For comparison of different webcams supported by the spca50x kernel
module (if you compile the spca5xx module yourself), check this page

http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html

A quality index is given in the last column.


On Mon, 2004-12-13 at 16:17, Edward wrote:
> Hello Hasse,
> 
> I've read in a Linux magazine today that the Logitech Quickcam Express would
> work (I have no idea about the prices though), requiring an external module.
> The Logitech Quickcam Messenger would /not/ work.
> 
> Also the Philips PCVC720K/00, Kensington VideoCam 67016 and Creative PD0040
> would work, and the Philips PCVC840K and PCVC 740K would work if you compile
> en external module yourself. Sweex Mini Webcam would work as well, but V4L2
> apps are not readily available.
> 
> Stay away from Aiptek Pencam Ultra (freezes your system), Logitech Quickcam
> Messenger, Trust 360 USB 2.0 Spacecam, Creative WebCam Instant, Creative
> WebCam Live! and Sweex Webcam USB2.0.
> 
> General remarks: not every Linux distribution will give the same results and
> of course the kernel version and parameters in use can make a world of
> difference, as we can see by the messages in this forum. Furthermore, some
> applications will work whereas other applications will not work with the
> same hardware/software setup.
> 
> So the answer is: it depends.
> Check www.qbik.ch/usb/devices if you see something you like.
> 
> Best regards,
> Edward
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hasse Hagen Johansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 15:02
> Subject: [Linux-usb-users] webcam recommendation
> 
> 
> > Hi
> >
> > I would like to buy a web cam. I saw that the phillips driver developer
> > has stopped working on it (that is such a pitty)
> >
> > Does anyone have any good suggestions of a good qulity webcam with a
> > price tag under about 175$
> >
> > Please cc me on answer I am not a subscriber
> >
> > Best Regards
> > Hasse H. Johansen
> >
> >
-- 
----------
m.vr.gr.
Gerard Klaver



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