How to Use Your Camera As A Webcam

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[@funtuasports9617]

Thanks man, from Nigeria. So helpful.

[@LastXwitness]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@StudioGalvan]

Low Banter + Lots of Organized Tech Info = Awesome Video !!

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks so much

[@debbiemowry2591]

Thank you Seth! Now that my work has gone to a work-from-home situation for the next two weeks I was going to look at doing exactly that for our Zoom meetings. This will make it much easier since when I did a quick search I found pieces that were a couple of years old and with speed of technology I figured there were options.

[@LastXwitness]

Awesome yea just figured I’d share my set up that I know that works for me

[@TimberGeek]

Well timed indeed, the camera club (which usually uses a hall at a local nursing home) has been looking at moving our cancelled meetings to Zoom.

[@lancej1111]

Thank you Seth. You do a wonderful job of describing and showing in this video. Thanks for making it doable.

[@LastXwitness]

Appreciate that thank you for watching!

[@joshthomas6219]

I love how straight to the point you are thank you !

[@LastXwitness]

new yorkers dont play 🤷‍♂️

[@jasche123]

Thanks so much!! So helpful!!!! Thank you for also getting into everything in detail.

[@LastXwitness]

You are so welcome!

[@jasche123]

@@LastXwitness Hi Seth, I have everything now and its working... However, I can't seem to make my camera show just myself without all the usual camera settings like auto focus, battery, iso etc. How can I solve this? I see yours doesn't have anything but just your face and background.

[@creativespinpodcast]

Awesome tutorial styled video Seth! Using a DSLR as a webcam can truly take your screen recorded content to the next level. definitely recommended for anyone trying to get into the tutorial/showcase styled KZbin content

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

[@creativespinpodcast]

@@LastXwitness Np! My pleasure watching it!

[@davidarlincooper]

Thank you for the video. I wondered how I could use my DSLR as a webcam and now I know how. Great information.

[@LastXwitness]

Just watch if it isn’t mirrorless they can have a shut down temperature since they weren’t designed to keep the sensor burning away for live view for that long

[@martinsin9775]

Thank you very much! Super details! Great!

[@regulargorgeous]

Dig this! Excellent video using Camlink, OBS, and listing all elements! Thank you

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much glad you got something out of it

[@wannabeturbo]

Very informative. I'm glad to finally know what OBS is

[@LastXwitness]

It’s a great application

[@HeulwynRoberts]

Another useful video Seth, thanks for sharing. The OBS explanation was great.

[@LastXwitness]

Awesome glad you got something out of it

[@skipeverything]

Thank You! This was very helpful!

[@DarkHorseCom]

Almost the same setup I have, except for the MacBook :) Nikon, Cam Link and my 12 core/24 thread PC... run through OBS. Great info for the masses that want to add quality to their streams. Thanks for posting this Seth. Stay healthy my friend.

[@LastXwitness]

Yea obs is better for Pc for sure. Idk why but on mac when I do window sharing of a video call obs pulls it it in with lag if you have any insight it’d be greatly appreciated!!

[@ron4024]

Thanks Seth!!! You answered a lot of my questions for sure. Stay healthy man!!!

[@LastXwitness]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gerlindegilmore8161]

Thank you for this information, nice and clear. Makes it easier to understand and more accessible.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you for watching! Glad it helped

[@clientclutchagency]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much for this video! Helped me get a better stream for my Instagram Lives!

[@LastXwitness]

Fantastic glad it helped!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Thanks, Seth! Lots of people will be wanting to broadcast this way, while isolated at home. Take care.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you mike hope you’re keeping safe

[@MikeJamesMedia]

@@LastXwitness At this moment, we're lucky here in Alaska, to have a smaller problem than big cities like New York. We'll see... (For the time being, I'm still going out and shooting almost every day, since following the "distancing" guidelines is easy, where I live.) I hope you're able to stay safe, and still get whatever supplies you need.

[@andrewchisholm3665]

Thank you for this. It looks a lot more simple than when I was at Uni back in the late 90's when we had SVHS and lots of leads etc, oh and hot tungsten lights as well

[@ChrisLonsberryMedia]

I might have to spring for the Cam Link. But I have to see where the live streaming thing goes first. It certainly would open up some options.

[@LastXwitness]

It’s worth it just to have a video feed they can just record straight to your harddrive honestly even if you never go live

[@ChrisLonsberryMedia]

@@LastXwitness If I'm not live, I don't mind transferring from the memory card. I'm usually editing anyway so copying it off the card is an extra step but a pretty minor one. I tend toward cut scenes to keep motion going.. unless I'm live.

[@chadlawsonpiano]

Man, this is like the 4th video of yours I’ve just watched. Such amazing content. Thank you for sharing so much wealth. 🙏🏻. Seriously.

