K7 as a web cam

I want to use my K7 as a live web cam on a laptop running VIsta. The laptop has an integral webcam but I think the k7 may do a better job - certainly more flexible. I have used the USB connector and can access files direct. Control Panel recognises the hardware but I can't get live pics. There does not appear to be an option to select source for live pics. Any suggestions?

None of my Pentax d-slrs (ds2, k10) have that functionality.

Now the canon g series compacts do this.... and do it well.

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Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.

Hmm. Although it might be possible I don't know if it would cause your sensor to wear out too quickly?

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My Photobucket

I'm more worried about the internet connection, what are you're upload speeds???
I doubt you can stream real time HD with a normal connection.

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Stefan


K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ

Some Fuji cameras could double as webcams. This site has some free software. For anyone using BT he has a program to monitor DL speeds which is very good.

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Half Man... Half Pentax ... Half Cucumber

Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff

Algi

Why bother when you can get spend a few quid on a dedicated?

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Lurking is shirking.!

Sledge hammer solution to crack a wlanut problem I think. I wouldn't bother. Go buy a Logitech web cam for not much money rather than tie up an expensive DSLR + lens.

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Peter E Smith

My flickr Photostream

Seems a terrible waste of the K7 to use it as a webcam.

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K3ii, K-5, K-x, DA150-450mm, DA16-85WR, DA16-45, DA18-55WR, DA18-135WR, DA35 F2.4, M100mm F4 Macro, DA55-300mm, FA50mm 1.4, AF360 Flash, AF540 Flash