How to Use Fujifilm Camera as Webcam
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- How to use fujifilm camera as a webcam.
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How to use your Fujifilm X series camera as a webcam. This will work with X-T2, X-T3, X-T4, X-H1 and various Fujifilm mirrorless cameras, as well as a number of DSLR cameras.
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Great video. One thing about plugging the mic directly into the computer is it will likely be out of sync with the video because HDMI has a lag. If the mic is plugged into the camera, the audio and video travel over the HDMI cable to the computer at the same time. If the mic is plugged directly into the computer, the audio will arrive ahead of the video and be out of sync.
Hi Lenzy, very, very good points. I should've probably mentioned that some applications such as zoom may not allow any kind of audio delay setting like OBS would. Dammit I wish TH-cam would allow us to edit our videos once they are published. It makes me crazy that they cannot! Anyhow, great suggestion and point and I really appreciate your feedback. All the best to you sir!
Thank You! You saved my gig by making this comment 4 years ago!
I've looked at dozens of tutorials on this since the pandemic, and this (for me) by far was the most helpful. Thanks!
Thank you so much Kevin!!! I just saw this now and you ROCK sir!!!!
agreed!
@@pal2tech why can't xt10 output video live? It output only recorded clips
I love how into this you are! That gleeful laughter when you switch to B&W! Thank you this is a very informative video!
Ha ha ha Rachel! I actually went back in the video looked at this - I think the gleeful laughing was me finally realizing that after working on this video since November I FINALLY was able to get the monitor switched over to black and white, the focus steps finally understood and explained, and that I was about a couple more hours away from being FINISHED! Anyhow, thank you so much and take care!
pal2tech lol I know that feeling! Thank you!
Excellent video. I bought a Camlink 4K, hooked up my Fuji X-E3, followed your setup instructions, and voila! The video image is fabulous. Thanks so much for the easy to follow instructions. My Zoom friends are jealous.
Thank you so much for making it so simple and easy to understand to a newbie like me! Your enthusiasm really shined throughout the video - thanks again!!
Wow, I spent hours to explore the options. And boom, you read my mind.
Thank you!!!
Good stuff cheers :) One thing you missed was the trick you can use to get the Fuji into its video recording mode without saving to the SD card. This means you can use the autofocus speed/tracking settings (which are disabled unless recording) without actually filling up your card and not worry about your auto-shutoff settings. I just did a video on my channel about this point and a few other settings which are useful. Hope you don't mind me mentioning it here :)
Hey Ben, if there was ever a reason I have ever wanted to edit a TH-cam video (and really wish that TH-cam would give me that option) this is it! You are 100% correct and dammit I should have mentioned it in the video. Nice channel you have and I just subscribed! Take care buddy…
pal2tech heh many thanks man - keep up the great work :)
Another awesome tutorial. As an X-T3 owner who had thought of doing this it's super helpful. However, it's not a dirt cheap solution when you add up the needed hardware and accessories.
For the budget minded people out there I just thought I would mention that the webcam solution I went with was just using my smartphone since it has a very decent camera and microphone built in and it's possible to use it as a webcam just by downloading an app. If you don't want to spend money on a capture card, cables etc. or don't have time to wait for those items to arrive your smartphone can be very capable alternative.
I'm not saying it's going to be totally on par with something like an X-T3 and an exquisite lens it but video and audio quality on a lot of newer camera phones will be more than fine for Skype/Zoom/Hangouts etc. In any case your phone is often able to produce video quality which is far better than most webcams. The nice part is that no extra hardware is needed to get a good webcam out of your phone. I use an app called iVCam which will set you back $9.99 if you want 1080p quality without their logo in the corner of the picture. It works great with both Android phones and iPhones. On Android phones you need to figure out how put your phone in developer mode and enable USB debugging though. That's easy enough if you google how to do it. With iPhones you don't have to change any settings but instead it's required to have iTunes installed on your computer in addition to the iVCam software. Then you're good to go.
Hi Thor, thank you for posting this information. That is actually an excellent solution to use a smartphone and definitely better on the budget. While you don't get the choice of lenses obviously, it's so important to at least try and improve the picture quality and some of today's smartphones can certainly help a lot in that regard. You have me really thinking about making a separate video just on using a phone for a WebCam on a budget - as I think that will also be helpful for a lot of people. Thanks again for the great tip and info!
@@pal2tech Hi Chris, thanks, I'm glad if you find it useful. We get so many great tips from your channel so it makes me happy if I'm able to give you just a tiny bit back. :)
Yeah! Another video from one of my favorite TH-camrs!
