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Webcam!

Hi Folks

Anyone know if you can use a digital camera as a webcam and if so do you need software and could you down load that if possible.

Many thanks

Comperking
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Comments

  • there are a couple of cameras that can be connected via USB to act as webcams , but not many. ( and they tend to be pretty poor cameras
    You may well be better off getting hold of a cheap webcam - I got mine ages ago from morrisons for a tenner I think.
  • BillScarab
    BillScarab Posts: 6,027 Forumite
    Some can, I've got a Fuji Finepix A310 that came with a docking station that can be used as a webcam. That model isn't sold anymore but it may be worth having a look at more recent Fuji cameras. I think you have to use the docking station though rather than just a USB lead.

    I agree you;d be better off getting a dedicated Webcam though.
    It's my problem, it's my problem
    If I feel the need to hide
    And it's my problem if I have no friends
    And feel I want to die


  • The short answer is "yes" - I tried this with XP and MSN some time ago. Simply plugging in the camera (with the USB lead) and pressed whichever option it is in MSN to perform a "webcam link" with the other user. You should be able to do the same with other software.

    But you can also pick up a dedicated webcam from somewhere like eBay for under £5.
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