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    Choppy HP Webcam

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jad Morffier, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. Jad Morffier

    Jad Morffier Newbie

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    I have a HP Pavilion dv5-1138tx. YouCam was recording nice and smooth videos for me when I first got the unit but now when I record it's like it's playing at 15fps or less. I've not changed any settings so I'm wondering does anyone know how to fix it up or is there alternative software I can use to record that does a better job?
     
    Jad Morffier, Mar 14, 2009
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    gekk_gad Notebook Consultant

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    i think there's an hp update right now for youcam. check the support website for an update to youcam and see if it changes
     
    gekk_gad, Mar 14, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Bad lighting usually makes the fps dip.

    Webcams work best at daylight conditions.
     
    flipfire, Mar 14, 2009
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  4. Jad Morffier

    Jad Morffier Newbie

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    Yes this is true but in my case most of my recordings on the notebook were in the same spot, and during the day. So while lighting does play a big part I think my issue could be partly that, and perhaps something else.

    I'll do some more testing though just to make sure. Thanks for your thoughts. :cool:
     
    Jad Morffier, Mar 14, 2009
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    Jad Morffier Newbie

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    Oh yeh and I just did a HP Update check and no new updates were found.
     
    Jad Morffier, Mar 14, 2009
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