External cameras don't show up in video capture list but Mac camera does

[dave116]

My 2 external cameras won't show up in video capture device list but my Mac's camera does. Not sure why. The camera is a Fujifilm Finepix (DSLR)--HS20 EXR. connected by An HDMI cord to AN adapter and then An HDMI mini. camera is powered on and filming too. Do I need the camera's driver installed? any other ideas?

 

[KingWhite]

Mac does not accept HDMI input from an external device (camera). You must use an External Video Capture card between the camera HDMI and the input on your Mac.

 

[Norsa]

My 2 external cameras won't show up in video capture device list but my Mac's camera does. Not sure why. The camera is a Fujifilm Finepix (DSLR)--HS20 EXR. connected by An HDMI cord to AN adapter and then An HDMI mini. camera is powered on and filming too. Do I need the camera's driver installed? any other ideas?

Dave116 -

( I am assuming you aren't trying to connect to the camera to the HDMI display port in your computer ... that will not work in any case as it's an HDMI Out )

If you are trying to go direct from your Fuji please note the the Finepix is not a camera that is supported by the Fujifilm Webcam Software.
It is for GFX, XT, and XH series mirrorless cameras.

Per Fujis Support site :

1. The following X Series and GFX System digital cameras are supported:
   1. GFX100/GFX50S/GFX50R
   2. X-T4/X-T3/X-T2
   3. X-H1
   4. X-Pro3/X-Pro2

As mentioned above you will need a Video Capture device to convert HDMI from the camera to USB to your computer.