This is a step by step guide on how to use your Sony a6100, a6400 or a6600 as a webcam through the Elgato Camlink 4k.

You can use this for live streaming, Zoom or recording video with Camtasia etc.

It's a massive step up in video quality, but you need a few pieces of hardware and you need to change some settings to make it all work.

This video covers (full table of contents below)

1. The gear you need (find all links at the end of the description)
2. The settings to use
3. How to fix problems that you might run into

Check out how the a6000 series compares with a Logitech here (and also compare the standard lens with the Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens):    • Webcam upgrade - Logitech c920 vs Son...  

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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00:00 Using your a6100 as a webcam
01:18 The gear you'll need
01:23 Sony a6100
01:35 Standard 15-60mm lens or Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens
02:04 Elgato Camlink 4k (USB capture card)
02:25 Micro HDMI to HDMI cable
03:08 AC adaptor
04:07 Putting it all together
05:01 Mounting the camera - stand
06:09 Tripod ball mount
07:30 Download the Camlink 4k utility
08:10 Camera settings + how to hide camera stats from the HDMI output
11:03 Camera utility settings
11:37 How the Elgato shows up as a camera on your PC
12:20 If you get buzzing through your speakers (Ground Loop Isolator)

GEAR
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Sony a6100: https://amzn.to/2VGLZhn (get 'Camera Only' if you're buying the Sigma lens, otherwise you'll need the 15-60mm lens)
Sigma 16mm f1.4 (for Sony): https://amzn.to/2UgGIMR
Elgato Camlink 4k: https://amzn.to/37rqoft
Micro HDMI to HDMI cable: https://amzn.to/3bwkgUe
AC adapter: https://amzn.to/2QYWlDp (alternative to Sony's AC-PW20)

Mounting:
OnStage Desktop Mic stand: https://amzn.to/324rP1p
1/4" male to 5/8" female adapter: https://amzn.to/35b0QmM
Pergear tripod ball head: https://amzn.to/2ZcBgdk (this has a 3/8" mount, but includes a 1/4 to 3/8 adapter)

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