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Re: [LUG] Webcams

 

On 23/04/2020 23:07, Julian Hall wrote:

I have a Logitech C310 which just works, and has ever since I started using Linux years ago. IMHO provided it's full HD and works natively in Linux, nobody will ever see it so the image will look the same whatever you spend.

Julian

On 23/04/2020 17:09, Mark Andrew Smith via list wrote:
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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Have you considered the Pi camera on a Pi? Its capable of 3280 x 2464 pixel static images, and also supports 1080p30, 720p60 and640x480p90 video. Not sure what purpose you want it for but you can get POE for it and for around £100 you can get a reasonable camera, tolerable video and the option of AI object recognition done at the camera? IR option available too! I keep wondering about one with PV for the chicken house to guillotine any undesirable visitors!

Tom te tom te tom

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