HACK the a5000 for CLEAN HDMI LIVE STREAMING! - Tutorial

[@CoalitionGaming]

Make sure you watch the previous vid on this camera! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKSkiaaAoKuNj5o Also, come hang out with me on Twitch! Follow at: www.twitch.tv/CoalitionChris

[@coofits6176]

Just picked this up for $190 and gonna do this when it arrives. Thanks for the help, I’ll update how it looks when i get it, UPDATE! I received the camera awhile ago and I just wanna say it looks amazing but maybe because I have $400 dollar lights lighting it it up but I’m very happy with my purchase ❤ only downside is there is no 60fps…..

[@CoalitionGaming]

🤘

[@GameOn82]

And... how it looks?

[@coofits6176]

@@GameOn82 camera looks amazing!

[@yassersalem7992]

@@coofits6176 I thought Sony A5000 has *1080p 60fps* 🤔 I just checked its specs

[@deanrichardsonasfreddiemercury]

Mate, awesome bought exactly the same due to your recommendation, I'd much prefer this forking out on a £300 webcam that's still a little janky - more than happy with this for streaming (£110 for the camera £85 for the lens 👍🏻👍🏻) just going through your steps right now 🤟🏻

[@johannesjoseph823]

This is the best tutorial for this hack! Thank you

[@Festizzio2]

Great video as always bud! Keep up the good work!

[@diversq]

Worked great thanks man!! Had to find a correct cord because the one i had was power only

[@pauld4238]

Word of warning on the USB cable. It MUST support power AND data. I went thru 5 random cables before I found one that supported data transfer as well, oddly it was a USB cable from an old Beats headset I had that died. I'm guessing it worked because the Beats firmware was updateable. That camera I found yesterday for $275, I got them down to $225 since it had no charger or brick, but I've already ordered a dummy battery setup anyway. And I'm now waiting on the HDMI cables you recommended to get here so I see whether it worked or not.

[@CoalitionGaming]

dang, kept getting bad luck with the USB cables there I see. I tried the first two that I found and they worked straight away for me. Glad you got a deal on that setup still!

[@daniloalves1139]

Amazing man, I'll try getting one as many of the stuff if showed me. Amazing channel please keep it up!

[@ITSolutionsNetwork]

Thanks, now I can carry my ZV-E10 with me all the time because A5000 is way more than enough for my YT videos HDMI out.

[@LevelUpmmo]

Fantastic workarounds we love to see!

[@cesarurdaneta3891]

Am using iphone13 pro max as my live streaming camera, i have a a5000 too, what camera is better. Crisp video. Hope i got a reply. Thanks.

[@CoalitionGaming]

The a5000 especially if you get a good lens on it, like the one mentioned in the video or the sigma 16mm f1.4

[@ВладиславГаврилюк-ю5о]

Thanks! Done all steps. Dissapointed that camera cannot charger throught usb while working as webcam

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yeah that functionality still isn't mainstream with many cameras, only recently become a thing in a small selection of em sadly

[@XTheLittleManX]

@@CoalitionGaming is there any way to disable the usb mode of the camera so that way it just gets the power passthrough?

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Great info, always happy to see your video's, you do amazing work. Have a great day sir.

[@brothersbasketball]

every time i want to connect my a5000, i need to do this? thanks for the tutorial

[@CoalitionGaming]

Hi there! Nope, just do the tutorial once and that's it

[@brothersbasketball]

@@CoalitionGaming thanks

[@MuhammadIskandarZulkarnain]

Its works, thanks man!

[@PixelKBD]

Great vid! Just got mine used a5000 :) can you please share your settings to achive best quality?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks! What settings? Aside from autofocus settings, which are personal preference, for visual quality you just make sure the HDMI output in the camera settings is set to 1080p. That's all I did on the camera. In OBS you can color correct, sharpen, etc to however you desire to achieve the best look that your eyes perceive.

[@stjovan]

it looks amazing

[@Wistbacka]

Hello! Thanks for the tutorial! 🙏🏼 A couple of questions: 1) Why the a5000 over the a5100, and will this hack work with thr a5100 too? 2) Any overheating issues? I used to have an old Canon EOS 550D as my streaming cam, but only lasted about 30-40 min before overheating. Thanks again!

