If you have a compatible camera, all you have to do is install Nikon’s software and then connect the device to your computer. This is extremely useful for those who don’t have a webcam or for those who only have a low-quality webcam - such as the 480p and 720p front cameras built into Macs. With the Nikon Webcam Utility Software (via Engadget), users can connect some of the Nikon cameras to a computer via USB connection to use them as a real webcam. Now, Nikon has introduced a new software that turns its DSLR or mirrorless cameras into a webcam for Mac and Windows PCs.

As the COVID-19 pandemic goes on with an increasing demand for video conferences, camera makers have been enabling these devices to function as webcams.