at last someone that knows what they are talking about with setting this up no waffling on about stuff unrelated to the product step by step instructions brilliant ..spot on sir take a bow
Really useful Mike. Thank you. I'm performing live on stage on Saturday and we are streaming as well so I have borrowed a G7 and also borrowed my son's Elgato. Now just need to do some practice streams. Thanks again for posting this video.
Going to try this with my PANASONIC LUMIX GX85! You might have saved my life I've been looking everywhere for a elgato camlink but they're sold out everywhere for the time being. Good thing I have an HD60s laying around. Did not know I could use this as a camlink!
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Now im excited to go home and get mine set up properly! Wasnt working the greatest last night. P.s. You remind me of Rob Cross (dart player, look him up!)
This is a great video for anyone setting up their camera for a live stream! Nice work. I have some technical questions about my setup. I used a brand new Micro HDMI adapter (that is directly plugged into the camera) to a brand new HDMI cable that runs from the adapter to Elgato Cam Link. I don't have an AC adapter yet, either, just a standard battery. When I have the power ON, in Movie Mode, the display screen intermittently flickers on and off. My Elgato Cam Link is getting 'No Signal' from the camera. I know the Micro HDMI adapter works because if I run an HDMI cable from that adapter to connect the camera to a monitor, the image from the camera shows up on my monitor. I also know my Cam Link is not defective because a Canon hooked up to it with no issues. Thoughts?
hmm not sure what is going on there, maybe try installing the windows driver only for the camlink, that usually fixes any problems i have with elgato stuff going a bit mad
@@mikesunboxing MIke, you are a ROCKSTAR! Thank you. I was also told to do a Movie Mode (Continuous AF- Mode 2), AF-C by viewfinder, and AF face detection selected. Do you have any videos on how to adjust these and those you mentioned above? Funny thing, I copied your system in the video. Video up and rolling about 20 minutes ago. This will be for a virtual nursing class I am teaching at a university.
Hi Mike. I'm using lumix G7, Elgato HD60 and a windows laptop (running OBS and game capture apps). I;ve tried to connect with micro HDMI < > elgato < > laptop. but the "live" camera feed did not show up. but when i pressed the play button (previewing image/movie) or menu, it captures the action on my camera. then i return to live viewfinder, it says "not supported". wonder why? thanks in advance. lovely video.
Whoooppsss my bad. turns out my camera setting was 24p, so the game capture could not detect it. but now im facing another issue, now the feed is there, but it's compressed to 3:4 instead of 16:9
Hi I have a Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF7 and I set it up like this (although with a hauppauge rocket instead of the HD60) but it only shows anything when I’m looking through my photos and videos or when I’m in settings I don’t see any live view
@@mikesunboxing Thanks. I fixed the issue. And I was about to buy the HD60 as per your recommendation, but like the Cam Link, it ran out of stock, so I got the HD60 pro.
Sorry Mike, I've a G7 with UltraStudio Mini Recodrer and the video keep stopping. Can You tell me which are the setting on the camera? (for example 4k or fullHD etc.). I'm going crazy
yes most tethers are low bitrate or low resolution unless you have one of the newer full frame cameras, but i would still rather use the HD60S the results are very pleasing
so for people who play with the ps4 and they have elgato connected, if they want to streaming with this camera do we need another elgato just for the camera??
@@mikesunboxing ah i must be doing something wrong cos i cant get no picture. I open the Elgato app and obs and it says no signal? The camera i have is a canon 750 D so should be ok.
This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/gaeeDPw
Thanks for the awesome video! I have a Lumix G7 and just picked up an HD60S. I have a Mac and just noticed this when I went to download software: "Please Note: Not all Elgato products work with Zoom. For example, Elgato Game Capture HD60 S will not work with Zoom in macOS. We recommend using the UVC products listed in this article." Wondering if I should not open it now? Or do you think it will work?
Hello Mike - thanks for putting this video together. We are attempting to use a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K as our camera source, but the feed isn't appearing in OBS. HDMI is the selected monitor output on the camera, so it should be set, but the ElGato HD 60 does not show up as a video capture option in OBS - any ideas?
Good video .. I have a Panasonic G85H Can this help me streaming live Church service with Good Audio I mean I have a Yamaha mixer Can I get a Good Audio too ... Including the Video
Is there a way to use the Elgato HD60S with my LUMIX G7 without using OBS and use my camera for Skype? i.e LUMIX.->Elgato HD60S->SKYPE OR SIMILAR VIDEO conferencing software. In what setting should the dial be in the LUMIX G7? The movie icon with the letter M?