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@Wistbacka 🙏 My other video on this explains everything. But basically when I made the video, a5000s were/are cheaper than the a5100.b also, the a5100 does not need the hack. A5000 has run 6+hours that I've seen without overheating

[@Wistbacka]

@@CoalitionGaming From what I've read, the a5100 has a worse video-out (if not recording) than a5000. Is that true? I.e. HDMI output is worse on a5100. In-camera recording is better obvioulsy

[@CoalitionGaming]

Never heard that. Not true imo.

[@tataisaac9994]

Thanks for this. Two questions please. 1)Does the LCD screen remain on while connected to the computer for streaming? 2) How do you connect it to computer? Wireless or wirelessly?

[@CoalitionGaming]

1: yes. 2: covered in the video

[@jakal13]

Thank you for this howto :) Would you say it is reliable for 2 or 3 hour video calls? Or is that just too experimental? Any news on the display available while HDMI out is active?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Display should be on while HDMI is connected. I've ran these for 6+ hours before no issue

[@Toastcook1212]

Are you still able to use the camera normally when not streaming and using it as a webcam?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yes

[@rodriguezce69]

Is there anything for a Mac laptop computer?

[@CoalitionGaming]

I believe Mac versions of Sony software mentioned exist on the download page where I say to get it, and Mac alternatives to Putty exist. The rest would be the same

[@Toastcook1212]

I'm currently stuck on the Putty step - I put in my ISP# in and port # but when I click open the command prompt and after a few seconds I get an error "PuTTY Fatal Error" - Network error connection timed out. Even my computers cmd doesnt work when entering telnet ip address

[@CoalitionGaming]

sounds like it can't reach the camera. Gotta make sure the camera is connected to the correct wifi and it can be reached via the PC. You can ping the IP address from the PC if it connected and is reachable

[@Toastcook1212]

@@CoalitionGaming My PC and router are right next to each other. The camera connected to the wi-fi no problem. How do I ping the camera from my desktop?

[@CoalitionGaming]

ping command, in command prompt. ping

[@Toastcook1212]

@@CoalitionGaming Request timed out. I'm not sure how this works. I'm on a desktop using a direct connection. The camera is fully connected to the internet through the tweak settings. I use that IP address and port # and it's just an error. All steps have worked except for Putty and the command promt. I'm losing hope in the A5000

[@CoalitionGaming]

I've now done this with a handful of A5000s, no issue. The a5000 isn't the problem, it sounds like its something in your network config not letting stuff thats wired in talk to stuff thats connected via wifi. However, if your a5000 is connected to wifi on an SSID that is isolated from the main network (a setting that would be in the router), that could be contributing to the issue. The fastest way to know if this is the issue is to connect your computer to the same wifi SSID you are connecting the camera to.

[@da_gator_00]

Hello. The instruction are on point. However, I got stuck on the telnet part. For some reason I can't telnet to the camera. I keep getting networl connection failed. I did checked that it is connected to the WiFi.

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks! Cross check the video with the detailed instructions in the description of this video as you follow along and it should get you going

[@Lyoone]

hello friend. congratulations on the video! with the latest update just turn on and everything is clean or do you need to turn on and press some more button to have the hdmi clean?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Hello. It depends. After following the steps from this tutorial, sometimes you have to half press the shutter, sometimes you have to go into menu and select movie mode - manual again.

[@JasonBrashear-k7v]

Great video. Though I get the face detection box when I move around. Ideas on removing this?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yep, check the tutorial video linked in description and pinned comment. Sometimes it's a half press of the shutter button, other times it's just selecting manual movie mode again

[@wJABTV1]

I need to know what type of hdmi cable to buy for this camera!!! I bought camera used and don't know the type of hdmi connection port on the camera... any assistance would help thanks.

[@CoalitionGaming]

HDMI adapter is literally linked in the video description. FYI.

