Can A Video Camera 1080p Be Used As A Hd Web Cam?

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When you have a high definition video camera 1080p, do you really need an extra web cam for having a video chat with the overseas client or your relatives out on a world tour? The answer is “No!” Your next question can be assumed, can a video camera be turned into a webcam? This answer will be “Yes.” So, through that age-old webcam out into the bin and try a new way of using your HD camcorder! In fact, you can give your college buddies or holidaying parents one big pleasant surprise by showing them the clear video chats which are normally quite unmanageable through common web cam.

A camcorder functions more effectively with Yahoo! Messenger or MSN Messenger, though some folks may hesitate to indulge in the luxury of using a $500 video camera 1080p for video chat. But after coming to terms with the several benefits of such usage, I am quite confident that they will give it a second thought. Normally, a standard web cam offers resolution of 640x480 and video capturing speed of 15 FPS which result in poor video quality and breaking images. But with a high definition video camera, 1080p ensures bright and smoothly ...
... running video sans any hitches.

Using a camcorder also saves you from spending extra bucks in buying a brand new webcam. But this point becomes justified only when you have a proper video camera 1080p in your possession. In that case, all you need is a firewire card for firewire camcorder, a video-capture card and have to install a suitable software which will let you use the camcorder as your HD web camera.

Next, set your video camera 1080p by inserting all the wires and cables properly. Fix it near your PC and somewhere from where the lens can capture you sitting. Now, install and run the software and let it detect your video editing card (if any) and once it finds one, it will start showing the video output. Next, log on to any of your IM and get any online friend to go for a trial chat to see it is working or not.

You can search on the internet for software which enables users to enjoy manual keyboard or mouse control for zooming, panning etc.

Now, you must know the loopholes of using Video Camera 1080p as your webcam. A web cam consumes lesser electricity than a HD camcorder. Moreover, as you need to plug in to the switchboard, it will create another wiry mess on the floor. So if you are ready for the mess and can stay alert, then go ahead and use your camcorder as web cam, but with a bit caution.

Last but not least, you must make it sure that the demo mode is not on when you are using it as a web cam. Also, the auto shut off feature should be disable as otherwise your video camera 1080p will shut off automatically if you are not recording any video. Remember these points and have fun!
Shawn Kelly, the author of this article about the must have features of a HD web camera a buyer always ask for, can guide you in choosing the best Video Camera 1080p web cam which will let you enjoy a smooth video chat.