I'm unsure why you ask this question since there are some dozen plus (hundred?) by now. The answer is this. Your basic camera will overheat and die if used as a webcam.
It's why you get a webcam.
Bob
I've just recently purchased a SD300 and heard a rumour that there is software that will allow you to use your digital camera as a web cam. Anyone know if there is any truth to this? If so, what is the software and where it can be found?
thanx.

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