I am giving this a go - This is perfect for using the superior optics of my CX405 camera to add as a video source in OBS for my Twitch and UA-cam videos. I was really considering getting an expensive DSLR for this purpose but remembered my Sony Camcorder and decided to give it a look and found this video... Many thanks. I found the capture card for $17 on Amazon and it's on the way.
@hatemsaied9961 you can plug the Camera into a power source with the USB, micro hdmi to hdmi into capture card and card into pc. No battery power needed. The camera charges as it records or streams.
No need to apologize for the camera man, I'd prefer a guy that knows how to help rather than a guy with an expensive setup and no knowledge. Much love and much appreciation
Could you then mic from the computer!? The Handycam doesn't have an external mic port immediately available. If you collect video and audio from the camcorder but are feeding it through a capture device, ultimately playing on a computer, having the computer with an external mic could that audio track be laid down into the computer, or is audio and video still being stored on the camera, and therefore is only the external mic track?
Had a question. Will the camera be on all throughout the live streaming or will it go into an of mode or screen saver mode after a few minutes? Do we need to press the recording button also on the camera to keep it going?
I haven’t figured out how to keep it going while it’s charging. The battery only lasts for less than 2 hours. Was hoping I could charge while I used it on the computer but guess I waisted $30 on the card 😑
Bro, my camera is a sony HDR-CX240 so literally the same, and it worked so well, thanks man, I tried using image edge webcam from before but my camera was not compatible
I've got the 405 and 675. Was gonna try streaming yesterday. The 675 says I need to program with a computer. I understood that maybe I would download information to my camcorder to make that work. I just watched your video and am now ordering the extra plug-in. Will I be able to download information to the camcorder, or will I always need to stream while plugged into the computer. My intention was to run the camera for streaming through the IEM app and control it with my phone. Maybe that isn't possible.
I do this when I stream. Its great because I can flip around the screen on the cam and see what the cam sees always. The only issue I have with it is I need to come up with a better mount so I can put the cam where I want.
@@TheSketch42 Does the power coming from the USB charger allows you to live stream endlessly? I think the power coming from the USB cable will be slow and weak comparing to power going out from the battery to live stream. So if you live stream for long time, then the camera will black out at some point because the battery would drain and the camera would have no power.
What adjustments did you have to make in the sony camera so that the video is output and not only in the video playback, since I have the same camera and it does not give me video output online, Thanks.
Thanks! I too missed that bit of hardware when I decided the handycam would be a more versatile purchase than a document camera, and when I saw them starting at 95 bucks I was a bit disgusted. I'll go look for the less costly one. Big help! Thanks.
Is there a camcorder that has like an internal usb otg, one that you don't have to use the computer to transfer pics or videos? I don't have a computer, but have a tablet and phone and I don't wanna be using those all the time to take pics and vids.
thanks for the info, I will give this a try. I will need to buy the the 4k unit since I have a Sony AX700 4K camcorder. I will be doing a live give away of a set of mud guards that I received to do a review video on for my channel in about a month. I wanted the video to be nice and clear, my cellphone would have worked but the Sony will look so much better. I wanted to get this all figured out before I mention this on my channel. The HP webcam is terrible that is on this laptop. Thanks again.
hi, you have that Sony, can you charge your battery when you keep that cam on? there is that USB what you can connect to charge battery, is it possible to charge and use same time? my cam is HDR CX240
Hello! Does the HDMI Video Capture Device let you transmit audio DURING the Live-Stream? I have the same camera that doesn't passthrough audio during the actual Facebook Live-Stream
That capture card captures audio and video like they were different devices. You need to add the USB Audio device together with the USB Video as if they were separate devices.
These camcorders have a problem. Suppose I dont have to use it for 6 months. Therefore, I have to remove the battery. But whenever I reconnect the battery, the calendar and location needs to be reset. Is there any way out to this. Probably these models dont have any internal battery to store the date, time and location
How do you stop your camera going to sleep? I have an old 8mm camera that works with an AVI capture card, but the camera turns off after a couple of minutes unless I press the record button.
