Is it possible to use a digital camera as a web cam?

That's camera dependent, some can, MOST (98% ?) don't



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gruven,
Many digital cameras come with software and drivers that will enable it to be used as a webcam.
1. You may want to go to the camera's website, and get any driver/software updates that may be applicaple.
a. Sometimes camera makers will have a driver upgrade, to handle changes that the messenger (MSN, Yahoo, AIM) services have made, recently.
2. Your only drawback, that I can see, is that you will need to purchase an AC adapter to provide constant power to the camera. If it is not included with the camera package. Or you will go through many batteries.

I have a Fuji Digital camera, that came with a base that recharges the camera's batteries, and acts as a stand for webcam use.

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I have a Canon IXUS V3
No special soft ware required
just plugged it in to the USB as if i was going to down load some pics and
turned it on
hey presto - worked as webcam
only problem - it has built in standby (that I haven't found a way to turn
off) and after 5 mins it powers down
and i need to turn the camera back on
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KT,
For your standby situation, try the following with the camera turned on, and attached to a power adapter:
Control Panel> System> Device Manager button> Scroll down to and expand USB Controller list> One by one, click on each USB HOST, Controller, and other USB entry listed there.

I would first check the USB Hosts first> Check the devices under the Power tab> See if there is a camera related entry listed there. If so, and there is Power Management tab in the USB Root/Controller Properties box> Click on tab> And uncheck box to turn off power to the device when power is not needed.

In addition to the above, you might try, is to look at the program that you are using run you camera as a webcam. Under its options/preferences/tools, there may be a setting to automatically shut off camera if idle for XX minutes.

One more thing that I can think of, is that the camera has a built-in default, of shutting off after 5 minutes being idle. Especially of you are just running off the batteries installed. You may need to install from the camera's CD, the drivers and software for the camera. There may be a setting in the camera's software for the camera's power management, when using a power adapter.

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"kt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:RydXe.55187$(E-Mail Removed)...
I have a Canon IXUS V3
No special soft ware required
just plugged it in to the USB as if i was going to down load some pics and
turned it on
hey presto - worked as webcam
only problem - it has built in standby (that I haven't found a way to turn
off) and after 5 mins it powers down
and i need to turn the camera back on
"Thomas Wendell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> That's camera dependent, some can, MOST (98% ?) don't
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I have purchased a webcam and cannot download the drivers from the disk. Any
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> KT,
> For your standby situation, try the following with the camera turned on, and attached to a power adapter:
> Control Panel> System> Device Manager button> Scroll down to and expand USB Controller list> One by one, click on each USB HOST, Controller, and other USB entry listed there.
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> I would first check the USB Hosts first> Check the devices under the Power tab> See if there is a camera related entry listed there. If so, and there is Power Management tab in the USB Root/Controller Properties box> Click on tab> And uncheck box to turn off power to the device when power is not needed.
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> In addition to the above, you might try, is to look at the program that you are using run you camera as a webcam. Under its options/preferences/tools, there may be a setting to automatically shut off camera if idle for XX minutes.
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> One more thing that I can think of, is that the camera has a built-in default, of shutting off after 5 minutes being idle. Especially of you are just running off the batteries installed. You may need to install from the camera's CD, the drivers and software for the camera. There may be a setting in the camera's software for the camera's power management, when using a power adapter.
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> "kt" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:RydXe.55187$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I have a Canon IXUS V3
> No special soft ware required
> just plugged it in to the USB as if i was going to down load some pics and
> turned it on
> hey presto - worked as webcam
> only problem - it has built in standby (that I haven't found a way to turn
> off) and after 5 mins it powers down
> and i need to turn the camera back on
> "Thomas Wendell" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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margaret996,
Check the camera manufacturer's website under products/downloads/support. And see if there is a driver upgrade, and maybe even a software download for the camera.

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"margaret996" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:B0BA5515-E02B-4113-B846-(E-Mail Removed)...
I have purchased a webcam and cannot download the drivers from the disk. Any
tips?
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"gruven" wrote:

> Is it possible to use a digital camera as a web cam?
> It is a WEB Can i have got not a digital camara.