You can enable USB Streaming without needing to reconnect the usb cable each time. By default, when connecting the camera to a computer via USB, the camera will act as a Mass storage device. You can disable this by navigating to Network (from the menu) and on view 1/2 select PC Remote Function. In here, ensure PC Remote is "On" and PC Remote Cnct Method is "USB". That's it! If you've configured a custom key for USB Streaming, when you want to use the camera for streaming/webcam/etc all you need to do is turn it on and click the custom key. As long as the USB cable is connected; it'll work seamlessly and you want need to check the menu or disconnect and reconnect a cabler each time :)
Yeah ! Great Help. But you have also to make sure, that smart phone connection is off, otherwise the pc remote can not be activated, because its already reserved for smart phone. Fortunately I found this . Why can Sony not just detect a PC via USB once you are in the streaming mode. Cumbersome.
Here's another way: if you like the camera acting as a mass storage when you connect it, you can still turn on streaming mode. You just need to hit the custom key immediately after turning on the camera. It will override the mass storage setting. And you're good to go :)
Thanks a lot for the review. I was going to buy this camera mostly to use it as a nice webcam. I can't believe that other reviewers didn't mention things like having to enable the usb streaming mode every time or that its usb port is facing the same side the screen goes to in a 'selfie mode'.
Great video. But I still have problems. When I turn on USB stream and connect USB cable, it says "USB Streaming: Stand by". Camera doesn't show in Zoom settings, and battery is draining out. What have I missed?
Hello, I would like to know if using a capture device I can give power to the camera through the USB C cable or in this case do I need to buy a dummy battery? thanks for your help
My solution for the USB problem is that I use a short USB-C (male-male) that is plugged into the camera permanently. This allows me not to have to ruin the camera's USB C port over time. I use an additional USB-C male-to-female extension cord (from UGREEN) that I keep permanently plugged into my docking. I unplug where the extension female meets the cable coming from the camera. This way also there is less chance that I move a nicely positioned camera. Worth a try ;) Unless there is a better solution already :)
You can go into the options menu and change the overheat function to high, and this will allow the camera to function longer and the camera will handle the heat better. This and the Sony ZV-E1 get a bad rap because people do not know to change this setting on the camera for long use.
Hey please reach out to me. I NEED HELP. This what's going on with my camera, i cant get all the setting that are on the screen to go away, and i cant get the black boarders to go away either they appear on the top and bottom. it looks nothing like how you show me. 🙏
I think they have fixed the “have to reconnect the USB cable every time” problem. I don't have to do it. I just power on, press the USB Stream button, and I am ready to go.
After i select the USB streaming in the ZV-E10 and connect the cable to my PC, my PC doesn't show any camera-related interface. And it's still doesn't show "output", still in "standby". How to solve this ? Thanks
I found a way. Just click the button play on the back once you are there click the shortcut you set up and you never have to disconnect the cable. Only pressing two buttons.
if I open my mouth or move or whatever, it shows up with a 3 second delay or so, it's sort of annoying since my mic is synced but the camera is delayed.
The ZV-E10 USB streaming’s real problem is not necessarily the annoying activation of it on each time you wish to stream, but actually the real problem is the resolution limits which is: 720p ONLY 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ So you do need a capture card if you want your stream to have some quality… still can’t understand why Sony can’t fix it in the camera software so that we can stream at least… let me repeat that : AT LEAST 1080p… since its a 4K enabled device 😑😤
I agree the 720p cap is frustrating. I'm holding out the slim hope that we'll get 1080p in a firmware update. Untill then if you want 1080p or 4k you'll still need a capture card.
1080p UVC webcam is possible with the A7S IV. It's extremely unlikely they will add it in an entry-level model. So to answer your question, it's a question of sales more than technical capability. But a high-bitrate 720p web conference will look better than a low-bitrate 1080p one.
The cap is due to bandwidth and shielding issues with USB. You can only send so much data before it can cause problems. The best way to have your userbase not complain is to not give them the option. A camera to usb to pc interface would require better equipment than is standard on the market. The easiest way to enforce the better equipment is to have an interface that is designed to send video (See HDMI). In short, just buy a capture card you're experience WILL be much better.
For how to stream WITH a Capture Card check out this video! - th-cam.com/video/kZ6RB98kXKM/w-d-xo.html
You can enable USB Streaming without needing to reconnect the usb cable each time. By default, when connecting the camera to a computer via USB, the camera will act as a Mass storage device. You can disable this by navigating to Network (from the menu) and on view 1/2 select PC Remote Function. In here, ensure PC Remote is "On" and PC Remote Cnct Method is "USB". That's it! If you've configured a custom key for USB Streaming, when you want to use the camera for streaming/webcam/etc all you need to do is turn it on and click the custom key. As long as the USB cable is connected; it'll work seamlessly and you want need to check the menu or disconnect and reconnect a cabler each time :)
Excellent information, this makes the whole process much simpler thanks for the comment!
Can you record on the camera while you are using USB streaming?
Yeah ! Great Help. But you have also to make sure, that smart phone connection is off, otherwise the pc remote can not be activated, because its already reserved for smart phone. Fortunately I found this . Why can Sony not just detect a PC via USB once you are in the streaming mode. Cumbersome.
