need advice to buy a webcam

lcbruzer · 01-27-2003, 02:15 AM

Just FYI I have a Creative webcam pro and it is OK.
However, the firewire cam I have (ADS Pyro 1394) is WAY better.
Compared to the Pyro, the Creative is junk.
Obviously you will need a firewire i/f card, but if the slots/cost don't prohibit that's the best I've seen thus far among the inexpensive alternatives.

tincat2 · 01-27-2003, 04:10 AM

try phillips vespa and do a google search for linux support-mine does good,usb and all.on the side,i have noticed that there seems to be a large number of webcam sites in finland and several have links to cam info(though a lot of it is M$ stuff)

Bert · 01-27-2003, 05:22 AM

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Originally posted by sourian
zLinuxz ... what type of webcams are there appart from usb?!?!

There are parallel port webcams made by Logitech and Connectix(?) - early models. Can't find any drivers for them though, although there is meant to be someone looking after parport video support.

Anyway. Those cheap little USB QuickCams - they're fine. Took me 10 minutes to get it going. When I showed my Dad (it was his Christmas present) he said "Did they supply software for Linux too?"

Hehe

Bert

jmcts · 01-27-2005, 09:59 AM

I am interested in getting a webcam up an running. And found this . . .

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Originally posted by zLinuxz
get a tv input card, connect your video camera, and you'll get awesome video. just like if it was a dvd,

you can also make your own mpegs.

Can I use this for live feeds on the internet? (My wife's mom wants to watch our son via internet. You know grandma's.)

Thanks for any help you can offer.