HD Streaming Without A Computer! - 4K MOBILE CAT STREAM

Martin Wong ยท

Key takeaways

  • The goal. Stream from my point of view with a real camera, without a backpack or laptop (from 1:00).
  • The chain. Camera HDMI out to an Elgato Cam Link 4K, then a USB to USB-C adapter into the phone (from 2:00).
  • Check your camera's HDMI. My first camera needed a different HDMI cable, so I swapped cameras and it worked (from 3:00).
  • Any camera with HDMI output. DSLR or mirrorless works (from 5:00).

I have decided to elevate my IRL stream, and to do that I wanted to use a DSLR/mirrorless camera to stream WITHOUT lugging a backpack of gear or even a laptop. The solution was simple, by using the Elgato Cam Link 4K and a cable/adapter, I was able to connect my Nikon Z7 directly to my phone and stream directly from there! Elgato Cam Link 4K: https://amzn.to/2rjYaRQ

FAQ

Can I stream from a DSLR or mirrorless camera to my phone?

Yes. I connected my camera's HDMI output to an Elgato Cam Link 4K and plugged it into a USB-C phone with a USB to USB-C adapter.

Do I need a laptop to stream with a real camera?

No. With the Cam Link 4K I only needed the camera, the phone and a cable.

Which cameras work with this setup?

Any DSLR or mirrorless camera with an HDMI output.

Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.