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Господи, спасибо тебе, добрый человек! Я весь интернет перерыл и не мог понять, как настроить свой XT-4 и подружить с картой захвата!
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Fantastic! Now I can Skype or Zoom in film noir. :)
Please make sure that you also tilt the tripod in a Dutch angle. I always knew you had a little bit of Federico Fellini in you.
So much value in one video! You covered many grounds! Good job!
Thank you so much!!! 🙏
Bought the elgato camlink 4k about 6 months ago so I could live stream. Coming in real handy right now!
That's awesome!!!
IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE for X-H1 + X-T2 users: Fujifilm will not output a clean signal if you are shooting at a 17:9 aspect ratio. I was racking my head for half an hour till i figured this out.
For power on a new Fuji XT-3 or later, you can use the USB-C port to provide continuous power to the camera.
The battery on my XT-4 drained after a couple of hours even though it was plugged into laptop USB port. Not sure what I was doing wrong?
I'd been hoping USB-C would solve this without having to convert from HDMI. Thanks for saving me that headache.
It did on the X-T4, no hdmi needed
@@DickVanPaiton The webcam app hadn't been released yet. I'm really happy Fuji created it.
@@ericzager6548 Ah ok. THX 4 Info. Did not have my Fuji "that long".
You're the best! All works
Hi, I have a Fujifilm Finepix XP200 and it has an HDMI output. Can it be used for live streaming?
Thank you
I need to know this to determine if I buy a camlink elgato or not, and there is no information anywhere
Solid tutorial!
Reggie!
Thank you so much pal, it was a fun one to put together though my studio is now messier and more cluttered with wires and cables than ever before. I hope you're doing well and your videos are just getting better and better and better and better and better and better and better and better!
NO WAY I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR THISSS & MY MAN WAYNE SZALINSKI COMES IN AND KNOCKS IT OUT THE PARK!!! Wooooo!! 💪🏽🗣
Wayne thanks you! 👍
This was really informative, and much appreciated. Thank you
Excellent tutorial as usual !
Hi Chris, thanks for the countless videos that have been and continue to be a great help to me in operating my cameras. I am aware that I am asking a question about an older video here, but maybe it still reaches you. In the 5th generation Fujifilm X cameras, there is a "USB webcam" connection setting. This apparently allows you to easily connect the cameras to a Mac/PC and use them as a webcam without any additional software. I would be interested to know what differences there are to the connection via the Webcam2 app and whether using the app for the new cameras still makes sense. Maybe this is also a topic for a new video?
Thanks a lot! You always share the video that we need :) Due to the current nightmare, my wife had to close her yoga-Pilates gym. She tries to keep the groups together through insta and zoom. Her gym studio now looks like as a media studio. Your video is very important. One step further to “broadcast” quality yoga and Pilates gym cours. Quality is not only a good gym training. The video quality is as important as the skill of the trainer.
Hi Laszlo,
I am so sorry to hear that - but it sounds like you guys are definitely making the best out of the situation. Even if you don't have a high-end camera or multiple high-end cameras, you can definitely improve the quality of the video/production through good lighting and background obviously. And I agree with you totally that the quality of the video is just as important as the skill of the trainer. I would say that all things considered, the #1 priority I would do is good audio. The reason being is that a number of people will play these videos on mobile devices and they are not always watching them all the time - but rather listening to them in short periods while they are doing other things -- stretching, etc. for gym videos. Over and over and over again I see that having good audio will save a bad video but bad audio will kill a good video - if that makes any sense. Anyhow, I hope her gym does well and all the best you both!
pal2tech
Thanks for the detailed recommendation. You are right. The good audio has a big importance This should be the number #1. Thanks!!!!
You always have the best technical videos! How do continuously come up with new topics that nobody else talks about??
Hi Robiunc, thanks man! I'll share my secret: there is a small alleyway near an intersection in downtown Atlanta where, if I arrive at 2 AM on the third Sunday of every month, a crazy old wizard appears out of the gutter and whispers a new technical video for me. The problem is, with the lockdown, I am running out of ideas fast. My true colors are going to show soon and my next video may be about how to best organize monopoly money and avoid getting stuck with Baltic and Mediterranean Avenue.
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@@pal2tech you're so hilarious I can't even. 🤣😭❤️❤️❤️ Aaaaaaa bless you, Sir.
I have an xt20 and I’ve been able to power it without the dummy battery and just powering it with the micro usb connection. It does get a little tight near connections with the micro hdmi right next to it.
Really fantastic, thorough and highly informative tutorial, thank you so much!
Thank Leo!! Really appreciate it man!!
this video is so helpful, way more helpful than fuji official videos.
