If you're thinking of buying a webcam, here’s an option you may not have thought of. If you happen to have a DSLR, mirrorless or compact camera, you may be able to put it into service as a high ...

If you have a DSLR camera knocking about in your house, you can easily use it to upgrade your video calls and really look the part online by following our guide.

Traditional camera companies, such as Canon, Nikon, and GoPro, have released software that lets you turn a regular camera you may already own — or want to buy — into a webcam.

Many popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer USB webcam support built-in or via some extra software. We break down everything you need to know so you can step up your video call or streaming game.

While a webcam will suffice for most streaming, if you want to take a step up to higher camera quality, hooking up a DSLR camera is a great choice.

How to use a digital camera, camcorder, or GoPro as a webcam You’ll spend about the same as for a webcam at today’s prices, but end up with more flexibility down the road.

Many popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras offer USB webcam support built-in or via some extra software. We break down everything you need to know so you can step up your video call or streaming game.

With the Nikon Webcam Utility Software (via Engadget), users can connect some of the Nikon cameras to a computer via USB connection to use them as a real webcam.

While it is possible to use DLSRs from Nikon, Sony, and Fuji as a webcam with your PC as well, it requires one to buy a capture card which can cost anywhere between $100-$150.