyfx30 camera. I upgraded to version 3.0. When I connect it to the PC, the imaging edge works directly as a webcam without the need for a webcam application.

    • @baakyashotit
      @baakyashotit 6 месяцев назад

      You don't even need imaging edit , camera has an inbuilt driver to function as a webcam

  • @AaronPendergastphoto
    @AaronPendergastphoto Год назад +1

    Man, thank you so much for this! I have no interest in live streaming or using my camera as a webcam, but I lost some settings and could NOT figure out why my gimbal and external power weren't powering my camera all of a sudden! After two days of stress I found the answer here -- the PC remote has to be turned on and set to USB to get external power. Thank you!!!!

  • @Lucas-zj9nv
    @Lucas-zj9nv 5 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. Couldn't figure out the HDMI info display off, and now my camera looks amazing in OBS. Y'all rule.

  • @PowerToolsWithThread
    @PowerToolsWithThread Год назад +1

    You just saved me a TON of $$$ because I almost bought another camera. I have the Sony FDR-AX53 and could not figure out how to set it up for Streamyard. I had the capture card and everything. Now to fiddle with the ATEM Mini and get this show rolling. Thank you!

  • @VWLifeVW
    @VWLifeVW 2 года назад +1

    i'd like to point out that you can also plug in your sony camera with the USB cable to charge it as well. not sure if you have to buy the battery adapter.

  • @TheUrbandilema
    @TheUrbandilema 2 года назад +3

    I don't even have a Sony camera 📷 but awesomeness content...

  • @XoTierny
    @XoTierny Месяц назад

    Great video, I have a sony ZV-1f and i could not figure out how to make my camera output a clean hdmi but this video helped alot!!

  • @ThreeTwentyTech
    @ThreeTwentyTech 2 года назад +5

    It's ok to feel stressed and emotional because sometimes life just becomes really busy and stressful. Let it out, cry and then get back on your feet. Because it's not about how many times you can hit. It's about how many times you can get hit... And keep moving forward! 💪🏻

    • @ponera11
      @ponera11 Год назад +3

      bro, wtf. This video is about cameras

  • @deaundragreen
    @deaundragreen 2 года назад +3

    That thumbnail is HILARIOUS 😂

  • @ThomasKeisermanLempke
    @ThomasKeisermanLempke Год назад +5

    Thank you for the video, very clear and direct. Regarding the dummie battery and AC adaptor you mentioned, wouldn't a USB cable plugged in the camera for charging purposes have the same result (i.e. ongoingly charging the camera)?

    • @Aka_Stormyyy
      @Aka_Stormyyy 11 месяцев назад

      It doesn't work this way unfortunately. It will for a little but if you're live streaming youll want the continuous battery.

  • @airbnbgirllaura
    @airbnbgirllaura 10 месяцев назад +1

    Yooo! This was useful, concise and clear. I tried this on my own without watching this video and it was a frustrating half hour wasted. Now I can't wait to look crispy fresh using this method of connecting my ZV-1F! Thank you!

    • @JayWoahLive
      @JayWoahLive 8 месяцев назад

      does it work for u?

    • @airbnbgirllaura
      @airbnbgirllaura 8 месяцев назад

      @@JayWoahLive It does, but I had to call Sony to figure it out. LOL. The ZV-1F just needs the USB cable and then to be put into USB mass storage mode, then it works as a webcam. No additional software needed.

    • @JayWoahLive
      @JayWoahLive 8 месяцев назад

      @@airbnbgirllaura what about hdmi

    • @airbnbgirllaura
      @airbnbgirllaura 8 месяцев назад

      @@JayWoahLive Didn't work for webcam, only the USB cable.

    • @mykkelc5540
      @mykkelc5540 13 дней назад

      I still need help trying to get my camera zv-1f to be a webcam

  • @velanche
    @velanche 2 года назад +6

    Hella useful today; I have two of them I plan to use for a livestream this weekend, so this really helps get the right pieces together. Thanks!

