A quick update to this article as Sony has now added support for macOS 10.13 – 10.15 to their Imaging Edge Webcam Software.
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Sony has announced the release of a new Desktop application called Imaging Edge Webcam.
The desktop software allows users to easily transform their Sony digital cameras into a high-quality webcam by simply connecting it to a PC via USB, the camera can then be used as a webcam with a live streaming or web conferencing service.
The software is supported on Windows 10 64bit and macOS 10.13 – 10.15.
Below is a list of the 35 cameras supported by Imaging Edge Webcam utility as of version 1.0.0:
- ILCE-7M2
- ILCE-7M3
- ILCE-7RM2
- ILCE-7RM3
- ILCE-7RM4
- ILCE-7S
- ILCE-7SM2
- ILCE-7SM3
- ILCE-9
- ILCE-9M2
- ILCE-5100
- ILCE-6100
- ILCE-6300
- ILCE-6400
- ILCE-6500
- ILCE-6600
- ILCA-77M2
- ILCA-99M2
- ILCA-68
- DSC-HX95
- DSC-HX99
- DSC-RX0
- DSC-RX0M2
- DSC-RX100M4
- DSC-RX100M5
- DSC-RX100M5A
- DSC-RX100M6
- DSC-RX100M7
- DSC-RX10M2
- DSC-RX10M3
- DSC-RX10M4
- DSC-RX1RM2
- DSC-WX700
- DSC-WX800
- ZV-1
The software is free to download on Sony’s website. Simply select the camera you intend to use the program with and click the download link.
Jun
Every time I launch the application I am getting a “Navigation to the webpage was canceled” message and then it fails to load. What have I done wrong?
Timothy Mayo
Hi Jun. Maybe this was just a temporary bug, is it working for you now?
Simcha tzuf
Hey there. Any news if the Sony a6000 is compatible yet or if it will be added in the future?
Timothy Mayo
I’ve not seen it added to the compatibility list and since it was recently discontinued I’m not going to be holding my breath unfortunately.
Sip
I have 7RM2. Software does not connect to Mac 10.15 despite updating firmware to latest version. (Note the firmware updater did not recognize the camera using 10.15. Firmware updater worked on a legacy machine running 10.11 with no problem.) Interestingly, the remote control software connects, but not webcam.
The instructions state:
This exact menu item is not present
This does exist in the menu
any ideas??
Timothy Mayo
Hi Sip. I’d suggest speaking with your local Sony support team about this. Unfortunately I don’t have the a7R II anymore to check this myself. That menu should be present though, it’s mentioned here in the online help guide: https://helpguide.sony.net/ilc/1520/v1/en/contents/TP0001077262.html?search=PC%20Remote
Bruce Hargrave
Strange that the A6000 isn’t in the list of supported cameras.
I’ll try it anyway and see!
Esteban Gutiérrez Cordero
How did it go?? I’ve been trying with no good results. My last chance is make a firmware update and try again.
gabe
Even after a firmware upgrade to the latest (3.21) I can’t get it to work.
Timothy Mayo
Sorry to hear that Gabe. Make sure your camera is supported and that you have the latest firmware installed. If you do and it’s still not working I’d recommend trying your local Sony support team.
MJ
Did it worked my friend?
Timothy Mayo
I guess Sony needs to draw the line somewhere, and of course they like to try and push people to buy new cameras as well unfortunately!
stan one
the ILCE-5100 made the list.
isnt that an older model?
Timothy Mayo
It is. The a5100 came out in 2014 along with the a6000, so it is strange that the a6000 has not been included for now.