Hello, I'm streaming my wedding next month and am confused by the battery eliminator. I have the G7 and capture card already from previous work, but now I need the battery eliminator. Which one would you recommend in the US? When I click on your link, several show up with a wide range of voltages
did you notice the noise introduced into the audio when the camera was first powered on? I thought that was what you were going to point out, but I could hear this on laptop speakers with the AC fan blasting
Would the G7 work as a recording device into a screen capture program like Screenflow? I've just ordered a micro HDMI to HDMI, then a HDMI to USB C to go into my Mac! Will report back if it does for anyone else interested.
@@mikesunboxing Yeh it doesn't ha. Not even recognised so it looks like I need to get a Camlink or similar. Typically the Camlink 4K USB is sold out everywhere! Any alternatives at similar price point?
Hello friend, one question, do you recommend the Sony a6000 for long streams, I have a little doubt and fear since I do live streams on twitch and they are long maybe 4 or maybe 6 hours and obviously the camera will be connected to a fake battery connected to the electricity all the time, that's why the reason for my fear when streaming I don't know if the camera overheats they told me that the Lumix G7 doesn't overheat in video and I don't know which one to choose I would appreciate it if you gave me your opinion, I hope see your answers, thanks.
not used the sony, but the G7 has been very good as has the G80 / G85 it depends on what you need from the camera. If you are manual focusing the lumix is great, for auto focus the sony has the edge
I have the hd60s + and was able to set up as you described. I am not streaming to a service listed... I am trying to host a zoom meeting. When I set up a scene for zoom, window capture=zoom, I don't see my live camera in the zoom meeting. the hd60s+ is showing up in the video menu on zoom and is selected, however, there is no feed coming from my camera. I can see the live feed in OBS though... I'm using a sony a7iii. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the orientation! I check on the Elgato website and my Panasonic GX7 does not appear on the compatibility cameras. Any other option you have for me?
Hey Mike, thanks a lot for your video. I just tried to connect my Lumix-G6 to my Mac via OBS using aTreaslin CaptureCard. Plugging together everything was no problem - but while setting up OBS says "No Signal V2.3". Do you have any idea how to solve it?
When my g7 is not taking video (and the viewfinder is on) the frame rate is very choppy, and then when taking video it looks perfectly fine and in 60fps, I assume this is to save power because it would be hard for the camera to always output 60fps. But if I’m going to use this as a webcam then the camera itself won’t be recording, so it will look choppy on the computer right? Is there a way to make the FPS 30 or higher while the camera is not recording?
Hi I’m hoping to stream live music using a pro sound device but I’m worried about how to synch the music with video? Does it auto synch or do I have to set a delay? The latency in the sound device is near minimum
depending on how you connect the sound device will be a factor USB devices generally seem to lost sync easily and will need a delay offset if you can connect it to the HD60 3.5mm jack it will be perfectly in sync
I tried plugging my Lumix G7 into the HD60s and I keep getting a black screen. I tried Deactivating and activating as stated in below comment, and that didn't work as well.
Hello. I recently purchased this camera to do livestream on FB. I have the camera, the capture card and the camera (and an external sound system). 1. What do I need to do to connect the sound to the camera? Or do I connect it to the "Mic" jack of the computer? (In the current setup, the audio gets connected to the camcorder). 2. Is there a way to do this without using OBS? Right now, when I try to stream directly to FB, I get a blank screen. Maybe I have the settings wrong on the camera? Thanks.
Yes connect the mic to the camera that way it keeps things in sync. To stream to Facebook in the obs set it to virtual camera and then in Facebook select the obs virtual camera
I have the lumix G7. I'm aware that it can not do live view monitoring. The only option I found is to buy an external recording monitor, which can be really expensive. Will the HD60S or 4KCamLink be a great alternative for live view? how is the video recorded quality compared to straight out the camera?
@@mikesunboxing Perfect! I'll get on the 4kCamlink waiting list lol. I'm building a 3900x and 2060s desktop in the coming weeks. The high bitrate shouldn't be a problem. Plus I can always optimize the files in Davinci. Thanks!
Hi mike I've been having issues trying to run a lapel mic through my xlr input on my camera and then the audio not coming through the capture card. Any ideas what I could try to fix it?
Hey Mike, I feel like I'm close... I have a G7 but had to get the August VGB500 video capture card as the Elgatos were sold out everywhere... but the set up should basically be the same in OBS... I think I have the OBS settings right, but I'm not able to get output from the G7... Can you review that? I saw your other video about the TV settings, but what settings does the camera need to be on to be "on?" obviously the main switch, and movie; but am I missing something else?
why does my elgato show my camera window on the stream instead of the footage. it’s just duplicating my camera screen instead of displaying the footage ?
the elgato will show whatever the lens can see live so the screen will be the same - i don't quite understand what you are trying to do? watch recorded footage?
