Using a Handycam as a webcam

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5th November 2001 | 02:05

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fueldump

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Using a Handycam as a webcam

Does anyone know is it possible to use a Sony DCR-PC9E as a web cam. If it is possible any explination as how to set it up would be very grateful
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5th November 2001 | 02:22

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you need a graphics adapter to plug in the video cam, once installed any of the utilities available to produce webcam streams or pics can be used as they ask for the source.

5th November 2001 | 02:49

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I assume that the Sony is a Digital cam with a fibre output. You will need a Firewire card in your PC and you can download some software from www.tucows.com

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6th November 2001 | 01:12

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fueldump

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wdtbd thanx for the info, being a bit of a numpty when it comes to computers, could you please tell me the name of the download. I went to the website and couldn't see the wood for the tree's
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