A7RIII Webcam via Sony Imaging Edge software

Items needed:

• Sony A7RIII Camera
  
• USB-C cable
• Computer
• Optional but very likely needed - a mini or full size tripod capable of holding the A7RIII

Download and install newest version of Sony Imaging Edge Webcam -
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/webcam/en/download/  
If using a SSCERT Media machine, this should already be present.

*If installing, be sure to restart your computer after you've installed the software.

Compatible with

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit) operating system, Windows 11
  PC with Intel or AMD processor (The software will not run on PCs based on ARM processors)
• Apple® macOS® 10.14, macOS 10.15, macOS 11, macOS 12

Audio will not go through the camera, you will have to use the built-in mic on your computer, or an external microphone connected to your computer Please note this can sometimes lead to slight audio sync issues. Frame rates may also not be perfect, image can seem a little slow or behind.

On Camera:

1) Go to Menu > Network > Ctrl w/Smartphone
2) Set to "OFF"
3) Next go to the Briefcase/Toolbox Menu (second to last across top)
4) Scroll to 4th page (4/7) > USB Connection
5) Set to "PC Remote"
A video which shows setting the above settings - https://youtu.be/io0IWCbjGvI?t=90

6) On the circular dial on top of the camera, set it to Movie Mode (film strip icon)
7) On Computer - Before connecting the camera to your computer make sure "Imaging Edge Desktop Remote" software is *Not running
8) With camera on, connect USB-C cable to camera on left side (if facing camera screen) you may have to open flaps to reveal the port, USB-C port is behind bottom flap.
9) Connect the other end of the cable to your computer
10) Launch Zoom - Go to Preferences/Settings > Video and under camera select "Sony Camera(Imaging Edge)" - You should see an icon for Imaging Edge Webcam come up on the screen briefly, and then the image from your camera (make sure your lens cap is off)
11) If you see the image, you should be ready to start your meeting/recording! Be sure to select your audio source as well, as no audio will come through the camera.