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How do I attach my laptop to the digital camera and use laptop screen as lcd to camera to capture the photos?

I mean I want to use the laptop screen to compose my photo. Idon't how to attach the digital camera to use it that way. I appreciate the help if anybody knows that.

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1. Refer to your constructor's manual or website if this is possible for your camera. For Nikon, some high-end digital SLR's would allow this if you install a software called Nikoncapture which can be downloaded from their website.
2. Most dSLR's have a PC port on the body to do this, with supplied software. If you have a point and shoot digital camera, you may be out of luck. Even with dSLR's, you can't actually compose the photo on the screen since the sensor isn't a "live" sensor, and image only is captured when the shutter is activated. Leaf, a manufacturer of digital backs for medium format cameras, does have a digital back that you can do this with. Then again, they cost about $14K. I really don't think it's possible to do this if you have a dSLR, or a point and shoot.