I have a video camera and want to know if I can record into the computer using the camera without using a disc to record it on first. Essentially, I want to use it like a web cam and record it as well. Can I capture without enabling the record on the camera?
2007-11-29 02:10:37 · 3 answers · asked by Nunyabusiness 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
It is a Hitachi DV camera-it normally records to mini discs. I believe it is a firewire port-1394.
2007-11-29 02:52:00 · update #1
I've read the manual, it doesn't mention how it works with other programs.
2007-11-29 14:11:00 · update #2
You should be able to. One thing I have found is that you have to eject the tape and leave the cassette door open otherwise the camera will shut off after a short period to conserve battery.
Just plug in the firewire cable and launch whatever program you would normally use to capture the video and give it a try.
2007-11-29 10:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by siriusdoggy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not specified the make or model of camera -- they are all different.
If it has an IEEE1394 (aka iLink or firewire) connection, then this may be possible. The camera's instruction manual will tell you.
2007-11-29 10:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by sparky_dy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the manual.
With my camcorder I can use it as a webcam.
2007-11-29 11:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by nj_nyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