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How to use a digital camera, camcorder, or GoPro as a webcam

How to use a digital camera, camcorder, or GoPro as a webcam

Posted on April 4, 2020August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

You’ll spend about the same as for a webcam at today’s prices, but end up with more flexibility down the road.

Webcams are hard to come by at the moment. These sudden necessities have sold out across major retailers, with remaining stock going for inflated prices through third-party and eBay sellers.

All is not lost, however—you might still be able to cobble together an equivalent setup with a digital SLR (dSLR) camera, camcorder, GoPro, or premium point-and-shoot you already own. Provided that the device passes muster, you just need to buy a capture device and possibly a few accessories.
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