On Tuesday 07 October 2003 02:55 am, Damian Gatabria wrote:
> Hi.
>
> Yesterday i started working at a small business that
> is interested in using PC's with webcams as "security
> cameras" .. you know, to monitor customers, that kind
> of thing.
>
> The idea is that the PC should be running Linux. I
> have zero experience with webcams, and from
> what i've read, performance and resolution can be real
> problems as drivers vary in quality.
>
> So, is there any brand or model that could be useful
> for this (resolution should be good enough to
> make it possible to recognize a face standing at about
> 3 or 4 meters from the camera) under Linux?
>
> Thanks
>
> Damian
Hi Damian - I'm using a Logitech Pro 3000 (Quickcam) that works pretty good
under Linux/Mandrake.
I'm not sure if its still made though.
I'll send you a snapshot taken with it using Camstream - its not 9 - 12 feet,
(more like 3) but it should give you an idea of the quality.
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