Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

I can't find my manual right now, But the term you're looking for is USB STREAMING, that allows the camcorder to do live feed video through the internet...

I checked B&H Photo's website and Panasonic's website, and couldn't find if it had it or not...

Sorry
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

[quote author=kbar link=board=Events;num=1100584932;start=0#0 date=11/15/04 at 22:02:12]Can i use the DVX as a webcam?

thanks[/quote]

I wish I had kbar's problems. :)
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

If it is a MAC, use iChat (AIM) and you can use any camcorder through firewire as a webcam.

Not sure if it works on PCs.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

[quote author=kbar link=board=Events;num=1100584932;start=0#0 date=11/15/04 at 22:02:12]Can i use the DVX as a webcam?[/quote]

Sure, if your webcam software allows streaming from a firewire connection.

But why the heck would you use a DVX, an expensive camera, to do the job a less than $100 camera would do? :P
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

I did a video chat with my dvx! It looked great!

The sad thing is that I really did.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

[quote author=Hans link=board=Events;num=1100584932;start=0#7 date=11/16/04 at 10:47:15]

Sure, if your webcam software allows streaming from a firewire connection.

But why the heck would you use a DVX, an expensive camera, to do the job a less than $100 camera would do? :P[/quote]


I was thinking the same exact thing.
Except, I guess he doesn't have to have a tape in the dvx, so it wouldnt be any wear on the heads. The only problem is that the dvx default settings have it so it turns off after 5 mins of non-activity. So he'd have to change that in the menu (i think its possible to disable it). Otherwise I guess he might as well use it.

--Bop
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

am i the only one who thinks its just wrong to use the AG-DVX100a as a webcam? i'm totally against any notion of this absurd behavior. :P
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

i only want to use it as a webcam because i already have it. So why should i spend extra money to buy a new webcam if I can already use the cam i have--- and at that, get really good picture from it?

Can anyone suggest a good and inexpensive webcam software setup that will allow me to use my DVX??

Thanks
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

DVX is a BIG webcam ;D
I don't know any webcam software that allows Firewire as video input. Why? Because there are fixed video bitrate through Firewire...some 3,6 MB/s and that's far too much for internet streaming.
Videocard with analog video input...that's what you need.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

I used it in Apple's iChat for a video conference and it was great. Apple supports primarily Firewire. After all, they invented it...mostly.

I usually use other cameras but it offers a better image with less noise in the dark than a cheap camera, so the image looks better on the other side. I can also pick it up and give a "tour" of the room that I'm in and zoom in and out of objects.

Sadly, even then, I shoot in progressive with cine-like settings and manual focus.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

CanI use the DVX as a webcam..... That's blasphemy!
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

I guess you could buy a Porche 911 just to listen to the radio, or a Cray supercomputer to balance your checkbook, or 10,000 square foot mansion to house your pet, but why on earth would you want to???
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

its funny, its almost like some of you didnt read my explanation-

let me make it more simple-

i have a dvx already.
why should i spend money for a webcam if i already may have a great one?

its not hurting my dvx.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

Because a 911 is meant to be driven, a supercomputer is meant to solve scientific problems, a mansion meant to be lived in, and a DVX meant to film!

If it were me, I'd spend $50 and get a dedciated webcam to save the wear and tear. But whatever floats your boat, it is most definitely possible.
 
Re: Can I use the DVX as a webcam??

true- but thats like saying that itd be wrong to take that 911 to the Quiky Mart if I needed to get some milk- i dont think you buy cheap toyota just to go to the Convienient stores when you can go there with the Porsche, you know what i mean?
 
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