ASCII.jp I tried using "Extremecap UVC-BU110", which can deliver high-quality web meetings and webinar distribution with digital cameras

Realize a high -quality online meeting using your digital camera!

　Since telework became common and online conferences became commonplace, web cameras have become essential items, but the products we are looking for have been difficult to get.At present, although the serious shortage has been resolved, the price of the latest model has been stopped.So, this time, let's introduce how to use your digital camera instead of a web camera.Prepare your favorite digital camera and AVERMEDIA's capture device "EXTREMECAP UVC-BU110" (BU110).

If you introduce BU110, you can convert anything with a digital camera with an HDMI output terminal.

The serious shortage of one time has been resolved, but the number of items on the web camera is still abundant.

AVERMEDIA "EXTREMECAP UVC-BU110" 15,109 yen (Amazon selling price)

This is the Bu110 body.It is compact size that fits in the palm of your hand

With BU110, you can use your high -quality digital camera immediately for distribution!

　The BU110 is a capture device that allows high -quality video distribution by connecting video devices such as digital cameras with HDMI output terminals.With this, you can deliver high -quality images taken with your digital camera, etc. in full HD (1920 x 1080 dots)/60fps.

　With a digital camera dedicated machine, the size of the image sensor is much larger, and the exposure, white balance, and color tone can be adjusted finely.In addition, if you have a lens replacement camera, you can use a beautiful lens with ultra -wide -angle lenses and bokeh.You can realize a different dimension of a web camera.

　How to use is easy.First, connect the digital camera and BU110 with an HDMI cable.Next, connect BU110 and Windows PC or Mac with the attached USB cable to complete.The driver is automatically installed and does not need to be downloaded or set up.

　For Windows, recording and distribution software "Recentral", third -party software plug -in "Streamengine", and diagnostic tool "Diagnosis Tool" are prepared, but is not prepared for Mac.If you want to use the above app on your Mac, prepare a Windows environment with "Boot Camp".

　By the way, BU110 can be used on Android smartphones, but it is necessary to install "Camera Fi Live" or "Camerafi" from the Play Store.Also, be aware that the "Android 10" smartphone must download and update "Camerafi Live (Target API Level 27)" from the web.

First, connect the HDMI cable to your digital camera.Many digital cameras use "Micro HDMI" for HDMI output terminals, so prepare "Micro HDMI to HDMI cable" or conversion adapter.This time, I use a conversion adapter.Equivalent products can be purchased for around 1000 yen

Next, connect the HDMI cable to BU110

Finally, connect the Bu110 with a PC with a bundled USB cable.The driver is automatically installed, so if you select "AVERMEDIA EXTREMECAP UVC" as a video source from an online meeting application such as "ZOOM", you will receive a high -quality video of the connected digital camera.

As you can see, the driver "AVERMEDIA USB Device" is automatically installed

　When the cable connection and the driver installation is completed, start the online meeting app on the computer and set the video source to "AVERMEDIA EXTREMECAP UVC" to the beautiful video taken with a digital camera on the preview screen.If you connect via BU110, it will be recognized as a "UVC (USB Video Class)" and "UAC (USB Audio Class)" device, so you can use it as it is basically in all apps that use web cameras.

It is also possible to connect to an Android smartphone instead of a personal computer.It is not a smartphone camera, but a dedicated aircraft can be distributed outdoors.

When using BU110 on an Android smartphone, use "Camera Fi Live" or "Camerafi".However, in the case of a terminal equipped with "Android 10", "Camerafi Live (Target API Level 27)" must be installed due to the restriction on the specifications of the OS."Camerafi Live" The download page will be opened at the first startup, so download and install from the "Download" link in the middle of the page.

If you use a tripod, you can freely adjust the camera position

　Unlike a web camera built into the upper part of the display or built into a laptop bezel, the digital camera connected via BU110 can be adjusted freely on a tripod or the like.As described above, a lens with different angles of angle is attached, and a wide -angle and telephoto can be switched without image quality deterioration in combination with a high -magnification zoom lens.Even if the room is scattered, the angle of view can be narrowed and hidden, or the aperture is opened to blur the background.

Unlike web cameras, digital cameras with tripod holes on the bottom can be installed at a free height and angle using a tripod.

One of the beauty points is small and lightweight and can be used anywhere.

　The main specifications of BU110 are as follows.

　The main unit has only HDMI terminals and USB 3.0 Type-C terminals, and there are no power buttons.It supports USB bus power, and can be used immediately in about 5 seconds if you connect to a personal computer or an Android smartphone.Usability is really simple.You can quickly participate in the online conference that was suddenly convened.