[@robertokishi2689]

THank you so much it worked perfectly

[@JustJohn_Gaming]

Finally got one! Just to confirm the footage shown with the a5000 is through the cheaper capture card? I have been looking around online and they seem to be a mixed bag of works great or pass buy a cam link 😅. Thanks again can’t wait for it to arrive so I can hack it 💻

[@CoalitionGaming]

Great! Sitting at my computer, it was through my internal capture card if my PC. In the 2nd half of the video where I'm at the table, that's through the cheaper capture card

[@RipkinsTV]

Hey! First off, great review! I purchased based on your video. However, after following your steps my image quality does not look anything liek yours. It looks quite pixelated ont a 1920x1080p canvas

[@CoalitionGaming]

That's strange. I wonder if you're getting 1080p out of the camera correctly

[@RipkinsTV]

@@CoalitionGaming Hey Coalition. Thank you for the reply. This is my first ever time having a "camera" over a webcam so i'm unsure if there is a way to check? Is there a way to show you how it looks?

[@CoalitionGaming]

I have other social media and discord, all linked in the description. There is a menu item on the camera itself that lets you select the HDMI output resolution, you may need to check that. You may also need to put your USB Capture Card in a different USB port and see if it behaves differently. Also make sure that the resolution of the video capture source in OBS is set to 1920x1080 in its properties.

[@siriusbossgaming21]

when I get to the point of putty after entering my iP and the telnet it doesn't work any tips?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Make sure you click "other" then "Telnet" in the dropdown and make sure the camera wifi is turned on and it has an address and you're entering it correctly. You can try turning your phone into a hotspot and connecting your computer via wifi to it, and the camera to it, and then try the telnet again just to eliminate your router settings from the process (in case it has blocked ports or something).

[@siriusbossgaming21]

@@CoalitionGaming yh my pc only works with a ethernet and I live in student accomodation for college so that makes sense why it doesn't work

[@siriusbossgaming21]

@@CoalitionGaming thank you for the help though

[@CoalitionGaming]

The phone hotspot thing should resolve your issue if you can get the PC (or laptop) connected to it via wifi. Both Camera and PC to hotspot then you should be able to complete the steps.

[@BrentPlaysWordle]

Make sure you check the "Enable Telnet" checkbox on your camera underneath the "Enable Wifi" checkbox. I didn't see this, and it was the reason i couldn't telnet to my cam. Gl.

[@mike5345]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! It’s really nice giving it another life instead of letting it sit in a drawer. I have it mostly working as expected but have encountered 2 smallish issues: 1. With the HDMI plugged in, the camera turns on to a folder, which can be set under ‘view mode’. Is there a way to default it to just show the live video? 2. The screen remains off (well, flickers for a second), then turns off) when powered on. Only when I press a button does it turn on. Any way to default this to on? Thanks again!

[@CoalitionGaming]

Np. 1. It should automatically start outputting video once powered on but sometimes you may need to half press the shutter button or go into menu and select movie mode then manual exposure again to get it going. If there is anything folder related, it sounds like you have USB plugged in so make sure you unplug that as it's not needed after you've followed this tutorial. 2. The screen should be staying on, if it's turning off then it may be detecting something else or there is a screen timeout thing in a menu you need to check. Or it could be USB, so make sure USB is unplugged too. I haven't encountered any of the issues you've mentioned in any of the a5000s I've done this too (a few now) so it's hard to say what's wrong.

[@flamelf]

Is it possible to remote the powerzoom lens from the pc with this setup? That would be very awesome

[@CoalitionGaming]

Not that I'm aware of

[@BrentPlaysWordle]

Step 15 says "Enable Telnet". Is that a setting on the camera? I don't see it. I get an IP address on my cam, but I'm unable to telnet to it as others have mentioned. I'm on windows 11. I've also tried the phone hotspotting tip mentioned by others. No dice.

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yes you enable telnet on the camera, covered in the video. You can find it in the "open memories tweak" developer tab. 4:30

[@BrentPlaysWordle]

OMG. I totally missed this option! I'm working now. Thank you!!! I would say to change step 15 for people like me to say: "15. Enable Telnet by checking the box underneath the 'Enable Wifi' option".

[@cpyles1986]

thanks for the tutorial! does all this work the same on a mac? sorry if i missed someone else already asking

[@CoalitionGaming]

Should be the same steps yes

[@MrRastafisch]

Hm... is this going to work with Zoom or Microsoft Teams? Just thinking to by such camera or to take a proper webcam.

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@MrRastafisch yes

[@aricalih5193]

Tu video me ayudó muchísimo! Muchas gracias y saludos desde Perú :D

[@Lyoone]

for the same price which is more worthwhile as a webcam? the sony a5000 or the elgato facecam 1080p? Thank you for your help!

