Can camcorders or cameras function as webcams?

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LiLi

If I wanted to live stream a video, can I use a camcorder/camera?

Answer
Maybe ... usually only the cheap ones.

Real camcorders and digital cameras capture far too much information to be able to stream to the Internet even with very high speed broadband connections.

The other issue is how will you keep the camera or camcorder turned on for hours without the battery dying?

Just spend $25 and get a real webcam

The streaming video sent by camcorders that you see on the Internet use special software programs that can compress the video into manageable size and that software is rather expensive.

If you have a telecom department where you work, ask them about what it takes to teleconferance between company sites. They can help you find the right software if that is what you are trying to do

What kind of zoom does a good camera have?

theann

I found a pocket camcorder/camera that has a zoom of x4. Is that good? I don't really understand that. What kind of zoom should a good camera have? I mean, on black friday it is only 20 dollars, so i'm sure that isn't the greatest, but is it even worth that much? It is a 1.3 megapixel camera. What would be a good zoom for a camera?

Answer
4x refers to how far it can zoom in. Like when you see 4x on binoculars and rifle scopes it it means they have a magnification of four times. That being said, the magnification dosen't really translate into quality. If you want good quality look for and 'optical' zoom. That means it won't loose quality when you zoom in. If you get a digital zoom, then the closer you zoom in the crappier the quality gets. Being that it's a 20 dollar pocket camcorder, it most likely had digital zoom. but for 20 dollars, you can't complain. lol

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What kind of zoom does a good camera have?

best camcorder and camera in one image

theann

I found a pocket camcorder/camera that has a zoom of x4. Is that good? I don't really understand that. What kind of zoom should a good camera have? I mean, on black friday it is only 20 dollars, so i'm sure that isn't the greatest, but is it even worth that much? It is a 1.3 megapixel camera. What would be a good zoom for a camera?

Answer
4x refers to how far it can zoom in. Like when you see 4x on binoculars and rifle scopes it it means they have a magnification of four times. That being said, the magnification dosen't really translate into quality. If you want good quality look for and 'optical' zoom. That means it won't loose quality when you zoom in. If you get a digital zoom, then the closer you zoom in the crappier the quality gets. Being that it's a 20 dollar pocket camcorder, it most likely had digital zoom. but for 20 dollars, you can't complain. lol

What kind of FLIP camcorder\camera is the best?

blahbloh

i was thinking about buying one... But what exactly is the difference between the Slide Mino and Ultra which one has the best sound quality like if i wanted to bring it to a concert ? and which has the best visual quality during day and more importantly night? i want the sound quality great not good which one is the best? and if none of them cut it which kind camcorder/camera should i get instead? my budget is 200$

Answer
I would suggest you Filp Ultra HD Camcorder
http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Camcorders-Camera-Photo/b/ref=amb_link_352847582_28?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&node=110770011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gp-left-3&pf_rd_r=1S1NB85C1PXQ8BKH44C6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1265730622&pf_rd_i=502394

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What kind of FLIP camcorder\camera is the best?

best camcorder and camera in one image

blahbloh

i was thinking about buying one... But what exactly is the difference between the Slide Mino and Ultra which one has the best sound quality like if i wanted to bring it to a concert ? and which has the best visual quality during day and more importantly night? i want the sound quality great not good which one is the best? and if none of them cut it which kind camcorder/camera should i get instead? my budget is 200$

Answer
I would suggest you Filp Ultra HD Camcorder
http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Camcorders-Camera-Photo/b/ref=amb_link_352847582_28?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&node=110770011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=gp-left-3&pf_rd_r=1S1NB85C1PXQ8BKH44C6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1265730622&pf_rd_i=502394

Can you tell from an uploaded video what camera/video camcorder it came from?

*XoXo*

Lets say i upload a video of me online and someone likes the quality and decides they want to buy the camcorder/camera/cell phoe that i own. Could someone figure it out?
*cell phone
what about with the help of some special program, if any exist?

Answer
If they have access to the original video and if the source stores that data within the file then yes.
For example, most digital cameras include lots of metadata with the pictures (lense used, f-stop, zoom, etc.).
It is very easy for the camera to embed that information in a digital video file.

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Can camcorders or cameras function as webcams?

best camcorder and camera in one image

LiLi

If I wanted to live stream a video, can I use a camcorder/camera?

Answer
Maybe ... usually only the cheap ones.

Real camcorders and digital cameras capture far too much information to be able to stream to the Internet even with very high speed broadband connections.

The other issue is how will you keep the camera or camcorder turned on for hours without the battery dying?

Just spend $25 and get a real webcam

The streaming video sent by camcorders that you see on the Internet use special software programs that can compress the video into manageable size and that software is rather expensive.

If you have a telecom department where you work, ask them about what it takes to teleconferance between company sites. They can help you find the right software if that is what you are trying to do

What kind of zoom does a good camera have?

theann

I found a pocket camcorder/camera that has a zoom of x4. Is that good? I don't really understand that. What kind of zoom should a good camera have? I mean, on black friday it is only 20 dollars, so i'm sure that isn't the greatest, but is it even worth that much? It is a 1.3 megapixel camera. What would be a good zoom for a camera?

Answer
4x refers to how far it can zoom in. Like when you see 4x on binoculars and rifle scopes it it means they have a magnification of four times. That being said, the magnification dosen't really translate into quality. If you want good quality look for and 'optical' zoom. That means it won't loose quality when you zoom in. If you get a digital zoom, then the closer you zoom in the crappier the quality gets. Being that it's a 20 dollar pocket camcorder, it most likely had digital zoom. but for 20 dollars, you can't complain. lol

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