You know this is one of the best resources on the internet on this topic, but with my X-E3 (which, I will note now, has in the past completely worked with no problem), getting the camera HDMI output to stop showing all the camera UI info (modes, etc, all the stuff that shows up on the camera LCD) is something I can't figure out. I have figured it out in the past, because I have been using this camera for work Zoom meetings (etc) for 2 years, but after some incidents it no longer works.
I wish Fuji UI was not absolutely the worst possible thing.
Sweet bokeh, coming to a livestream near me very soon. Thanks!
such an amazing personality
Would this also work for Fuji's lower end model like the XT-20 or the XT-100?
And what if you're just contented using a Video capture device with a built in audio input? Would that also be good and work fine too?
Thanks! I love this channel! I keep learning so many things every day. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video from Portugal thanks
This guy. Always when I need. Thanx
This was a great and very informative video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Another excellent video, which answered in full my entire list of questions. I keep coming back. Thank you so much!
Great to hear! Thank you!
Awesome as always. Love the freight train roll-by on the B roll
Man, I had talked myself out of Fuji and decided to go Canon RF.. but this guy is still in my inbox making me want a fuji :D great videos sir. I really enjoy your content and will def* be coming back once I *actually* buy a camera
Go for it!
Thanks for this video!! I’m considering switching to Mirrorless for shooting but would love it to capture video AND to go live on social media!
Thank you to elaborate it in an easiest way.... Just bought my xt 3 today so was curious see what can you do with this beast ... Thank you so much .... Sir.😇
You are most welcome my friend!!!!
Thanks a lot for this. Please keep making Fujifilm XT3 tips and tricks videos (Even when u have the XT4)! They are amazing!
Thank you so much! I love doing these videos and am committed to keeping this channel going for at least one more year. I have to find a way to monetize somehow but for now I absolutely will remain committed to producing as many Fujifilm XT three and upcoming XT4 tips and tricks videos as possible - you have my word on that!
You have a great workplace. Studio looks pretty neat..
Excellent! All the info I needed. Thank you!
omg i can't believe it we can have film sim!!! thanks fuji
Great video, I have a Fuji S1770 and can’t find any information about hdmi etc. can you help please?
hello there, ihave spent a long time trying to figure out how to get the green box for face detect to go away, because it shows up on my camer while i use it, for example zoom, they can see me and also the green box, also i loved this video it was very helpful
Great page! Easy to watch, very informative, great personality!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for this very useful video! Very straight forward!
FujiXT2 just got software upgrade now I can use as webcam. thanks for the info setting.
I love your videos you are sooo clear and on the point. Thank you so much.
Hey Marie! thank you so much for your nice comments and I'm glad that you found the video useful. All the best to you and please keep in touch!
Pretty useful info! Didn't knew I can use a normal camera as a webcam so easy
Yeah, the hardest part is getting the camlink. EVERYONE seems to be sold out of them.
@@pal2tech yes, I saw now..and it's not very cheap 😁
Teacher : "Hey.. Your video quality is quite good, what's Your webcam type?"
Me : "An XT-4"
Teacher : "Wait what??"
Me : "Yessssssssss.. It's a Fujifilm XT-4"
On linux we have a thing called gphoto which can capture clean live view image, then use ffmpeg to compress the raw stream into a sensible codec, and finally used v4l2loopback to create a virtual image device and use that for conference calls. It works with all camera brads/models as long as it is digital and has a USB interface.
Great explanation which could make a huge difference.
Great video, one quick question, do you have to set the camera to video mode? Thank you.
Amazing tutorial :) Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
does it work in FujiFilm X-A3?
To the point! Excellent video sir.
I tried doing this with an X70, I don't remember it working but will look into it again soon.
This is REALLY helpful, thanks dude
Great video. You have clarified so many things for me. Keep up the good work.
Hi Manolis, thank you so much for the nice words and I really appreciate the feedback! I look forward to seeing you around here in future videos ! take care buddy!
Great video and very helpful even after 4 years of posting :) One question though, why would you recommend using a battery grip or dummy battery as power source in stead of keeping a micro usb charging cable in the camera?
If your just trying to see yourself better for making TH-cam videos is this worth trying or would you be better off buying an external monitor?
Thanks for the Help 😊
Happy 2024 Pal...What is the differences between connecting the camera via usb vs using a video capture card
Very timely topic. The biggest challenge is finding the Elgato CamLink 4K in stock. I haven't seen it available since people started sheltering at home. BestBuy had the Elgato HD60S+ on sale for nearly the same price ($165) but it's sold out now too. (I don't know if it's in stock elsewhere.)
