Day 2 of researching how to do this and I finally came across someone who not only explains clearly how to configure it but shows the the output. Thank you so much for this content!
I have been researching this for so long and stumbled on this about a month ago and it works. I bought a capture card and everything. I need that Mac HDMI to thunderbolt or USB.
Great tutorial. Just a FYI for anyone on Windows, my A7II was not detected when using the front I/O USB ports on my PC. If you know your cable is good, try connecting your USB directly to the motherboard (on the back of your computer).
I really cant beleieve it was this simple, I had been looking for something this relevant ofr the pas couple of weeks. You have saved me frustration and money my friend. Thank you so much!
i cannot find sony a6000 in the models from imaging edge webcam. can i directly use my a6000 as webcam or need to by external devices? thanks in advance
@@TedShreds I am also looking for a solution for this please come back and comment if you get a solution and I will do the same if I get a break through.
Not that long ago there was a security feature on Mac around using virtual cameras. The gist of the problem is that unless the virtual cam program was signed with a security certificate that Apple recognizes then it would block it. Nothing in the user interface tells you that this is happening, it just doesn't show up. This was fixed in both newer versions of MacOS and Zoom. I ran into this exact same problem when making a TH-cam video on how to use your iPhone or IPad as a wireless camera using NDI. In the video I talk through a workaround for the problem at the time but thankfully it's no longer necessary (details around the security stuff are in the video description). th-cam.com/video/mo66FDI5nFA/w-d-xo.html Cool to see how the Sony program works. I saw the a5100 on the list in a screen you showed, so good to know it's possibly an option for the camera I have. I'm currently using the Elgato CamLink 4k which is great but good to know this is another option if needed. Side note: You do a great job on production and flow of your videos, I'm continually impressed with your content. As a (new) fellow creator I've realized how simple it looks and how hard it is to pull off great videos. You're killing it, so keep it up! :-)
Thanks for the info into as to WHY it works in some areas and others it does not David! And appreciate the the compliment, each video I struggle with what necessary information to keep and what to exclude for timing sake, glad it is hitting that happy medium.
When I open up image edge it sees both my A6400s but it can open only one of my choosing not both. So how can I use two A6400 for livestreaming on OBS?
I have 2 Sony cameras (a7C and a73), when I plug it individually they work with imaging edge, but when I plug both of them only one works, it’s there a way around it ?
Is there nothing that can be done about the Sony a6400 not working with zoom, QuickTime, and Microsoft teams. I want to use it as a webcam but it just shows the imaging edge logo like in your video. Is that standard across the board and just a software issue that can’t be fixed?
will it work with a Silicon M1 Mac mini ? I use my Logitech video camera to do my TH-cam videos but wonder if I should get the Sony camera when I upgrade my tv to 4k at the end of the year.
Thank you for this clear comparison. It is a disappointment that the USB output yields a low quality .... it must be something complicated for cameras as it is not implemented usually
The quality is so much lower than using the Cam Link. We tried this past weekend to ditch the Elgato and run directly from the camera but Sony, inexplicably, requires a USB cable rather than the HDMI.
Why didn't I find this half a year ago when I was trying to solve this first time :o Though super grateful to find it now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
It worked with Sony a6300! I could only see it through the software OBS and not in quicktime or final cut or screenflow. So the driver on Mac is a bit faulty but doable. It was hunting focus all the time until I set it to Manuel focus and manual mode. Size is not big so quality loss will happen - nowhere near 4k but as a webcam its cool. Works with zoom too!
Have done all this process using a Mac, but after my camera displays on Remote, when I go to OBS and select window capture, Sony camera remote is not showing up as an option to select
I don't understand I got the Sony A6400 I connected it with the software it all works but the quality looks really bad on OBS... it's also kinda laggy. How do people get crazy good quality without any lag?
Thanks for this. I was scratching my eyes why it's not working until you mentioned only one software can use it at a time. It's a really ugly limitation, as I can't see my fed in Edge and use it as a webcam at the same time, but it's manageable.
I have a Sony A5000 and cant this to work on Streamlabs OBS. it gives me the black screen with text on that you were showing. My camera is connecting and everything, just doesn't work for some reason ..
Using a6000 with Mac latest 12.2. I get the USB connecting screen but in all my applications I cannot select anything other than my FaceTime HD cam help? :( Thank you
Great video! with my Sony A7S2 I somehow was still getting only the Imaging logo and that too like a mirror image of it whenI would select the Sony camera in zoom. I would also get an error which said the camera us being used by a PTP software.. anyway nothing worked ..UNTIL!! I changed the USB LUN setting to Single from Multi. Boom!.. I have a beautiful image in zoom now..Hope this helps
Unless they update the Sony imaging webcam software you may need a capture card. The same occurs now running Sonoma with a Nikon I have. The webcam utilities put out by the companies are not working with Sonoma and unless they update their utility software you will need a capture card.
