Can I record from camera to PC using HDMI

[jimmieballgame]

I have a Nikon D3300 digital camera which also records video. It has a mini HDMI port. (I don't know if it's in or out or both)

I have a Dell Inspiron 17 that also has a mini HDMI port. (I don't know if it's in or out or both)

Can I record directly from camera to PC using this mini HDMI?

If I can, how do I actually record it to the hard drive? What program?

Thank you
Jimmieballgame

 

[jsmithepa]

No. HDMI is if you want real time video monitoring. Like while recording you want to view it on the PC.

To simply store the content, all you need is a network connection, most likely a USB link, if the Nikon allows it. So if there is a configuration that says, Store in internal storage or... ur golden.

 

[ffg7]

why would you record to the laptop when the laptop's own webcam can do that? the camera has usb besides hdmi.
http/imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3300/spec.htm

 

[jimmieballgame]

why would you record to the laptop when the laptop's own webcam can do that? the camera has usb besides hdmi.
http/imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d3300/spec.htm

Because the Nikon takes MUCH better pictures than the web cam. That and the audio is terrible with the web cam. At least it isn't as good as I want. I plan on using a directional mic.

 

[jimmieballgame]

No. HDMI is if you want real time video monitoring. Like while recording you want to view it on the PC.

To simply store the content, all you need is a network connection, most likely a USB link, if the Nikon allows it. So if there is a configuration that says, Store in internal storage or... ur golden.

It looks like it's not doable. But thanks for the info about real time video monitoring.

I appreciate your input.

Jimmieballgame