  • @olivercummins1357
    @olivercummins1357 Год назад +1

    I’m using the ZV-1. The Imaging Edge Webcam logo is remaining on the screen & my face isn’t coming up like yours did. I’ve set the webcam on zoom as the Sony Camera )Imaging Edge.

    • @baakyashotit
      @baakyashotit Год назад

      don't use that edge crap , just plug the camera in and on camera screen tap use a webcam

  • @Leander1111
    @Leander1111 5 месяцев назад

    I don't get why one should use this cumbersome way of setting up a webcam connection. With my Sony A7c you can simply use the "USB Streaming" option in the camera menu (if I remember correctly, it's menu 2). This way you don't need to install any additional software on your computer. To simplify things even more you can assign the streaming option to one of the hardware buttons on the camera.

  • @annewakanyi
    @annewakanyi 2 года назад +1

    Omar thanks so much my next shooting will be great

  • @3eyeDrone
    @3eyeDrone 9 месяцев назад

    I just came in the hope, that you have a solution for the battery run out fact. And you have! Awesome!

  • @katieestruch5007
    @katieestruch5007 19 дней назад

    Thanks. Can you recommend a long HDMI cable to use with the sony ZV 1 to connect to the capture card for a mac book pro please?

  • @GianniNanni
    @GianniNanni Год назад +1

    Hi there , i've got as a present the old Sony CyberShot DSC-HX9V and i have a laptop win 11 with an HDMI port. so can i use the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX9V as an external webcam?? or filming directlt on my hdd of the pc connectin the HDMI cable Cybershot - pc ?? thanks a lot

  • @Adr805
    @Adr805 Год назад +4

    I don't recommend cheap video cards because they might crash your computer which will reboot during a conference and it will be way worst than streaming from the webcam, you defo need at least a 100$ card to be sure it will work, I recommend AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable or Cam Link or Atem mini

  • @MariusAltegger
    @MariusAltegger 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks! For power, can't you just plug your sony directly into the socket via USB?

  • @akmclemore
    @akmclemore 2 года назад +1

    Never thought about this!

  • @MACBoricua
    @MACBoricua 3 месяца назад

    Ok, finally got a light used A7 ii, suggestions?

  • @adisons1342
    @adisons1342 2 года назад

    RUclips asked me to rate this video and I said very happy 😃 and labeled it useful. 😊

  • @busungu
    @busungu 2 года назад +5

    Thank you think for always bringing us new hints.

  • @aspiretoinspire9679
    @aspiretoinspire9679 2 года назад +3

    What is the best time to upload on RUclips n youtube shorts 😭😭😭😭?

  • @ItsreallyRaph
    @ItsreallyRaph 6 месяцев назад

    1:30
    Menu
    Turn off Smart phone
    Turn On PC Remote function
    Put your camera on Movie mode or Auto mode if you have an older camera.

  • @wamote6867
    @wamote6867 2 года назад

    Some Sony Cameras like the 7C works with HDMI and USB connected at the same time, so power can come from the USB cable. I don't get that to work for my older A6400.

  •  2 года назад +2

    This was just stunning and crystal clear.

  • @yalan-yalan7313
    @yalan-yalan7313 2 года назад +1

    I totally want to love this camera but still feel that in 2021 going to 2022 it should have some extra stuff that panasonic could cram into G85 in 2016 😢😢😢 Also, some have mentioned that the fullHD is line skipped 1080p. Haven't really compare that thoroughly with other camera, but if it's actually pretty bad then it's sadly not for me since I'm mostly gonna do things in 1080.

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam 2 года назад

    I so love you used the Sony A7C as the example for this. Love my A7C. I've been using a Logitech StreamCam but it doesn't do the best with lighting. Thanks for this!

