digital camera to a web cam

nikhil1300 · 13th May 2010, 10:41

hi guys is it possible you convert you digital camera to a web cam and use it as a video conferance tool

surd_biker · 13th May 2010, 11:13

yes you can

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greenhorn · 13th May 2010, 11:21

you need a tv tuner card /gfx card with VIVO to make this work

rohan_iitr · 13th May 2010, 13:37

Why would you bother doing all this ? Just buy a cheap webcam.

Rohan

nikhil1300 · 13th May 2010, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Why would you bother doing all this ? Just buy a cheap webcam.

Rohan

cheap webcam are not that clear therefor i want to convert my digital camera into a web cam for a clear image ,webcam with 3 mega pix cost appox 5000/-

rajb3125 · 13th May 2010, 22:36

Just make sure there is plenty of light falling on ur face (coming from behind the webcam) and it will make the biggest difference.

honeybee · 13th May 2010, 23:22

For a video conference call, I don't think you are going to be moving around much. A reasonable webcam should suit you just fine. It will offer you more flexibility than a digital camera.

vivekiny2k · 13th May 2010, 23:57

usually you will run into a problem when you need to provide power to the camera. to many cables/charges to carry. but once you are past that, the results can be really good.

AFAIK, not all cameras support streaming. those who do, don't need any special configuration.

rohan_iitr · 14th May 2010, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhil1300

cheap webcam are not that clear therefor i want to convert my digital camera into a web cam for a clear image ,webcam with 3 mega pix cost appox 5000/-

The higher resolution of a digital camera is for still photographs. For streaming video, a digital camera will also provide VGA quality video stream.

Also, does the video conferencing service support resolution higher than VGA ? If not, a better camera would not be any useful.

Rohan

nikhil1300 · 14th May 2010, 10:59

i am using skype for my business,i need to show my new products to them on line i tried using an intel web cam but the image was not clear so i went in search of a good web cam but then these web cam from logitech and ibm are expensive ,i heard people are using digital camera as web cam .

rohan_iitr · 14th May 2010, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikhil1300

i am using skype for my business,i need to show my new products to them on line i tried using an intel web cam but the image was not clear so i went in search of a good web cam but then these web cam from logitech and ibm are expensive ,i heard people are using digital camera as web cam .

My suggestion would be to take some high resolution images of your products using a digital camera and send these images to your clients (through email) in addition to the live video conferencing (using a standard webcam).

Rohan

amtak · 14th May 2010, 11:51

Philips is good. I use it. Cost about 1500 Appx.

nikhil1300 · 14th May 2010, 17:35

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

My suggestion would be to take some high resolution images of your products using a digital camera and send these images to your clients (through email) in addition to the live video conferencing (using a standard webcam).

Rohan

my products have to be seen in all dimension,and clicking and up loading takes a lot of time, only the selected items are clicked and made into a booklet for the client

rajb3125 · 14th May 2010, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

The higher resolution of a digital camera is for still photographs. For streaming video, a digital camera will also provide VGA quality video stream.

Also, does the video conferencing service support resolution higher than VGA ? If not, a better camera would not be any useful.

Rohan

Actually using a higher resolution camera to down-sample is very useful. It provides much needed Noise compensation. Considering the size of web-cam sensors and noise, using a higher resolution camera to down-sample is great idea.

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Originally Posted by nikhil1300

my products have to be seen in all dimension,and clicking and up loading takes a lot of time, only the selected items are clicked and made into a booklet for the client

What is the size of the products ??

You can opt for a 90x90cm Product Softbox with a rotating platform and putting 3x 150W-500W halogen lights around it and then putting the web-cam to it. It should provide you with much better Image Quality. I have attached a picture with basic details.

You don't even need to buy a Product Softbox, you can make one easily.
DIY Product Softbox on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Sample Product Shot from DIY Product Softbox on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

The guy is using Strobes for Still Images. You can use 150W-500W halogen lights to produce same effect. To be honest even a 100W light source will be enough.

SirAlec · 15th May 2010, 00:08

ibal interpolated 5mp and 8mp ones are quite good. Yeah the twist cam. Its cost just 1000 and has a great quality.

I am personally using it on skype
I keep it on throughout the day, my inlaws in delhi see my toddler daily.

Is not sending the High res images from all angles easier and more practical.

If you want to spend a bit more. go for 2 mega pix MS NX6000, which is about 3k in NP, delhi.

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surd_biker BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 31 Times	yes you can How to Use a Digital Camera as a Webcam \| eHow.com How to Use Your Sony Cybershot As a Web Cam \| eHow.com How to Use Cybershot As a Webcam \| eHow.com
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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,395 Times View My Garage	you need a tv tuner card /gfx card with VIVO to make this work
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rohan_iitr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 820 Times	Why would you bother doing all this ? Just buy a cheap webcam. Rohan
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rajb3125 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 5 Thanked: 5 Times	Just make sure there is plenty of light falling on ur face (coming from behind the webcam) and it will make the biggest difference.
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honeybee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dombivli Posts: 3,056 Thanked: 2,139 Times View My Garage	For a video conference call, I don't think you are going to be moving around much. A reasonable webcam should suit you just fine. It will offer you more flexibility than a digital camera.
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vivekiny2k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: cincinnati, jabalpur,chennai Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	usually you will run into a problem when you need to provide power to the camera. to many cables/charges to carry. but once you are past that, the results can be really good. AFAIK, not all cameras support streaming. those who do, don't need any special configuration.
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nikhil1300 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 140 Thanked: Once	i am using skype for my business,i need to show my new products to them on line i tried using an intel web cam but the image was not clear so i went in search of a good web cam but then these web cam from logitech and ibm are expensive ,i heard people are using digital camera as web cam .
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,914 Thanked: 899 Times View My Garage	Philips is good. I use it. Cost about 1500 Appx.
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15th May 2010, 00:08	#15
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	ibal interpolated 5mp and 8mp ones are quite good. Yeah the twist cam. Its cost just 1000 and has a great quality. I am personally using it on skype I keep it on throughout the day, my inlaws in delhi see my toddler daily. Is not sending the High res images from all angles easier and more practical. If you want to spend a bit more. go for 2 mega pix MS NX6000, which is about 3k in NP, delhi.
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