😅 now i need one of those mini hdmi plugs, whats the name? I have gotten this camcorder from a uncle (weird story) and already have 2 of those capture things from AliExpress. Thx for the video
Question sir: Is this possible to do a similar set up to an android or iPhone smartphone? I ask because this camcorder has better zoom capability and audio than a typical smart phone?
Thank you! One question, how is the image quality from that hmdi port? I have the same camera and very similar setup for livestream, but getting a super noizy low res image...
Great video. Are you able to keep the camera charging as being used as a webcam? That’s the big problem. When you try to charge it it won’t work as a webcam and when the battery dies it turns off, happened to me this morning when I was streaming, I hope someone can find a fix to that issue.
I connect the camera via > Mini USB < to the capture card and with an ADDITIONAL USB cable to the socket. (there is an USB connection hidden in the hand loop). Sorry for my poor Englisch. 😉
Broooooooooooooooo I have this exact camera and have no been able to use it and thought I was shit out of luck and have been using my iPhone iVCam with ads like a fool. You’re a life saver! 🫰
i setup one today and my battery went down pretty fast and i dunno if you can charge and use at the same time ill need to try later and see i was using my other usb for my headset
Excellent video i was looking for. Cam coder has better viewing hangle and resolution compared to dedicated webcam. Just spend the small usb adaptor to connect cam to laptop as webcam
Thanks ! I have a Samsung HMX - F90 camcorder.I set it up as you've demonstrated.. I get a color screen or a screenshot of several pics. Does this only work through OBS ?
Thanks for this but I have set up already my sony video cam with a capture card but when I am using my video cam as a webcam in zoom it is flickering. My laptop window is windows 10.
Dude did you ever found your tripod? If you have a wife or a girlfriend just ask them to search cause woman find things. You know like Eve found the fruit.
That's cool, thanks. I guess it would be nice to teach online using my whiteboard and the Sony camcorder as a webcam, on zoom for example cuz I'm more comfortable teaching math on the whiteboard rather than using my drawing tablet or Shakey zoom drawing tools.
Very kool and thank you, but, is there any solid information on whether it goes up to 1080/60fps ? I noticed it was on 720p; an insanely important piece of information if anyone has it. Thanks again for video!
Does the zoom work while using it via hdmi? And can you make adjustments to the picture using the Sony menu? Like white balance And image stabilization for example. And if so, does the menu only come up on the view screen on the camcorder or both the view finder and the output screen in obs? Thank you
Great questions I'm trying to set up and looking into purchasing a HD handycam, for web streaming. I'm wondering if you have the HDR cx-405 Sony handycam? I understand some of the cheaper handycams have a problem with the microphone / audio capture.
@@soundcat2kat381 The CX-405 does not have an external mic input. Honestly, if you're streaming or doing UA-cam you'll want to get a good mic. Check out the Razor mic. Its under $50 and I use it all the time.
@@alanthomasgramont What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
Thank you. I was having a hardtime connecting my camera and almost forgot about the capture card. Your an angel that save my struggle. 😅
Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. Scoured the internet for 45 minutes looking for precise info. You did it. Thanks!
I am giving this a go - This is perfect for using the superior optics of my CX405 camera to add as a video source in OBS for my Twitch and UA-cam videos. I was really considering getting an expensive DSLR for this purpose but remembered my Sony Camcorder and decided to give it a look and found this video... Many thanks. I found the capture card for $17 on Amazon and it's on the way.
I found this video two days ago. I ordered the capture card from Walmart. I received it today and tried it out. It works perfectly. Thanks.
What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
@hatemsaied9961 you can plug the Camera into a power source with the USB, micro hdmi to hdmi into capture card and card into pc. No battery power needed. The camera charges as it records or streams.
No need to apologize for the camera man, I'd prefer a guy that knows how to help rather than a guy with an expensive setup and no knowledge. Much love and much appreciation
This will be so good for mi streams! Thanks bro
Thanks. Thought I could hook it up and go. Sony needs to make this more simplified.
Sony CX 405 or webcam Logitech brio 500?
Could you then mic from the computer!?
The Handycam doesn't have an external mic port immediately available.
