You can turn your standard video camera into a webcam.
A web camera, or webcam, facilitates communication over the Internet. Although most computer systems now come with this option, your current system may lack the hardware. It is possible to use your own Sharp VI-AH131 Hi-8 analog video camera as a webcam, with the assistance of a computer program.
Equipment
No matter what program you decide to use with your Sharp Hi-8 video camera, you are going to use the same connection method -- a USB data cable. Although the video camera comes provided with the USB cable, it is possible to purchase a replacement from your local electronics store, should you not be able to locate the current USB equipment.
DVDriver
DVDriver is a computer program designed to give you the ability to use a video camera as a webcam. You must purchase the program, but once downloaded you just need to connect the Sharp video camera to your computer via USB data cable, then launch the software and select the Sharp video camera as the webcam. The software tells the computer to see the camcorder as a web camera, allowing you to now use any webcam communication software installed on your system (such as an instant messenger program or Skype).
Active WebCam
Active WebCam allows you to use your Sharp video camera as a security video camera for monitoring over the Internet. Although you can also use the camera inside your home, you just aren't able to sync it up with other Internet programs. Once purchased and installed on your computer, you need to connect the video camera and launch the software. The computer is now able to detect the camera and displays it on the program screen.
WebCam DV
WebCam DV functions much like the first option, where you install the program, connect your Sharp video camera and use a instant messenger or other video chat program with the camera. However, this software does provide a free-trial version, so you can test out the program before purchasing the full title. The test only lasts for a limited time, so make sure to use the trial within the first few days; otherwise, it is going to expire before you actually try out the programming.
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