Does it record video? Hi I was wondering if this webcam can record video to your computer, and not just stream it online?
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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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well, when you get it let us know if it can cause i'm in the market for a webcam for that reason also.
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I hope so, cause I just bought one for that purpose. I was assuming it could. :s
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It will record video and audio as long as the unit is on. If you turn off your computer that receives the signal, it will obviously not record. You can set it to overwrite old recordings if you fill up the allotted time. There are two settings to view recordings: one for motion detection, the other is straight recording- I do both. I can then fast forward, or slow forward in 6 second intervals.
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i have it plugged in for my dash cam in my car and it records while plugged it. i have not tried to stream it to my phone or to my computer while it is plugged in but yes it records when charging
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Hi Jennifer, It only records video. Although they quality is fairly decent enough for you to take stills from it. Hope that helps. Desi
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Manual says it does, but I have not tried it myself. It is not always recording though. You need to turn it on manually and it would generate a file that you would save on your PC.
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It has a camera, not a very good one (lo-res pixel count). I'm not aware of it being able to take video.
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As far as I know, it doesn't live stream. I upload to my computer and edit. The import cable/port is not a very good design on this camera. I bought 8 of these cameras for my classroom and 2 1/2 years later, only 2 of them will import.
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Yes, it has a webcam; however, we had some kind of issue with it not working, but we were able to fix it with some kind of file thing. You might not have that problem, though. You can take pictures or use the video camera.
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I had this camera and it doesn't take photos. You'd need to look at much newer models for video recording.
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Nope. The recording is dependont on the computer. The device only supplys the decripted video.
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Nothing! The camera is self contained and all you need to do is to make sure it's fully charged. To watch the recorded videos, you need to plug in the USB cable to your PC. That's it.
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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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You can record, but you cannot watch films on it. Also, the browser doesn't actually allow you to browse the internet... It only lets you browse the files that you have on the device.
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What is the nature of your question? Are you going to buy one or do you already own one?The one I have does not seem to be able to record. I have tried several times and failed in every case. The unit apparently has recording software that can be accessed but not engaged. I think I hear a hard drive spinning... It could be a lack of ability on my part but I don't think so. There have been computers, digital cameras and assorted other electronic gadgets in my life for 15 years. - Lars
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Mine with no webcam. i heard some has a webcam. Anyway this laptop is working pretty good so far. I bought this from Amazing Deal which is reliable seller.
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Hi Johanna, this camcorder doesn't have that feature of live streaming via internet. -Ely
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No, there is no video record feature. But it plays just about every video file I've ever tried to play on it. I love mine. I use it all the time.