The various Philips OV511 based webcams seem to be pretty well
regarded, and supported. I couldn't find any the other day when I
wanted to buy one, so I went with an SE401 based Philips cam, which I
should be getting in a few days.
Check http://www.qbik.ch/usb/devices/ under the "Video" section to see
what is supported.
* Mark R. Rubin ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
> o (My apologies for this overly generic question. Please ignore if
> too far off-topic.)
>
> o I need to find a good USB "webcam". It's important that it have:
>
> o Linux driver support.
>
> o Image quality (640x480; lens, sensor, A-to-D quality; low noise;
> low light sensitivity).
>
> o Good API (stable, documented) to user space code. Set parameters
> including exposure, contrast, "shutter speed", frame rate, single
> frame capability, etc. Example code/apps.
>
> o Manufacturer support of Linux (buy from those who support Linux).
>
> o Microphone.
>
> o Of less importance:
>
> o "Full-motion" video (as low as 8 FPS or even less okay).
>
> o Applications/GUI (I'll probably modify or code my own).
>
> o I've had trouble finding any comparative information, even reviews
> of just cameras themselves (in a MS environment, ignoring Linux
> support).
>
> o Support for the Philips models at http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/
> looks very good (do they have better image quality than
> competitors?) although the closed-source driver is, obviously,
> bothersome. The CPiA driver (http://webcam.sourceforge.net/)
> and the OV511 driver (http://alpha.dyndns.org/ov511/) also look
> good.
>
> o Any advice or references welcome.
>
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> MARK
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