@@jimknopf0766 you are a godsend! Bless you! :)
Here's another way: if you like the camera acting as a mass storage when you connect it, you can still turn on streaming mode. You just need to hit the custom key immediately after turning on the camera. It will override the mass storage setting. And you're good to go :)
Thanks a lot for the review. I was going to buy this camera mostly to use it as a nice webcam. I can't believe that other reviewers didn't mention things like having to enable the usb streaming mode every time or that its usb port is facing the same side the screen goes to in a 'selfie mode'.
You're THE BEST! Thank you for this video 👍 I was starting to worry about my 720p resolution. Thanks again!!
Is there a camera that does stream over usb-c at 4k/60 or do you need hdmi/capture for that res and speed now?
2:50 2 years later has it been fixed or is it still plug/unplug usb-cable every time to use?
Great video. But I still have problems. When I turn on USB stream and connect USB cable, it says "USB Streaming: Stand by". Camera doesn't show in Zoom settings, and battery is draining out. What have I missed?
Love the new video of zv-e10. Thanks a lot
Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for plenty more ZV-E10 content!
Hello, I would like to know if using a capture device I can give power to the camera through the USB C cable or in this case do I need to buy a dummy battery?
thanks for your help
My solution for the USB problem is that I use a short USB-C (male-male) that is plugged into the camera permanently. This allows me not to have to ruin the camera's USB C port over time. I use an additional USB-C male-to-female extension cord (from UGREEN) that I keep permanently plugged into my docking. I unplug where the extension female meets the cable coming from the camera. This way also there is less chance that I move a nicely positioned camera. Worth a try ;) Unless there is a better solution already :)
You can go into the options menu and change the overheat function to high, and this will allow the camera to function longer and the camera will handle the heat better. This and the Sony ZV-E1 get a bad rap because people do not know to change this setting on the camera for long use.
Hey please reach out to me. I NEED HELP. This what's going on with my camera, i cant get all the setting that are on the screen to go away, and i cant get the black boarders to go away either they appear on the top and bottom. it looks nothing like how you show me. 🙏
does anyone have the issue of the camera turning off as soon as you connect the mini hdmi?
Hey guys If I want fast fps and 1080P I need the HDMI and CAMLink 4K to get the best possible quality?
Great video!
I think they have fixed the “have to reconnect the USB cable every time” problem. I don't have to do it. I just power on, press the USB Stream button, and I am ready to go.
Can you connect multiple cameras via usb-c for live streaming via OBS...
Se corta un poco la cámara cuando la pongo en obs con la capturadora
Can i stream using the HDMI feature but also have the usb plugged in?
We can record video on camera while using hdmi streamimg right?
Does this only work if you are in your studio or does it also work in the field?
After i select the USB streaming in the ZV-E10 and connect the cable to my PC, my PC doesn't show any camera-related interface. And it's still doesn't show "output", still in "standby". How to solve this ? Thanks
iim having the same problem. did you figure it out?
@@JTheTraderCares Nope. I bought a capture card
@@JTheTraderCares Its the cable issue. Try with another cable.
Perfecto:👍
Great video!! You find any way to be able to stream at a 1080? Thanks bro!
no way
I found a way. Just click the button play on the back once you are there click the shortcut you set up and you never have to disconnect the cable. Only pressing two buttons.
if I open my mouth or move or whatever, it shows up with a 3 second delay or so, it's sort of annoying since my mic is synced but the camera is delayed.
Connect the mic to the camera directly. It should be fine.
Thanks
Can you record on the camera while you are using USB streaming?
No. You need to cancel the USB streaming and then record video.
720p very good 👍
Thata not what happened. The camera was discoverable in OBS, but I got no video feed.
This was super super helpful. 720p. No thanks.
What a bummer no being able to record 60 fps at 1080p
Did you record this video with $30 Capture card??
The ZV-E10 USB streaming’s real problem is not necessarily the annoying activation of it on each time you wish to stream, but actually the real problem is the resolution limits which is: 720p ONLY 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
So you do need a capture card if you want your stream to have some quality… still can’t understand why Sony can’t fix it in the camera software so that we can stream at least… let me repeat that : AT LEAST 1080p… since its a 4K enabled device 😑😤
I agree the 720p cap is frustrating. I'm holding out the slim hope that we'll get 1080p in a firmware update. Untill then if you want 1080p or 4k you'll still need a capture card.
@@ArronPrescott Call me dum but what does it mean you need a capture card? I’m planning on getting this
1080p UVC webcam is possible with the A7S IV. It's extremely unlikely they will add it in an entry-level model. So to answer your question, it's a question of sales more than technical capability. But a high-bitrate 720p web conference will look better than a low-bitrate 1080p one.
The cap is due to bandwidth and shielding issues with USB. You can only send so much data before it can cause problems. The best way to have your userbase not complain is to not give them the option. A camera to usb to pc interface would require better equipment than is standard on the market. The easiest way to enforce the better equipment is to have an interface that is designed to send video (See HDMI). In short, just buy a capture card you're experience WILL be much better.
I'm able to stream at 1080p.
Stupid camera, better get a good webcam. Cheaper, more functional, higher resolution, higher frame rates...