  • @DoggyTraders
    @DoggyTraders Год назад +1

    Hey Omar and @ThinkMedia, team! It's Ross Yerger, a member of the VRA group. I just had a custom PC built for me and my RUclips studio. I have TWO Sony ZV-1 cams that I use in my studio and love them, with one exception: I don't know where to find that power pack that you mention in this video to replace a battery. My batteries last about 45 mins, maybe, and to switch them out while screwed to tripods or other gear, makes me, well, screwed! It seems as though while plugged into USB, even with power "on," it doesn't charget the battery. I'm told that's because the entire device would get too hot. Can you recommend a particular power adaptor? Thank you! -Yergz

  • @SolidDerek
    @SolidDerek 2 года назад +1

    I would just like to point out from trial and error myself which I don't feel like is mentioned in these kinds of videos (I dont know if this is obvious or not but it wasnt to me) that the HDMI capture card will only capture the resolution on the LCD screen (unless there is a way to live capture from the lens instead and if so please tell me how to), so for example, if your LCD screen is roughly 900000 dots like mine is then it is only in 640x480p which, I guess is fine for zoom calls and stuff but if you are thinking of using it for 1080p quality it won't really cut it :( the only workaround really would be to capture raw footage but then you have 30 min cut off points and battery issues etc which can be accounted for I just really wish there was a 'plug and play' option to get max quality hooked directly to the PC to be monitored in OBS etc

    • @adamj2683
      @adamj2683 11 месяцев назад

      There is. For some reason he recommended a low-quality capture card. Everyone else recommends the Elgato - Cam Link 4K which will give you full quality.

  • @twomsinapod-cast1557
    @twomsinapod-cast1557 2 года назад +6

    As always, quality and content is great! Thank you for the tips!

  • @adamtaylor.
    @adamtaylor. 4 дня назад

    Is there another term for 'HDMI info Display'? I cannot see this in my SONY NEX-5R settings and therefore have all the various camera info displaying all over my view when using as a webcam.... thanks for any help!

  • @clickstoclosings
    @clickstoclosings Год назад +1

    So freakin helpful! I couldn't get that menu off of the webcam shot and this fixed it so easy!!! Think Media fan 4ever ♥

  • @Isometric-067
    @Isometric-067 Месяц назад

    question, can you make the Sony NEX 5T as a webcam as well?

  • @FlickyFrames
    @FlickyFrames Месяц назад

    I have a Zv-e10 plugged into my computer via USB. I also have a focusrite scarlett solo with an audiotechnica AT2040 plugged into it....should i turn off audio recording on the camera so it doesn't record with the on-board mic while the scarlett solo is picking up audio via AT2040 mic?

  • @bravefaithministries630
    @bravefaithministries630 2 года назад

    That was seriously my favorite thumbnail haha

  • @aplikasipedia3256
    @aplikasipedia3256 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the tutorial

  • @Nurseakeem
    @Nurseakeem 10 месяцев назад

    I wish you guess would do a video on obs. I cannot it to work on Mac.

  • @tankty6977
    @tankty6977 8 месяцев назад

    The USB cable will power camera by charging battery on the A6100 and you don’t need a capture card. do you know if the HDMI cable will do so also? Great content.

  • @OnTheToppic
    @OnTheToppic 2 года назад

    Can you help with how to turn your smart phone into a camera for recording RUclips videos but recording directly to your computer or using computer as the monitor to see yourself??..Samsung Note 10 plus with a MacBook Air ???

  • @dineshpawar04_
    @dineshpawar04_ 2 года назад +2

    Nice Steup Think Media
    Sony Always push it's quality limits

  • @toram6210
    @toram6210 2 года назад +1

    will the capture card downgrade the HDMI 4k

  • @DJLENERD
    @DJLENERD 10 месяцев назад

    Can you connect 3 cameras to imaging edge? Then use OBS to switch between them?

