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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 02/20/2003 07:10:48 PM · #1
Hi,

I've just managed to get Canons remote capture software to work (didn't like something else on my system).

Anyway, I think it is cool with it's time lapse mode, however am troubled that the interface can't be hidden away.

Does anyone know of any webcam like capture software that I can use my G2 like a webcam if I want? I tried Google but can't find anything but reference to the software that comes with the G2.

Thanks much!

RIM BlackBerry Curve
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 02/21/2003 09:21:28 AM · #2
There are ways to do it (using the video in and a video capture capable graphics card) but the cameras aren't really designed to have their sensors on for long periods of time like that - so you could end up with heating/ damage (just a maybe)

Probably better spending the $30 for a webcam ?
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 02/22/2003 02:43:17 PM · #3
Hi Gordon,

Since the included software can take photos over hours or days and since the software says to turn off the powersave mode and plug in it's adaptor I figured that wouldn't be a problem with the thing. :)

But I honestly never gave it any thought, and the risk of breaking something on it is indeed high on my mind now. So maybe I won't do that after all. ;)

Sadly even $30 for a webcam isn't really affordable in the near to midterm future for me, however the repair bill if I break my nice camera I would assume is much less affordable then that. So maybe I'll play it safe and just settle on using a camera as a camera.

Thanks for the reply :)

Cheers!
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