If you collect video and audio from the camcorder but are feeding it through a capture device, ultimately playing on a computer, having the computer with an external mic could that audio track be laid down into the computer, or is audio and video still being stored on the camera, and therefore is only the external mic track?
Question this camera is battery operated when you use it as a webcam do you still need batteries? Thank you 💜
I want to know to. Was you able to know the answer?
your video is straightforward. Thank you.
Works perfectly with my Sony HDR-CX440 & OBS! All I had to buy was an HDMI -> USB Audio & Video Capture Converter for about $20...Thanks!
Had a question. Will the camera be on all throughout the live streaming or will it go into an of mode or screen saver mode after a few minutes? Do we need to press the recording button also on the camera to keep it going?
No, you do not need to push record. Your other question regarding time, in settings you have to turn off auto shut off for continuous streaming.
I haven’t figured out how to keep it going while it’s charging. The battery only lasts for less than 2 hours. Was hoping I could charge while I used it on the computer but guess I waisted $30 on the card 😑
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I have the same camera and can't wait to try this!
I was really just as bussy as you, also u saved me money and i had the same issue as you thank you so much indeed
What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
Bro, my camera is a sony HDR-CX240 so literally the same, and it worked so well, thanks man, I tried using image edge webcam from before but my camera was not compatible
I've got the 405 and 675. Was gonna try streaming yesterday. The 675 says I need to program with a computer.
I understood that maybe I would download information to my camcorder to make that work.
I just watched your video and am now ordering the extra plug-in.
Will I be able to download information to the camcorder, or will I always need to stream while plugged into the computer.
My intention was to run the camera for streaming through the IEM app and control it with my phone. Maybe that isn't possible.
I do this when I stream. Its great because I can flip around the screen on the cam and see what the cam sees always. The only issue I have with it is I need to come up with a better mount so I can put the cam where I want.
Question : what do you for fir battery life? Is there a dummy battery for this camera?
thanks man, noone told it is so simple and perfect for my camera model less go
What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
@@hatemsaied9961 I use battery for now or just charger from usb
@@TheSketch42 Does the power coming from the USB charger allows you to live stream endlessly? I think the power coming from the USB cable will be slow and weak comparing to power going out from the battery to live stream. So if you live stream for long time, then the camera will black out at some point because the battery would drain and the camera would have no power.
@@hatemsaied9961 haven’t tried to stream for this long
What adjustments did you have to make in the sony camera so that the video is output and not only in the video playback, since I have the same camera and it does not give me video output online, Thanks.
Can you please tell me the name of the HDMI cable you used ?
Fantastic advice man. Do you think this would also work if it was to be patched into a clubs/venue’s projector?
I noticed in OBS Resolution was at 1280x720. Is that set or will it change when you up the resolution from the camcorder output?
You should be able to manually change it on the properties.
Thanks! I too missed that bit of hardware when I decided the handycam would be a more versatile purchase than a document camera, and when I saw them starting at 95 bucks I was a bit disgusted. I'll go look for the less costly one. Big help! Thanks.
Is there a camcorder that has like an internal usb otg, one that you don't have to use the computer to transfer pics or videos? I don't have a computer, but have a tablet and phone and I don't wanna be using those all the time to take pics and vids.
your link not working!
thanks for the info, I will give this a try. I will need to buy the the 4k unit since I have a Sony AX700 4K camcorder. I will be doing a live give away of a set of mud guards that I received to do a review video on for my channel in about a month. I wanted the video to be nice and clear, my cellphone would have worked but the Sony will look so much better. I wanted to get this all figured out before I mention this on my channel. The HP webcam is terrible that is on this laptop. Thanks again.
You saved my life could you advice how to connect this cam to mic? Wanna do asmr videos I have this cam and can’t get expensive camera
How did you get rid of the camera stats in OBS. Looks like you cropped the video in OBS?
Hi 👋 so it's not possible to connect the mini hdmi to a pc graphics card at all, is that correct?
Does it work for CX240 ? Thank you !!
Can you have a continuous power for the camera for streaming instead of depending on the battery?
Does the camera's microphone work also when using the hdmi out?
