Olympus OM-D Webcam Beta

Use your OM-D camera as a webcam for streaming.

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

1. Installation:

• Download OM-D Webcam Beta.
• Open the setup.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Usage:

• Connect your OM-D and PC using the official USB-C tether cable provided with the original box.
• Turn on the camera.
• Select Tethered USB Mode  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.