[@CoalitionGaming]

A5000. If the Facecam Pro or Insta360 Link was in consideration though, it would be a little harder to decide but I'd still go with the Sony. Double check online sellers like eBay, MPB.com, and secondhand local market for a5100s though as they don't need any tricks for clean HDMI and might be cheaper by now too

[@GuiUFL]

I have an Elgato capture card, even with the capture card will it be necessary to do this hack?

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@GuiUFL yes. Whatever capture card you have makes no difference

[@GuiUFL]

@ Will the alpha 6000 be necessary to do this hack?

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@GuiUFL shouldn't be. Do your research on finding out if it has clean HDMI and you'll get your answer.

[@korolchukpp]

Hi! Its HACK working for NEX5R?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Shouldn't. Totally different camera

[@Edeleeuw1966]

Nice hack! Now I'd like to use the clean HDMI output through a high speed HDMI extension cable to an external monitor, about 50ft away, so I need to have audio transmitted via HDMI as well. But this seems te be a problem... Only live-view is visible but no audio... Any suggestions?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks. Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure the hdmi feed includes audio and I don't have these handy anymore to be able to check :(

[@nunopina1303]

Hi. I have this same camera and I'm looking to use it for live streaming through facebook. However, in rare situations, I might need to use it as a normal camera (to take photos and videos). Does it still work as a normal camera if I do this hack? Thanks for the video, it was very helpfull :)

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yes

[@nunopina1303]

@@CoalitionGaming thanks

[@realiseeq]

did it work for you? I want to do the same :D

[@atarikid]

I have a problem with step 5. the camera is recognized by pmca, but the app list is empty. and there is a urllib error at the bottom... how can i fix this?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Probably factory reset the camera and try following the steps again. Also reference the written steps in the description.

[@juanramonmontoyacruz]

Amigo cuánto me cobras por hacerme esa salida HDMI limpia en Sony a5000

[@johnosborne1151]

Helpful video! Am seeking a camera to take pix of, paper documents, proposals, labels and business documents - instead of scanning. The camera or webcam will also be used for teleconferencing with colleages via; Skype, Discord and Zoom. About 3-5 times per week. There will be no streaming, promotion need or focus on cosmetics, but it should be professional. My system is linux based with; i7 chip, 32gb ram, 2 SSD's, 750w and an older GB mobo (usb 3.1). No additional graphic card. The a5000 which you recomend seems appropriate, would it be your pick for the needs noted? Is it compatibile with linux? Perhaps using gphoto2-linux software? Thank-you.

[@CoalitionGaming]

You'd be better off using something like the Genius Scan app on your phone than trying to do what you described. What you said is way overcomplicating something there Genius Scan makes relatively trivial

[@johnosborne1151]

Your point is well taken. The phone is not ideal for snapping the items noted. Other needs include taking pix of; whiteboard, meeting notes, vistors, wireframes, prototypes, screenshots, interior product shots and product labels - along with documents. The task requires; getting angle right, centering, lighting and snapping. The cell/ scan may be fine for infrequent needs or for personal needs, but function and results are not enterprise grade. To date, have not succeeded without; fumblng, investing time to angles right, dropping the phone, accidentally hitting another icon and fussing with unresponsive touch screens. A tablet may work. The camera may not solve the probem either! Ideally, the camera would sit on my desk and serve the needs noted and (teleconferencing). My query is a bit oddball and not in your wheelhouse ~ no problem.

[@CoalitionGaming]

If you're dead set on going with a camera like this, i would check to see if the sony a5100 has come down enough in price versus the a5000 and choose that instead. It requires no tricks for clean HDMI output, it just works.

[@johnosborne1151]

@@CoalitionGaming ok, did just that after reviewing your vid. thx. Am also looking into used canon T3i.

[@Sancho1x]

How can i do this on sony a65? Does it possible? This camera don't have wifi I need somehow get clear hdmi output for streaming

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@Sancho1x do you mean a6500? It should already have clean HDMI

[@kamiludin1916]

Tank you for tutorial video. When using the Sony A5000 camera, do you set it up from scratch again?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Once you do the setup once that should be it

[@kamiludin1916]

@@CoalitionGaming oke bro..tank the info

[@mrknuxter]

Can this work with an elgato Camlink? It is telling me that my camlink is connected to a usb 2.0 even tho I have it on a 3.0. Thank you for your time.

