Does Powershot A80 Work as Webcam?

[newfie]

I'm wondering if it's possible to use my Powershot A80 as a webcam. I've heard of this being done with other digital cameras and I can use my A80 in a similar way (that is getting a moving picture on my computer screen) when I use remote shooting in Zoom Browser EX (which is the software that came with my camera). Anyone know if this is possible and if so how I might accomplish it.? Thanks.

[leo11877]

Hi
As far as I know none of Canon Digital Cameras will work as Webcams. But Fuji Cameras will work.

According to Canon Website, using a 4mp camera as a Webcam Might be a "Overkill". Where as you would get a cheap Webcam for $20-30.


I hope this helps.

Thanks
Leo.,

[ryanwhoo]

For those interested... It is possible to use a Powershot camera as a webcam thou it requires 2 softwares:

1)PSremote
2)Softcam

Basically I used psremote to create a viewfinder on the screen and den use Softcam as a virtual video capture device to capture the image on the "viewfinder".

I tried and tested on MSN and it works.

p/s: I'm using a Powershot A80. Juz tot u might like to have more uses for ur camera...