Using Sony Digicam 8 as a Web cam?

[keithg]

Is it possible to use my Sony Digicam 8 as a Web cam? If so, do I still need to use tape in the record mode? Would fire wire work?

[ECA]

ya, ya and ya...
Just check, 1 THING first...
Plug it into the TV, and turn it on to see if it shows a LIVE preview ON the TV, WITH OUT pressing record... If it does that you have NO problems..shouldnt anyway..

then you can use the USB to Video adaptor..(SLOW)
If you have TV input on your comp, you can go straight to THAT also.(BETTER)
Now if you can find the FW driver for input, and the device WILL preview to the FW channel, that even BETTER..

[ECA]

1 thing...This is all better, ONLY IF, you arent trying to send a video accross a DIALUP internet...

[llbbl]

For that particular model it appears that this is one of the features..

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DCRTRV460&Dept=dcc_DICamcorders&CategoryName=dcc_DICamcorders_Digital8HandycamCamc orders

The Sony DCR-TRV460 Digital8® Handycam® camcorder gives you the best digital features at the price of an analog.

* 1/6" CCD imager with 290K effective pixels
* 20X optical zoom lens with 990X digital zoom
* Digital Still Memory mode capable with Memory Stick® media (not included)
* InfoLithium® battery with AccuPower™ meter system1
* Stream live and recorded moving video to a PC via USB

[llbbl]

That is not something that is available to all models however.

[Ioman]

My guess is that he just needs the right software? What would you recommend for him?

[ECA]

Sony should have it....
DUH....but this is SONY...I cant say that...
GEt the USB cable, and FIND OUT..XP should pop it right up...MAYBE.