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Re: [LUG] Webcams

 

On 23/04/2020 14:23, Simon Waters wrote:
> On Wednesday, 22 April 2020 12:43:02 BST Henry Bremridge wrote:
>>
>> I am looking for a webcam for video-meetings and was thinking of getting
>> one of the older Logitech cameras (eg 920 for £84). So far I have been
>> waiting a month and no joy. My reason is that is relatively old technology,
>> and linux appears to works well with it
> 
> I have a C240 which works fine with Debian, but can't find Logitech C92?-? for 
> love nor money. I fear covid-19 has cleared out the reputable discounted 
> webcam suppliers.
> 
> At this point grab what you can find and try it, unless there is no rush, then 
> wait a few months and buy from the the cheap secondhand market that will no 
> doubt spring up as soon as the restrictions are lifted.
> 
> The pricing is such that you are paying over list for these on EBay now.
> 
> Kai was posting videos on how to use mobile phones as webcams over WiFi with 
> Arch Linux the other day, and if he can't get them in Singapore.
> 
> 
> 
http://www.skipser.com/p/2/p/android-as-webcam.html


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