Hi Javier, can i ask what mac version are you on? I am struggle to find the drop down menu in skype, there is no drop down menu apart from Facetime HD camera
Hey... Thanks for the video, however, my a6500 is laggy when I connect to my laptop via USB. Tried different cables and changing some settings, but it didn't help. Any idea what could be causing the issue? Tried the Remote app from sony, Zoom, Google Meets... the same results. Thanks.
thanks so much. it was clear and easy to follow. now I just need to get a longer USB cable and pray it is the right kind anyone know what kind of cable is right ? * I know its a mico USB * there are a few kinds of those
Is there a method to get this working in 2023? I am very frustrated with my A7S3 not being compatible. Also got an A5000 which I am struggling to get OBS, Zoom, or anything else to recognise.
My video wont show up it just keeps saying Imaging Edge Webcam with the W logo. I'm using the right cable that came with the camera also. Anyone know why? Its the A7 2 Sony.
That's interesting. In my test it worked in Zoom, but not in Skype (on a Mac). With OBS and Quicktime I had the same result as in your video. I tested it with the Sony RX100 VII (you can check out the test in my channel, it is the newest video). Did you do something special to get it working in Skype or did it just appear in the dropdown after installing the Sony software?
Day 2 of researching how to do this and I finally came across someone who not only explains clearly how to configure it but shows the the output. Thank you so much for this content!
I have been researching this for so long and stumbled on this about a month ago and it works. I bought a capture card and everything. I need that Mac HDMI to thunderbolt or USB.
Can you do this as webcam to Android phone?
Great tutorial. Just a FYI for anyone on Windows, my A7II was not detected when using the front I/O USB ports on my PC. If you know your cable is good, try connecting your USB directly to the motherboard (on the back of your computer).
I really cant beleieve it was this simple, I had been looking for something this relevant ofr the pas couple of weeks. You have saved me frustration and money my friend. Thank you so much!
I think I cannot use my Sony NX30U camcoder because it is not listed among the still cameras or camcoders mentioned herein the list.
Awesome video! I was finally able to use my camera today as a webcam. This was the best tutorial I came across, thanks, man! :)
I have m1 macbook air. I dose not recognise the camera. Do you have any idea about it?
UP !
i cannot find sony a6000 in the models from imaging edge webcam. can i directly use my a6000 as webcam or need to by external devices? thanks in advance
my camera is popping up, can anyone help me?
So, if I want to use this for a Zoom Webcam it won't have audio? I have a separate microphone though which I use.
Will it still work?
THANKKKK YOUUUUU!!!! Looked forever for a video that did it correct!
Great video! I only wish Sony would build out the M1 compatible version.
Yes, if you go to their site and try to download you will notice Sony specifically says (Excluding Macs with Apple silicon)
@@TedShreds I am also looking for a solution for this please come back and comment if you get a solution and I will do the same if I get a break through.
what kind of cable thats compatible then? one cable works when i try it 2 months ago, now i lost it and when i buy 5 new cables none of them work.
You saved me from hours of stress. thank you.
This is great, thank you! Though I think the shutter speed is a bit wonky at the end. Seems jittery..
awsome video. i dont seem to able to use google hangout as imaging edge is not an option. maybe i am using safari?
Really great tutorial! 😍
Not that long ago there was a security feature on Mac around using virtual cameras. The gist of the problem is that unless the virtual cam program was signed with a security certificate that Apple recognizes then it would block it. Nothing in the user interface tells you that this is happening, it just doesn't show up. This was fixed in both newer versions of MacOS and Zoom. I ran into this exact same problem when making a TH-cam video on how to use your iPhone or IPad as a wireless camera using NDI. In the video I talk through a workaround for the problem at the time but thankfully it's no longer necessary (details around the security stuff are in the video description). th-cam.com/video/mo66FDI5nFA/w-d-xo.html
Cool to see how the Sony program works. I saw the a5100 on the list in a screen you showed, so good to know it's possibly an option for the camera I have. I'm currently using the Elgato CamLink 4k which is great but good to know this is another option if needed.
Side note: You do a great job on production and flow of your videos, I'm continually impressed with your content. As a (new) fellow creator I've realized how simple it looks and how hard it is to pull off great videos. You're killing it, so keep it up! :-)
Thanks for the info into as to WHY it works in some areas and others it does not David! And appreciate the the compliment, each video I struggle with what necessary information to keep and what to exclude for timing sake, glad it is hitting that happy medium.
Thank you for your help!
