i Sight with Sony mini DV Digital Handycam DCR-TRV22

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i Sight with Sony mini DV Digital Handycam DCR-TRV22

I dropped my iSight camera and can't afford another. Is there a way I can use my Sony Handycam with IChat instead please?

Posted on Sep 21, 2005 5:13 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 21, 2005 5:21 PM in response to Bronxal

You should be able to use your camera with no problems. Just connect it to your computer with a 6 pin to 4 pin Firewire cable and switch it to Camera Mode(be sure you have a tape in it). Then launch iChat. You should then see the Video icon next to your avatar.

Grant

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Answer 2

EZ Jim

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Sep 21, 2005 11:09 PM in response to Bronxal

I do not have a DCR-TRV22, but I have used both my DCR-TRV17 and my DCR-TRV70 with iChat AV.

Other info and possibilities are covered in the iSight vs Camcorder or other web-cam FAQ

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