Sony Cameras Can Now Be Used as Webcams for Macs

[MacRumors]

Sony today made its Imaging Edge Webcam software available for Macs, letting Mac uses transform their Sony cameras into webcams that can be used in lieu of built-in Mac webcams.

Sony first unveiled its Imaging Edge Webcam software for PCs in August, with the initial software limited to Windows 10 machines. At the time, Sony promised a fall expansion to the Mac, which has now happened.

Imaging Edge Webcam works with a wide range of popular E-mount, A-mount, and DSC cameras, with a full list available on Sony's website.

If you have a compatible Sony camera, the Imaging Edge Webcam software is free to download from the Sony website. macOS 10.13 to macOS 10.15 is required for the software to run.

Article Link: Sony Cameras Can Now Be Used as Webcams for Macs

 

[ghostface147]

Well now that’s interesting. Are any other cameras able to do this, besides a GoPro?

 

[nburwell]

Definitely interesting to say the least, but I don't think I'd use my a7RIII as a web cam for my MBP -- but that's just me.

 

[gaximus]

Looks like my wife's old Alpha-100 isn't supported.

 

[aplnub]

Fuji, Canon, Nikon, etc.

Well now that’s interesting. Are any other cameras able to do this, besides a GoPro?

 

[MacRetina]

My RX100M3 missed the cut. Booooo

 

[mlrproducts]

I thought canon was limited to web versions of many apps because of SIP - what's the deal with the Sony version?

 

[ss2cire]

neat, i dont ever plan on buying a camera like this but at least that's an option now =)

 

[tzm41]

Well now that’s interesting. Are any other cameras able to do this, besides a GoPro?

Insta360 One R

 

[mi7chy]

Mediocre webcams were driven up in price due to WFH. Ended up buying a Sony ZV-1 for this reason. Software released for MacOS only two months after Windows so not bad.

 

[brucku]

Worth noting that the Elgato CamLink 4k will work with any camera that supports hdmi out, including the rx100m3 for sure (because that is what i use).

This software being available just means you don't need extra hardware. Tho I expect to prefer the camlink, because I really don't want to count on software emulation when a piece of hardware can just jump on my USB bus and be recognized as a webcam by 100% of the software I may want to try.

 

[UltimateSyn]

Apple should support the ability to use iPhones as Mac webcams, since most Mac webcams are still garbage.

 

[Blackstick]

I can use my 70-300mm zoom and point it at my trees during Teams meetings?

"They've moved my desk four times already this year, and I used to be over by the window, and I could see the squirrels, and they were merry, but then, they switched from the Swingline to the Boston stapler, but I kept my Swingline stapler because it didn't bind up as much, and I kept the staples for the Swingline stapler"

 

[SSD-GUY]

Thank you, my OnlyFans subscribers are going to love this.

 

[javisan]

All of this would be pointless if Apple would just release a simple driver in Mac OS that allows user to use the iPhone as a webcam.

3rd party apps that aim to do this mainly suck and none supports FaceTime.

This would have been 10000% easier to do and more useful to the public than the 20 second hand wash software on the Apple Watch (SMH).

 

[EugW]

Canon needs to update its macOS webcam software. They have decent support on Windows, but the Canon software is still in beta and supports fewer of their cameras.

EOS Webcam Utility Pro | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

www.usa.canon.com

Specifically, my Canon EOS 7D is supported on Windows, but not in the Mac beta.

Apple should support the ability to use iPhones as Mac webcams, since most Mac webcams are still garbage.

I use my iPhone and my iPad Pro as webcams. They're just not hooked up to Macs.

For Macs, the Logitech webcams get good reviews, but they're fairly pricey.

 

[soapropos]

Apple should support the ability to use iPhones as Mac webcams, since most Mac webcams are still garbage.

It's not Apple, but you can do it with Reincubate Camo. The free version is great, and the paid version allows you to change light/color settings so you can get your picture exactly how you want it.

 

[uplusd]

No support for a6000

 

[javisan]

Canon needs to update its macOS software. They have decent support on Windows, but the Canon software is still in beta and supports fewer of their cameras.

EOS Webcam Utility Pro | Canon U.S.A., Inc.

www.usa.canon.com

Specifically, my Canon EOS 7D is supported on Windows, but not in the Mac beta.


I use my iPhone as a webcam. It's just not hooked up to a Mac.

Biggest issue with the Canon utility is that streaming was limited to 480P (+ lag), which makes it pointless in my opinion. The only real alternative is using clean HDMI, if available on your camera model.

I understand that it is no longer in beta on the Mac.

 

[Bustycat]

From the website:

• The resolution is 1,024 × 576 pixels.

 

[AngerDanger]

Great for when you really wanna flix during a Zoom meeting.

 

[sebastienbarre]

Did you guys actually TRY this piece of garbage software before posting this?
I tried to install it *twice*. Not only did I had to fully reboot twice, but this thing managed to turn the voice over accessibility option on its own, and as it rebooted, my Mac started ANNOUNCING every single app being re-launched. I don't know if I should cry or laugh, but this is another fail from Sony poor quality apps.

 

[CD3660]

Apple should support the ability to use iPhones as Mac webcams, since most Mac webcams are still garbage.

I’d definitely agree with this proposition. It’s really not acceptable to have such poor webcams in a 2020 MacBook Pro that costs £2,000.

 

[clive27]

Can't wait to show off all my wrinkles and pores to my manager and teammates with A7r4 and 85mm f/1.4GM!!! Bokeh everywhere except my nose!

 

[mailman199]

Nice feature for vloggers