Linux compatible webcams?

rev138 · l33t Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Posts: 848 Location: Vermont, USA

Can any recommend a linux compatible USB webcam?

TIA.
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poly_poly-man · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:06 am Post subject:

anything by logitech

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coolsnowmen · Veteran Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 1479 Location: No.VA

http://linux-uvc.berlios.de
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tuber · Apprentice Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 267

Just be aware that the UVC driver only supports the V4L2 API, not the V4L API. This has implications on which programs you can use.

coolsnowmen · Veteran Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 1479 Location: No.VA

Isn't that the purpose of the V4L1 compatibility layer
device drivers->multimedia->video for linux API 1 compatibility layer
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d2_racing · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject:

twam · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Logitech QuickCam 9000
Apple iSight

both are working here perfectly

tuber · Apprentice Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 267

d2_racing · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:55 pm Post subject:

tuber · Apprentice Joined: 12 Nov 2004 Posts: 267

d2_racing, I can try and help debug your problem, but do you mind opening a new topic? I'd rather not hijack this thread. Thanks.

d2_racing · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

In fact, I will double check my webcam and also my config and I will get back with the info on a new thread

farhaven · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 127

I have a Creative Webcam III Plus, a rather old piece of hardware, but the main functions work (i.e. recording videos with 640x480 is possible), but the trigger buttons doesn't work (or at least I couldn't get it to work)

firehawk

Hi everyone,

I am looking at getting a webcam.
I have discovered the Gentoo Wiki that deals a lot with this, but before I run out and get one. Would like to hear if anyone has got one working and what you recommend out of the millions of available products?

I am running Gentoo, and would like to record video streams from it. Would like good qulaity, but not the best. I will use it for LAN and training videos.

Optical zoom would be nice feature to have too, so please mention it if you know more.

Thanks in advance.

timeBandit · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:29 am Post subject:

Merged above post here.
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]Trix[ · Apprentice Joined: 27 Feb 2003 Posts: 184

I am thinking about buying my first webcam which will mostly be used with Skype.

Which one do you recommend?

Thanks in advance...
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blubbi · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

I would suggest a cam fond on the following page.
The UVC driver was, not so long ago, merged into the linux mainline Kernel.

http://linux-uvc.berlios.de/

I myself have a Creative Live! Cam Optia AF and it works.
Thought there is still a proplem with low FPS.

Kind regards
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nixnut · Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject:

merged above two posts here
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