ILCE-7CM2: Livestreaming videos

    You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web-conferencing services.

    Setting procedure

    Use a cable that complies with the USB standard. Use a computer and USB cable that support SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2) transfers when using the camera’s USB streaming function at the following resolutions and frame rates.
    4K (2160p) 30p, 4K (2160p) 15p, HD (1080p) 60p, HD (1080p) 30p

    1. Set MENU → (Setup) → USB → USB Connection Mode to Sel. When Connect or USB Streaming.
    2. Select MENU → (Network) → Streaming → USB Streaming, and then set Output Res/Frame Rate and Movie Rec During Streaming.
    3. Connect the camera to a computer or other device with a USB cable.

      Image showing the USB terminal on the left side of the camera when the screen is facing the user.

    4. After Select USB Connect Mode appears on the camera screen, select Live Stream(USB Streaming) and press OK.

      The selection message is not displayed when USB Connection Mode is set to USB Streaming.

    5. USB Streaming:Standby will appear on the camera screen, and the camera will switch to the streaming standby state.
    6. Start streaming from your livestreaming/web-conferencing service.

      After streaming begins, USB Streaming: Output is displayed on the camera.
      To exit USB Streaming, turn off the power of the camera or disconnect the USB cable.

      Also refer to the Help Guide.
      USB Streaming (movie)

    Useful feature when streaming

    Soft Skin Effect

    You can set the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly when a face is recognized.

    Setting procedure

    1. MENU → (Exposure/Color) → Color/Tone → Soft Skin Effect → On.

    2. Set the effect level by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel.

    Soft Skin Effect (still image/movie)

    Auto Framing

    As you record or stream, the camera tracks recognized subjects and automatically crops and recomposes the shot.
    Even when the camera is still, this automatic camerawork can enliven your videos.
    If you are streaming yourself, it's convenient to have the camera automatically recomposes the shot to keep you in the frame, even when you move.
    To use this feature, you will need to keep the camera still, such as by using a tripod. Note that image stabilization will remain turned off.

    The monitor continues to show the full angle of view, and while auto framing is active, a frame is displayed to indicate the cropped area.

    Image of a man and woman pitching a tent. A cropping frame is shown around the woman’s face.
    A cropping frame is shown on the camera screen.

    A cropped image, with the woman’s facial expression easier to recognize.
    Image appearance as streamed

    Setting procedure

    1. MENU → (Focus) → Subject Recognition → Recognition Target → desired setting.

    2. MENU → (Shooting) → Shooting Option → Auto Framing Settings → Auto Framing → On.

    3. In MENU → (Shooting) → Shooting Option → Auto Framing Settings, select an item to set, and then select your preferred setting.

    4. Start shooting or streaming.

    You can set the timing to start Auto Framing, the size of the subject on the screen, and other details. Refer to the Help Guide for more details on settings.

    Auto Framing Settings

    Adding variety to movies with slow/quick motion and time lapses
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    Transferring images to a computer and performing RAW image processing

    All images used here are provided for illustrative purposes only.