Higher quality web cam ?

gilmores33 · 07-03-2006, 07:37 PM

Hi there!

I have been poking around the internet for something higher quality than the typical $100 webcam in combination with the most common web cam applications.

Right now, I'm connecting up with a webcam and am using SightSpeed at home with a DSL connection. My friends and I are unhappy with the video quality. I've also tried other applications like yahoo, aol, messenger, etc..

Seems like the quality is pretty much the same.

is there a step up to something better? we're willing to spend a little money to make it happen, just don't have any idea where to look. We're looking for something with a super clear picture.

i appreciate anyone with some good advice.

Thanks!
KC

Bootup05 · 07-03-2006, 08:25 PM

Logitech sphere cam?

I had the same problems you're experiencing, bought this cam and sorted it right out for me

Verve · 07-03-2006, 08:28 PM

hmm... I'm not too familiar with the webcam sort of stuff, but I have heard that a Firewire capable camcorder can be used as a webcam with a simple program (I believe it costs money, not sure how much). You may want to look into that, because almost all camcorders are far superior to webcams.

gilmores33 · 07-03-2006, 08:44 PM

I use a Logitech Quick Cam Pro...can't remember the model # but i bought it at Best Buy about a year ago or so. Think it was around $120. Not a bad idea using camcorders. We all have DV Cams too...relatively new too.

Just seems like with the webcam, the video is very pixelated and movement is choppy. I really don't understang the technology well enough to know what part of our setups is slowing the process down or maybe we're getting the best there is already.

Burgerbob · 07-03-2006, 09:15 PM

The quality you are experiencing is because video running at anything higher takes up too much bandwidth. And firewire camcorders usually arent recognized by messengers as webcams. Does it really matter anyways?

Verve · 07-03-2006, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burgerbob

The quality you are experiencing is because video running at anything higher takes up too much bandwidth. And firewire camcorders usually arent recognized by messengers as webcams. Does it really matter anyways?

like I said, there is a progam available to make it recognized.

gilmores33 · 07-03-2006, 10:15 PM

i called SightSpeed and they do support camcorders with firewire connection. i plan on giving it a try....i just wish there was a MUCH better way to do it to get better quality....

gilmores33 · 07-03-2006, 11:40 PM

maybe i should be a little clearer in my request for help too...

i realize there are ways to make SMALL improvements to my setup.

What i'm really wondering is, is there some OTHER way to do this webcam thing that makes a dramatic difference in quality?

Verve · 07-04-2006, 12:20 AM

Not through normal internet connections. Satellite is possible...

gnowak · 07-04-2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starwarsman

like I said, there is a progam available to make it recognized.

Hmm, do you know the name of the program or where it can be found??

07-03-2006, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
gilmores33 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4	Higher quality web cam ? Hi there! I have been poking around the internet for something higher quality than the typical $100 webcam in combination with the most common web cam applications. Right now, I'm connecting up with a webcam and am using SightSpeed at home with a DSL connection. My friends and I are unhappy with the video quality. I've also tried other applications like yahoo, aol, messenger, etc.. Seems like the quality is pretty much the same. is there a step up to something better? we're willing to spend a little money to make it happen, just don't have any idea where to look. We're looking for something with a super clear picture. i appreciate anyone with some good advice. Thanks! KC

07-03-2006, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bootup05 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,346	Logitech sphere cam? I had the same problems you're experiencing, bought this cam and sorted it right out for me __________________ Intel E2200 @ 3GHz Gigabyte iP31-DS3L 3GB PC-6400 C5 Sapphire 4850 @ 700/2240 WD Caviar SE 320GB - 160GB Seagate External Asus 19" Wide Acoustic Energy Aego M's Freezer Pro 7 Tagan 600W Vista Ultimate 64 SP1

07-03-2006, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	hmm... I'm not too familiar with the webcam sort of stuff, but I have heard that a Firewire capable camcorder can be used as a webcam with a simple program (I believe it costs money, not sure how much). You may want to look into that, because almost all camcorders are far superior to webcams. __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

07-03-2006, 09:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,529	The quality you are experiencing is because video running at anything higher takes up too much bandwidth. And firewire camcorders usually arent recognized by messengers as webcams. Does it really matter anyways? __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate HDD, eVGA GeForce 8800GT w/Akimbo Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G, 1GB RAM, 4GB SD card

07-04-2006, 12:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	Not through normal internet connections. Satellite is possible... __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

07-03-2006, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
gilmores33 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4	I use a Logitech Quick Cam Pro...can't remember the model # but i bought it at Best Buy about a year ago or so. Think it was around $120. Not a bad idea using camcorders. We all have DV Cams too...relatively new too. Just seems like with the webcam, the video is very pixelated and movement is choppy. I really don't understang the technology well enough to know what part of our setups is slowing the process down or maybe we're getting the best there is already.

07-03-2006, 10:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
gilmores33 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4	i called SightSpeed and they do support camcorders with firewire connection. i plan on giving it a try....i just wish there was a MUCH better way to do it to get better quality....

07-03-2006, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
gilmores33 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4	maybe i should be a little clearer in my request for help too... i realize there are ways to make SMALL improvements to my setup. What i'm really wondering is, is there some OTHER way to do this webcam thing that makes a dramatic difference in quality?

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