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Webcam Utility (Mac)

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This software update program is for the customer-owned product listed above (the “affected product”), and is provided only on acceptance of the agreement listed below. By selecting “Accept” and clicking “Download”, you are held to have accepted the terms and conditions of the agreement. Be sure you understand the terms of the agreement before beginning download.

About Webcam Utility: 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 “Nikon Webcam Utility” is selected as an external camera in a web conferencing app.

Notices

• This software is distributed as a file named “S-NWU___-010001MF-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.

Overview

Name	Webcam Utility
Version	1.0.1
File name	S-NWU___-010001MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg

System requirements

Operating system	macOS Big Sur version 11 macOS Catalina version 10.15 macOS Mojave version 10.14 macOS High Sierra version 10.13
CPU	Apple Silicon or 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, Z fc, 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.
Tested web conferencing apps	Intel • 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. Apple Silicon • Web version: Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, and Google Meet. Safari is not supported; use Chrome. Note that the Webcam Utility functions as a universal plugin and on Apple Silicon machines runs as an Apple Silicon native app in the universal version of Chrome.
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. • Extend retractable lenses before use. • Select mode M when using non-CPU lenses with the D750, D7500, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, or D3500. • When using the D5, D810, D750, D500, D7500, D7200, D5600, D5500, D5300, or D3500 with no memory card inserted, select Enable release for Slot empty release lock. • Live view may take more time to start if the memory card contains a large number of pictures.

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Changes from Version 1.0.0 to 1.0.1

• Added support for macOS Big Sur version 11.
• Added support for Apple Silicon. Note that the Webcam Utility functions as a universal plugin and on Apple Silicon machines runs as an Apple Silicon native app in the universal version of Chrome.
• Added support for the Z fc.

Installation

Create a folder on the hard disk and name it as desired.
Download S-NWU___-010001MF-ALLIN-ALL___.dmg to the folder created in Step 1.
Run S-NWU___-010001MF-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.

Checking That the Software Is Installed

Connect the camera and computer using a USB cable.
Turn the camera on.
Launch the web conferencing app and select “Nikon Webcam Utility” as the external camera.
Confirm that the image from the camera is displayed in the web conferencing app.

Agreement

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