Hi Tim, yes, they are not in stock anywhere that I could find! I think it's easier to find the Lost Arc than it is to find the Elgato cam link 4K. That being said, because of this hassle, I did release another video recently that discusses how to connect a smart phone as a WebCam. Have a look at it here: th-cam.com/video/1rXsWPEZosQ/w-d-xo.html. Hope this helps! Take care buddy!
You are a great teacher. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying that! That really means a lot to me and I absolutely love making these videos and trying to teach as many people as possible. Take care and I hope to see you around this electronic campfire again really soon.
Great info Chris 👍 thanks for sharing
Perfect timing. Thank you so much for creating this video. When using an X-T3 as a webcam for Skype or Zoom style meetings what FPS would you suggest? FHD or 4K? Bit rate?
Hi Victor, very good question. So much of this will all depend on your upstream bandwidth. First off, you need to go to Google and do a search for "speed test broadband". Then, run the test. Forget the download - that does not matter. You are looking for upload. If you have 4Mb per second or higher, then there's no reason why you can't try and send a 4K signal. That being said, since most of the people who will be watching your online video window will be doing so on a tiny device or on a computer with a small window, you really don't need to go much beyond FHD. I would actually start with that and see what it looks like and get feedback - perhaps run a test with a friend, etc. As far as frame rate is concerned I would recommend 30 frames per second. Although you will hear a number of streamers mention they use 60 frames per second, this is silly for regular online meetings. You would really only want to use 60 frames per second if you are doing gaming and you are showing an online game interaction which is using 60 frames per second output. But for a regular business style or zoom meeting then 30 frames per second is perfect.
@@pal2tech Thank you for the detailed reply. Make sense, will test them out.
Thanks for your video!
Hello ! Did you manage to make it work with the XT-5? Because I bought it following your video but impossible to make it work with the XT-5... it remains frozen on "Connect your elgato"
same issue here with the xt5
@@stoopa I use OBS first with my X-T5 and all works fine now ! 🥳
Your video tutorials are so simple and fun to watch. I am a new fan. Is there a way to make XT1 do the same with a capture card? I'd love to see a tutorial from you. :)
The fun thing with using the Fuji as the audio source is to be able to use my Rode Wireless Go as my microphone. So I can get up to take a beer on my fridge and still communicate :D
Perfect! Thank you it's very helpful and fun as usual. I was looking for solution as well just some week ago)) And here it is...
fascinante, me ha encantado la explicacion de como conectar mis dos x-t3 a la computadora, muchas gracias por el tutotial.
Oh am I happy now that my X-T4 can charge via USB and can work as a USB Webcam :-)
No capture device, no power trick, no hdmi is needed.
Very clear and didactic. Thanx!
Aloha! I've been searching everywhere for answers and thanks to you half of it has been answered. The other half is, would all these work with a fujifilm Xt20? I know the xt's are similar in a way but the xt100's are more advanced in a way.
Interesting tutorial! Just discovered your channel, super useful.
On the budget side, if you add all the cost: CamLink 4K + micro HDMI cable + dummy battery. It costs more than a premium webcam :/
Thank you.
I must try this.this is very useful information.
Fantastic! THANK YOU!
Awesome video!
Thank you. Love your enthusiasm.
Thanks for all your precious content! just a bench of questions:
- how long does the battery last connected via usb cable from computer using it as a webcam without cam link?-
- if i decide to have a better resolution using camlink and so using mini hdmi cable..in that case can i keep the camera plugged in via usb just to avoid that the battery discarghe faster?
I need to handle a streaming event that last two hours, will be enough with one battery? ( i have xt4)
Superb step by step explanation! Thank you. Can we use an iPad as an external hdmi recorder with xt30/xt3/xt4 with the similar settings?
Some of the stuff you listed don't ship to where I am in Asia, so I'll have to shop elsewhere. But thank you for making it super clear!
Pal2tech, are the settings the same if using an Atem Mini? Because the atem is recognized as the webcam and not the Fuji. 🤷🏽♂️
No, I think you'd use just straight HDMI out from Fuji to Atem and then from there the computer will recognize as webcam.
pal2tech awesome one follow up question: is it in stills mode or video mode
In the Netherlands the camlink 4K is not available anymore. I think a lot of people bought it. Great video!!