[@CoalitionGaming]

The camlink is just a capture card so yes. The issue you're having is something between the capture card and the PC, not the camera. I would try different USB ports until the issue resolves, or if you're using a USB extension cable of some kind, remove that or get a better quality extension.

[@mrknuxter]

I got it to connect now by switching the port but there is no image coming out. I am on movie mode and it is recording but on the pc I just get a black screen.@@CoalitionGaming

[@CoalitionGaming]

You do not record on the camera or press the record button at all. That might be your issue. Double check you followed the tutorial steps and you should be good. If still nothing, reset the camera to factory then redo the tutorial steps and try again

[@mrknuxter]

I will try to reset the whole thing later today, when I hit the movie button it just starts recording.@@CoalitionGaming

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@mrknuxter it shouldn't, just put it in movie mode then manual

[@mr.grotto]

bk elf not found.... Putty aint doing SHHHHIIIII It finally worked after a few tries... BUT I STILL HAVE THE FOCUS BOX and other info. How the hell do you remove that?

[@CoalitionGaming]

If you do have all the camera info then I'd say factory reset the camera go through the steps again

[@mr.grotto]

@@CoalitionGaming is it supposed to be gone on the camera or only when displayed on the PC?

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@mr.grotto will still show on the camera, not on the PC thru the capture card.

[@mr.grotto]

@@CoalitionGaming figured as much. I appreciate you 💖

[@LOWJUNJIEGLEN]

Hi, my camera is showing via a capture card on discord and obs studio but the pmca gui is not detecting my camera when i select get camera info, how do i retify this?

[@CoalitionGaming]

try different usb cables

[@shemarvance]

Do I need a HDMI out cable or just the micro usb?

[@CoalitionGaming]

For the video feed only need HDMI and a dummy battery. For the setup, you need the micro USB. After you've done this, you don't need the micro USB anymore

[@MrRyudragon]

really good tutorial so easy to follow so cool you found this hack to use actual cameras. Dont forget to sub, leave a like, comment and ring that bell also check out chris's video description on where to find him to talk tech ask about pc problems and anything in between hope to see u around

[@CoalitionChris]

🙏

[@DavidCórdova-s8c]

Hi there pal... Do you know if this works for Sony a5100?

[@CoalitionGaming]

a5100 does clean HDMI and does not need any hack

[@jxnstudio]

Hi, Thank you for your video. Camera in ON and connect to the PC and (pmca-gui v0.18" program does not find the camera? help

[@jxnstudio]

I got it!!!! Clean....

[@wisewords2101]

Hiya, do you have any advice for getting the same results to work on a mac? Given this is a guide to avoid paying out for new hardware, I don't have the facilities to splash out on a Windows laptop just yet! :(

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@wisewords2101 I believe Mac versions of Sony software mentioned exist on the download page where I say to get it, and Mac alternatives to Putty exist. The rest would be the same.

[@garrysmodgamerHD]

I Need some help so i did what you did and it worked perfect. as soon as i turned the camera off and back on again the stuff is all back on the screen why ??

[@CoalitionGaming]

Stuff will still be on the camera screen. It will/should be clean HDMI capture, so if you're just looking at the camera screen but not going thru hdmi yet, it wont look like its working

[@donovangregory5086]

question, How do i keep it powered? every tine i plug my usb cable in to charge it it goes black and says "trying to connect to usb"

[@CoalitionGaming]

When using it as a webcam, you keep it powered by using a dummy battery like what I mentioned in the video (also linked in description). The USB cable part is just to do the "hack." It can stay powered on by the battery to get that part of the process done, or a dummy battery.

[@dope_usec9888]

Guys what can i do when the Kamera cant bei found on PC via the installed Programm. Even when Power is on. Do i need a Software so ist can bei schön in PC before? Would bei thabkful for Help 🙏✌️

[@CoalitionGaming]

Make sure the hdmi cable from the camera is fully seated into the USB HDMI capture card then make sure that capture card is properly plugged into the PC. If you've followed all steps, it should be good to go.

[@WayihSamuel-vu3bn]

How do I set the camera in other for the camera led screen not to go off

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@WayihSamuel-vu3bn don't know what you man "camera in the other camera." But the tutorial goes over everything. Additional details in the description of the video.

