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userpay

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camera as web cam
« on: April 23, 2009, 10:02:08 pm »
Okay I got a camera that I managed to get hooked up and getting video feed from software that came with it but I was wondering if there was a webcam program I could use to test if the camera would work as a webcam (and possibly as a mic since my headset mic doesnt seem to work).
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Puck

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Re: camera as web cam
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2009, 07:49:51 am »
depends, google the camera name + "webcam".

Most newer digicams (be it photocams or vidcams) can be used as webcams, sometimes the ability is "hidden away" a bit, so the manufacturer can sell more accessoires, but basically it should work without anything that costs you money.

Older models tend to... not work, because they are just a bit too slow.
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userpay

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Re: camera as web cam
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2009, 08:13:45 am »
Its literally called digital camcorder, its from Polaroid. I'll get a picture of it with an older model of it that the rangefinder broke on. But whats a easy, free webcam program so I can test this?
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Re: camera as web cam
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2009, 04:38:35 am »
If you're using Linux install Cheese.
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