webcamera with autofocus?

atj · 10-20-2006, 12:25 PM

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a web camera with auto-focus, but it seems to be very hard to find.

Could you help me guys?

computerhakk · 10-21-2006, 09:15 AM

If it's hard to find a webcam with an auto focus, why not find a digital camera with webcam capabilities. Granted, it might be pricier than what you intended.

atj · 10-21-2006, 02:16 PM

Thanks for the reply.
If I'll not find one, I think your idea is very good.

Scrat · 10-21-2006, 02:44 PM

Most webcams use CMOS cameras with fixed focal length. I have this little colour one, and the picture is always in focus no matter how close or how far you are from it.
Really the only need for auto focus is if the camera has an optical zoom function.

computerhakk · 10-22-2006, 03:40 AM

To start you off, here is a quick filter search for webcam capabilities in digital cameras that you can look into over at CNET.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-...01520_5255616_

**The_Other_One** · 10-22-2006, 04:31 AM

I think if you even managed to find a webcam with auto focus, it would probably cost about as much as a cheaper digicam... Plus autofocus isn't the best for rather fixed subjects as it can sometimes mis-focus.

::AARON:: · 11-05-2006, 07:53 PM

http://impact-computers.co.uk/product.php?productid=754
found 1! its from the UK tho

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Scrat Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 27 Posts: 630	Most webcams use CMOS cameras with fixed focal length. I have this little colour one, and the picture is always in focus no matter how close or how far you are from it. Really the only need for auto focus is if the camera has an optical zoom function. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3500+, GigaByte GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Ltd Ed. ATI Radeon GeCube 256Mb 9600XT, Compro DVB-T300 Dig/Analog TV Card 2x 1GB, 2x 512Mb DDR CL3 400Mhz PC3200 - Dual Channel WD 120Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB, WD 80Gb SATA 7200rpm 8MB Excel 108Mb Wireless PCI, WinXP Prof. Samsung CD-R/RW 52-32-52, Samsung DVD 16x reader, LG DVD MultiBurner Benq 17" FP71E 12ms LCD, Logitech LX700 K&M, Logitech G25 Racing Wheel, Logitech Z-5400 FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!! Team 44358 Last edited by Scrat; 10-21-2006 at 02:48 PM.

10-22-2006, 03:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
computerhakk VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: THOJhakk county Posts: 3,635	To start you off, here is a quick filter search for webcam capabilities in digital cameras that you can look into over at CNET. http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6501_7-...01520_5255616_ __________________ "Remember, wrong advice may be worse than no advice at all." ::COMPUTERHAKK:::

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	I think if you even managed to find a webcam with auto focus, it would probably cost about as much as a cheaper digicam... Plus autofocus isn't the best for rather fixed subjects as it can sometimes mis-focus. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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::AARON:: Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 67	http://impact-computers.co.uk/product.php?productid=754 found 1! its from the UK tho

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