  • @LordGamerSuperGlitches
    @LordGamerSuperGlitches Месяц назад

    Hi great video what was the lins you use :) for stream

  • @Tilstrom
    @Tilstrom 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent vid, thank you. Ended up purchasing everything in your video to create my own setup.

  • @wyroy
    @wyroy 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you! Using your capture card and my sony camera, the aspect ratio is wrong -- I'm all stretched out. Any tips?

  • @tek_soup
    @tek_soup Год назад

    had to totaly reset initialize my camera, to get it to work, it was always greyed out. it kept saying what the problem was, but it was not. now ill start changing settings, and it will quit working. i hate this, about Sony Cameras. Best experience, turn usb power off, use a dummy battery, and leave the screen open, dont dual record unless you want a Crop if you select 1080p 60. Far easier to just use a capture card, in the end, and you can do 4K 60 if you buy the right one. any usb, is going to be 4K 30, none of them do 4K 60. buy the avermedia live gamer 4K Pcie Card or the Thunderbolt version, same device.

  • @stargate6666
    @stargate6666 Год назад

    Jesus I saw many videos Na had no patience, and yours is simple and easy, tks for that!!!

  • @TerriButler-gokorvet
    @TerriButler-gokorvet 10 месяцев назад

    I'm going to use my Sony A73. I have a 12-24 f/4 or a 55prime 1.8 Ziess which would be better for recording RUclips videos? Also, can you make a recommendation for an HDMI cable that works with this Sony camera. Mine only came with a USM cable to hook to the laptop. Thanks. Terri. GREAT VIDEO!! Thanks

  • @craftingwithpaula
    @craftingwithpaula 2 года назад

    Does it make a difference in terms of quality when youuse the hdmi? I use the sv-1 for video recordi g, not webcam. ThNks

  • @vincentguida1125
    @vincentguida1125 2 года назад +2

    Question: Do I really need the capture card device if my laptop has an hdmi plug . Can I not plug the camera directly to my hdmi plug on my laptop?

    • @ThinkMediaTV
      @ThinkMediaTV  2 года назад +1

      Yes you will still need a capture card! The HDMI port on your laptop is for a monitor so it's an "out signal" whereas the capture card makes it an "in signal"

  • @mexuscentral
    @mexuscentral 6 месяцев назад

    Can you advice how to connect my canon rebel t5i to my macbook air model 2014 with out the EOS Utility (its not comparable). I dont want to buy a new mac, mine works fine. I just want to be on zoom calls with my Canon camera. PLEEEASE HELP. Make a video for broke students. Thanks!

  • @CherishtheLook
    @CherishtheLook 8 месяцев назад

    None of these worked for my macbook pro and I have a sony zv1. I don't have an HDMI but the usb cables that fits into the camera and converter. Really don't want to purchase something else I don't need. ugh!

  • @AmericanWomanReacts
    @AmericanWomanReacts 11 месяцев назад

    I was wondering if this method be used for connection to an external monitor (is there a video for this)?

  • @CollinJosephNeal
    @CollinJosephNeal Год назад +1

    Thank you for this basic breakdown and what is needed to make it happen!

  • @CaseyBurnsInvesting
    @CaseyBurnsInvesting 2 года назад +3

    Super clean as always 🙏🏾

  • @JoeyCGMG
    @JoeyCGMG 10 месяцев назад

    Can you use the output from an atom mini as a video source going into an iPad Pro?

  • @VolcanicInternational
    @VolcanicInternational 7 месяцев назад

    Can you do 4k with this option or does it have to be 1080?

  • @zatoichiable
    @zatoichiable 4 месяца назад

    can we stream 4k using hdmi out of zv-e10 in photo mode?

  • @ConCorDesign
    @ConCorDesign Год назад +1

    Love your videos. Can you confirm on the ZV-E10 that when streaming via HDMI that you actually *need* the continuous power adapter? Couldn't you just plug in with the available USB-C on the camera to get this power?

