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Optional microphone, with noise reduction.
- I already have a semi-professional microphone.
Requirements ∞
- 720p - (1280 x 720)
- Autofocus.
- Extreme close-ups.
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Movable.
- Lighting correction.
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Clamped mount.
- I may have to use something third-party, or maybe just velcro.
Desires ∞
- H.264 support in-hardware.
- 1080p - (1920 x 1080)
- Software-controlled movement.
- Remote-controlled movement.
- Works in Linux. "Driverless" kernel support.
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Tripod mount.
- I would, of course, need to get a tripod.
Webcams ∞
Creative ∞
https://www.creative.com/mylivecam/products/?catID=1
Without proper model numbers, it's simply too difficult to figure out what's what and where to get what with witch name. I'm being forced to compare pictures.
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- 720p, 30fps, H.264
- Auto-focusing lens, noise-cancelling microphone.
- Explicit Linux support.
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Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD AF
- As above, but with a wide angle lens.
- Missing H.264 support. Boo.
Notes ∞
Linux notes ∞
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Webcams with libre distribution support can be found at https://www.thinkpenguin.com/catalog/accessories-other-products-gnulinux
frame rate is too low ∞
It's your auto exposure slowing things down.
echo "options gspca autoexpo=0">>/etc/modprobe.d/options modprobe -r gspca && modprobe gspca wxcam
But it might be dim now. You may have to screw with other settings. =/
You can also lower the size of the capture area.
Audio sync is off ∞
Previously I had an ffmpeg solution, but it doesn't work any more.
gspca notes ∞
Options:
modinfo gspca | grep parm
You can do stuff like this, I think:
echo 4 > /sys/module/gspca/parameters/gamma
/etc/modprobe/d/options
can have multiple lines like this:
options gspca gamma=5 autoexpo=0 # options gspca GGreen=200 GBlue=300 GRed=200 # options gspca OffGreen=-2 OffBlue=0 OffRed=-2 options gspca force_rgb=1
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