On the Internet, the question of how to make a webcam out of your digital camera is very often encountered. How to talk via Skype using a regular digital camera? Thanks to the development of modern digital cameras, this will not be difficult.
Instructions
Step 1
Digital are divided into those that have a mode that allows you to work as a camera, and those that do not have such a mode. In the first case, there should be no special problems with the connection. If you have such a camera, just connect it to the USB socket, you may also need to install an additional program, a driver. It is usually included with the camera.
Step 2
In the second case, first make sure that the image suits you. All cameras have a video output that allows you to view slides or videos on your TV screen. If, when connected, the camera is capable of transmitting a video image, then it is capable of working as a webcam.
Step 3
The operation of transferring video from a camera to a computer is called video capture. To communicate via Skype you need to install software. First, install the ManyCam program. The operation will take you about 20 seconds and does not require much effort. Then connect your camera to a video capture device. This can be a video card, a capture adapter, or a tuner with a video output. Make sure there is a live picture and launch ManyCam. Select signal source. You can also adjust the image quality here. Now the video can be transferred from the program to Skype. To do this, go to the tools and select the required item - ManyCam Video Source. If the video slows down or other interference appears, try all over again.
Step 4
The sensitivity of digital cameras is much higher than most webcams specially designed for this, it is also possible to set the white balance. The main disadvantages are high power consumption and low image resolution.
