Hi guys

Been wondering this question, so I am asking did anyone try on doing this?
Also, do share which DSLR you are using for making it successful into webcam?

Not sure if it depends on body, but my D5100 doesn't.

If you have a DSLR with HDMI output, you could get a HDMI capture card and use it as a webcam.

wont u burn the chip?

HDMI cable = RM20-40
webcam = Rm50

why risk your DSLR~

Webcam rm15 also can get

Easier solution, get a hd webcam from logitech or etc, DSLR cmos sensor will easily heat up, hence not suitable for long time video usage....webcam pretty cheap nowadays

This post has been edited by alpha001: Sep 9 2013, 07:37 PM

Yup the CMOS sensor might overheat.

I used DSLR shoot corporate video under hot sunlight over 30 minutes - 1 hour also didn't face sensor overheat.

I saw LCD overheat signal though but no issues.

which dslr did u use? LOL !

Am I missing something? It's like asking whether we can use 10 ringgit bills to use as toilet paper! Sorry but that was the first thing that popped into my mind (actually, it was 100 ringgit bills)

Webcams are cheap and available everywhere. Why DSLR?

Sometimes we need high quality stream for official live cast. Why do it? Because we can.

To the TS, you will need a HDMI input card and a really good Internet speed.

I never had a dslr shut down due to overheat before. I use them for over 30 minutes recording before.

Understood (the high quality stream part and not the because we can part ) Sorry to ask further as I find this topic really interesting.

Why not something like this? Not HD enough? https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1217382/all

Because you can't zoom with that.
Because you can't control the exposure manually with that
Because the sensor/dynamic range isn't as wide
Because optically, it's just not as good

Head to 3 minute 45 second for how they do a live stream.
Compare their live stream quality with your regular webcam stream.


This post has been edited by LegendLee: Sep 17 2013, 06:06 PM

EOS 550D.

right. viewing face very important huh?

Lol. Yeah, I give up understanding.

For certain situations, absolutely.
If not TV stations might as well use Webcams too.

If it's just for skype to say Hi to someone, a regular webcam will do.

But if it's for a live stream/cast with a large enough audience, I don't see what's wrong with better quality video.

If you still can't accept it.
How about this, some people would spend top dollars on getting something relatively worthless to you.
From computers, audio equipments, cameras, cars, bicycles, food, clothes.... etc etc
Sure better quality video may be worthless to you, but if they've the cash... why not?
That being said, there's a market for this(high quality live-stream solutions) so the demand is there.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Sep 17 2013, 08:32 PM

people who got the cash won't look at DSLR.

what you posted are all just conditions where HD / details are good to have, that one we all know.

you just don't seem to see what kmarc is pointing, that TS is obviously not doing something like that unless TS actually says so.

We don't know for sure how much cash or how willing TS is going to spend or what he wants to use it for.
TS ask if it's possible, I just provide the means to an end.

I posted a method on how to get a good live-view/stream via http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/intensity/
It's in the video I posted. Which answers TS question far better than any replies on this thread.

LOL wow you sure look at your reply very highly.

tell you what - post #3 actually answered it already, answered more than a week ahead of you too.

in fact, you didn't provide anything until much later after having some debate with kmarc.

Although a bit late, nothing wrong was mentioned.
I don't see any problem with my reply.

Certainly much better than the replies saying it's a horrible idea which will badly damage the camera.
The camera at most will just switch off.

Many people have been using dslr for live streams. The replies here are as if it will screw the camera up for good.

the problem here is that you're putting everyone else down for their posts.

as a community, we do not stop people from contributing ideas, suggestion, or expression of opinion.

those who said it was a risk and all were ignorant, hence you saw my replies. we just help clarify the matter.