I use the usb and I noticed a ms delay of the video.. do you think cam link would resolve that?
Leave a like if this helps! I'm sure this tech will get better as more updates come out, I'm happy Sony is offering this now.
Great video, thank you for the tutorial! :)
How do you keep your camera charged?
congrats for 100K subs!
3:16 -This is the screen that I get for trying to use my a5100 as a webcam for Zoom.
Anybody know how to fix this?
what is the name of 2nd cable? my camera is chraging like your. need 2nd cable. Please tell me the name. Thank you.
What I can’t find on any video…is how to be able for me to use FaceTime with the Sony a73 but my boy can use canon on his!
What cable did you use? Micro USB? Micro hdmi?
When I open up image edge it sees both my A6400s but it can open only one of my choosing not both. So how can I use two A6400 for livestreaming on OBS?
I have 2 Sony cameras (a7C and a73), when I plug it individually they work with imaging edge, but when I plug both of them only one works, it’s there a way around it ?
So simple and effective with your attractive presentation! I have found this for a long time. Thank you so much!
Did ur thing bro!!! Great presentation and it was there when I needed it!! Thanks again and also for the links!
Great video man! Just saying the cam link will be better because it’s lower Quality.
This is still relevant today, thank you so much
Best How to, in my opinion. I went through Three HOW TO's that didn't explain correctly. Thanks. KISS Keep it simple sarge
Is there nothing that can be done about the Sony a6400 not working with zoom, QuickTime, and Microsoft teams. I want to use it as a webcam but it just shows the imaging edge logo like in your video. Is that standard across the board and just a software issue that can’t be fixed?
What is the fix to keep it in focus? My camera is constantly auto focusing.
will it work with a Silicon M1 Mac mini ?
I use my Logitech video camera to do my TH-cam videos but wonder if I should get the Sony camera when I upgrade my tv to 4k at the end of the year.
Be sure to update Zoom to the latest. That fixed it for me.
Good to know!
Awesome! Imma share this video to all my friends with Sony
ayyy thanks Dan!
Setup and troubleshooting done in 5 minutes with screen recordings 💫 TH-cam record! Helpful!
Thank you for this clear comparison. It is a disappointment that the USB output yields a low quality .... it must be something complicated for cameras as it is not implemented usually
Try a dummy battery and turn it video mode. The quality is now great for me with zero lag and I don't need the cam link. The KEY is the dummy battery.
@@WalterZelhoferwhat is a dummy battery
bro why the video so dark useing this ? is there a way to make it brighter?
Really helpful thanks. If your using the Elgato how do you connect your Schure Mic...I can I assume that's not going through the camlink?
Works Great in zoom , one thing im wondering is ive got two sony camera can i plug two camera in via usb and get a multi camera setup kinda thing
How did you get it to work in zoom? Mine works great with imaging remote but just shows the imaging edge logo like his when on zoom or teams
Does this work on Mac OS 12.1? I downloaded twice and I can't find the desktop application anywhere....
Great video. very helpful. Are you using OBS Studio as the software to output to wherever?
for me it says with connecting screen and I have the default splash screen in all apps. Not sure. tried everything but it doesnt seem to work.
YOU ARE THE BEST VIDEO FOR THIS HOPE YOU GET MORE LIKES AND VIEWS
First video that’s helped! Thank you!
Have they updated the software where it carries audio over USB specifically for a6400?
Thanks, man! That was extremely helpful!
Glad I could help!
what cord did you use a micro usb or the hdmi
The quality is so much lower than using the Cam Link. We tried this past weekend to ditch the Elgato and run directly from the camera but Sony, inexplicably, requires a USB cable rather than the HDMI.
Why didn't I find this half a year ago when I was trying to solve this first time :o Though super grateful to find it now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
It worked with Sony a6300! I could only see it through the software OBS and not in quicktime or final cut or screenflow. So the driver on Mac is a bit faulty but doable. It was hunting focus all the time until I set it to Manuel focus and manual mode. Size is not big so quality loss will happen - nowhere near 4k but as a webcam its cool. Works with zoom too!
Have done all this process using a Mac, but after my camera displays on Remote, when I go to OBS and select window capture, Sony camera remote is not showing up as an option to select
I don't understand I got the Sony A6400 I connected it with the software it all works but the quality looks really bad on OBS... it's also kinda laggy. How do people get crazy good quality without any lag?
This is the best video tutorial on the topic! Thanks!
Thanks for this. I was scratching my eyes why it's not working until you mentioned only one software can use it at a time.
It's a really ugly limitation, as I can't see my fed in Edge and use it as a webcam at the same time, but it's manageable.
many thanks. once you mentioned the download was like a drive vs an app......game changer.
