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    Skype webcam question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Danja, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. Danja

    Danja Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm trying to use my integrated webcam with skype in the dark. For some reason when I first enable the video feed, I show up bright and clear as if it were flashing me or operating in night mode or something. However, after a couple seconds, the feed goes dark. Is there a way to make skype sustain the "night mode"?
     
    Danja, Jul 16, 2008
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    I don't believe this is possible with skype per say!...If anything this would be a webcam setting...see if ur webcam has a 'night mode' feature.
     
    makaveli72, Jul 17, 2008
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    carton Notebook Guru

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    I have a similar problem...Skype has a webcam settings option, I turn the auto settings off and gain way up and it gets fixed, temporarily, then it fades to black again. I turn the auto settings on again and it gets fixed for a while. I haven't found a conclusive answer anywhere, though.
     
    carton, Dec 17, 2008
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    2nd post#2 - it is depending on the webcam device and the lighting!

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Dec 17, 2008
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  5. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    It was just adjusting to the lighting...
     
    McGrady, Dec 17, 2008
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