@@mikesunboxing I did check the USB 3 port. I bought this HDMI Video Capture card from Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087C3NG9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1; it doesn't come with software so I tried OBS, but it's a black screen. Are there special settings on the GX7 to output it through the HDMI capture card to OBS? I selected "output" HDMI mode on the camera. Should the top dial be places on A (Aperture) or Movie? I've tried both and it doesn't work . . .I'm about to scratch and pay a premium for a webcam.
I hear people have trouble with the HD60 with Canon cameras as it doesn't recognise the camera. Is that because of the USB 3.0 that you talk about here? I've seen other videos where they use a splitter to get it to work but you haven't done that here. Any help would be appreciated :)
Can you provide any direction of what the settings on the G7 need to be to get this to work? I am getting a "no signal" on my mac, in the Elgato software.
mac is always a little problematic with the elgato for some reason, first check the camera is outputing by plugging into a tv hdmi and see if you see and hear yourself
I was able to connect the elgato to my Xbox Series S and into the Mac, with no issues. So I can at least confirm it's working with the Mac. It seems to be related to capturing the camera. I just bought a new micro HDMI to HDMI cable, hoping it's just a bad cord. Any other thoughts or settings I need for the G7 to allow the connection? Anything related to USB Mode?
@@mikesunboxing No luck with the new cords. Three HDMI cables, with no output from the G7. Shame, because it doesn't look like there are any solutions at this point (other than getting a new camera).
@@mikesunboxing I’ll definitely take a look at joining the Discord. Latest update: I tried a family members LUMIX G7 and it worked. So it’s either a setting issue or the camera’s micro-HDMI port
@@mikesunboxing : so if a customer hire’s me to lead a zoom session, and I want use the camera, mic and elgato box - do I, or must I route it all thru OBS. Can I do a zoom session (with cam, mic, box) but without OBS? I ask because my laptop is google book android. Thanks so much.
@@mikesunboxing HI - all working brilliantly, now i've managed to work out how to set the video setting to P from 'M' and the camera is auto adjusting for light levels, however, the autofocus is terrible, really slow to adjust and when zoomed in, basicaklly doesnt change unless i push the button half down. any solutions to make auto focus more sensitive?
@@mikesunboxing first thank you for your answer :) okay so i put the usb type c in my elgato and in an usb 3.0 slot in my pc, than i put a hdmi to mini hdmi from my camera to the IN-SLOT of my elgato but when im in obs where i can choose my elgato as a capture device there is no 'elgato hd60s VIdeo' in the drop down menu. there is only a 'elgato hd60s' in the menu but when i click on it it shows a black screen, it also shows a black screen in elgato game capture programm.. do i make something wrong ? :/
Yes i have. I dont know what it is i will send it back and look for some other opportunitys but anyways thank you a lot for trying to help me and give me some answers Mike 👍
Wow, it's only $170 usd. I think I have a Elgato Hd60S in one of my parts boxes. Someone traded it for a Sapphire Nitro+ 590. Maybe someday I'll try to figure out how to use it.
@@mikesunboxing You never know. I might decide to have a YT channel some day. Although it would probably be bass lessons for beginners. I'll leave the tech stuff to you.
i run the audio into the camera and then into the hdmi stream so there is never any lag in audio. The laggy audio is normally if you use a USB mic or something and eventually depending on the length of stream it will go out of sync due to processing
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to Ah ok. Yeah I’m using a USB audio interface with different mics. The gradual sync problem is solved by setting them both to the same sample rate (44.1khtz). So you can delay the mic to match the camera. The problem is the delay on the camera for me was around 400-450ms. Anyway I’ve solved it I think! (Adding here in case anyone else has similar problem). On the G7 if you have the video quality to 25 FPS there is a delay, but if you change it to 1080p, 50fps it seems to be much faster. No idea why, but hope that helps someone else.
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to when the setting was 1080p 25fps, the lag was around 450ms. With 1080p 50 FPS the lag is 100 or less (perceptible, but usable for Zoom/Skype etc). No idea why because the camera itself isn’t recording anything.
What's up with the audio in this :/ Oh... that would be why (you said in the video haha) Great video though, nice and simple to do when you know how. I may end up doing this 1 day, nice tip on the lavalier mic though :)
@@mikesunboxing I currently had to switch over to a A6000 and it works! But when streaming the video quality is very poor when streaming. It looks great on obs. I stream at 900p and my stream looks good, webcam quality is ideal for webcams but the camera connected to the hd60s is terrible. Do you think the hd60s cannot meet the quality standards or is there a way to tweak obs / elgato settings? I have used the best quality settings for my a6000 according to elgato's tutorial.
@@mikesunboxing That's the weird thing. $700 for a GPU, no problem. $1500 for a guitar or bass, no problem. $500 for a camera? Are you freaking crazy!!! 😂 I still don't use the camera on my $120 phone.
