WEBCAM suggestions?

[Net Llama!]

I just purchased a Philips PCVC690K "Vesta Scan" USB webcam a few days 
ago.  I'm still working on getting it completely functional under linux. 
  It appears to be one of the better supported models under linux.  This 
site will tell you practically everything you need to know about Philips 
webcams & linux:
http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/

Jerry McBride wrote:
> Ok... I'm ready to jump into webcam work and I was wondering if anyone
> here could suggest which of the webcams are best supported in Linux.
> 
> The interface should be USB and I'm looking for fairly good resolution for
> both streaming video and stills. I've got access to a CREATIVE WEBCAM, but
> have had zero luck in getting it to work. I was already prepared for
> failure as it does not appear to be on the "A List" of webcam... From what
> I can gleen from the inet, PHILLIPS seems to be one of the best supported.
> Alot of people seem to use it under linux.
> 
> Aside from USB, one other possibility is using a video grabber card and a
> video source plugged in via a composite/usb port. I've got access to a
> number of color security camers, so it's a possiblity. Does anyone
> konw of a "real" digital camera (portable) that can do double duty as a
> webcam? 
> 
> Anyones experience will be most welcomed.
> 
> Thank you, in advance.
> 


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