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USB webcam support?
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My Ultrafinr 5K integrated Webcam is now working, was Not on Version 16.
Yeah just installed the beta tried with the Elgato Facecam Pro and its working just fine in FaceTime, auto switched when connected. But doesn't seem to work in discord yet but guessing the app needs an update for that.
I connected my logitech 4k (the XDR display version) and it works perfectly!
I’m guessing that if continuity worked for this (ie using your iPhone as webcam as you can on the Mac) they would have said so, but I’m still gonna ask if anyone knows! That would be really nice to have.
Continuity camera does not appear to work for me anyway.
Tried a mirrorless camera (sony Zv e10) as a webcam and worked a treat. Once plugged in it automatically selected it in FaceTime. You cannot easily select to go back and forth if need be between the IPP front facing camera and your webcam of choice.
Tried a mirrorless camera (sony Zv e10) as a webcam and worked a treat. Once plugged in it automatically selected it in FaceTime. You cannot easily select to go back and forth if need be between the IPP front facing camera and your webcam of choice.
Was that connected through a monitor, or to the iPad directly? Does iPadOS 17 support external web cams directly connected to the iPad without a monitor?
No it will not. It is just for video calls e.g. FaceTime. Apps like Teams and Zoom will need to update their apps to take advantage of this. There is the infrastructure in place as was introduced in Ipad OS 16 for this.
I figured 3rd party due to the beta. I was hoping the stock Apple camera app would work
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That’s not really the purpose of the Camera app, though I guess they could use it like a not-so-remote tethered shutter app? I don’t know what the use case really would be here. Though FTR, I’m not opposed to such a feature being added, just don’t understand what the use-case would be.
P.S. There are remote shutter apps for both iOS and iPadOS that are compatible with most camera brands such as Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Canon, etc.
Ok, that makes sense. 👍🏻. Perhaps a remote shutter app would be helpful for controlling your external camera! 👍🏻
- Fujifilm X-H2 in 'webcam' mode directly connected
- Sony FX6 via generic (j5 create) HDMI to USB WebCam dongle (like a camlink)
waiting on 3rd party app support and will help the iPad grow with this addition. insta 4k webcam and iPad Pro 12.9 would be an interesting portable streaming solution. plus points the webcam in the. proper position. lol
I wonder if this could let you hook up a Nintendo Switch via USB-C, and use the iPad’s screen and speakers?
Yes, with a capture card. Someone is already building an app for it. Works great for me, I don't notice any latency.
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The reddit site is not open to public now. Could you please elaborate what I need for such connection? I think I found the TestFlight link for the app, but I have no idea about capture board. Thanks in adavance!
https://testflight.apple.com/join/kaEqupTX Here’s a link to the testflight. You’ll need a UVC compatible capture card. I can’t really say for certain how well any of the generic ones on Amazon work, but my Elgato HD60S+ works great with my iPad.