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you so much!

[@helengalt9750]

Thank you for the video, its helped a lot. 👍

[@jims6687]

Another no-nonsense video. New subscriber to the channel and liking the vids I am seeing. Really like the new intro and outro!! Thanks for the info on the set-up, unfortunately that Elgato Cam Link is sold out everywhere I have looked.

[@LastXwitness]

Just dropped a new video with an alternate the HD60 S take a look! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHbQfWpjmq-MhqM

[@rik-keymusic160]

Great video but i don't know why, i don't get audio into OBS through my Focusrite audiointerface so that i can speak through my Rodes mic... I tried a lot of stuff but nothing seams to work...

[@aprilase]

Is there a replacement for the Cam Link 4K? It's not available anywhere! Thanks for the video

[@LastXwitness]

Yea currently a shortage I know adorama has a shipment coming in probably right after the holiday. But you can grab stuff made by Magewell it’s pricier but it’s quality stuff and possibly just as scarce

[@QuintonDwayne]

Great information... for some reason my Mac does not recognize my Nikon d5100 I have used a usb cord from camera and I have tried hdmi. Do I have to have that elgato cam link for it to work with Mac mini 2012?

[@teleking58]

Great video Seth!

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks Robbie!!

[@jose_m7711]

Maybe another video to add to this collection is how to choose a camera and AC power to it

[@LastXwitness]

Maybe that’s just a quick tip tho

[@TheWillShow365]

Thanks for the vide. My camera does not have a HDMI port. How do i get about connecting it

[@therealsteelie]

I recently discovered OBS, believe it or not from one of your live screams with Daniel (I think) where you mentioned it. It's a great tool. I've used virtual devices with it as well for Zoom and Skype. Once again simple and clear explanation. Great job!

[@gchesterton]

Great info Seth. If you are running a desk or boom mic and don't want to route the audio signal through the DSLR, will OBS manage the additional delay you need to add to the audio?

[@chisng]

Hey Seth thanks for this video. Would be great to see what settings you put into your Nikon and OBS. I am having a frustrating time connecting my Nikon D7500-miniHDMI-BlackmagicUltraStudioMiniRecorder-Thunderbolt-PC/MAC. I keep getting a black/blank screen regardless of what settings I use. Not sure if the D7500 is capable of using webcam at this point.

[@LastXwitness]

Funny I had that issue as well and hitting menu then shutter then menu then shutter a few times kick started the feed it of the hdmi. The BMD is a finicky piece sometimes it doesn’t wanna talk to all Camera brands and axtuwlly stopped working with my Z6 after I updated the firmware in it so I moved to camlink. Zero issues

[@chisng]

@@LastXwitness funny you said that bc I pressed the shutter to take a photo and the livescreen suddenly appeared. Never been able to get it again bc I didnt know what I actually did to get it to appear that time. I've only had the livefeed appear once and I've not had any luck getting it back. I might try your "hack" and see if that helps. Otherwise, ill have to release my BMD into the market at cost (its selling way above retail at the moment due to lack of supply) and try get my hands on an elgato camlink.

[@danagoldstein4776]

THANKS! Super helpful! Have you tested this within apps like Zoom which so many people are using currently for remote meetings?

[@LastXwitness]

Absolutely been using it on zoom all week in pretty sure I mention those apps in the video as well

[@allyncia]

So good! Cheers!

[@LastXwitness]

Thank you!

[@ZenoWatson]

Cheers Seth

[@LastXwitness]

🙏

[@Clutchinit]

could you link the hdmi staigh to your computer if you have multiple hdmi cords?

[@marktomphotography]

Super cool.

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks man!

[@Laufer13]

Hi Seth - great video. Question - I am trying to get my Macbook to take the feed from my Nikon D850 to work with Viber, skype et al. I am using OBS - how do you get OBS to effectively replace your Macbook cam? Thanks

[@LastXwitness]

There are plugins to do that with PC but I havnt found anything stable to have OBS be a source for Skype etc. sorry if you need live switching perhaps an ATEM mini would work but I can’t say I have any experience with it yet

[@sjmscott]

Hi Seth, thanks for the video! I have a Z6 and it keeps shutting off after 30 seconds with a full camera battery. Can you recommend the video settings you are using. I must have some sort of "battery saver" on. I've been searching the manual and I'm coming up empty. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks for checking out my channel! Yea hit the menu button > custom settings(the pencil)>go to “C” Timers A/E Lock” > then hit power off delay > then should give you an option to set the StandyBy timer to infinity

[@kennethsmith1497]

How long is your battery lasting? Are you able to record and charge at the same time with the z_6? I know you can charge in-camera. Thanks Seth!.