So far every tutorial on this subjects screws up on the most critical part. When you open OBS I want to see a completely clean slate like you just opened it for the first time. I should see nothing, no scenes, no sources, and no settings alterations, NOTHING!. OBS is already set up to detect everything you have which makes the tutorial useless.
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at last someone that knows what they are talking about with setting this up no waffling on about stuff unrelated to the product step by step instructions brilliant ..spot on sir take a bow
thanks Stevie :-) appreciate it
Grabbing my HD60S tomorrow. Can't wait to upgrade my stream! Thank you!
Hope you enjoy it!
Really useful Mike. Thank you. I'm performing live on stage on Saturday and we are streaming as well so I have borrowed a G7 and also borrowed my son's Elgato. Now just need to do some practice streams. Thanks again for posting this video.
Good luck with your performance
Going to try this with my PANASONIC LUMIX GX85! You might have saved my life I've been looking everywhere for a elgato camlink but they're sold out everywhere for the time being. Good thing I have an HD60s laying around. Did not know I could use this as a camlink!
Glad I could help! let me know how it goes
@@mikesunboxing Thank you! Will do
@@96elves71 Did it work?
Hi Mike, This is a very clear video with great instructions. Thanks a lot. Have subscribed!
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Thanks Mike, Great explanation, best I have seen whilst trying to set my Canon HF R800 up with the Elgato HD60s and OBS !! Thank You
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Hi Mike, I will definately share, I am currently struggling with Audio settings but your tutorial has helped me understand the set up much better
The Elgato appears to be reducing the output volume of my computer, I uninstalled it and the volume is back to factory normal
Now im excited to go home and get mine set up properly! Wasnt working the greatest last night.
P.s. You remind me of Rob Cross (dart player, look him up!)
lol thanks i think - not checked him yet
edit he is a bit younger than me so i'll take that 😊
Great video mike! Hopefully this will be useful once I start streaming,
Glad it was helpful! GET STREAMING!
is it 60fps?
yes it is or 50 or pretty much any other number under 60
This is a great video for anyone setting up their camera for a live stream! Nice work. I have some technical questions about my setup. I used a brand new Micro HDMI adapter (that is directly plugged into the camera) to a brand new HDMI cable that runs from the adapter to Elgato Cam Link. I don't have an AC adapter yet, either, just a standard battery. When I have the power ON, in Movie Mode, the display screen intermittently flickers on and off. My Elgato Cam Link is getting 'No Signal' from the camera. I know the Micro HDMI adapter works because if I run an HDMI cable from that adapter to connect the camera to a monitor, the image from the camera shows up on my monitor. I also know my Cam Link is not defective because a Canon hooked up to it with no issues. Thoughts?
hmm not sure what is going on there, maybe try installing the windows driver only for the camlink, that usually fixes any problems i have with elgato stuff going a bit mad
Did you ever figure this out? I am currently having the very same issue and cannot figure it out.
Hey Mike, awesome video! Made a few purchases based on it. :) Question: What settings are you using on your G7? Thanks, Raven
pretty much stock setting other than 1080p 28mbps 50 fps and cinelink v with +3 on contrast
@@mikesunboxing MIke, you are a ROCKSTAR! Thank you. I was also told to do a Movie Mode (Continuous AF- Mode 2), AF-C by viewfinder, and AF face detection selected. Do you have any videos on how to adjust these and those you mentioned above? Funny thing, I copied your system in the video. Video up and rolling about 20 minutes ago. This will be for a virtual nursing class I am teaching at a university.
Hi Mike.
I'm using lumix G7, Elgato HD60 and a windows laptop (running OBS and game capture apps).
I;ve tried to connect with micro HDMI < > elgato < > laptop.
but the "live" camera feed did not show up.
but when i pressed the play button (previewing image/movie) or menu, it captures the action on my camera.
then i return to live viewfinder, it says "not supported". wonder why?
thanks in advance. lovely video.
Whoooppsss my bad. turns out my camera setting was 24p, so the game capture could not detect it.
but now im facing another issue, now the feed is there, but it's compressed to 3:4 instead of 16:9
make sure the camera is in movie mode and the elgato is set to 16/9 and also the OBS
Hi I have a Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF7 and I set it up like this (although with a hauppauge rocket instead of the HD60) but it only shows anything when I’m looking through my photos and videos or when I’m in settings I don’t see any live view
it should work if you are in movie mode and not recording
What can I do with a latency HDMI please ?
it depends on a lot of things like the HDMI cable quality the actual USB ports speed and the processor power in the PC
What if my PC says driver error when I try to connect my sony a5100?
what are you connecting to and the hd60 should not give a driver error as the camera doesn't need drivers in that way?
