What is the best webcam?

[imported_Rampage]

I have this Aiptek Pocket DV now, and it SUCKS badly. I'm looking at Logitech as they seem to have the biggest selection and probably TWAIN compliant drivers unlike Aiptek.

I think its TWAIN that makes it work with all Windows apps..

if there are any general purpose TWAIN drivers out there that will make this POS webcam/camera work better feel free to pass that on..

this is the one I'm kinda looking at http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/produ...etails/US/EN,CRID=2204,CONTENTID=10136

I dont need over 640x480 really.. its only for MSN7.
Heres what I have now

Product Features
? 4-in-1 Multi-Function Design:
Digital Still Camera, Digital Camcorder, PC Camera, and Voice Recorder.

? 640 x 480 Pixel High Resolution:
Take High Resolution Images and Video with the Pocket DV.

? Internal 16 MB Memory:
The Pocket DV Features Built-in 16 MB of SDRAM Memory. Take up to 3 1/2 Minutes of Digital Audio and Video, Up to 2000 Digital Still Pictures, or Up to 30 Minutes of Digital Audio Recording!

? Send your Pictures or even Live Videos:
Keep in Touch with Family, Friends, and Clients via E-mail



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Specifications

Hardware Resolution
640 x 480 Pixels (VGA)
Image Sensor
300,000 Pixel CMOS
Video Resolution
320 x 240 Pixels (QVGA) up to 10 fps
Video Conferencing
320 x 240 Pixels (up to 24 fps)
Internal Memory
16 MB Built-in SDRAM
External Memory
None
Voice Annotation
Up to 30 minutes
Self-Timer
10 seconds
Image Format
JPEG, AVI (through software)
Computer Interface
USB
Power Saving
Auto Power Off if Idle over 30 Seconds
Power Source
2 AA Alkaline Batteries
USB Port when Plugged into PC
Camera Dimensions
3.06" x 1.4" x 3.14"

It restarts the computer sometimes when I try to use it. Then to make it work I have to put it on another USB port so it can redetect its drivers that are not WHQL certified.

 

[CreativeTom]

Don't buy that!!! I have that camera and the image quality sucks for webcam broadcasts. The image shows up very grainy, I would recomend going with something other then Logitech for a cam. I know this may sound strange because they do have such a large market share, but even other cam's I have seen do not perform well.

 

[vegetation]

Buy an old vhs camcorder and use the video out to a capture card. That beats the pants off any consumer webcam.

 

[ProviaFan]

Originally posted by: vegetation
Buy an old vhs camcorder and use the video out to a capture card. That beats the pants off any consumer webcam.

I'm sure it would! :thumbsup: