user2497: I have been reading through all these resources here and here . 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 

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

user1530: 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.

2497: <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>
 1530: <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>