@@mikesunboxing Thanks. I fixed the issue. And I was about to buy the HD60 as per your recommendation, but like the Cam Link, it ran out of stock, so I got the HD60 pro.
good job Sir.. but what about if i use the Bluetooth for that? so i can live with far away in outdoor area. thaks before..
bluetooth won't have the data rates for streaming
@@mikesunboxing thanks for yous info.. good luck Mister..
I have done the same setting you have in your video, on my end there is a lag in my video what are some things I need to change?
can you explain more? what type of lag and what camera setup are you using?
I am using a Lumix g7 and my mouth and words I speak are not in sync I can send a video sample if that helps
What about G7 camera settings? what settings to change?
sorry in what regard? imagine quality?
Sorry Mike, I've a G7 with UltraStudio Mini Recodrer and the video keep stopping. Can You tell me which are the setting on the camera? (for example 4k or fullHD etc.). I'm going crazy
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Do you think this is a better option than tethering the Panasonic camera and screen capturing?
yes most tethers are low bitrate or low resolution unless you have one of the newer full frame cameras, but i would still rather use the HD60S the results are very pleasing
Have any tips for what setting to have the camera on / what the best lens to use for streaming?
sure i have some ideas but it really depends on your setup and shooting setup. You can reach me on the discord chat in the content creators room
so for people who play with the ps4 and they have elgato connected, if they want to streaming with this camera do we need another elgato just for the camera??
yes you need an elgato or similar for each device
Hi does this work with the Elgato HD60 too? or has to be the S version
yes it is the same process
@@mikesunboxing ah i must be doing something wrong cos i cant get no picture. I open the Elgato app and obs and it says no signal? The camera i have is a canon 750 D so should be ok.
Hi, can you help me, Elgate HD60s have freezing problem same Camlink 4k or not? Thank you.
This is maybe easier to fix or at least advise if we can ask more questions and get direct answers, so feel free to join our Discord chat and we can go over it in more detail discord.gg/gaeeDPw
Thanks for the awesome video! I have a Lumix G7 and just picked up an HD60S. I have a Mac and just noticed this when I went to download software:
"Please Note: Not all Elgato products work with Zoom. For example, Elgato Game Capture HD60 S will not work with Zoom in macOS. We recommend using the UVC products listed in this article."
Wondering if I should not open it now? Or do you think it will work?
if zoom is your priority then maybe you need to look elsewhere, i find it okay but i'm on pc so difficult to say
You could set up a virtual camera with OBS from elgato and take that to zoom
I've just bought a G7 can I use it to stream on streamyard as I prefer that to OBS?
You can use any software you like as long as it supports your capture card
My camera keeps adjusting brightness,
any tips?
Yeah maybe manually set a iso level
Hello Mike - thanks for putting this video together. We are attempting to use a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K as our camera source, but the feed isn't appearing in OBS. HDMI is the selected monitor output on the camera, so it should be set, but the ElGato HD 60 does not show up as a video capture option in OBS - any ideas?
if you plug the hdmi in to a TV does it show the live feed?
Good video ..
I have a Panasonic G85H
Can this help me streaming live Church service with Good Audio
I mean I have a Yamaha mixer
Can I get a Good Audio too ... Including the Video
Yes you should be able to get great results
Is there a way to use the Elgato HD60S with my LUMIX G7 without using OBS and use my camera for Skype? i.e LUMIX.->Elgato HD60S->SKYPE OR SIMILAR VIDEO conferencing software. In what setting should the dial be in the LUMIX G7? The movie icon with the letter M?
i'm not sure at to be honest i'll give it a try
I'm just getting rainbow bars and I don't know why. I think that means there's no HDMI output from the camera.
try enabling and deactivating the source that sometimes helps
@@mikesunboxing nope. Nada. Just went to Best Buy and replaced the cables. Still nada... :-(
Hello, I'm streaming my wedding next month and am confused by the battery eliminator. I have the G7 and capture card already from previous work, but now I need the battery eliminator. Which one would you recommend in the US? When I click on your link, several show up with a wide range of voltages
this one should do the trick amzn.to/3bmWAQM have a great day!
did you notice the noise introduced into the audio when the camera was first powered on? I thought that was what you were going to point out, but I could hear this on laptop speakers with the AC fan blasting
Would the G7 work as a recording device into a screen capture program like Screenflow? I've just ordered a micro HDMI to HDMI, then a HDMI to USB C to go into my Mac! Will report back if it does for anyone else interested.
look forward to seeing the outcome
@@mikesunboxing Yeh it doesn't ha. Not even recognised so it looks like I need to get a Camlink or similar. Typically the Camlink 4K USB is sold out everywhere! Any alternatives at similar price point?
