This article explains how to use a camera as a webcam. Instructions are given for cameras with a USB connection and webcam software, and for using the HDMI output on your camera with a capture device.

You can use a standard digital camera as a webcam, but not all cameras are capable of this. To use a camera as a webcam, it must have a USB port and webcam software from the camera manufacturer or an HDMI port that displays clean video without on-screen display (OSD) elements.

If your camera falls into one of these categories, you can use it as a webcam. Some cameras have both a USB port and an HDMI output, allowing you to choose which output method you want to use.

To use a camera as a webcam, you’ll need some equipment and software. The specific items you’ll need will vary depending on whether you’re using a USB connection or HDMI connection to output video.