[Discuss] [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] [SPAM] Re: Webcam Woes

[markw at mohawksoft.com]

> On 06/02/2011 08:37 AM, Matthew Gillen wrote:
>> On 05/29/2011 01:18 AM, David Kramer wrote:
>>> I've tried a bunch of programs (cheese, luvcview, kamoso, etc) with
>>> various failure modes.  Although all of them show the webcam output to
>>> the screen perfectly, they all fail to capture the output to a file
>>> correctly.
>>
>> Try mplayer.  I've used that successfully with an earlier generation of
>> Logitech HD webcams.
>
> Hmmm.  Too late; I already returned it, but I might try that with my old
> one just to see if it works.  Thanks.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with specific models?

I'm coming in late to this discussion, I guess. Correct me if I'm wrong,
you are looking for a USB web cam? One that works with Linux? If this is
the case, I've done a bit of looking for the Linux PC Robot.

I found that 1-2 year old Logitech cameras are the best bet. The latest
often don't have drivers.

Depending on your needs, I found the QuickCam 3500 E to be perfectly
functional -- and cheap, $8.99 at Microcenter for a refurb


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