Hello friend, one question, do you recommend the Sony a6000 for long streams, I have a little doubt and fear since I do live streams on twitch and they are long maybe 4 or maybe 6 hours and obviously the camera will be connected to a fake battery connected to the electricity all the time, that's why the reason for my fear when streaming I don't know if the camera overheats they told me that the Lumix G7 doesn't overheat in video and I don't know which one to choose I would appreciate it if you gave me your opinion, I hope see your answers, thanks.
not used the sony, but the G7 has been very good as has the G80 / G85 it depends on what you need from the camera. If you are manual focusing the lumix is great, for auto focus the sony has the edge
Followed all of this, but there is a massive delay between the audio and video. Any suggestions why this might be?
Is the audio through the camera or a separate usb or pc mic? If that is the case you will need to add an offset
Can you use a lumix g7 as a webcam without any hardware I’ve got a hdmi cable and a av out thing
no sorry you need a capture device
Thanks
Hi! Good work! i have a question...When i use this, can i take the sound from Lumix g7 or i need an external microphone?
Yes you can!
I have the hd60s + and was able to set up as you described. I am not streaming to a service listed... I am trying to host a zoom meeting. When I set up a scene for zoom, window capture=zoom, I don't see my live camera in the zoom meeting. the hd60s+ is showing up in the video menu on zoom and is selected, however, there is no feed coming from my camera. I can see the live feed in OBS though... I'm using a sony a7iii. Any help is greatly appreciated.
i'll do a video on it tomorrow
Thanks for the orientation! I check on the Elgato website and my Panasonic GX7 does not appear on the compatibility cameras. Any other option you have for me?
Unfortunately not
Hey Mike, thanks a lot for your video. I just tried to connect my Lumix-G6 to my Mac via OBS using aTreaslin CaptureCard. Plugging together everything was no problem - but while setting up OBS says "No Signal V2.3". Do you have any idea how to solve it?
it probably needs the input source tweaked, but not sure
When my g7 is not taking video (and the viewfinder is on) the frame rate is very choppy, and then when taking video it looks perfectly fine and in 60fps, I assume this is to save power because it would be hard for the camera to always output 60fps. But if I’m going to use this as a webcam then the camera itself won’t be recording, so it will look choppy on the computer right? Is there a way to make the FPS 30 or higher while the camera is not recording?
yes i think there is a setting in camera to change the view finder fps
Hi I’m hoping to stream live music using a pro sound device but I’m worried about how to synch the music with video? Does it auto synch or do I have to set a delay? The latency in the sound device is near minimum
depending on how you connect the sound device will be a factor USB devices generally seem to lost sync easily and will need a delay offset if you can connect it to the HD60 3.5mm jack it will be perfectly in sync
Great vids. How about this set up with a Mac?
The Mac version I’m struggling with to be honest had a few goes but get varying results
Awesome Video, Mike I really appreciate your help..👍👍😎👍👍. I love that you are so detail about your on ""YoUr ChanneL"
Thanks 👍
I tried plugging my Lumix G7 into the HD60s and I keep getting a black screen. I tried Deactivating and activating as stated in below comment, and that didn't work as well.
are you using the USB 3.0 port and cable to connect the HD60s to your computer
Hello. I recently purchased this camera to do livestream on FB. I have the camera, the capture card and the camera (and an external sound system).
1. What do I need to do to connect the sound to the camera? Or do I connect it to the "Mic" jack of the computer? (In the current setup, the audio gets connected to the camcorder).
2. Is there a way to do this without using OBS? Right now, when I try to stream directly to FB, I get a blank screen. Maybe I have the settings wrong on the camera?
Thanks.
Yes connect the mic to the camera that way it keeps things in sync. To stream to Facebook in the obs set it to virtual camera and then in Facebook select the obs virtual camera
I have the lumix G7. I'm aware that it can not do live view monitoring. The only option I found is to buy an external recording monitor, which can be really expensive. Will the HD60S or 4KCamLink be a great alternative for live view? how is the video recorded quality compared to straight out the camera?
this is a good way and the quality can be as good as the PC will support 4k 60fps high bitrate is pretty tough on the CPU and GPU
@@mikesunboxing Perfect! I'll get on the 4kCamlink waiting list lol. I'm building a 3900x and 2060s desktop in the coming weeks. The high bitrate shouldn't be a problem. Plus I can always optimize the files in Davinci. Thanks!
Hi mike
I've been having issues trying to run a lapel mic through my xlr input on my camera and then the audio not coming through the capture card. Any ideas what I could try to fix it?
you might need to look in the settings in the OBS and choose the extra audio drop down and choose hd60 or elgato audio
Hey Mike, I feel like I'm close... I have a G7 but had to get the August VGB500 video capture card as the Elgatos were sold out everywhere... but the set up should basically be the same in OBS...