[@LastXwitness]

ive gotten 4 hours of streaming on one battery. as of now the z6 doesnt charge at the same time like i said I use an AC adapter but who knows future firmwares can change that

[@ReginaldBWilson]

I am using a Canon M50 and I can't seem to turn off the auto focus square, any tips?

[@ZedgyTheOracle]

For me it only shows my photos how can i fix it my cam is Kodak pixpro AZ252 i tried everything

[@TarrynVenne]

I cant seem to get OBS to discover my DLSR as an audio input device. Can anyone help?

[@jimbrammer1]

Great video - Thanks Seth. Off-topic for this video and I just discovered your feed so you may have covered this in another post but, can you please let me know the lav mic (wireless is prefereable) that you recommend?

[@LastXwitness]

I use the Rode Go wireless I have two sets so there’s always one charged and I have a patch cable that allows me to use it with my phone I like them

[@jimbrammer1]

@@LastXwitness Thanks Seth!

[@randalalansmith9883]

I had to keep a glass of ice water on top of the Cam Link to keep it from overheating. Sometimes I would have to plug-and-replug until I got something besides a solid color field. It turns out there's an opensource app that can connect Canon cameras over USB now. Ima try that out.

[@majorfierce]

Randal Alan Smith what’s the app?

[@LastXwitness]

I havent had any over heating issues with the Cam Link so far and I use it with multiple set up as well as work with colleague who use it no issues but of course theres a ton of variables from what camera and computer set up your using even some hdmi cables can just be bad and hurt the flow of data. either way the reason i didnt discuss the apps is most of them only work for PC no mac and most of them only do 720 with no sound.. not 1080 or 4k and also include sound so just be aware of that depending on your needs

[@jose_m7711]

Great video

[@LastXwitness]

Thanks bud

[@MusicallyKuku]

i have a question! what cable is that you use to connect your cam to the link? are both sides hdmi? or is the other side of the cable, not hdmi?

[@LastXwitness]

In th video I explain that your camera could have 3 diff types of HDMI ports the other end of the cable would be HDMI as well but possibly full sized depending on what you’re connecting it to

[@MusicallyKuku]

@@LastXwitness thank you! appreciate the help and advice! ^^

[@anina_net]

Why cant you just plug the hdmi into the mac?

[@ihknilsen]

Now I need to see if I can do it with GoPro

[@LastXwitness]

If you can get a signal out of it you can but not all models do it and if it’s not hdmi you’ll have to find a device that receives the video capture via whatever else it is (usb c. Etc)

[@EugeneMaynard]

🙏🏾

[@BennyRivera]

How do you get clean HDMI out of the Z6? Thanks!

[@LastXwitness]

Flip it to video/standby and it’s clean. You’re only seeing the the data Info when it’s in stills mode

[@dcallan812]

Thanks Seth, looks like a great bit of free software. you sound like my mum at the end but I still can be a cheapskate.

[@LastXwitness]

Hah. For a free application it’s amazing

[@TitrateTheTerror]

What if i have a pc and a hdmi port?

[@OneEyeGamer]

Cam link sucks ass! Constant freezing no matter what I use including 4 channel 5 gig dedicated pcie slot USB 3.1 I mean I've tried everything! Nothing works

[@LastXwitness]

sorry youve had a bad experience... I use mine almost every day for about 4-6 hours minimum and have had zero issues... neither have any of my colleagues. However theres a lot of variables... the camera youre using.. even the type of HDMI cables... we all use macs and havnt ran into problems so its subjective it may suck for you but for me and everyone I'm working with its been great (also they didnt sponsor this video I purchased mine)

[@lylestavast7652]

good fast overview of merging source in OBS -

[@LastXwitness]

thank you!

[@rickjbradbury]

Been using the Camlink 4k myself but it can be a tad fussy I find. With a 5D Mark IV you can get false colour but it can be cleared with a few camera power cycles. Not sure if the Camlink I got is a pup or not. Once I can get back to my studio I will do some testing on it. I did find this thing today which may be of interest to you as you grow your channel. www.blackmagicdesign.com/uk/products/atemmini Fancy bit of kit. Thank you Seth. Stay safe.

[@LastXwitness]

Sometimes the cable can be bad. Or some brand cables don’t have a good physical fit causing that. Not to mention some hdmi cables aren’t for certain resolutions and the longer the cable the weaker the signal. Also hdmi cables degrade over time faster than others

[@ybemad]

Dude there's HUGE volume difference between the spoken audio and the intro music! Please fix that.

[@LastXwitness]

Considering this video is over a year old and there’s several videos on my channel since then without this issue... I’ll consider it fixed ... dude

[@kentmillerstudios]

always a baller!

[@LastXwitness]

The myth the legend hope you’re hangin in there Kent

[@mikenelson1624]

👍✌️✨📸🕶

[@LastXwitness]

🙏🖤