<p>No, the display port on your macbook pro is output only.</p>

<p>You may be able to use your camcorder as a webcam if it is capable of streaming video over USB or Firewire, though.</p>

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ObscureRobot
<p>I have been reading through all these resources <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> and <a href="http://www.displayport.org/faq/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> . But, I don't have my answer. </p>

<p>My question is simply, can the display port on a Mac take video input source?</p>

<p>More Details:  I have </p>

<ol>
<li>Macbook Pro Model 6,2 (Mid 2010) that has a Display Port</li>
<li>A camcorder that has HDMI output and NO firewire outputs. </li>
<li>A HDMI to Display port adapter.</li>
</ol>

<p>I want to know if it's possible to use my camcorder like a webcam i.e capture live video for the purpose of streaming. As a primary test, I should be able to connect the camcorder and do a capture using iMovie. </p>

<p>Would this be possible? I am pretty sure input through USB won't work. And from what I have seen there is no easy way to convert the HDMI video stream into firewire. So, any suggestions?</p>

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Does my Macbook display port support video input?
smartnut007
# Does my Macbook display port support video input?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-06-15)

I have been reading through all these resources [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort) and [here](http://www.displayport.org/faq/) . But, I don't have my answer.

My question is simply, can the display port on a Mac take video input source?

More Details: I have

1. Macbook Pro Model 6,2 (Mid 2010) that has a Display Port
2. A camcorder that has HDMI output and NO firewire outputs.
3. A HDMI to Display port adapter.

I want to know if it's possible to use my camcorder like a webcam i.e capture live video for the purpose of streaming. As a primary test, I should be able to connect the camcorder and do a capture using iMovie.

Would this be possible? I am pretty sure input through USB won't work. And from what I have seen there is no easy way to convert the HDMI video stream into firewire. So, any suggestions?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2012-06-15. Score: 4

No, the display port on your macbook pro is output only.

You may be able to use your camcorder as a webcam if it is capable of streaming video over USB or Firewire, though.


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