I think I have the OBS settings right, but I'm not able to get output from the G7... Can you review that? I saw your other video about the TV settings, but what settings does the camera need to be on to be "on?" obviously the main switch, and movie; but am I missing something else?
Yeah put it back n movie mode if you get stuck we can have a chat on discord and get it sorted
why does my elgato show my camera window on the stream instead of the footage. it’s just duplicating my camera screen instead of displaying the footage ?
the elgato will show whatever the lens can see live so the screen will be the same - i don't quite understand what you are trying to do? watch recorded footage?
I like the video but it's missing a very important part. How to setup the camera for Livestreaming. (Menu cmera)
There is another video on the channel for that it should be linked in the description I think
@@mikesunboxing not in description, but I'm looking for it
I have an old LUMIX DMC-ZS40. Would I be able to do the same? Just buying an elgato then?
i think the HDMI on that camera is just for playback of pre recorded footage sorry
Why is my computer not picking up the capture card?
install the elgato software and make sure it is plugged into a USB 3 port
Is there a time limit when I am streaming? Is there a way to get around this?
no time limits that i know of
Why do I get rainbow lines, a blank screen, or just a settings screen in OBS from my Gx7 . . .what am I doing wrong . ..
bad cable possibly? or settings not right and make sure it is a USB 3 port you are using
@@mikesunboxing I did check the USB 3 port. I bought this HDMI Video Capture card from Amazon www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087C3NG9W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1; it doesn't come with software so I tried OBS, but it's a black screen. Are there special settings on the GX7 to output it through the HDMI capture card to OBS? I selected "output" HDMI mode on the camera. Should the top dial be places on A (Aperture) or Movie? I've tried both and it doesn't work . . .I'm about to scratch and pay a premium for a webcam.
My graphic card comes with 3 dP displayports. Can i use and adaptor in order to connect my Lumiz tz100? Thanksss!!
no sorry those are outputs not inputs
@@mikesunboxing thanks for your reply. I am waiting for my HD60s to arrive. I guess with lumix tz100 will run fine tho right?
I hear people have trouble with the HD60 with Canon cameras as it doesn't recognise the camera. Is that because of the USB 3.0 that you talk about here? I've seen other videos where they use a splitter to get it to work but you haven't done that here. Any help would be appreciated :)
i haven't heard of that so that could be the case. Sorry i can't be more helpful :-)
I have the EU version do I need to change the record mode from 50p to 60p
depends where you are? in the US 60hz is less flickery with lighting and in the UK we use 50hz lighting
Can you provide any direction of what the settings on the G7 need to be to get this to work? I am getting a "no signal" on my mac, in the Elgato software.
mac is always a little problematic with the elgato for some reason, first check the camera is outputing by plugging into a tv hdmi and see if you see and hear yourself
I was able to connect the elgato to my Xbox Series S and into the Mac, with no issues. So I can at least confirm it's working with the Mac. It seems to be related to capturing the camera. I just bought a new micro HDMI to HDMI cable, hoping it's just a bad cord. Any other thoughts or settings I need for the G7 to allow the connection? Anything related to USB Mode?
@@mikesunboxing No luck with the new cords. Three HDMI cables, with no output from the G7. Shame, because it doesn't look like there are any solutions at this point (other than getting a new camera).
@@foster2017 something not quite right going on there. if you want to join the discord chat maybe we can sync camera settings?
@@mikesunboxing I’ll definitely take a look at joining the Discord. Latest update: I tried a family members LUMIX G7 and it worked. So it’s either a setting issue or the camera’s micro-HDMI port
Thanks for these vids. If the session is in zoom, does one still use OBS studio?
yes you can use the obs virtual camera option
@@mikesunboxing : so if a customer hire’s me to lead a zoom session, and I want use the camera, mic and elgato box - do I, or must I route it all thru OBS. Can I do a zoom session (with cam, mic, box) but without OBS? I ask because my laptop is google book android. Thanks so much.
@@mikesunboxing why would I use the virtual cam option, and as I asked below does one need OBS when leading a zoom session to 5, 10 people?
What are the settings on the camera itself? I read something about a 30 minute limit for the G7, does that apply when using as a webcam? Thank You.
no the camera will carry on as long as the power is applied i have done 4 hour streams no problem
@@mikesunboxing brilliant, thank you for all the explanations, its all arriving in the post today and hopefully the setup will be as easy as i hope.
@@mikesunboxing HI - all working brilliantly, now i've managed to work out how to set the video setting to P from 'M' and the camera is auto adjusting for light levels, however, the autofocus is terrible, really slow to adjust and when zoomed in, basicaklly doesnt change unless i push the button half down. any solutions to make auto focus more sensitive?