The package includes a USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C cable, USB 3.0 Type-C cable, and quick guide in addition to the BU110 body.

The body size is 85 x 43 x 17mm and the weight is about 82g.The surface has a vertical LED light, which is blue when the video is input, and turns red when the image is interrupted.Serial numbers and authentication information are listed on the back.

This is a state where the video is interrupted.Since the status of BU110 can be confirmed with the LED light on the surface, the cause can be quickly found when the video is not displayed in the online meeting app.

The HDMI terminal is available on the upper surface of the main unit, and the USB 3.0 Type-C terminal is available on the lower surface of the main unit.

There is nothing on the right side (upper) and the left side (bottom) of the main unit.Just connect the USB cable and the HDMI cable to be available immediately.Simple and smart design

Compare the image quality you are worried about with a 920,000 pixel web camera

　The image quality depends on the digital camera to be connected.This time, I took a still image with a 920,000-pixel web camera and an Olympus mirrorless single-lens camera "OM-D E-M5 Mark III" (4/3 type Live MOS sensor, effective number 20.37 million pixels).According to the following, the difference was obvious at a glance.The still image of the OM-D E-M5 Mark III connected via BU110 shows the texture of the skin, palms, and the back cover of the bookshelf, and the color information is rich.

　The OM-D E-M5 Mark III has about 22 times the number of pixels of this web camera, but the image screen size is overwhelmingly large at 17.4 x 13.0mm.The resolution of the photos taken is 1280 x 720 dots for the web camera, and the OM-D E-M5 Mark III connected via BU110 is 1920 x 1080 dots, but there should be a difference in image quality than the numbers.Of course, if you prepare a full -size mirrorless single -lens camera and a lens with excellent optical performance, you can expect even higher image quality.

Photos taken with 920,000 pixel web cameras (1280 x 720 dots)

Photo taken with OM-D E-M5 Mark III connected via BU110 (1920 x 1080 dots)

It is recommended to start with the official recording and distribution software of the manufacturer

　By the way, this time, I tried recording and distribution software "Recentral", but the honest impression is that it is simple but easy to use.Recentral is an application for recording, live distribution, and video sharing videos taken with BU110.The operation is stable because the bu110 is included in the compatible model, and it supports services such as "TWICH", "YouTube", "Facebook", and "Nico Nico Douga".For example, while distributing to "Nico Nico Live Broadcasting" with low image quality, there is also a smart function of backing up videos with high image quality.

　Of course, there are also functions that are essential for live distribution, such as the “Picture In Picture (PIP)”, which displays the videos repeatedly, the “logo” that overlaps images, and telop insertion.This is the perfect one for the first recording and distribution software.

Two types of operating modes are available: "Single Mode", which can be stably distributed even with low -specific PCs, and "multi -mode" that can use functions such as PIP.

I put a video with PIP in the upper left, a logo image in the upper right, and a telop at the bottom of the screen.Although the function is narrowed down, it realizes a simple user interface that can be used immediately without reading the manual.

After mastering the official manufacturer's "Recentral", try a third -party application.This is "Xsplit VCAM" that can blur the background or replace it with web pages and images.

I want to use it for game distribution, outdoor birth distribution, and webinar!

　Up to this point, the digital camera has been connected and reviewed, but since HDMI 1.4 is used for the video input terminal, it can be used for game distribution if you connect a game -only machine.In addition, small and light housing can be carried anywhere, so it is perfect for webinar and outdoor delivery!

If you connect a game -only machine to the BU110, you can start the game distribution immediately.However, please be sure to check for each title for the availability of game distribution.

Not only high quality but also multi -channel environment is realized at the same time!

　Most of the laptops have a built -in web camera.However, if you have a digital camera equipped with a 1 -inch sensor or a lens replacement digital camera, you can realize high -quality images that are incomparable by connecting to a PC via BU110.Also, if you connect a digital camera, the number of video sources will increase to two.For example, it is a point that you can not overlook that you can build a multi -channel environment such as web cameras and digital cameras for materials and products for materials and products.Now that the online conference has become a daily life, let's build a high -quality & multi -channel environment with BU110!

Not only this "ZOOM meeting", but also a major tool such as "Microsoft Teams" and "Google Meet" can be used as well as BU110.If the items you have in your hand can be clearly distributed, the online meeting will be more persuasive.

(Provided: AVERMEDIA)

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