Camcorder to Webcam - How and Which?

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Smith <Smith@SmithWeb.com> spewed:
> Any one suggest any camcorder to convert to webcam? I think I will get
> better quality than logitech quickcam...

I've chosen to get a simple USB video capture device - this allows me to
pipe any video that I want into my computer, for use as a webcam. One day I
can have a B/W infrared security camera, the next day I can have a $500
MiniDV color cam. And if I don't want any cam at all, I can spew video from
my XBOX, DVD player, cable box, whatever.

So if you've already got a camcorder or two, the investment for a USB cap
device makes more sense than trying to buy a good quality standalone webcam.
(imho)

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