OBS doesn’t recognize my lumix G7 camera. What am I doing wrong?
difficult to say without knowing the complete setup
With my g7, I m facing some 2sec lag problem in streaming, why?
that is often the case, sometimes when streaming there is a bout 5-10 seconds between my monitor and the actual stream
Hi mike, i have a g7 and a gh4, do you know if this work even with gh4?
Can i stream without a capture card?
you will need a capture card and yes the gh4 has an output
My device isn't showing up?
sometimes you need to choose deactiviate then reactivate in the properties section
@@mikesunboxing I'll try that, thanks.
hey, when i plug in my g7 the same way you do, all I do is get darkness. Any advice?
de activate then re activate sometimes helps
@@mikesunboxing yes it helped! thank you so much :)
tried it with the sony a5100 but it doesnt work for me .. any advices guys ?
that should work easily with this
@@mikesunboxing first thank you for your answer :) okay so i put the usb type c in my elgato and in an usb 3.0 slot in my pc, than i put a hdmi to mini hdmi from my camera to the IN-SLOT of my elgato but when im in obs where i can choose my elgato as a capture device there is no 'elgato hd60s VIdeo' in the drop down menu. there is only a 'elgato hd60s' in the menu but when i click on it it shows a black screen, it also shows a black screen in elgato game capture programm.. do i make something wrong ? :/
@@D0NxTii3ST0xHD have you enabled hdmi output fropm the camera?
Yes i have. I dont know what it is i will send it back and look for some other opportunitys but anyways thank you a lot for trying to help me and give me some answers Mike 👍
Mike... I was going to buy the HD60S capture card. But it is CAD$239... that is too much for my hobby. Anything cheaper that makes sense?
Wow, it's only $170 usd. I think I have a Elgato Hd60S in one of my parts boxes. Someone traded it for a Sapphire Nitro+ 590. Maybe someday I'll try to figure out how to use it.
if you find it and want to sell it i'll have it :-) can always use another capture card for the expanding needs of a low end youtuber :-)
@@mikesunboxing You never know. I might decide to have a YT channel some day. Although it would probably be bass lessons for beginners. I'll leave the tech stuff to you.
i would like to learn that - make it so
What kind of delay are you getting mate? Do you need to delay your audio to sync with the video? Cheers
i run the audio into the camera and then into the hdmi stream so there is never any lag in audio. The laggy audio is normally if you use a USB mic or something and eventually depending on the length of stream it will go out of sync due to processing
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to Ah ok. Yeah I’m using a USB audio interface with different mics. The gradual sync problem is solved by setting them both to the same sample rate (44.1khtz). So you can delay the mic to match the camera. The problem is the delay on the camera for me was around 400-450ms.
Anyway I’ve solved it I think! (Adding here in case anyone else has similar problem). On the G7 if you have the video quality to 25 FPS there is a delay, but if you change it to 1080p, 50fps it seems to be much faster. No idea why, but hope that helps someone else.
So are you saying at 50 FPS the lag is almost gone or is worse?
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to when the setting was 1080p 25fps, the lag was around 450ms. With 1080p 50 FPS the lag is 100 or less (perceptible, but usable for Zoom/Skype etc). No idea why because the camera itself isn’t recording anything.
Intro is same as technical guruji
we both have very good taste it seems
This is basically using the capture card as a cam link XD.
the capture card came before the camlink
What's up with the audio in this :/ Oh... that would be why (you said in the video haha)
Great video though, nice and simple to do when you know how. I may end up doing this 1 day, nice tip on the lavalier mic though :)
go on Tony get it done! time to get streaming
Does the A6000 work with this?
I think it will
@@mikesunboxing I currently had to switch over to a A6000 and it works! But when streaming the video quality is very poor when streaming. It looks great on obs. I stream at 900p and my stream looks good, webcam quality is ideal for webcams but the camera connected to the hd60s is terrible. Do you think the hd60s cannot meet the quality standards or is there a way to tweak obs / elgato settings? I have used the best quality settings for my a6000 according to elgato's tutorial.
It should be good quality I’ll need to look into it
Mike's unboxing, reviews and how to thank you! 🙏🏻
Hi Mike. That's a fairly pricy bit of equipment you're playing with there. So, I'll just leave the video making to you big spenders.
Lol miss 4K pc 😇
@@mikesunboxing That's the weird thing. $700 for a GPU, no problem. $1500 for a guitar or bass, no problem. $500 for a camera? Are you freaking crazy!!! 😂 I still don't use the camera on my $120 phone.
So far every tutorial on this subjects screws up on the most critical part. When you open OBS I want to see a completely clean slate like you just opened it for the first time. I should see nothing, no scenes, no sources, and no settings alterations, NOTHING!. OBS is already set up to detect everything you have which makes the tutorial useless.
i'll see what i can do. this was more tailored to the camera settings than basic obs source creation
In for a penny in for a pound. support comment :_:
Much appreciated, William!