[@bonjah]

Do you need a dummy battery or can u use hdmi and the usb at the same time?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yes you need a Dummy battery

[@groundcontrolradio]

Hi, has anyone had any problems or luck with doing this hack using a boot-camped MacBook? I've used multiple cables and the gui app just will not see the camera... even though the Sony software sees the camera and transfers perfectly.... the only thing I can think is that it's not really a pc and sometimes there can be funny things with bootcamp... kinda at a standstill with this now :-(

[@princeking4057]

Just got this camera with the lens you said what’s your settings ?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Depends on your lighting and color of light. You need to set your white balance to manual and adjust it to look right based off the lights you have, do the lowest aperture (f2.8 in the case of that 16mm lens), and the iso needs to be set based on how bright your lighting is. Usually around 400-1200, don't go too high with it. Shutter speed should be 1/60 and don't change it from that.

[@TheRealFirstLineGaming]

Is this going to ruin the camera settings if you want to still use it as a regular camera if your done using it as a webcam?

[@CoalitionGaming]

No

[@nunca_te_acostaras]

Hi! doy you think this could work with my old Nex5r? thanks a lot!

[@CoalitionGaming]

No idea. This only applies to the a5000.

[@nunca_te_acostaras]

@@CoalitionGaming shame... I dont really wanto to throw my camera away! Thanks for the quick response and congrats for your Channel !

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks. Sell it secondhand like on ebay, craigslist, or whatever equivalent in the country you're from. Could make a little money.

[@chipogd]

Can yo use it at 60fps?

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@chipogd 30 fps max but 60 fps isn't necessary or needed or a face cam for streaming anyways so its fine

[@JulienB_BTW]

The software won't install cause it says I have low battery. The problem is that when using a dummy battery, it always thinks the battery is low.

[@CoalitionGaming]

Strange. I've seen the camera think the battery is full. I don't know any tricks to bypassing that other than just using a battery

[@JulienB_BTW]

@@CoalitionGaming Already ordered one on Amazon. They're not ready for that return though lol. Thanks !

[@Tampsey]

I have black bars left n right and I am unsure about the quality of my camera which settings did u use?

[@CoalitionGaming]

the camera HDMI output is set to 1080p. Everything else I did was just manually set white balance and iso. If you have black bars in OBS, make sure your video capture source is set to 1920x1080 instead of just "default" for that source.

[@Tampsey]

@@CoalitionGaming the ratio in the camera was wrong thanks a lot tho!

[@nikolaki99]

Awesome vid! Do you find the camera still goes into power save mode when doing this? I checked the options of mine and can see there is no way to disable, only select the max (which is 30 mins).

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks! No issues after doing this.

[@DaveCeeRocker]

Does this work for MAC M1 or anything you can recco for MAC? i really want a DSLR to stream and this is the way! thanks man

[@CoalitionGaming]

If the capture card you use is UVC compatible, then it should work.

[@DaveCeeRocker]

thanks, but what about the software? is there a mac version?@@CoalitionGaming

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@DaveCeeRocker don't know

[@AAPE-]

Question, should i buy the Elgato cam link or a cheap cam link? For this camera!

[@CoalitionGaming]

Up to you. I wouldn't bother with an Elgato though. The $15 cheapy capture cards like I used in this video do the job at about 98-99% of the quality a camlink would get. In this video I compare the cheapy capture card to much more expensive capture cards too so you can judge for yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5-wXp2hhLlghtU&t=

[@AAPE-]

@@CoalitionGaming could give me a link to the cam link you used in this video! Thanks

[@fandombuilds6701]

what kind of cable are you connecting the camera to your computer with?

[@fandombuilds6701]

nVM I SEE YOU MENTIONED IT IN THE VIDEO :D

[@snxgcgn7030]

I did this and the camera looks great, but if I wanted to stream with it. Do I leave the camera recording or can I just leave it running to stream?

[@CoalitionGaming]

You never need to have the camera recording. You can just turn it on and leave it running like that.

