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

[@ThinkMediaTV]

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]

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]

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

[@D3CIPH3R339]

ZV-E10/BRIO 4K 😎

[@DoggyTraders]

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

[@ThePasinis]

how you do for KZbin??

[@ferhatkiran]

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.

[@baakya27]

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

[@2bebetter]

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

[@TheUrbandilema]

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

[@velanche]

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!

[@busungu]

Thank you think for always bringing us new hints.

[@twomsinapod-cast1557]

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

[@akmclemore]

Never thought about this!

[@VWLifeVW]

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.

[@annewakanyi]

Omar thanks so much my next shooting will be great

[@AaronPendergastphoto]

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!!!!

[@3eyeDrone]

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

[@ItsreallyRaph]

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.

[@aplikasipedia3256]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

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!

This was just stunning and crystal clear.

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Super clean as always 🙏🏾

[@Lucas-zj9nv]

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

[@aspiretoinspire9679]

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

[@LIFEISCONQUEST]

Can you please use the FUJIFILM XH2S , i’ve noticed that there is a lack of live streaming tutorials for the Fujifilm XH2S. I feel like I may be the only one you trying to use it as a live streaming camera I’ve connected it, but I haven’t been able to get high-quality audio using a mic so I feel like I’m missing something. Thank you guys, y’all are always providing tons of value.

[@BridgettHarrison]

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

[@MariusAltegger]

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

[@GianniNanni]

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

[@CollinJosephNeal]

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

[@katieestruch5007]

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?

[@XoTierny]

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!!

[@JasonSnailer]

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

[@MACBoricua]

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

[@lamandamb]

Needed this! Thank you!

[@Isometric-067]

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

[@bravefaithministries630]

That was seriously my favorite thumbnail haha

[@stargate6666]

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

[@dineshpawar04_]

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

[@airbnbgirllaura]

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!

[@JayWomackk]

does it work for u?

[@airbnbgirllaura]

@@JayWomackk 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.

[@JayWomackk]

@@airbnbgirllaura what about hdmi

[@airbnbgirllaura]

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

[@mykkelc5540]

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

[@clickstoclosings]

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

[@goodjob769]

I Love ❤️ Your Videos

[@byRiFleXx]

Does it use a micro hdmi or a mini hdmi?

[@AmericanWomanReacts]

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

[@tankty6977]

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.

[@JoeyCGMG]

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

[@Tilstrom]

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

[@deependrapratapchand5055]

What is the name of the wire apart from Capture card

[@DJLENERD]

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

[@adisons1342]

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

[@vercosarafa]

amazing video! helped me a lot!

[@Adr805]

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

[@Leander1111]

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.

[@joystylela]

Thanks amigo helpful video !

[@IkramVinsmoke]

I desperately want this camera

[@FlickyFrames]

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?

[@wamote6867]

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.

[@adamtaylor.]

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!

[@wyroy]

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

[@harjodhkhalsa2638]

Can you do this using the FX3?

[@ThomasKeisermanLempke]

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]

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

[@OnTheToppic]

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

[@olivercummins1357]

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.

[@baakya27]

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

[@VolcanicInternational]

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

[@DoggyTraders]

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 KZbin 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

[@LordGamerSuperGlitches]

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

[@TerriButler-gokorvet]

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 KZbin 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

[@david_walle]

Thank you

[@elyseltonfarias3477]

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

[@___1B]

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

[@craftingwithpaula]

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

[@TechOutAdam]

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!

[@autumncarolynnphotography]

Hi there! Quick question for you. If you have a Mac and are trying to record yourself in iMovie for KZbin, 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 KZbin video but I’m having issues. Do you use premiere pro for your KZbin videos? Thanks!

[@zatoichiable]

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

[@RandomlyRonnieJr]

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?

[@toram6210]

will the capture card downgrade the HDMI 4k

[@BudsSmartHome]

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]

I have the same question

[@floatingrabbit3556]

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

[@zippo_muk9254]

*Are there any USB-C capture cards?*

[@Nurseakeem]

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

[@vincentguida1125]

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]

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"

[@LauriPlaysOfficial]

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

[@SolidDerek]

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]

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.

[@tapetraining]

What Sony camera was shown in this video?

[@D4nielJ4mes]

Would this work with an elgato cam link?

[@eazln]

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？

[@AlfaMedtech]

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 ?

[@D3CIPH3R339]

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

[@drnguyentran]

Thank you.

[@JAVIERLLAMAS10]

Hi!! What's the quick mount you are usuing to make a quick attach to the tripod?

[@SawyerBrown-ks5ft]

will this work for a sony NEX VG-10????

[@staneyler]

which cable to connect sony zv1 to hdmi since you said it was the best? About 6 feet long???

[@k_DEDb07]

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/

[@housewithoutwalls9821]

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

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

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]

bro, wtf. This video is about cameras

[@ajs41]

I can't make this work no matter what I do. I'm using a Sony Cybershot DSC-W810, but I can't find the "PC remote" option in the camera settings. Is it because this camera is too old?

[@EMKEYEFWorld]

Nice sharing 😃😃

[@HDBnB1]

While it's live streaming are you able to record the file to the camera as well?

[@fxnvibes2761]

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

[@baakya27]

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.

[@jerrelllopes6795]

What lens you got

[@FinFitGuy]

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!

[@ConCorDesign]

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?

[@jaycegrayye]

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?

[@Gingercullifer]

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]

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]

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.

[@superstarvibes]

does this work if i just want to use my PC as a monitor while filming?

[@EardoGaming]

Where do I get these USB cables ?

[@chanakyanani]

Can i use sony dsc-wx500 as a webcam ? does it have clean hdmi out? can i charge it continuously?

[@RyanONealVitalis]

can the camera be used with atem mini? because most of the youtuber said use capture card, and i have not found anyone who said it can be used with atem ini