Connecting an External Camera

[Larry Eberle]

how can I connect an external video camera instead of a webcam? I don't need HD or anything, I just want the controls of a tripod etc. Can I convert any of my video out signals (HDMI, BNC,AV) to the usb input expected by the program?

Thanks, Larry Eberle

[GlennD]

Hi Larry,

It may be possible to do this, but it will depend on the camera you are planning to use. What is the make and model of the camera?

[Larry Eberle]

Glenn,

Thanks for the reply but I think my question is simpler than your answer. My cameras have HDMI. BNC and AV outputs. They just don’t have USB video outs.
Do you have any experience with a person connecting an actual video camera (not a webcam) and converting the signal?

FYI, my cameras are Canon XF300s but I have other older cameras also.

Again, I’m not trying to send a High definition signal, just use an actual camera with a zoom on a tripod.

Thanks, Larry

[GlennD]

GoToMeeting will only recognize USB webcams, however it may be possible to have Windows see you cameras as a regular webcam by using a 3rd party App such as ManyCam.

[Larry Eberle]

Much appreciated.

[Jose Antonio1]

Hi Glenn,

Our company want to use goToTraining, and we have some cameras SONY EVI-D70. I suppose that these cameras send an analogical signal. Is it possible to use them with goToTraining? or we need somer hardware conversor?

Thanks in advance

[GlennD · Accepted solution]

Hi,
[UPDATE] We've added some technical guides for those able to use Open Broadcast Software: https://support.goto.com/meeting/help/how-do-i-use-blackmagic-atem-mini-or-other-live-streaming-swit...

GoToMeeing will only recognize standard webcams, so the only way to use another video source is to make it show up as a webcam. ManyCam is the only application I have located so far that can do this, although it does not work for all video sources so you may still need some additional hardware as well: http://download.manycam.com/feature#l...

Ultimately there is no actual benefit to using a high quality video camera as a source, over a $30 - $50.00 USB HD webcam.

[Josh Tuyl]

What about a converter box that had HDMI or RCA inputs and a USB output?

[GlennD]

Hi Josh, this isn't something that we have tested so I cannot confirm if that it would work.

[Larry Eberle]

I don't see my recent reply here so I'll restate it. We bought a $30 adaptor by SABRENT. Once I installed the driver, it worked with GoToWebinar perfectly.
There IS a definite benefit to using a regular camera because i put it on a tripod and was able to pan, zoom in etc. The signal is the same crappy image you get with a webcam, but the ability to operate the camera made all of the difference to us. We used it with great success.