Certainly, many still remember how at the beginning of the popularization of mobile GSM-communication, some phone manufacturers began to add in new features their devices.So there were camera phones, which was located on the back of the camera lens is the simplest;music-backgrounds, combining a rare while the MP3 player and mobile phone.Industry offered (and offers), even so-called "starushkofony" with huge buttons and large familiarity on the screen.Subsequently, these ideas become serial, received the status of 'de facto' and marketing departments refused to specify these features.Find "just a phone" is becoming increasingly difficult.This is understandable, because the buyer extra few dollars added value are insignificant, but the manufacturer uses the principle "with the world on a string."Not surprisingly, the issue has gained special urgency "whether you can use your phone as a webcam," because it allows you to save on the purchase of a single camera.Besides, quite comfortable, as if the phone is always at hand, the external webcam, you can forget.Also, quite often this question is given in relation to digital cameras.Let's say right away - use the phone as a webcam, you can, only if several conditions.But let's take first things first.
As you know, the first models of camera phones is only allowed to take pictures, but the recording moving image was not available to them.The reason for this is simple - a lack of performance computing unit, and small amounts of memory (afford ample USB flash drive at the time could not everyone).Now these restrictions are removed and record the video stream can any mobile phone.Thus, in theory, nothing prevents use the phone as a web cam by simply connecting it to your computer.Alas, in reality, all a little different.Phone as a webcam can earn only if its software supports this feature.In recent years, many manufacturers, studying the demand, have finalized their products.The camera on the mobile phone in all current models can transmit the video stream to the global network.And even in the low-cost Chinese copies is implemented (though it is desirable to pre-check moment).
How to use your phone as a webcam?You will need only a USB-cable connecting the mobile phone to the computer.Other methods of connection - WiFi, Bluetooth, IrDa ability to broadcast video stream is not maintained.Turn on the computer, connect the phone cable and the USB-port.The screen mobile telephones, a list of supported features - the user must specify the desired mode.For example, it may be a Flash-drive, PictBridge, Connection Java, Webcam.The choice is clear - select the camera mode.The operating systems Windows, from version Vista, without third-party programs to test the webcam is not possible.The easiest way - to install Skype, which will determine and adjust the camera.But in Win XP, open "My Computer" icon, you can find a USB-connected device, after clicking on which the user will be shown a video stream improvised webcam.