Hey Arjan, thank you! Yeah, they are sold out of it everywhere! In fact, the situation is so bad that this is the reason I actually made that second iPhone/WebCam video in case people couldn't or didn't want to be bother using the Fuji. Cheers to you and the Netherlands! Take care buddy…
@@pal2tech And your solution works great! I use it with Zoom when I teach Online Aikido from my kitchen hahaha. I have a Moment Wide lens on the iphone and that works great.Thank you and pleas continue the video's. I watch them always and learned a lot already!!
I love this man
Hi! Thanks so much for all your videos, just stumbled upon them and they are so helpful! Just wondering, I have a Fujifilm x100f, can I use this as a webcam with the capture card? can't find any info on this!
Thanks again!
Mary
Thanks, that was helpful to set up my XT4.
XT-4 here as well…the power lasted a couple of hours or so with mine while livestreaming. Did you manage to keep yours charging while plugged in?
Very helpful, thank you!
Thank you for the great content Chris, enjoying it very much👍
Hi Nils! you are so welcome! Thank you for the kind comments and I look forward to seeing you around here again real soon! Take care buddy!
@@pal2tech🙏🙏 Thanks Chris, take care too and have a nice day.
He, thanks for the informative video. Could i also use it to capture video on a camera, connect it to Open Broadcast Sudio on my Computer and put it out through the beamer?
amazing tutorial! Thank you!
Thank you so much Samir!!! You are very welcome sir!!!
Thanks! Trying this out. I just ordered all the stuff you mentioned, hopefully it will work on my Fujifilm X-A10, otherwise I just bought the other stuff for nothing :(
Good luck, let me know how it works out!!!
Hi. I finally got the Elgato Cam Link 4K (from an eBay seller). It worked great. Then I watched the podcast and followed the directions for updating my Fuji Xt-3 firmware and downloaded the software to use the camera directly as a webcam (into the USB port). Since doing so, I can no longer run the camera through Cam Link. The applications (eg, Skype) “see” Cam Link 4K but when I select it, the image is black. (No lens cap on, camera is on, aperature and iso set properly, etc.) Did the firmware update ruin the ability to use Cam Link? Thanks Pal2Tech. Long time viewer, first time commenter!
Hey Scott, I'm not entirely sure since I don't know the computer setup you have, USB cords you are using etc. I can tell you that the firmware should NOT ruin the ability to use CamLink. I installed the firmware also and it's working with no trouble so the issue must be something else. You might want to reach out to CamLink directly for this one, as they may have a solution -- I'm sorry but I'm stumped with the info here and trying to figure it out.
pal2tech hi! I am amazed you replied so quickly. I absolutely love your podcasts. Educational and entertaining. Your enthusiasm is infectious. So, my issue: cam link 4K that I bought off an eBay seller (theoretically new). Micro USB to HDMI cable. MacBook Pro (mid 2015, Core 7, 16 gb of RAM, etc). This morning my setup worked with OBS, Teams, Zoom. This afternoon as I prepped to teach my class (using BlueJeans), the Cam Link would appear as an option, but there was no video. Just a blank screen where the video feed should be. I retried in OBS and others, including FaceTime and nothing worked. But I think I found the problem. I checked the HDMI / micro USB cable with the FeelWorld external video monitor and it would get a flickering image then say no HDMI connected. Somehow between morning and afternoon, I think the cable broke. Awaiting a replacement cable to confirm. I do notice that using Cam Link, the camera, cable, and cam link feel warm. Not hot, but a lot warmer than I would expect. We’ll see if the new cable fixes the issue. Thanks again, Professor - I have learned so much from your videos.
@@ProfessorScottLaJoie I have this exact problem and after scouring the internet for two days for a solution, I'm at least relieved I'm not the only one (only it's with my xt2). Both Skype and Zoom recognize the cam link but both feature a black screen. Aside from that issue this was by far the most helpful tutorial to at least assure me I've done everything else right! Did you ever figure out why yours wasn't working? My cables are all brand new so I doubt they are at fault.
What a great video! All information I need to try my XT-2 as Webcam. Thank you very much!
My pleasure!
Does it work with your XT2? Do you buy dummy battery?
Thanks, but do you have directions for Z series?
I am prepping to use my X-t2 as a webcam this weekend. I watched your more recent video after the FF X WebCam software dropped, and you'd mentioned that you'd done one with the expensive webcam adapter (which happens to be this video). However, I am commenting because I will need longer cords and was wondering about the exact cords and some clarification on the battery grip plug-in. I am 3:20 in and you have addressed both of these things. I want to echo Ben's sentiments that you do great sh*t. Thank you for taking the time to record these vids. I saved your playlist (Fuji X Series training) just so that I spend some time really understanding the settings.
Are there any updates you'd make to this subject, re: Fuji X-T2 as Webcam on PC / Zoom?