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    NP2096 Webcam - Framerate?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by voxnihili, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. voxnihili

    voxnihili Newbie

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    I'm curious if any other NP2096 owners have encountered this, or if anyone knows the cause.

    Basically, my webcam (the built-in one) won't capture images faster than 5 FPS, no matter what I try to set the recording framerate to. It looks nothing like it did in Sphinx's video; every movement turns into a blurry mess.

    EDIT: I should add that I've experienced this same issue in both Debut and Meeting Secretary.
     
    voxnihili, Aug 20, 2008
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    iudsis Notebook Enthusiast

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    My NP2096 integrated webcam is doing the same thing. 5 frames at the max. I don't know if it needs drivers or what. I need to get this fixed because I plan on using Skype video chat a lot when I go overseas soon.
     
    iudsis, Aug 30, 2008
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  3. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    most integrated notebook cams are average... at best.

    they usually get a low framerate at high resolutions, and better framerates at lower resolutions.

    I would recommend to test the web cam on its own software first to see if you can customize the settings to get the better framerate.

    ... or get a $15 Logitech Quick Cam ;)
     
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  4. iudsis

    iudsis Notebook Enthusiast

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    The thing is, the NP2096 did not come with any webcam software or anything. No drivers either. How it is even displaying a picture through skype, I have no idea.
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    look through the Device Manager, it should tell you the device and the drivers being used... even if they are stock Windows ones.

    So I would try to update the drivers from the Sager or the manufacturer's site if possible.
     
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    iudsis Notebook Enthusiast

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    Under device manager-> imaging devices it just says "USB 2.0 Camera". I couldn't find anything relevant in any of the other menus.

    Sager does not provide any drivers for the webcam on this laptop. I tried some webcam drivers from their older models (NP2090), but no go.

    The only bad thing about this laptop I guess.
     
    iudsis, Aug 30, 2008
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