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Sony Cyber Shot,, have real video for USB? Like a Web Cam

Dec 29, 2003 9:14PM PST

I have a sony cyber Shot P72.
I want to use like a Web Cam, send the video in real time for the PC using the usb cable.
In then manual say that this is not possible. But i Think that if this is possible. maybe with some software or changing the firmware, or manupilationg the internal configutarion.

Any One Know if this is possible.

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Re: Sony Cyber Shot,, have real video for USB? Like a Web Ca
Nov 9, 2004 9:20AM PST

Hi Juan. If you already have the solution for using your P-72 as a web cam, please, tell me how. I'm thinking just like you... and looking for some solution. If I find it, I will send you.
Tks and regards...
Ivan

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Re: Sony Cyber Shot,, have real video for USB? Like a Web Ca
Nov 10, 2004 12:18AM PST

Can you please tell me how i can use the cam as a web cam?I am trying to do the same and i don't know how.
Look forward on your reply
Thanks

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Re: Sony Cyber Shot,, have real video for USB? Like a Web Ca
Nov 10, 2004 1:39AM PST

This model is likely to overheat and fail. As such the maker does not supply a webcam software. This will be true of most digital cameras. The ones that can survive 24x7 hour operation usually come with webcam software.

Bob

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Don't bother
Nov 12, 2004 10:59PM PST

With the costs of webcams so low it is a waste of your digital camera to try to put it to this use. In the end you will have a poor webcam and a damaged digital camera!

Just go out and buy a dedicated webcam that will be supported by your computer's software and use your digital camera for taking pictures!