Can this camcorder be used as a webcam? Since there's a USB port, I'd assume there's a way. DV Driver doesn't recognize the camera. Any ideas?
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Certain cameras can hook up to a computer via USB cable. For others... like SONY... u may have to get the program. U might be able to search for it online. Sony has a website to where u can either purchase it or download it to ur computer. Or. last but not least, look in the manual for the camera. Hope this info works for u. If not, research further. Good luck.
709762
If you have a video digitizer (a TV card maybe?) in your confuser your system can use anything plugged into that as if it were a webcam. If the cam can't be used USB then plug it into the digitizer as a video device.
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I have the same problem and it can be resolved by connecting the camcorder to the computer using usb. It will enable more features including video (AVCHD). It works both on XP and Windows 7 x64.
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I just bought this camera, plugged it in today to my Macbook Pro, used the dv/firewire cable. It works fine with iMovie with no tweaking. But downloading is in actual time, so slow. just rewind your tape, put the little wheel on view and hit import.
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I have a question about this also...Is this a one-time use camcorder or can it be re-used?I am thinking the latter, just by virrtue of the selling price...Many thanks in advance!
1692005
the camera has a firewire port (mini), standard for transferring/capturing HDV video. you could also use a signnal based capture device (component video) to capture the HD output.
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this camera is the 1st consumer grade camcorder ... about ... 2005 ... ironickly it orginizes video and audio differently than its competitors of the time .... it can record on 8mm , hi-8 , digital 8 ....and read back its info. BUT NO .... if you recorded on a camcorder ....say .... the SAMSUNG SCL901 ... (another old camera) IT WILL NOT PLAY ON THE SONY DCR-TRV280 !!! try google in image mode to find the old cameras of the time , find the name of the old camera , and search for it in amazon.com ...or... E-bay ... or graiglist... or other such as garage sale or street flea market or street fair exetera ... if you do find a camera that'll play your old tape please transfer to dvd via computer....(DVD recorders aren't made enymore!!!) if its of HISTORICAL value , documtery value or of DIARY (family value)
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I have been able to use mine like a webcam by plugging it in then holding the button. Device manager sees it as a GVD and it works with skype.
450589
Yes, this webcam is USB; just plug it in and go! Don't know why they chopped the cord out of the picture. I'm finding the picture quality to be excellent (seems much better than a laptop cam). I'm very happy with this purchase.
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I have found the the usb port is just for flash drives. To run you webcam it must be connected to the computer so the program can recognize the camera and video program you are using. I hope this helped.
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I haven't tried that, or been in a situation where I've had to use that setup. Once you connect the camera via USB (there's a USB cable that is VERY short built into the camera and another usb connection next to the HDMI connection on the camera) it places the device into USB mode, so it may very well not be able to record while it's connected to USB. You may only be able to transfer files while connected through USB. I hope this helps.....
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No. It is the worse camcorder ever. Picture is extremely poor. A cheap webcam can work better.
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From my research it looks like this only take still shots and cannot be used as a webcam. I hope this helps. Thanks for looking.
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Unfortunately, This camera doesn't have a firewire port. I've never used it for this purpose but I'm sure it could be done through usb. Have you checked the manual?
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Hey eyeball, I need the same thing basically. My Question is this: I would like to use this camera as an HD feed for a monitor. Can I leave it in record mode (without recording) and get a feed without it shutting off? Did it end up working okay for you??? If not what did you get?
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hi there....I have this unit, absolutely love it for location shoots for my clients to view right on the spot..they are always impressed when they see it on an ipad....any DLSR that has a usb connection on the side of the camera should work...you just need to find out what kind of usb connection it is, whether it is a micro or something else..cords come with the camranger and the cords should have come with your camera too. If you have any questions on buying the unit, contact them directly they are great about answers. Also, if you buy it and shoot raw, it is extremely slow. I contacted them and they told me to put it in small jpeg and raw so the viewing would be faster for download. hope this helps
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There are several options for turning your camcorder into a web cam...none are easy, most are not cheap, and all produce lower quality than just recording and transferring.
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you must connect the USB cable from your computer to the monitor and run the software of the webcam. My webcam is working perfectly since I bought the monitor.