Brian Davidson
EF2
Can you stream video with HDMI?
Just wonder because my new laptop has HDMI
Just wonder because my new laptop has HDMI
HDMI and streaming
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Matt Tottle
EF4
On a laptop, that's usually an output for showing HD video on your TV. Only on the highest end units would it possibly be bi-directional. That said, given the ultra-low bitrate you can achieve with your stream (150k-ish), using HDMI as a source would not gain you anything in quality over 1394, USB, or even S-video (and it might even cause you extra headaches given HDMI's native copy protection).
Drew.Gardonia
not over the internet you can't. in order to stream hi-def, you would need a hi-def camera, and a broadband connection. you can relay it from your computer to your big screen or projector though via HDMI (if capable)
Jason Foster
I think it might be possible to some degree, but only for in-office (home) applications, and yes, you need a serious high speed connection. Think Video Conferencing more than streaming for chases. I should try it with the 7D since it's HDMI and I too have a port on the laptop. I'll try it with ooVoo conferencing first.
Matt Tottle
EF4
I think he's just asking about using the connector since it's there. His laptop probably doesn't have a 1394 port and he's looking to use an existing port rather than buy an adapter card for something else the camera has. I don't think he's actually looking to stream HD, which yes, would be impossible with the bandwidth we have available. But again, the built-in HDMI port on a laptop is almost always going to be an output only. Completely negates the intended purpose.
Brian Davidson
EF2
I have 14days to take it back and Im not sure if I'm happy with it. Just I know what I'm looking for, what is the best port for streaming that gives the best quality picture both streaming and recording to laptop for review latter? I do have an easy cap but I'm waiting to buy a camera to test it out on.
Ben Holcomb
EF5
Just get an easy cap device to stream with. More than likely, it's just an output for HDMI - I know mine isn't an input on my Acer Laptop.