[@snxgcgn7030]

@@CoalitionGaming thank u

[@k_DEDb07]

hey. thanks for cool video. looking for a sony cam to use with cam link right now. what is the absolute best cam for this kind of thing please. did you mention sony alpha 5100? thanks a lot edit: other videos 6100

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thx. Yes those will work too

[@slapcock3257]

Quick question, so if I do this hack will I be able to just regularly vlog with it ?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Yes

[@FrightFamilyGaming]

Tip for people that might have the same problem as me. Make sure your camera isnt in PC Remote mode, or the application wont recognize your camera. I set mine to auto.

[@phcorrigan]

Auto didn't work for me. I had to set it to MTP mode.

[@andrepamendes]

Thanks for the video, great detailed tutorial. One question, if you don't mind: when we're live streaming, does the camera record the video on the SD Card, so we can then work the video and then upload it to the cloud? I want to use it for online courses... Cheers!

[@CoalitionGaming]

Thanks. No the camera is not recording while using it like this. If you wanted to record, I would configure OBS Studio to accommodate for that and just record via OBS studio.

[@andrepamendes]

@@CoalitionGaming Thanks for the answer. If I'm on a Mac I can use QuickTime as a substitute for OBS to record my Zoom sessions? Cheers

[@CoalitionGaming]

No idea. But OBS Studio is available for mac as well.

[@andrepamendes]

@@CoalitionGaming one last question. Which SD card do I need to buy?

[@CoalitionGaming]

This takes any regular SD card, though whether you actually need one in the camera to use it this way remains to be seen. I know someone using this camera like covered in this video with an SD card in it, and someone using it like this with no SD card in it. Up to you.

[@rabymignon3974]

I have a problem on the "intall"tab I found nothing on the list

[@CoalitionGaming]

Retrace your steps or start over and verify you aren't missing anything. That could also mean your USB cable isn't working and the PC is not detecting the camera.

[@KiNiNjAzZ]

I get a real stuttery, latent type video on manual....if I go to aperture priority it's ok. Not quite sure why....?

[@CoalitionGaming]

In manual make sure your shutter speed is 1/60

[@KiNiNjAzZ]

@@CoalitionGaming Legend! Thank you

[@jakeretter8818]

Hey go this camera off ebay based on your recommendations. Having an issue though. Hope you can help since you're familiar with this camera. When i plug the HDMI into the camera the display shuts down and pmca can not access the cameras info. When i unplug the hdmi the display on the camera comes back up. Do you think the HDMI port is bad? maybe the wrong hdmi (its a aftermarket from amazon), wrong capture card (again amazon $15 card). Thoughts?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Why are you trying to access the pmca stuff while using it via HDMI? The tutorial is pretty specific, expand the description for additional instructions.

[@mhergoparian174]

May i ask if there is a way to turn off overheat error/warning ?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Never seen an overheat warning using it like this

[@mhergoparian174]

@@CoalitionGaming i dont use it with a capture card, I save the footage internally and it tends to shut down:( Do you think there is a way to disable the overheating warning ? and do you find a difference between saving the footage internally vs using a capture card in terms of quality ?

[@CoalitionGaming]

@@mhergoparian174 yes these cameras are notorious for overheating if you use them traditionally to record video. No way around that. But this video is to show what's needed to specifically set this up to get clean HDMI out and use it via capture card to pc. The camera does not do any recording in this method, and thus no real overheat issue. I never really compared internally captured video to video captured via OBS Studio thru the capture card, wasn't ever my intent with using the cameras this way. The intent was to use them like webcams, and webcams don't internally record. That said, the footage that comes over HDMI does look pretty good especially if you have a decent lens. I use a sony a5100 that way, same overheating issues while recording too, and record all via capture card into OBS all the time.

[@mhergoparian174]

Thank you so much ! Will definitely invest in a capture card 😎 and do the “hack” !

[@andrepamendes]

Thanks once again for this tutorial. But does this procedure work on a Mac or do I have to do it on a PC? I ask because PuTTY only has .exe (windows) but PMCA-GUI as a veresion file for MAC. Cheers!

[@CoalitionGaming]

I would imagine why terminal access program like putty would work just fine. Doesn't have to be putty I just found that easiest. Maybe searching Putty alternatives for Mac will get you where you need

[@andrepamendes]

@@CoalitionGaming Thanks again for your answer. Your very helpful 👍

[@Cadiljon]

Can I charge the camera and use HDMI at the same time?

