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    webcam information

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by zxc, Feb 7, 2006.

  1. zxc

    zxc Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    could you please direct me to a web sites/articles where I could read about webcams? I need to buy one and want to know all the details regarding technical features - angles, sensors, speed, built-in microphones, software etc.

    Any guides/reviews would be very much apreciated as I want to be able to compare different products.

    thank you in advance

    cheers
    zxc
     
    zxc, Feb 7, 2006
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    dr_st Notebook Deity

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  3. zxc

    zxc Notebook Consultant

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    thx.
    both links seem to direct to reviews which is great but would you also know any links for guides/detail description of webcams technology in general?
    I would love to know what do I need to buy and why :)
    in general: looking for top quality webcam for my i6000

    thx again

    zxc
     
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  4. Trippytiger

    Trippytiger Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I guess that depends on what you're after. Image quality, features, portability, tracking, etc.? How much you're willing to pay is also an important consideration.

    I'm currently on the hunt for a good webcam as well, and I've found simply reading reviews to be quite helpful. Proper in-depth reviews will give you a lot of information, and I'm sure you'll start to see what sort of things will be important to you.

    A webcam review site that I really like is this: http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/#revews1
     
    Trippytiger, Feb 7, 2006
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    I have the Logitech QuickCam deluxe for notebooks, and it works great. Would like to upgrade to the "pro" soon though.
     
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    Trippytiger Notebook Consultant

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    Here's a page that you might find somewhat helpful: http://www.creative.com/products/webcams/howto/article.asp?articleid=59444&cat=12&page=

    It's Creative's glossary of webcam terms; should be handy if there's anything you don't know.

    I just bought a Creative Webcam Live! Pro today, and it seems to be pretty good. The image quality is superb, but it appears to have a problem with increasing the exposure through the software - framerate drops way, way down.
     
    Trippytiger, Feb 10, 2006
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