Sony India today announced the release of its new Desktop app called Imaging Edge Webcam that converts your compatible Sony digital camera into a high-quality Webcam. This software allows users to live stream and video conference using Sony’s advanced imaging technology such as autofocus, high resolution picture quality etc.
Imaging Edge Webcam compatible cameras – Alpha 9 II, Alpha 9, Alpha 7R IV, Alpha 7R III, Alpha 7R II, Alpha 7S II, Alpha 7S, Alpha 7 III, Alpha 7 II, Alpha 6600, Alpha 6400, Alpha 6100, Alpha 5100, RX100 VII, RX100 VI, RX0 II, RX0, ZV-1 and Alpha 7S III. Check out the full list here.
This software is completely free and all you need is a compatible Sony camera and a USB cable. The application is compatible with Windows 10 64bit-powered PC’s and works on the above mentioned camera with latest available firmware. You can download the Imaging Edge Webcam desktop application from here. As of now, about 35 cameras are supported and support for more models will be added in the coming days.
Commenting on the launch, Mukesh Srivastava, Digital Imagin.g Head at Sony India said, “At Sony, we continue to evolve and develop technology which meets the needs of our customers. With the increase in the demand for live streaming and video communication, we’re excited to launch a new application that will give many Sony customers the ability to easily transform their camera into a highly effective webcam for live streaming, video calls and much more.”