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 ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://productguide.itmanagersjournal.com/ _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
