List of cameras that play nice with Webcaster X2

ChrisG46 2018-06-02 07:22:13 UTC #66

I’m using a Panasonic HC-V770, UK spec, with good results. Have to remember to clean the external HDMI display, but once done stays done.

Liberia_Pekin 2018-07-11 21:53:22 UTC #67

does canon sl2 camera work with the webcaster x2?

Mrenaud 2018-07-12 11:28:35 UTC #68

Unfortunately all Rebel series cameras from canon output an unsupported interlaced video signal. You would need an adapter in between the DSLR and the Webcaster X2 to convert the interlaced signal to a supported 720P or 1080P signal type.

Quite a few X2 users have mentioned using this adapter successfully

mansel 2018-07-17 21:18:15 UTC #69

Hi guys, Webcaster x2 works a treat with the Panasonic HC-MDH2 and the newest model the Panasonic HC-MDH3E both sending out progressive streams at 1080-60 and 720-60, these have been used out in the country using the Anker Powercore 20100 to power the Webcaster x2 and my mobile phone with 30gb Hotspot, these have not let me down yet, so very pleased so far, When are Facebook going to realise that 720 res ain’t good enough these days with 1080 and the new 4k being pretty standard , so come on Facebook mod up guys.

GeorgeHerbert 2018-07-18 21:36:05 UTC #70

Facebook already knows
They are working on it and have some trials for hand picked creators to use 1080.
The FB Live system is a bit more complex behind the scenes then it might seem, partly because the vast majority of users/viewers are mobile.
So for now they transcode everything on FB Live, at some point they will likely allow for a non transcoded streams in 1080.
I can assure you that if we have the chance to get WCx2 on a 1080 list, we will jump on it!

mansel 2018-07-20 09:56:47 UTC #71

Since posting my first post to this forum, I’ve added a tray that connects to my tripod when using the Webcaster x2, this tray holds the Webcaster plus the 20100 power pack plus my mobile Hotspot with 30gb of data, these work a treat, just adding two pics showing how it works guys.

mansel 2018-07-20 09:58:10 UTC #72

A larger pic of the above tray for the Webcaster x2.

gbirchall 2018-07-20 12:21:23 UTC #73

Sweet looking setup Mansel.

Shawn_Weisfeld 2018-07-24 23:31:32 UTC #74

I don’t see a LUMiO 12x camera on the list? Is that compatible? Are there other PTZ type cameras with lots of optical zoom that are compatible? (I did not see any PTZ cameras on the list.)

GeorgeHerbert 2018-07-25 12:56:49 UTC #75

The Lumio and many PTZ cameras are compatible, just not typically what people are looking to use with the Webcaster X2.
One of the reasons why is that the Lumio does not have any audio, so the Webcaster would need to use a USB audio source or some kind of HDMI audio inserter along the way.
Same general rules apply, if the camera can output 720p or 1080p, it should work great! PTZ cameras have an advantage of having multiple modes and rarely do I see current models without 720p/1080p.

Shawn_Weisfeld 2018-07-26 14:54:46 UTC #76

Thanks @GeorgeHerbert I am leaning to the PT30X-SDI-WH-G2 from PTZ optics. Mainly because it has 30x optical zoom, unlike the 12x on the Lumio. It also has a 3.5mm audio input, solving the audio problem you referenced. And it is only $500 more than the Lumio.

Manish_Kumar_MCN 2018-07-28 05:36:17 UTC #77

which camera you are using??

mansel 2018-07-28 07:03:38 UTC #79

Using the Panasonic HC-MDH3E does the job for me, but a bit on the overkill with it’s size considering that it records to SD cards, there’s a lot of empty space inside this large camcorder.

Tommy_Hoj 2018-08-30 06:09:23 UTC #80

Just tested the Panasonic V777. It works nice. The v770 is almost the same model so it should also be working. In menu/setting on the camera you can remove any overlay in the picture.

Rydalt 2018-09-02 21:15:42 UTC #81

Does anyone know if the Zoom Q4 or Q8 Handy Video Recorder will work with the webcaster X2?

Mrenaud 2018-09-04 11:52:28 UTC #82

We have tested the Zoom Q2 successfully. It required adjusting the EDID settings on Webcaster X2 under Preferences to ensure it’s set to the “progressive only” option. We have not personally tried Q4 or Q8, but we have had a couple of users comment using those cameras so it shouldnt be a problem!

WebcasterDK 2018-09-24 21:10:56 UTC #83

Tested with:
HDMI: Panasonic HC X-1000 4K ? Work perfect.
USB: Logitech C270 = Not working ?? (I use the USB on the same side as the HDMI IN :-))

VideoOne 2018-10-22 04:05:13 UTC #84

I have a Panasonic AG-8C, it doesn’t output the streaming video via HDMI so I use a composite A/V to HDMI convertor. I found that with both audio channels hooked up it will not broadcast. Remove one channel of the audio and everything works fine.

Rockets_Basketball 2019-01-05 03:16:27 UTC #85

Can you tell me which telephoto lens you bought? I have c920 and the clip on the telephoto lens I bought won’t fit over the webcam.

str82vdo 2019-01-12 14:48:37 UTC #86

There is a photo of it in the Topic “Scoreboard Overlay”. There are no other identifying marks on the lens other than what is visible in the photo. Sorry, I threw the box away months ago. Bought it at Walmart, Target or Best Buy. Nothing fancy. May have been a clearance item.