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jesuswon · Nov 13, 2005, 3:41 PM

We just bought a cheap web camera and someone mentioned to me about using our FZ20 as a web camera ...is it possible?

getmoresoon · Nov 21, 2005, 6:44 PM

Yes, but not in the tradiditional "Webcam" way...
1st, you are going to need a video capture card with a Composite video in jack (just like your TV). You'll also probably want a power supply to keep the camera powered up for extended periods. And a STEADY SAFE surface to set the camera up.

I've tried it. It works. But I don't bother with it. Just too much hassle.

Nizidramanii · Nov 22, 2005, 8:23 AM

I also wouldn't feel comfortable having my $500 camera on all the time. There's no tellin when you might drop your spoon and make milk splash all over your beautiful Lecia lense.

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Nov 13, 2005, 3:41 PM	#1
jesuswon Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 84	We just bought a cheap web camera and someone mentioned to me about using our FZ20 as a web camera ...is it possible?

Nov 21, 2005, 6:44 PM	#2
getmoresoon Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4	Yes, but not in the tradiditional "Webcam" way... 1st, you are going to need a video capture card with a Composite video in jack (just like your TV). You'll also probably want a power supply to keep the camera powered up for extended periods. And a STEADY SAFE surface to set the camera up. I've tried it. It works. But I don't bother with it. Just too much hassle.

Nov 22, 2005, 8:23 AM	#3
Nizidramanii Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 407	I also wouldn't feel comfortable having my $500 camera on all the time. There's no tellin when you might drop your spoon and make milk splash all over your beautiful Lecia lense.