need help buying a webcam

[xoduzz786]

hey i've been in the market for a new webcam for about $50 and these four have come to mind. I'm mainly concerned with picture quality, not so much about smooth FPS. Which one would u guys recommend?

Logitech QuickCam Zoom Digital Camera - $53
(it says this must be purchased with hardware...what does that mean exactly?)

Logitech QuickCam Messenger USB webcam - $43

Creative Webcam Live! USB Webcam - $47.99

Creative Webcam NX pro USB - $41

any other recommendations? Also i would reallly appreciate it if anyone could give me a link to any image quality stills/sample movies from any of these choices. Thanks in advance.

 

[xoduzz786]

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[tiap]

Food for thought
A lot of capturing software these days allows for webcam use thru a digital camera and usb. Google for the software and compatability, if you have a digital camera.

 

[xoduzz786]

the digi cam i have is a Panasonic SV-AV30...i doubt there is any capturing software for it, i've looked before. Have any specific software that turns digital cameras into webcams?

 

[funggorgor]

Why not consider Kodak webcam?

 

[tiap]

Don't have the time to search right now, and it's been a while, but if memory serves me, there is a bunch of it. In fact some of them even turns you digicam into a time slice security camera viewable remotely over the web or to record etc. Try "screenalizer" (I think could be one)

 

[Prime Beef]

A lot of capturing software these days allows for webcam use thru a digital camera and usb. Google for the software and compatability, if you have a digital camera.

 

[xoduzz786]

well after searching for software i found out that it can't be used as a webcam....so im back to the original plan on choosing between the 4 webcams...anyone?

 

[xoduzz786]

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[Zucarita9000]

I have a Logitech QuickCam Messenger. Works pretty well, but the quality degrades quite a bit in low light. My other rig has a Philips PCVC370K, and the quality is excellent, much better than the Messenger. However, there is a drawback: the drivers suck and are very unstable. Luckily, MSN Messenger can use the camera without it's drivers.

I haven't use a Creative webcam for a while, so I don't know if they¡ve update their CMOS hardware for the mid-level products. If you want higher quality, consider some based on CCD technology. Their usually are better.

 

[xoduzz786]

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[xoduzz786]

bump anyone?

 

[Rip the Jacker]

Logitech.