  • @BudsSmartHome
    @BudsSmartHome 2 года назад +2

    Do I need to use a capture card if I am going direct to an HDMI monitor using a micro HDMI to HDMI cable?

    • @WheelswithMarty
      @WheelswithMarty Год назад

      I have the same question

    • @floatingrabbit3556
      @floatingrabbit3556 Год назад +1

      Sadly yes. For the Sony 6300 is no longer supported for livestreaming via the imaging app.

  • @goodjob769
    @goodjob769 2 года назад +2

    I Love ❤️ Your Videos

  • @AlfaMedtech
    @AlfaMedtech 10 месяцев назад

    Hey Omar, I have Mac OS Sonoma and the sony imaging edge webcam doesn’t work. I have the a7C. Was wondering if you know how to fix it ?

  • @___1B
    @___1B Год назад

    I have a lumix g7 does it work the same way with these steps ?

  • @IkramVinsmoke
    @IkramVinsmoke 2 года назад +2

    I desperately want this camera

  • @wrz00sek
    @wrz00sek 7 месяцев назад

    My A7sII work perfectly, but my other sony a77m2 does not want to connect in "webcam mode". It all the time forces "storage memory". Nothing is helping. "Auto mode" or "video mode" from tutorial does not help too. Really depressing...

  • @D3CIPH3R339
    @D3CIPH3R339 Год назад

    Streaming with the ZV-E10, what's the longest streaming prior to camera overheating? Great video

  • @byRiFleXx
    @byRiFleXx Год назад

    Does it use a micro hdmi or a mini hdmi?

  • @elyseltonfarias3477
    @elyseltonfarias3477 Год назад

    Is it possible to use the camera's HDMI output while keeping it powered by USB? Without needing a continuous battery adapter?

  • @JasonSnailer
    @JasonSnailer Год назад

    Love your video for think media. You helped me with my twitch setup. Thank you

  • @Gingercullifer
    @Gingercullifer 7 дней назад +1

    When using the camera as a webcam, I noticed that you need to plug in the USB before every time before using it. This makes it very irritating if it's already mounted to my monitor. I have to take it down every morning before work and set it up because I turn the camera off after every work day.
    Can you just leave the camera on continuously or is that bad for the camera?

    • @casasdenick
      @casasdenick 3 дня назад

      I can relate with this. My days start with a daily team meeting. I think about the small annoyance as part of my "wake up the office" routine. Lights, fan, audio interface, login to computer, turn on USB streaming on my zv1 and plug in, turn on video lights, and then I'll get to work.

    • @casasdenick
      @casasdenick 3 дня назад

      I'll cancel USB streaming just before lunch, and then again at the end of the day. My camera is in stream mode for the better part of 8 hours daily, no issues yet.

  • @leoc2844
    @leoc2844 Год назад +1

    Great video, I have a question, when I use my Sony A7C + HDMI capture card in Zoom, when I de-selected HD in Zoom settings, my video got distorted, like it’s squeezed toward the center. (Forcing to 720P?), when I selected HD, the video looks normal. But HD option isn’t available in other conference softwares. Why is this happening? Is there a fix?

    • @baakyashotit
      @baakyashotit 6 месяцев назад

      Better use type c cable and let camera show as usb webcam.
      Also needs 5Gbps usb c cable to access 1080p+ resolution

  • @autumncarolynnphotography
    @autumncarolynnphotography 7 месяцев назад

    Hi there! Quick question for you. If you have a Mac and are trying to record yourself in iMovie for RUclips, how are you able to do it? I am trying to record myself directly using the webcam so I can import it and use it in a RUclips video but I’m having issues. Do you use premiere pro for your RUclips videos? Thanks!

  • @RandomlyRonnieJr
    @RandomlyRonnieJr 6 месяцев назад

    Question, I got a Capture Card and utilized it w/ StreamYards but as happy as I am that the Camera (Sony VZ1), I'm wondering how to remove the menu screen? Is it a mode or setting I need to change? I see that there's a camera, video, and S&Q mode and I'm wondering if that's something to look into? Any recommendations?

  • @fxnvibes2761
    @fxnvibes2761 Год назад +1

    Is the Sony imaging edge software compatible with any type of Sony mirrorless camera?

    • @baakyashotit
      @baakyashotit 6 месяцев назад

      You don't even need that software if it's a camera that came out after 2020 as these cameras have inbuilt functionality to be used as USB webcam.

  • @cocosweetandsour
    @cocosweetandsour 2 года назад

    This was really helpful. Can I also plug the HDMI into an video encoder and into my ethernet switch with the same settings?

  • @mrnobody5763
    @mrnobody5763 2 года назад

    Sorry, a question for everyone, if you use a camera as webcam, coud you incurr in overheating problems or run out of space in the ssd? Does the camera write somewhere when used as webcam?

  • @BridgettHarrison
    @BridgettHarrison Год назад

    I needed this last week!! I’m so grateful for you guys!!

  • @FinFitGuy
    @FinFitGuy 9 месяцев назад

    Ok I am using the USB function, I changed the settings on my phone to PC function, I'm currently on zoom and it does recognize the Imagine Edge logo in it after I downloaded the app and yet, the camera won't start. I have the USB plugged in and everything.
    Any advise? Thank you!

  • @ummemuhammadartlover7026
    @ummemuhammadartlover7026 3 месяца назад +1

    Tell without any software please

  • @LauriPlaysOfficial
    @LauriPlaysOfficial Год назад

    I've got an Elgato HD60 S. Will that work for the capture?

  • @drnguyentran
    @drnguyentran Год назад

    Thank you.

  • @k_DEDb07
    @k_DEDb07 Год назад

    this was great thanks. with hdmi output setting on cam. its fine 24p? also do you have a best suggestion for cam to get for this please. dont want to spent a lot more than £600 if possible. thanks a lot o/

  • @adamtaylor.
    @adamtaylor. 4 дня назад

    Where is the 'TC Output' please? i have a Sony NEX-5R and cannot see anything by that name in the menu?

  • @eazln
    @eazln 7 месяцев назад

    I have an old sony camera from more than 10 years ago that does not seem to support this function, is there any way to implement it?

  • @housewithoutwalls9821
    @housewithoutwalls9821 Год назад

    Hello, I just bought Sony a57 and after watching yoru video on streaming with Sony camera, i tried using Hdmi cable with capture card but the image is not clear at all, just wanted to know what am missing

  • @zippo_muk9254
    @zippo_muk9254 2 года назад +1

    *Are there any USB-C capture cards?*

  • @tony9382
    @tony9382 2 года назад

    What is the lens you’re using here? Or the best lens for live-streaming?

  • @Gil_Zeira
    @Gil_Zeira 2 года назад

    Hello bro, thanks for a gteat video. Can I use the SONY RX100 III as a webcam ?

  • @D4nielJ4mes
    @D4nielJ4mes 10 месяцев назад

    Would this work with an elgato cam link?

  • @StevieHogendoorn
    @StevieHogendoorn 2 года назад

    When live streaming through hdmi, how or what setting will get the display to turn off? I worry that live streaming with also the display on will wear out the display. Hopefully you or somebody else who reads this has the answer for me. ;-)

  • @mikef6063
    @mikef6063 7 дней назад

    Why did you select HD instead of 4K?

  • @daniellaurence261
    @daniellaurence261 Год назад

    Will this works on the Rx1r or Rx1rm2? Nice video great lighting too

  • @jaycegrayye
    @jaycegrayye Месяц назад

    I've tried all the steps and bought the recommend capture card but it still does't read the camera. Any other steps I'm missing?

  • @YeahMyNameIsSheldon
    @YeahMyNameIsSheldon Год назад

    GOAT

  • @tapetraining
    @tapetraining 2 года назад

    What Sony camera was shown in this video?