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| Webcam question My computer is Lenovo T61 with Core2 Duo T7300 @ 2 GHz, 8GB of RAM, running Windows 7 x64
I borrowed Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 (2-3 years years old, Logitech software supports resolution up to 1280x720P) from a friend, downloaded and installed drivers and software from Logitech.
Everything works but I have a couple of questions - never had a webcam before.
1) Camera seems be really laggy and picture is smudged/blurred (as if FPS cannot keep up) at any resolution higher than 640x480 (320x240 is the best and it gets worse with resolution increase).
Easiest way to achieve this is to wave a hand in front of the camera. This is can be just by going to "Quick Capture" mode in Logitech software without even recording to disc. Whenever I do this the process "System" starts consuming 17-25% in Task Manager.
When I do record even in 320x240 mode the video is only 15 FPS.
Is this due to the fact that my computer is a bit on a slower side for today (got it in September 2007 but it seems to be running Windows 7 x64 just fine) or due to the fact that camera can't really support higher resolutions well? Or both?
2) Are there any webcams that deliver true 1280x720P 30 FPS picture that can be captured to disc (assuming computer is fast enough)? Or is it a feature that only "real" camcorders support?
3) What is the highest video resolution Skype supports? I haven't found any settings in Skype (latest version) that allow to change video resolution. |
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 DoggPremium
join:2003-06-11
Belleville, IL
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| 1) camera quality can vary based on brand/model. With that, they can handle HD resolutions without issue. When working properly, you should be able to achieve 1280x720 @ 30fps with that cam.
As with any other hardware, actual performance can be affected by the PC speed, software, drivers, and the hardware itself.
2) noted above in 1. Simply previewing or capturing directly to the HDD eliminates internet speed from being a factor. So the same items noted above are the only items that affect operation.
3) I believe HD formats are now supported, but I can't find any information noting specifics.
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 MacGyverDon't Waste Your EnergyPremium,ExMod 2003-05
join:2001-10-14
Canada
kudos:1 | reply to JoeSchmoe007
Skype automatically determines what resolution to send based on your connection speed. It can change during a call. I think you need at least 1.5 megabit upload for 720p. |
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Doesn't it have to do with bandwidth too? Since you are steaming it over. hmmm /shrug |
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