Suggestions for a digital video camera that streams live to HDMI?

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I'm looking for a digital video camera that streams live to HDMI, ideally 720p. The intention is to connect the camera directly to a TV with a HDMI input without going via a VGA converter or a video capture board. The purpose is to display a bench-top demonstration to my class.

So far I have found lots of digital camcorders that will output recorded video to HDMI, in the Flip HD and Sanyo Xacti range for example, but I want the camera to output a live feed. I don't need the recording facilities, so would be happy with something that is like a web cam or CCTV camera as long as it had a HDMI output not a USB connection. The closest I have found so far is something like the Canon EOS 7D, Sony HVR or specialist cameras designed for microscopes, all of which are rather expensive and rather bulky. Ideally I'd be looking for a mid-range digital video camera output live feed to HDMI. Any suggestions?

Luis · Accepted Answer

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720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.
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The PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH lets you record video in beautiful 720p high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high definition TV monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once.

Anonymous · Answer

Does something like the Canon HV40 suit your needs?  Though it is a 1080i camera...

Not only will it stream HDMI (or HDV/DV over FireWire), it will give you manual control over white balance, shutter, exposure, focus, and audio if you want it.  Otherwise, just use the camera's automatic mode.  But with something like a demonstration, you can set your manual settings the way you want them, and leave them there so the camera doesn't try to automatically "help" you with what it "thinks" it should set itself to.

lare · Answer

my JVC everio outputs live camera on the HDMI. did you check your schools AV department? they may have a JVC HD digital camcorder with HDMI outs.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes there is a way, you just plug in your usb the one they give you with the camera, and vwala everything is in skype.

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