topic Re: HFR800 for FB streaming in Camcorders

HFR800 for FB streaming

ktjackso — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:11:48 GMT

I just bought an HFR800 and want to stream live on FB, however, my computer doesn't recognize the device through the HDMI port nor the USB port. Do i have to download some software in order for my computer to recognize the camcorder?

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

gaggg — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:47:23 GMT

I have the same problem I'm pretty pissed the hdmi cord does not work, I purchased a video capture cfor hdmi to usb so I could use the usb port and the computer does not acknowledge the camera I'm pretty pissed I bought this camera with no warning in any of the reviews that you cannot download video to your pc with it. How can I fix this?

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

ktjackso — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:45:24 GMT

Today i plan on going to buy a camlink. Hopefully that works

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

str82vdo — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:39:00 GMT

The HDMI port on a computer is almost always an OUTPUT port. The easiest way to get HDMI into your computer is through a capture card, connected to USB. A good capture device will work automatically, and not require any user setting. Also, you will get the best video resolution into a USB 3 port.

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

ktjackso — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:02:24 GMT

ok...i think the cam link is a capture card. *fingers crossed* that this works

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

str82vdo — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:20:43 GMT

@gagg--the capture card is for bringing video into your computer via USB. It is NOT for transferring the stored video files (.mp4?) from the camera to your computer.

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

ktjackso — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:49:41 GMT

So, i bought an "elgato cam link 4K" to transfer video from the camcorder to my PC. It worked like i hoped. Now i just need to figure out how to get a clear screen on the camcorder to transfer a clean screen to my computer without showing all of the settings

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

Trainiac77 — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:33:25 GMT

I am having the same issue with my HRC 800. I have tried it on multiple computers using a video capture device. All the computers have the correct drivers loaded and still not seeing the camera. I’m using pro presenter. Any suggestions?

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

str82vdo — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:15:41 GMT

@Trainiac77 What capture card are you using?

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

Trainiac77 — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:52:30 GMT

Digitnow full Hd1080

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

str82vdo — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:23:57 GMT

If Digitnow cannot help you out, return it. Looking at the Amazon reviews, plenty of people have had problems with it.

I have had good luck with Epiphan AV.io HD device. Never had to get into settings to do anything. That's what separates good capture devices from bad. I also use an Elgato Camlink 4k. Less expensive than Epipahn, and not much more than what you probalby paid for Digitnow. Commenter above had success with one. 108 at Best Buy now.

Re: HFR800 for FB streaming

Trainiac77 — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:58:21 GMT

Thanks for the heads up. I just bought an Elgato. We’ll see!