fuji S7000 as webcam

On 1 Jul 2006 06:17:16 -0700, alwin wrote:

> does anybody used this digital camera as webcamera? I try Finepix SW at
> CD-rom from Fuji, but it seem that is no way for use.

Does the manual indicate that it can be used as a web cam? The
smaller Fuji S5100/S5500 can be used as a web cam using a menu
option to change from the camera's normal 'mass storage device'
mode. The manual doesn't indicate that the CD contains any software
for using web cam mode, but mentions, IIRC, that Win XP and one of
its utility programs is needed. The newer S5200 doesn't seem to
allow usage as a web cam.
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On 1 Jul 2006 09:30:24 -0700, alwin wrote:

> Yes, this type support camera mode, I already switched it. But I don´t
> have any controls how to distribute signal nor to PC neither to web as
> movie. And at win XP is not any tool how to do it.
> If nobody know it I´ll try to look at manual. When I come back to
> work.

I just found the S5100 manual, and this is everything that it says
about web cam mode:

• The WEB Camera function can only be used on Windows XP SP1.
• Microsoft Windows Messenger 5.0 or later is required to use the
Web Camera function. For downloading and using this software please
refer to the below explanation for "Using Video Chat with Windows
Messenger" (#. Please download it from the Messenger web site.
• Images are not output to a TV.
• When using Video Chat with the WEB Camera function, Windows XP
SP1 is also required for your partner's OS.

Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger
Connecting Camera to a PC
(1) Plug the AC power adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V" socket
on the camera and then plug adapter into the power outlet.
(2) Turn the power switch to turn the camera on.
(3) Select "WEB" in "USB MODE" in the SETUP MENU.
(4) Turn the camera off.
(5) Turn your PC on.
(6) Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your PC.
(7) Turn the power switch to turn the camera on.
( Using Video Chat with Windows Messenger, refer to "How to use
FinePixViewer" in the Help Menu which was installed from the CD ROM.

Make sure that the USB cable (mini-B) is connected correctly and
pushed in.
• "WEB CAMERA" appears on the screen.
The screen darkens when the WEB Camera is used.
• Power save and Auto power off are disabled during USB connection.

Disconnecting the Camera
(1) Quit all applications (FinePixViewer etc.) that are using the
camera.
(2) Turn the camera off.
(3) Unplug the USB cable from the camera.

/fin/
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