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Webcam Utility (Mac)
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About Webcam Utility
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Webcam Utility lets a Nikon camera be used as a webcam when connected to a computer via USB.
The camera will function as a webcam when “Webcam Utility” is selected as an external camera in a web conferencing app.
- Notices
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- • This software is distributed as a file named “S-NWU___-010000MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg”. Download and run the file to perform the update.
- • When launching the software, you will be prompted for the administrator password.
- • Before beginning installation, exit Webcam Utility and all other applications, including any anti-virus software.
- • Read the information below before proceeding.
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- Overview
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| Name |
Webcam Utility |
| Version |
1.0.0 |
| File name |
S-NWU___-010000MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg |
- System requirements
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| Operating system |
- macOS Catalina version 10.15
- macOS Mojave version 10.14
- macOS High Sierra version 10.13
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| CPU |
Intel Core or Xeon series, 1 GHz or better |
| RAM |
2 GB or more |
| Supported digital cameras |
- • The Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z 50, D6, D5, D850, D810, D780, D750, D500, D7500, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, and D3500
- Note: Some of the above products may not have been announced or released in all countries or regions.
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| Tested web conferencing apps |
- • Web version: Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, and Facebook Messenger. Safari is not supported; use Chrome.
- • App: Zoom and Facebook Messenger. Not compatible with applications that lack support for virtual cameras.
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| Notes |
- • Select P, S, A, or M mode when using a D750, D7500, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, or D3500.
- • Camera microphones are not supported. Use an external microphone or the microphone supplied with your computer.
- • If live view ends prematurely, choose higher values for Monitor off delay > Live view in the camera menus.
- • The live view displays for the D810, D750, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, and D3500 are small.
- • The camera temperature may rise and live view may end after periods of extended use. Wait for the camera to cool.
- • Using live view increases the drain on the battery.
- • Exit Nikon Transfer 2 and Camera Control Pro 2 before connecting to the camera.
- • Do not attempt to use Webcam Utility from multiple web conferencing apps simultaneously.
- • When using Nikon Transfer 2 or Camera Control Pro 2, end the connection to “Webcam Utility” in the web conferencing app.
- • You may not be able to adjust camera settings while the camera is connected to a computer. Before adjusting settings, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
- • The frame size is 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA). Some web conferencing apps may use different aspect ratios.
- • After establishing a connection to the camera, be careful not to remove the memory card while the memory card access lamp is lit.
- • Live view may not end automatically when the live view auto off timer expires.
- • Live view may not end when the camera is turned on and off. Turn the camera off and then on again.
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• macOS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
• All other trade names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- Changes from Version 0.9.0 to 1.0.0
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- • Added support for the Z 7II, Z 6II, D5, D810, D750, D7200, D5500, D5300, and D3500.
- • Ended support for the Microsoft Teams app.
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- Installation
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- Create a folder on the hard disk and name it as desired.
- Download S-NWU___-010000MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg to the folder created in Step 1.
- Run S-NWU___-010000MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg to launch the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
- Notes:
- • There is no need to launch the software when installation is complete. No shortcut will be added to the menus or desktop.
- • Mac users may need to restart the computer.
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- Checking That the Software Is Installed
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- Connect the camera and computer using a USB cable.
- Turn the camera on.
- Launch the web conferencing app and select “Webcam Utility” as the external camera.
- Confirm that the image from the camera is displayed in the web conferencing app.
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