What is the difference between the Imaging Edge Webcam PC application and the USB streaming function?
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When using the USB streaming function, you can use the camera as a webcam by turning on the USB streaming function(*1) of the camera and connecting via USB.
You can also use high-quality sound (audio format: LPCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2ch) collected by the camera's built-in microphone or a microphone connected to the camera and stream it live or to a web meeting.
| Software install | Video format | Audio format | Resolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging Edge Webcam PC application | Required | MJPEG | Does not handle audio from the camera’s built-in microphone or an external microphone. Use your personal computer’s built-in microphone or an external microphone. | 1,024 × 576 pixels |
| USB streaming function*1 | Not required | MJPEG or YUV420 *2 | LPCM, 48 kHz, 16 bit, 2ch | 4K(2160p) /HD(1080p)/HD(720p)*2 |
- *1 If you are using ZV-1, DSC-RX0M2 or ILCE-7C, update to the latest System Software (Firmware).
- *2 Available video formats differ depending on the camera model. For details, refer to the camera Operating Instructions or Help Guide.
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