Can i use my sony digital camera as a web cam?? is yes pls explain how exactly i can do that...?

i have tried connecting the sony camera to the USB port ...but as soon as i connect it the diaphragm of the camera shuts ..so i have no clue how to use it as a web cam...

I can use mine, to be sure of yours go to www.sony.com
and see your product ( I learned how to use mine form it)

well i'm gonna suppouse that your camera is designed for web cam as well. First of all you need install the CD that probably came inside the camera box. That CD has the drivers that windows need to recognize the camera, so you can use it. If you do not have the CD, then you hav to go to sony.com and find the camera's driver by searching using the manufacture number. Once you get it, follows instruction added to this file. I hope it helps you, otherwise contact me and i'll help you....

I agree with acostafamily ...
Whatever software came with the camera will undoubtedly enable the camera as a webcam and this software will allow you to open the shutter.

Have you tried just attempting to use it as a webcam thru say Yahoo Messenger? Maybe once the application program tries to address the cam, it will open. XP doesn't know how to control it though, so I'm guessing an OEM driver/interface must be present.

there may be any problem with your usb port on in your data cable or may by in your camera. other wise...
just use the usb port of your comuter and attach it with your camera
simple ;)

connect PC to Cam using USB cable its comes with Cam then detecting start install drivers of Cam .. thn its works as webcam hey finally select source ...