Can I use a web cam to monitor my room?
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All you need is software. There are certain kinds that will record snapshots after detecting movement. This will work with any webcam.
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I have a creative webcam, and it came with software that turns your pc into a security system with a program that came with the camera called Webcam Monitor.  In this program you can set up your camera to start recording a clip when it detects motion, and then it will send an e-mail to a specified e-mail address.  I wasn't able to set it up correctly though and I don't know what I was doing wrong.
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a webcam, heres a good, cheap and easy to use one\n\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4064469
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Some cameras can, I have an Olympus c2100 and it has that option, if you have the software for them, but if you don't have a power supply they will go thru your batteries real fast. But a webcam is propably cheaper.
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maybe your webcam dont have power
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yes u can use it as webcam also...
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here is the answer:\n\ndownload this programe that gives u the room they are in and also show u if they have there cam opened \n\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Keylogger-Monitoring/Buddy-Spy.shtml\n\n"""" &#92;/ () T 3 F()R /&#92;/&#92; E """""
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if your sony digi cam is PC campatible then you can use it as web cam.
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There are several wireless web cams on the market.  Depending on where you live, there is one that is on sale right now.  It is made by Linksys around $120 bucks after rebates at Fry's.  Obviously, you need a wireless network router to make it work.
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VEO is a pretty good web cam.  It has options to see large view and small view. Veo also have a few to choose from.  You can purchase on line or at Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart and Meijer.  Check out eBay as well as Half-bay and Amazon.  Instant Messaging has capability to chat and invite someone to join you in the web cam as well as long as they have a web cam on their computer hooked up.
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Most web cams are compatible. Some come with built-in microphone, some require headset. Some works better with WM, some with YahooMessenger. All depends on what you need in terms of performance. As a baseline, for WM, choose Microsoft WebCam 3000 ($40), for YahooMessenger, go with Logitech. For basic WebCam, you'll need one capable of 30fps capture, face tracking and 1.3 M of still picture capable.
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Go for the Logitech Quickcam or the high end creative Webcams, they are good.  I have a Logitech QuickCam Pro for my notebook and its fabulous.  Its small, has a face-tracking software, color and brightnes boost if there is less light available in the room, etc.
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Go to\nI have one and it works great\n\nhttp://www.craigslist.org/sby/sys/149490083.html\n\nWired network camera from Panasonic that can be controlled remotely over the internet allowing you to keep a protective eye on your family and home!\n\nThis Camera was used by me for 3 days and has been sitting on my desk since. Comes with AC adapter and setup cd.\n\nI am asking $75.00 CASH.\n\nIf you are interested reply using the link above or send email to JPSHayes@Gmail.com\n\nFeatures:\n\n• High Resolution internal color CMOS camera\n• Built-in web server - no PC required!\n• Pan and Tilt lens which can be controlled from a remote location via a PC or mobile telephone\n• Built-in motion detection sensor\n• Email alert with snapshot image when motion is detected\n• Automatic set up of FREE IP address \n• Colour night view mode - 1 lux (suitable for very low lighting conditions)\n• Max Resolution 640 x 480 pixels\n• Privacy mode\n• Up to 20 people can simultaneously access cameras remotely
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I have a labtech quickcam.  The program that came with it has motion detection.  It will only record when something in the room is detected by the webcam or by sound.  It has different levels of sound and motion.  It only costed me $20 for the cam, but I wouldn't recommend using this camerea for survailence, because the details are not good enough in the dark.  I just bought it to chat with other people.  Since you already have a cam.  Try this:\n\nDo a search on yahoo! for: motion detection software\n\nYou'll be able to find some free trial software version for this.  Good luck catching them.
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U can contact the shopkeeper were u bought the digital camera. U can also search google to find the software that links yr digital camera to use it as webcam.
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what are you trying to ask here?\nYou wanna know if you can connect a web cam to your laptop? Yes, you probably can, providing you have one.
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You can't. You need thier permission to do it, unless it'e in a public chat room and thier webcam is available for everyone to watch.