would it be possible to use my webcam which is panasonic VDR-D100 as a webcam? if so, how? your help is very helpful to me.
2007-02-08 09:11:58 · 11 answers · asked by little_man 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Not if you want it live, at least.
Although, you might want to check your instruction manual just in case.
2007-02-08 09:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The main reason to NOT use a webcam is the quality of the video. Camcorders can/might produce a much better quality picture compared to a webcam.
Whether that quality is usable or visble during a video chat depends on the chat client.
The wired connection can be through c-video or s-video (both require a capture card on the PC). Or through USB or firewire depending on the camcorder (and PC).
For example I cannot use the high quality video mode of my camcorder (yet?) through firewire in a Skype video call. However, I can use the low quality "USB2 network mode" of my camcorder, but the video of that mode is worse then a $100 webcam picture quality. The high quality mode is no match for a webcam, but I cannot use it yet. In my case there is a slight delay in both the high and low quality video of about 0.75 seconds.
It looks like rhe VDR-D100 cannot be used out of the box, while the VDR-D200 has full USB support. However, if the 100 model has a USB connector, try to locate software that would support the D100. This takes a lot of experimentation start trying Panasonic drivers for other models. Or search the Internet.
The other route is using s-video or c-video (yellow) with a PC capture or TV card. I am not sure what quality this solution brings.
Do the following search to learn more:
http://www.google.com/search?q=Can+I+use+my+camcorder+for+a+webcam%3F&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=mozilla&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial
2007-02-09 19:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Dick99999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
webcams are genrally connected (and powered) to the PC (or mac) by a USB cable, so unless hes planning on filming by his computer, not sure how helpful this will be. For videoing away from the computer (outside for example), I'd guess one of the cheaper memory card type camcorders might work. They seem to start around £100 and usually come with enough memory for an hr or so of video
2016-05-23 22:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its possible im working on it, i have a tv tuner card. if its a classic component camcorder then it might accually be able to work, my email is mathewhildebrand@gmail.com
if you still need to know more than email me.
but yeah the key component is a tv tuner card.
2007-02-08 09:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer depends on your camcorder and computer's connections.
*IF* your camcorder has (for example) Svideo and\or composite OUTput sockets... and *if* your computer has Svideo and\or composite INput sockets you simply need a cable to connect the two.
*IF* either (or neither) has such connections you'll have to purchase an adaptor.
I've used my camcorders for such for years
2007-02-08 09:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some let u do that and some dont ... it will kill ur camera pretty quick if u use it all the time for that .. ur better off buying a cheap webcam ..
2007-02-08 09:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can. Only if it is a digital camra. Check you Manual.
2007-02-08 09:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel N 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should be able to hook a cable from your camera to your computer. USB connection most likely.
2007-02-08 09:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know the answer as well.
2007-02-08 09:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible.
Good luck
2007-02-08 09:14:11 · answer #10 · answered by rubber ducky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