Turn Your Sony Digital Camera Into A Webcam

The WFH life has changed the way we work, for better or worse. Though a packed conference room was once the norm, today that has been replaced with monitor screens filled with co-worker faces. If this scenario best describes your working environment right now, then you will understand how much of an impact a good webcam can make during important presentations.

That’s why Sony has made it extremely easy for its camera users to connect their Sony digital cameras to any PC. And through the use of its ‘Imaging Edge Webcam’ software, users can live-stream without much hassle. This help users increase the quality of their content without running into compatibility issues.

This feature is especially useful to Vloggers. They can now create and upload content or go live with just a few simple steps. It takes mere seconds to turn a Sony digital camera into a high-quality webcam. Here’s what you will need to do:

1. Download the free Imaging Edge Webcam software on your computer https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/webcam/en; and install it.

3. Start streaming!

Sony’s software solution for the post COVID-19 world, is a godsend for people with poor quality webcams. It’s even better for those whose laptop webcams are actually nosecams. This is especially true of laptops with webcams placed on their screens’ bottom bezel or on the keyboard itself.

Imaging Edge Webcam not only provide better live streaming sessions but offer improved picture quality through the unique features accorded to various camera models. It’s this level of support that has many of us chuffed with the Sony brand. This, and the level of convenience that they offer, is simply too good to ignore.

However, there is one caveat. The ‘Imaging Edge Webcam’ software is only compatible with a limited number of Sony Camera models.This includes:

• Alpha 9 II
• Alpha 9
• Alpha 7R IV
• Alpha 7R III
• Alpha 7R II
• Alpha 7S III
• Alpha 7S II
• Alpha 7S
• Alpha 7 III
• Alpha 7 II
• Alpha 6600
• Alpha 6400
• Alpha 6100
• RX100 VII
• RX100 VI
• RX0 II
• RX0
• ZV-1

This extensive list covers a wide variety of Sony’s digital cameras, but sadly not the older and lower end ones. And to be sure, check Sony’s support page for more information. This is why its extremely important that you pick a camera that’s future proofed.