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    DV5 HP webcam

    Discussion in 'HP' started by ttv, Nov 1, 2008.

  1. ttv

    ttv Notebook Geek

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    How do you guys like or unlike the HP webcam that comes built into the DV5?

    I tried it with Skype and I think it SUCKS.
    Frame rate is awful, color balance is nonexistant, resolution is nowhere near what you would expect from 1.3M pixel.

    Anyone find any drivers that actually make this thing work?

    Meanwhile, I bought a logitech pro9000.
    Wow! What a difference, night and day.
    Now my Skype video actually looks good.

    Comments?
    About the HP webcam and/or the pro9000?
     
    ttv, Nov 1, 2008
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  2. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a VGA camera(0.3 megapixels)...but doesnt the frame rate depend upon the internet speed?
     
    p1990, Nov 1, 2008
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  3. Savior

    Savior Notebook Consultant

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    I think it sucks too. It's not comparable to my logitech Quickcam Deluxe for notebooks.
     
    Savior, Nov 1, 2008
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    Infamous22 Notebook Deity

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    Download ManyCam and tweak the settings. I was able to increase the exposure and sharpness to create one hell of a high resolution looking quality video feed. I believe that it is 1.3 Mega pixels.
     
    Infamous22, Nov 1, 2008
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