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Whether you’re connecting with loved ones or collaborating with colleagues from home, video streaming is now more important than ever. We’re excited to introduce Olympus’ OM-D Webcam Beta software! This free beta software allows you to use select OM-D cameras in conjunction with video conferencing applications.
OM-D Webcam Beta is compatible with the following camera models:
- E-M1X
- E-M1, E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III
- E-M5 Mark II
Follow These Step-by-Step Instructions to Get Started
Installation:
- Download OM-D Webcam Beta.
- Open the setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Usage:
- Connect your OM-D and PC using the official USB-C tether cable provided with the original box.
- Turn on the camera.
- Select
on the monitor.
- Open your web conferencing application.
- Go to your video preferences in the application and select ‘OM-D Webcam Beta.’
Please note: at this time, OM-D Webcam Beta software is compatible with Windows PCs only.
OM-D Webcam Beta software does not output sound from the camera. However, all Olympus LS-P recorders – like the LS-P4 – can be used as USB microphones for video streaming.
How to Set Up USB Audio with Your LS-P Recorder:
- Connect the camera to one USB port, and the LS to another USB port.
- Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction of the arrow.
- Connect LS Recorder to the extension cable.
- Plug the cable into your PC/MAC
- Press the MENU/SCENE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode.
- Press the + or – button to select the [Device Menu] tab.
- Press the `OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items.
- Press the + or – button to select [USB Settings].
- Press the `OK button.
- Press the + or – button to select [USB Class].
- Select [Composite]. This will set the recorder to USB Audio Class. The recorder will then be recognized as a USB Microphone/Speaker on the computer
