Use Your DSLR as webcam

Use Your DSLR as webcam

Don’t have an in-built or an external webcam in your Laptop? If you have DSLR your problem is solved! Here we explained How you Can use DSLR as a Webcam.

Use Your DSLR as webcam

If you don’t have a laptop without a built-in webcam or any external webcam and you want to make most out of your Digital Camera ( Like video capturing with a aperture effect) , There is a way you can connect your DSLR camera to your laptop or computer as a capture device or webcam.  

How to use camera as a webcam

To use your camera as a webcam , you will require the following things - 

1.   A DSLR camera

2.   A webcam software

3.   A USB cable 

Software Required -

You need to download the sparkocam software to use your DSLR as a webcam. The sparkocam software supports Nikon and Canon camera. So , any canon or nikon camera can be used.

Steps to use your camera as a webcam -

1.   Download and install sparkocam software ( Click here to download )

2.   Connect your camera using USB cable.

3.   Turn your camera on 

4.   Launch Sparkocam

5.   Select Sparkocam Virtual camera on the chat application.

How Sparkcam works - 

Sparkcam replaces the original webcam or adds a new webcam device. Sparkcam installs every required thing for the DSLR webcam to work properly.

Things to be taken care(While Downloading) -

1.   Please select your download version according to your DSLR camera

2.   If the download does not start please retry it.

3.   Please check the download link once before downloading.

4.   Reduce the number of tabs on your browser to get a faster download.

Things to be taken care(Before Installing) -

1.   To install the software correctly , right click on the file and select run as administrator.

2.   Enable all the required settings listed on the installer to get the best experience.

3.   If you come across some problem , please find the solution by mailing Sparkcam or by using our contact us tab.

Things to be taken care(After Installing) - 

1.   To record your sound also you need to attach an external microphone to your computer.

2.   Once your camera is set to be used as a video source , please once check the working of your camera.

3.   You should replace or refresh your capture card once you are done with your video.

4.   To use aperture mode on your video please select  aperture mode on your DSLR.

Why to use Sparkocam -

1.   Sparkocam provides the best experience in a free version

2.   Sparkocam is trusted by millions of its users.

3.   Sparkocam allows you to turn your Canon or Nikon camera as a standard webcam.

4.   Sparkocam works with most of the camera devices.

5.   Sparkocam hepls you go camera live.

Where you can use Sparkocam -

1.   Sparkocam can be used at any video conferencing site.

2.    It can be used on Facebook and Instagram.

3.   Sparkocam can be used as a in-device camera app. 

Ways to make your experience better - 

1.   The camera aperture must be properly cleaned to get the best result.

2.   You should know what your camera supports.

3.   Your camera must be charged or have a continuous power supply to reduce the chances of video cuts.

Best Features of Sparkcam -

1.  It does not require any special settings.

2.  It requires some basic settings which can easily be enabled during installation.

3.  It reduces the load on the DSLR capture card.

4.  It gives the video output in a very good quality.

5.   It requires a USB cable instead of  an HDMI cable , which is hard to get in use.

Sparkcam vs OBS studio - 

1.   Sparkcam has more features than the OBS studio app.

2.   Sparkcam is older than OBS studio and knows the customers more.

3.   Sparkcam works on more OS than OBS studio.

Does Sparkocam work with mac -

Sparkocam by sparkosoft is a software which helps us to record and publish our videos using a webcam , giving users the ability to broadcast videos using a webcam. But sadly there is no version of sparkocam available for mac.

How to stream desktop as Webcam video -

1.   Select the desktop as a webcam source. Run sparkocam and switch to the device tab.

2.   Select the type of streaming. You can broadcast the entire contents of your desktop , a part of it, a specified window or make the camera follow the mouse cursor.

3.   Enjoy ! 

( This can be used by gamers to stream their live webcam gaming videos.)

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