Yea, guy I see you just try it as a beginer at that field, but you did a great job...thanks for sharing...
Hi bro how about the audio of the camera
What is the exact type of cable you use to plug-in to the camera to transfer I need it urgent
hi, you have that Sony, can you charge your battery when you keep that cam on? there is that USB what you can connect to charge battery, is it possible to charge and use same time? my cam is HDR CX240
Hello! Does the HDMI Video Capture Device let you transmit audio DURING the Live-Stream? I have the same camera that doesn't passthrough audio during the actual Facebook Live-Stream
That capture card captures audio and video like they were different devices. You need to add the USB Audio device together with the USB Video as if they were separate devices.
can you record while it's used as a webcam?
Do you need the memory stick to transfer video as well?
What's the end you put in your camera
These camcorders have a problem. Suppose I dont have to use it for 6 months. Therefore, I have to remove the battery. But whenever I reconnect the battery, the calendar and location needs to be reset. Is there any way out to this. Probably these models dont have any internal battery to store the date, time and location
How do you stop your camera going to sleep? I have an old 8mm camera that works with an AVI capture card, but the camera turns off after a couple of minutes unless I press the record button.
😅 now i need one of those mini hdmi plugs, whats the name? I have gotten this camcorder from a uncle (weird story) and already have 2 of those capture things from AliExpress. Thx for the video
Question sir: Is this possible to do a similar set up to an android or iPhone smartphone? I ask because this camcorder has better zoom capability and audio than a typical smart phone?
hey , do you also capture the audio from the sony camcorder to obs with that or how can you get audio to pc from the sony?
Can you charge the battery while in using it especially during a church service?
I use my Samsung the same way but how do I get the standby mode off? Cos 5 min into recording the camera goes to standby
I have a Samsung HMX f80 camera. Using the same method mine only shows the menu options. How can I get it to record?
Boom! Thank you!
Thank you! One question, how is the image quality from that hmdi port? I have the same camera and very similar setup for livestream, but getting a super noizy low res image...
Can you use the sony dcr-sx41 as a webcam on your pc because i cant find the name of the port thats on the camera that also goes to hdmi please help
Can you record on the camcorder while outputting the HDMI? Then it would work as a larger monitor. Thanks. Subbed.
Can you record while you are using that too?
Sony cx 405 use micro HDMI or mini HDMI?
Can it go straight into an atem?
How can the cam be connected to an android or just an external screen?
I'm wondering the same
I wonder if this would work with a blackmagic atem mini?
Can we use our PHONE recorders instead of a webcam? Will it be the same?
Hi what type of hdmi cable to capture card for Live stream for webcam Thanks you
Sir, do i need to use camcorder 's touch screen to do this process because my touch screen is not working. Can u plz reply?
What is the name of the end of the cable ?
HDMI one end, the other end ? Trying to find to buy
The other end is micro HDMI. If your camcorder has a micro HDMI port, a micro HDMI to HDMI cable probably came in the original box.
Know I'm a little late. Great video by the way. Do you know if this will work for consoles like an Xbox one?
When you use with the hdmi cable, does it need another power source or is directly on the battery? I will need cams that can handle some ours of work
Most cams just go into sleep mode if not connected to ac adapter, otherwise you could use battery only.
Great video. Are you able to keep the camera charging as being used as a webcam? That’s the big problem. When you try to charge it it won’t work as a webcam and when the battery dies it turns off, happened to me this morning when I was streaming, I hope someone can find a fix to that issue.
Yes. You can charge simultaneously via USB. 👍
I tried that and the second you plug in the usb the webcam turns off and it just plays media. Is it maybe a setting I’m missing probably?
I connect the camera via > Mini USB < to the capture card and with an ADDITIONAL USB cable to the socket. (there is an USB connection hidden in the hand loop). Sorry for my poor Englisch. 😉
@@klausemann1 The capture card is connected to the micro HDMI not to a mini USB
@@PapiGrayBeard Was you able to charge while streaming with this camera!
Could you go over this again but for console
Broooooooooooooooo I have this exact camera and have no been able to use it and thought I was shit out of luck and have been using my iPhone iVCam with ads like a fool. You’re a life saver! 🫰
Can i use this for Meet and Zoom?