I have a Sony A5000 and cant this to work on Streamlabs OBS. it gives me the black screen with text on that you were showing. My camera is connecting and everything, just doesn't work for some reason ..
Will it overheat? For example 2 hour zoom call?
why i got delay when using a6400 as webcam at obs and also sony imaging edge?
Using a6000 with Mac latest 12.2. I get the USB connecting screen but in all my applications I cannot select anything other than my FaceTime HD cam help? :( Thank you
Great video! with my Sony A7S2 I somehow was still getting only the Imaging logo and that too like a mirror image of it whenI would select the Sony camera in zoom. I would also get an error which said the camera us being used by a PTP software.. anyway nothing worked ..UNTIL!! I changed the USB LUN setting to Single from Multi. Boom!.. I have a beautiful image in zoom now..Hope this helps
Thanks Javier! It works with Zoom and also MS Teams! So easy and helpful as always!
How did you get it to work with Zoom and Teams? I’m having the same problem as him and just seeing the logo
i plug it in and it keeps making the usb connected sound but not actually working
Can i use 2 sony cameras at the same time? It doesn’t seem to work.
You a very good person, sir!!!!! Thanks a lot!
Any tips for best cam to use on zoom?
If you use Virtual Camera within OBS, you can use it in Zoom through OBS
Is it possible to charge the A7 II via USB while it is on? can't find the USB power supply option :(
anybody knows whether or not the rx100mk1 is supported? I do not understand the compatibility chart as there is nothing for webcam etc
What about now with OS 14 Sonoma. It says not compatible. Any other solutions to connect my old A6500 back again? Thanks!
Unless they update the Sony imaging webcam software you may need a capture card. The same occurs now running Sonoma with a Nikon I have. The webcam utilities put out by the companies are not working with Sonoma and unless they update their utility software you will need a capture card.
Can the Sony a200 be used as a webcam or live-streaming? Thanks for sharing
can i use a3500 sony as a webcam as its not in the download list Please help !!!
So the elgato cam link DOES work with zoom on mac???
Hi Javier, can i ask what mac version are you on? I am struggle to find the drop down menu in skype, there is no drop down menu apart from Facetime HD camera
Thanks for all the info. But why did your video get so choppy when switching to the elgato device? Like really really choppy.
Hey... Thanks for the video, however, my a6500 is laggy when I connect to my laptop via USB. Tried different cables and changing some settings, but it didn't help. Any idea what could be causing the issue? Tried the Remote app from sony, Zoom, Google Meets... the same results. Thanks.
I am having the same problem idk why
@@parkerdickey you will have to buy a video capture card. The only way I fixed it.
thanks so much. it was clear and easy to follow. now I just need to get a longer USB cable and pray it is the right kind anyone know what kind of cable is right ? * I know its a mico USB * there are a few kinds of those
Thank you. This was so helpful.
Does this work for the a5100?
That was really helpful, that worked smoothdly for me thanks a lot man.
Does it work with Sony a6300 ? As I can't seem to understand how to set it up?
this worked great for my a7r IVA!
I like your videos a lot, thanks for putting them out!
Thanks a lot Jeroen!
How do you get the Camera to work with OBS ? My OBS is not recognizing my Sony camera ? Thanks
All circumstances? Does elgato work with FaceTime?
Is it possible to use sony camera as web cam with hdmi cable
Can it charge the camera too via USB-C while using it as webcam?
Is there a method to get this working in 2023? I am very frustrated with my A7S3 not being compatible. Also got an A5000 which I am struggling to get OBS, Zoom, or anything else to recognise.
for sony alpha a7 can use this???
My video wont show up it just keeps saying Imaging Edge Webcam with the W logo. I'm using the right cable that came with the camera also. Anyone know why? Its the A7 2 Sony.
can't connect Sony A7iii to OBS using Image edge...Image edge recognises camera but cannot get OBS to window capture...anyone? ?? Thanks!
That's interesting. In my test it worked in Zoom, but not in Skype (on a Mac). With OBS and Quicktime I had the same result as in your video. I tested it with the Sony RX100 VII (you can check out the test in my channel, it is the newest video). Did you do something special to get it working in Skype or did it just appear in the dropdown after installing the Sony software?
I'm running mac os 10.14.6 , I have heard Zoom working on other macs, I wonder when I update my OS if things will change.
@@JavierMercedes I'm running macOS Catalina (10.15.7) and Zoom Version: 5.3.2 (53291.1011).
Thank you for making this video
Is there a version for the sony fs5 mii?
Can I use the Sony A7 model? I cant seem to get it to work
Great Job. Really Helpful. Thanks so much!!!
what do you do about power?