On Monday 23 July 2007 19:02:34 Gus Wirth wrote: > Dexter Filmore wrote: > > Ok, one for the newbie list since I'm a total n00b here: > > I'd like to get me a webcam, should be auto-focussing, hvae 640x480 at > > least (more=better) and pump out 15fps min. > > > > I've been googling around but can't find any site that lists linux > > compatible devices like for example linuxprinting does for printers. > > > > What rules of thumb take me to a good cam here? > > > > (And btw, can I use a Nikon Coolpix 4300 as a webcam?) > > I think I'm misunderstanding the definition of a webcam. Isn't a webcam > supposed to be a stand-alone device that connects to your network? >
That would be an IP cam in my terms. I'm talking about the small budget gadgets that connect to usb or firewire and are good for video conferencing but nothing fancy. > That aside, consider using a standard video camera and a video capture > card. I bought a cheap color video camera for $24 that produces > composite video out, and a capture card ($12) that works with the IVTV > drivers <http://ivtvdriver.org/index.php/Main_Page>. My TV turner card > (Hauppauge PVR-150) also has composite video input. You can also get > many different types of cameras. I'm considering getting an outdoor > version to set up as my "lizard cam" to watch the lizards on my fence. got a bt878 capture card with composite in lying around, considered that, too. possibly worth a shot. will check out what cam modules are available at my local vendor. Dex -- -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.12 GCS d--(+)@ s-:+ a- C++++ UL++ P+>++ L+++>++++ E-- W++ N o? K- w--(---) !O M+ V- PS+ PE Y++ PGP t++(---)@ 5 X+(++) R+(++) tv--(+)@ b++(+++) DI+++ D- G++ e* h>++ r* y? ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ http://www.stop1984.com http://www.againsttcpa.com -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-newbie