Yeah you should be able to, never tested it with those sites though
Does it need a battery/power adapter for longer stream?
i setup one today and my battery went down pretty fast and i dunno if you can charge and use at the same time ill need to try later and see
i was using my other usb for my headset
Why does my camcorder screen black out immediately I connect it via the capture card to my laptop?
Please any help?
Can someone please state the name of the hdmi code that goes into your Camcorder?
been trying to find ways to link my old Panasonic SDR-H20 camcorder. Can u help?
Can you make the video you recorded public? Its private we can't access it
just what i was looking for
Excellent video i was looking for. Cam coder has better viewing hangle and resolution compared to dedicated webcam. Just spend the small usb adaptor to connect cam to laptop as webcam
Thanks ! I have a Samsung HMX - F90 camcorder.I set it up as you've demonstrated.. I get a color screen or a screenshot of several pics. Does this only work through OBS ?
ditto. but I did not get the exact same capture device that he had. Maybe thats the difference
when i connect my camera the screen of cam corder is disable how can i see that also while seeing that as a webcam
Ive got a hdtv video capture and followed your instructions and still dont work
Is OBS something you have to install on your pc ? Can you edit and upload to UA-cam through OBS ?
AFAIK, Yes and Yes. OBS works with Windows and Linux and ????
where to buy hdmi cable
I couldn’t appreciate more ❤
Can I run two at one time?
Thanks for this but I have set up already my sony video cam with a capture card but when I am using my video cam as a webcam in zoom it is flickering. My laptop window is windows 10.
Any solution with audio problem in obs capture card. My setup is the same as yours. Plz help.
So not the USB in the handle?
Does it record game chat if streaming xbox one
Dude did you ever found your tripod? If you have a wife or a girlfriend just ask them to search cause woman find things. You know like Eve found the fruit.
Can you have camcorder charging during this?
Yes I did during this video I believe
Is the input normal size of hdmi or smaller one? Pls someone reply
son of a b... thank you Sir! exactly what I was looking for
is it possible to connect it via USB?
Do you konow if I can also connect the dandycam to a projector with this same capture divice? thanks!
can you also use the built in microphone from the camera? great video!
My built in camera not working
That's cool, thanks. I guess it would be nice to teach online using my whiteboard and the Sony camcorder as a webcam, on zoom for example cuz I'm more comfortable teaching math on the whiteboard rather than using my drawing tablet or Shakey zoom drawing tools.
Very kool and thank you, but, is there any solid information on whether it goes up to 1080/60fps ? I noticed it was on 720p; an insanely important piece of information if anyone has it. Thanks again for video!
Does the zoom work while using it via hdmi? And can you make adjustments to the picture using the Sony menu? Like white balance And image stabilization for example. And if so, does the menu only come up on the view screen on the camcorder or both the view finder and the output screen in obs? Thank you
Great questions I'm trying to set up and looking into purchasing a HD handycam, for web streaming.
I'm wondering if you have the HDR cx-405 Sony handycam?
I understand some of the cheaper handycams have a problem with the microphone / audio capture.
@@soundcat2kat381 The CX-405 does not have an external mic input. Honestly, if you're streaming or doing UA-cam you'll want to get a good mic. Check out the Razor mic. Its under $50 and I use it all the time.
@@alanthomasgramont What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
I just watch it today..immediately ordered at Amazon.. Hope's it works for me too..thanks
What do you do for power? Can you get a stream of endless power through a USB cable or any other way instead of being limited to the battery?
Does it time out at all? Or will it keep going until you turn it off?
The trick I used to keep it from timing out was to just hit record on the camcorder and delete the video later if I didn't want it from the SD card
@@DeezyDigital so only limited by the size of your SD card? 😆
Michael Tyers Yeah exactly.. Size matters! 🤣🤣
@@DeezyDigital I have cx405 too and I think if you turn off the Power Save setting it won't shut off even if you're not recording anything.
Nice vid thanks!
What's the app ur using to see what it records the camera?
"stream labs obs" or just plain "obs"