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73rd of 92 in Point and Shoot (#1 is Panasonic LX3)
12th of 32 in 5 Megapixel (#1 is Canon A460)
53rd of 74 in Nikon (#1 is Nikon D3000)
68th of 88 in $350 - $600 (#1 is Canon S90 IS)

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Sheikh Sajjad (hellosajjad) 0 pts

November 30, 2007 1:21 PM

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Nikon coolpix p2, can i use it as web cam?

Nikon coolpix p2 (5.1 mega pixel), can i use it as web cam? please if it is possible write me how can i do it, do i need any software to install in my system, if yes then from where i can get it. please write me complet guidance.

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58444 pts

November 30, 2007 5:44 PM

We get this question alot. Not very many digital still cameras can actually be used as a webcam. And judging by this similar thread the P2 isn't as well.

This is mostly due to the lack of drivers for it. SONY does have a tutorial for using some of their models as a webcam, but my question is, with focusing issues, why would you?

But for now, I don't think so. Better to try getting your camcorder to perform that function.

Or pick up the Creative's LiveCam Optica AF webcam.
Sensor: 2 megapixel sensor
Lens: High quality precision lens
Microphone: Built-in adaptive array microphones
Highest Still Image Resolution: 8 megapixels 3200 x 2400
Highest Video Resolution: 1600 x 1200
Focus: Auto
Interface: High-Speed USB 2.0 (bkwd compatible with USB 1.1)

$129.99

This will perform many of the functions you want in a webcam from a still camera and is designed as such.

The A520 (and I guess all Powershot cameras with RemoteShooting capability) can be used as a webcam. You only need a screen capture software, like Camtasia Recorder from the Camtasia Studio and Canon's own software, Camerawindow -> Remote shooting. You only need to start these programs, enable the Liveoutput option in the Camtasia Recorder, place the capture frame over the Remoteshooting window and start recording.

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