Q. I have an older digital Kodak camera. I also have a computer that runs Windows Vista. I'd like to use the camera as a Webcam. How would I configure things?
—Bradley in Parkersburg, WV, listening via Kim's Club 

A. It is possible to use a digital camera as a Webcam, in most cases. The camera must be a point-and-shoot, not a digital SLR. And it must have the right connections to your computer.

Your computer must also have the appropriate connections.

Kodak's digital SLRs were aimed at professionals. So, I assume you have a point-and-shoot.

Let's discuss connections. The camera must have an A/V port. This is designed to connect the camera to a television set. That way, you can review pictures and/or videos on the big screen.

We'll use the A/V port to connect to your computer. The camera may have a USB port or something similar. This port is designed to transfer content to a computer. It won't work for our purposes.

An A/V cable should have been supplied with your camera. If you don't still have it, buy one. Make sure it is specific to your camera model.

The A/V cable likely uses composite connections. So, you'll need to figure a way to connect to your computer.