does it work as an extensionto my web cam? i do not need sound,i'll use the web cam as a spy camera ?
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I actually use it for a security type web cam. Had an issue with a neighbor peeping in my windows and trashing my garden. Works perfect as a webcam extension.
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I am not sure. I used it as an extension to connect my printer to my computer. I am not sure if video signals will be transmitted successfully.
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It works fine with a 808#16 keychain camera. It doesn't work with a Mobius camera.
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Tried that. Nope. Cannot carry video or sound. This product doesn't work for crap. Don't waste your money.
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It should work even if you are using a separate microphone. You just need select source of input from webcam to the external microphone. I hope this helps.
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I have had a random web camera added to it and it worked. Havent done Skype though
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I have not used that feature except to test the video. I do not know if it can record sound. I don't recognize a microphone anywhere. I am not sure it can connect live with the internet, either. If you seek that, you might want to contract Olympus about that. Sorry I could not be of more help. I have not looked into the manual in a big way. I just take pictures and its wonderful for that.
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Hi Melissa, I have no problems with the computer, but you should be able to connect your web cam
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HI Joe, you will be able to use it as a webcam if your computer's OS is Windows XP or below. Thanks_Mitch
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Both the webcam and speakers work fine on Windows 8.1, but for some reason the HDMI input to the speakers works better than the audio input. So if you have a graphics card with an HDMI port, use that instead of the sound port.
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The camera itself does not have an external jack, but you can certainly opt to use your own microphone plugged into a USB or mike port. On my system (XPP), the webcam software detected the other mike and automatically used that one for videos. If it doesn't, you can go to settings and tell it which mike to use. Although the mike on this is adequate, it isn't exceptional and you buy this web cam for the video not the sound. I prefer an external mike for sound anyway as the on-camera ones are positioned wrong and don't have the optimal sound quality
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I am using it for a wireless reciever antenna for my laptop but I did briefly use it for my webcam to see who was using my yard for a U-turn. It worked but was spotty in the beginning. Not recognising the webcam or giving no picture. But after a week it started working fine and I never did figure out why. So yes, it does work on a webcam...eventually.
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No, it does not work as a security cam with the external power on. Once the external power is on, it has two choices. 1) to power the cam, and 2) to the storage (SD card and main drive). The cam only works when the external power is taken off of the camera. It doesn't overwrite with a newer video, it continuously records until the storage is full and that's it.
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I have had problems with using this monitor's webcam as well. I can't say it doesn't work, but I will say it works sporadically at best. Also, if there is a microphone in the array, that does not work, I have had to use an external microphone.
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Yes. It's nothing more than a USB mass storage device with a camera. It will work like any webcam would, and it will work like any USB storage device would. I wouldn't expect super quality and focus tho.
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Gadgetjq: Great post... but my problem is that I disabled my webcam (thinking to save HD space from something I wouldn't use) and now want it back (now I'm a grandmother going on a trip!) It doesn't appear under My Computer at all. Can I get it back??Thank you for any help!
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You can set this camera to record a short video clip when it detects motion using the Foscam IP Camera Tool program. The problem is you have to keep the window open in IE all the time or it won't record. I use Blue Iris software to manage my video cameras and much prefer that to the IP Camera Tool.
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Hi Thanh V, no it can't be used as a webcam. The camera does not have the capability to stream via USB. Thanks_Mitch
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I tried something much like this, and it didn't work. I think there are timing issues. If you want a remote webcam, you may have to go to one that is wifi-enabled.
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The camera has a sound receiver that you can hear on the computer speakers. You cannot speak from the computer to the camera that I know of.