[@CoalitionGaming]

I believe so. But the dummy battery is the better solution while using HDMI

[@pnptep4788]

Everytime I get to the install part it says invalid apk, what do I do?!!?!

[@CoalitionGaming]

Unsure of that error. Double check the steps, USB cable, and camera.

[@machineares]

Do you think that this will work for the NEX series?

[@CoalitionGaming]

This hack is specific to the a5000. I have no clue if there is any equivalent trick out there for the NEX cameras. Would have to dig around online.

[@GRINDRAY]

Thanks bro

[@bmshonda8626]

Grazie mille!

[@alejorposa]

WOOOOWWW Thanks dude!

[@CoalitionGaming]

👍

[@kurtisa.murray2711]

The IP address screen went blank after a few seconds, and now I cant get back to it. If I try to redo the steps, it already has the wifi saved and connected and wont show any of the information regarding the IP address or ports... anyone know how to get this info back?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Never heard of that happening. I would try doing a factory reset in the camera settings.

[@heavybassnotes1951]

Just bought this camera, but I can't do anything with it, when I turn the recording button, everything soooo blurry, you can't see anything... literally. Does anyone know what's that all about??

[@CoalitionGaming]

You have to follow the tutorial to get the clean HDMI out. That aside, you HAVE to make sure it's in video/movie mode so it isn't blurry on the HDMI output. If it's still blurry, clean both sides of your lens.

[@stevenvorholtdds]

Anyone else still have the focus square showing up on their streams? Mine is trying to focus on me the whole time in a google meet and everyone can see the box around my face

[@CoalitionGaming]

I had a couple tips on removing the camera info from the feed in this video but my brother who uses one of these would also just open up the menu on the camera, select movie mode, then manual exposure, then half press the shutter button to get the feed back on camera, and that would clear it up. It's super quick.

[@heylovers7362]

I connect and it continously wants to go to USB Storage mode. What am I doing wrong?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Follow the hack tutorial video in the description/pinned comment. If you've already done that and you're connecting it to your PC to use it as a webcam and you're getting that error...you shouldn't be using USB at that point.

[@znovuwin]

Linked you in my video on local language about "cam as a webacm". Thanks for the instruction.

[@baritonemickey]

Hi, I tried to install the openmemories tweak app to my camera in pmca-gui (the program detected the camera), but it won't switch to app install mode, it says unicode decode error... invalid continuation byte. Do you have any idea for that? This hack would be so useful for my streams... Thanks!

[@CoalitionGaming]

Never heard of that. First thing i'd suspect is the camera is in the wrong USB mode though.

[@baritonemickey]

@@CoalitionGaming tried all 4 of the modes, same outcome...

[@baritonemickey]

Solution found! One of my programmer friend pointed out, that maybe the special characters in my name (I'm hungarian), which given to the computer on first installatiion causes the problem. Changed it, and everything worked flawlessly! Thanks!

[@CoalitionGaming]

oh wow thats a good catch! Helps to have friends like that eh? lol

[@cll5571]

@@baritonemickeyhallo i have the Same Problem can you say me how you are doing please

[@Uldz_]

Is there a way to turn off the preview window?

[@CoalitionGaming]

In OBS? Sure. Right click the preview window and select disable preview. The screen on the camera? Not that I'm aware of

[@ericdeecee]

did the screen in the camera still goes off when using the hdmi?

[@CoalitionGaming]

It stays on

[@ericdeecee]

Thank you... Another one do you have to replace 01 to 00 everytime you are about to use it? Thanks again...

[@CoalitionGaming]

you do this "hack" once and thats it

[@ericdeecee]

@@CoalitionGaming thank you... This is very helpful

[@AlexKoston]

Ótimo trabalho brother!

[@mtew]

what camera are you using to record this video?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Sony a5100 with sigma 16mm f1.4 lens when seated, Canon eos M6 mark ii with sigma 18-35 f1.8 lens when at the table giving the tutorial, then at 8:26 I switch to the a5000 this video is about

[@SamJones_Fit]

Can you do this with a MAC?

[@CoalitionGaming]

Any SSH client will work (for the Putty version where I typed those commands). Mac has one built in called Terminal you can try as well.

[@tomasbrun8242]

Does anyone know if this hack could work on a NEX 5R?

[@CoalitionGaming]

probably not

[@GreyTapeApe]

thanks g