How can I use this as a webcam?

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Sorry to disappoint you but this camera is not worthy of being used for anything.  I am totally serious when I say I wouldn't have kept this for FREE.  Not only is it not 4K resolution but it's  on even HD.  It's more like watching videos on YouTube of TV shows back in the 60s/70s except its not even that good.  It's hard to explain just how useless this camera is...and for its cost of $80+ you can certainly find video cameras with 100x higher quality.  I own about $50,000 worth of camera/video equipment so I do know what I'm talking about.  I ordered this as a gift for a child and returned it immediately.  Honestly...I could have bought a $10 used cell phone and the HD video quality on that would have been supremely better.  There are nice web cameras starting at $29 that will actually shoot nice clear quality video that looks very nice.  I can't warn you and others enough to just stay away from this camera.  It wasn't good 3nough for even a child to play with so you will be very upset if you buy it.  And I did not have high expectations nor am being unreasonable.  Even if it was free you would never use it.  If you are looking for a portable camera that you can use for everyday video as well as a web cam, then look for a used DJI Osmo Pocket or Osmo Action.  They are small but have exceptional quality.  They are both  $200+ new but I see them used for $100 all the time and those are cameras you will be happy with and keep for a long time.  Spend $15-$50 more and you will be much happier.  Or buy a dedicated Webcam for half the price of this and you will be happy.

ASIN	B097FC2GPQ
Antenna Location	Recreational and underwater video recording
Best Sellers Rank	#49,216 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #133 in Camcorders
Brand	Minolta
Built-In Media	MN4KP1, Underwater Waterproof Case, USB Cable, AC Adaptor, Clip Mount Holder, Tripod Socket Adaptor, Helmet Velcro Strap, Lanyard, 16GB Memory Card
Camcorder Type	Action Camera
Color	Blue
Compatible Devices	Smartphone, Tablet, Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Customer Reviews	3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars (301)
Display Resolution Maximum	FHD
Effective Still Resolution	12 mp
Effective Video Resolution	3840 pixels
File Format	MOV
Flash Memory Installed Size	16 GB
Flash Memory Type	Micro SD
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	Handheld
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image stabilization	Dynamic
Item Dimensions D x W x H	3"D x 6"W x 9"H
Item Weight	1.2 pounds
Lens Type	Zoom
Manufacturer	Minolta
Maximum Aperture	5.5 f_stop
Maximum Focal Length	39 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length	39 millimeters
Model Name	minolta
Model Number	MN4KP1
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Optical Zoom	4 x
Screen Size	1.3 inches
Sensor Type	CMOS
Shooting Modes	Time Lapse
Special Feature	Time Lapse
Style Name	Compact, Handheld, Action Camera
Supported Audio Format	AAC
Supported Image Format	JPEG
UPC	084438961553
Unit Count	1 Count
Video Capture Format	MOV
Video Resolution	4K
Viewing Angle	170 degrees
Warranty Description	Limited 1 Year Manufacturer
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Compability	802.11n
Zoom	Optical

Minolta MN4KP1 4K Ultra HD Wi-Fi Enabled Pocket Camcorder, Blue

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