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Gatorade Frost · 10-02-2005, 06:21 PM

I have a Nikon Coolpix 5600.

Does anyone know if there's any way that I can set the camera to video and just have it recording onto my computer without having to use a memory card? All I have is a 256mb and that provides about 6 minutes of video.

shakran · 10-03-2005, 07:42 PM

does the camera have a video out jack? If so, and you have a video capture card on your computer, you can do it. Otherwise, snag a bigger memory card. $70 max will get you a gig.

Gary_the_Rat · 10-03-2005, 08:32 PM

I'm going to guess you're out of luck on this one. I haven't heard of such a feature.
I own a Coolpix 4500.

sashime76 · 10-04-2005, 09:05 AM

I don't know the spec on the camera but with my Sony DSC-P1 the best video resolution looks pretty bad after convert all the clips to DVD or SVCD. If you want good quality video it's better to get a camcorder.

Even if there is such a cable that allows you to record straight to your PC, are you going to carry your PC around so you can shoot clips? Get a larger capacity memory card, check out the largest possible that is compatible with your digital camera though.

10-02-2005, 06:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gatorade Frost Rookie	Digital Camera straight to the Computer I have a Nikon Coolpix 5600. Does anyone know if there's any way that I can set the camera to video and just have it recording onto my computer without having to use a memory card? All I have is a 256mb and that provides about 6 minutes of video. __________________ I got in a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh, yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well." Emo Philips

10-03-2005, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	does the camera have a video out jack? If so, and you have a video capture card on your computer, you can do it. Otherwise, snag a bigger memory card. $70 max will get you a gig.

10-03-2005, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gary_the_Rat Tilted Location: KY	I'm going to guess you're out of luck on this one. I haven't heard of such a feature. I own a Coolpix 4500.

10-04-2005, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
sashime76 Addict Location: Hoosier State	I don't know the spec on the camera but with my Sony DSC-P1 the best video resolution looks pretty bad after convert all the clips to DVD or SVCD. If you want good quality video it's better to get a camcorder. Even if there is such a cable that allows you to record straight to your PC, are you going to carry your PC around so you can shoot clips? Get a larger capacity memory card, check out the largest possible that is compatible with your digital camera though.