Can this camcorder be used to live stream?
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Ok...so...there is no simple answer to this question. If you just take this out of the box and expect a "live stream" setting of some sort you won't find one. But it is very possible to use this camera for this. First, a Google search DID turn results. So, if you need specifics, there's your starting place. This camera has an hdmi jack, so whatever you're recording can be broadcast to an external video display (a TV or a piece of equipment which streams it live over the Internet- like a capture or video card attached to a computer or some standalone equipment I'm sure exists). I don't know if that hdmi sends sound too. However, there are alternate hookups available. There is a yellow audio/video output for component cables. The Internet says this can be used for either audio out for headphones or for video out. But apparently not for both at the same time. Either way, there's people rigging this up successfully. Search around and be prepared for some adapters, software, and possibly hardware. There's no built in video server or anything fancy. Not sure if any cameras in the world have that. So, I think the appropriate answer is that this camera does everything that all other cameras do really, and seems to stream live rather than just play recorded over externals. Not sure if sound will come from one hookup or from multiple jacks/cords.
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I bought it with this purpose in mind. However the seller did not provide me with the CD to install the software, and the battery was dead. Very disappointed by this seller response. I want to refund or exchange the Camera for one that has the CD driver I can install. If you can help please do. Very busy and just have not had time to address the matter. Mr. Dis-satisfied customer
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I suppose you could though I'm not sure as to how good the quality would be. Utilizing the software video capture as a primary monitor may also have a delay with input if that would matter to you.
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I don't believe so. Recordings are stored on SD cards on the camera. You can view both live video and recordings from an ios or android device, but only using their app. You can't publish live video to the web.
101505
Sorry man, your thinking of live video feeds, this camera is not able to do that. I wish it did but all it does is capture and do playbacks.
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Yes this PC will easily handle live streaming, remember your router/internet service also plays a role in streaming without buffering. If you can direct connect to your router vs wireless it is even faster. The processor, memory and video are plenty adequate with this PC. We use it for internet gaming with little to no lag.
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It can. You can use its software to record videos, or you can go to YouTube (if YouTube is the goal) and use their on-line flash software to record. HOWEVER. When using the software that comes with the cam, you'll note that if you convert it to any format other than the ONE format it churns out, WMV, you will end up with video and audio out of sync. Not only that but upload it to YouTube, which converts it to FLV, and the same thing happens. Wow. This is a huge oversight by both Microsoft and YouTube if you ask me. And using the quick capture feature on YoUTube isn't foolproof either. Sometimes the audio gets out of sync there, too--sometimes it's okay. I'm pretty annoyed, frankly. I was going to return it, but the Logitech cam I bought to replace it didn't seem to work well either, maybe worse, so I returned it and kept this one and have a problematic time using the quick capture feature. If anyone else figures out a workaround or a better product, let us know. I tried using virtualdub and other programs to get the audio to sync, but I can't figure out how to use them properly. So frustrating.
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There is an app on this device which connects to UStream.tv site, You can have live telecast for the recording. The recording can also be saved and published to youtube from ustream site. That is the only Wifi capability this camera has. The app is little difficult to use on the camera and interface is not well done. I bought this because this was the cheapest camera which could do live broadcast. Other camera's were too expensive. It did a decent job, my wifi signal was strong and I had the camera close to the router. Hope this helps.... -Ashish.
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Although you will still need some kind of program or utility to actually stream, you can use this as a capture device to run a signal from your camera into your computer. Assuming of course that your camera is able to output on a compatible standard.
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I have the same camcorder. Download a trial version of the software from sony's website. It would well with it.
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Hi, recording live videos on this Sony DVD recorder doesn't support it. Only videos that has been save on a media will work this unit. -Ely
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Yes. But video quality isnt very good. If moving with it, any video quality will be jagged and choppy.
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Yes you can live stream. It has a DV CONNECTOR. You will need a FireWire port on your computer to transfer your tapes, or live stream. You will have a challenge finding a computer that will be compatible with your CAM. So much so that I sent my cam back to the sender after trying a plethora of times. This is an older model, (maybe it came out in 98). I highly suggest you purchase a newer model. My two cents...
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Hi, I purchased used one but returned as it was in the conditions as mentioned. So I don't know it stream video or not. Chandra
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Any DVR will work if the inputs match up. But consider this... The camera is a 600TVL output and a lot of the cheap DVR's wont be able to show you the clarity of live video feed that the camera is actually putting out, and certainly a cheap DVR will not be able to record at that resolution.
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The video camera does have a live feed option through ustream. It would technically stream through the Internet to a computer. I'm sure there is an output cable to go from the camera to the computer, but I haven't done that, so I don't know for sure.
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Don't think it is possible. It can take videos, but it cannot stream live to the internet.
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I use the YCam app and it works fine for me for sound and live video. I think there are several others that work with it as well, maybe some others can chime in too