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I would like to use my Nikon D7000 on a Mac for Skype video calling. Is there a way to do this? There is a way, if I was using a Canon, but I'm not.
And no need to tell me that there are webcams for that :). If I have hundreds of dollars worth of equipment, I want to use it.
2Not sure if there is a way or no, but be careful when you do this because you can burn your sensor, which is made to be exposed to light for only a few seconds (which is already long) at a time. – Greg – 2011-08-10T21:51:24.570
Newer DSLR's that boast HD video and offer extra add-ons to enhance film-making aspects have sensors designed to handle exposure times much longer than a few seconds. But for Skype? Just buy a $20 webcam for that. :) – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007 – 2011-08-10T22:44:32.477
1I've heard of sensor burn, so I did some research and found that it's perfectly safe for usual use cases.
Techie: I have that on my Macbook Pro, so I don't have to buy anything and I still don't want to use it. There's a huge difference using profesional lenses. – duality_ – 2011-08-11T09:58:41.040