What features should I look for when buying a webcam?  I am completely ignorant.?
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I look for the most expensive one, which could be the latest too.\nhence: more adv. features :)  Logitec is a great brand.
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a videocam can record and play  video to a media (like tape or dvd) and usally doesn't need anything else to work apart from batteries.\n\na webcam NEEDS a computer to get power from, and to record or send the pictures. webcams are limited videocams.\n\nsome videocam may have cables to transfer video to computers, but are not webcams  (a true webcam can work "live" and can be detected by programs like Skype, MSN Messanger etc.\n\nhope it helps\n\n..............
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what are you talking about?\ni think you need your webcam software. if you don't have it go to drivers.com or go to the webcams site and get the driver.
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find out who made the webcam (like on the box or on the underside of the cam). Then goto a search engine and find their website, and download the driver for your cam.
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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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Go to the website of the manufacturer of your webcam. I'll bet they have it there. Or check the packaging of the webcam to see if a disk or CD was enclosed-- it may be found on that.
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Try using an advance webcam manufactured by Logitech. Though it is costly, it would be helpful - will fullfil your request.
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by far hands down THE BEST Logitech brand web cam:\n\nhttp://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2204,CONTENTID=10628\n\nnot cheap though!
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If you gave the what kind of cam it was I would have provided a direct link. But the easiest would be to go to the manufactures website or simply go to google and type in the webcam name with the words "driver download".\n\nIt should pull it right up.\n\n:0)
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Go to your web cams web site and go to support.  You can download it from there.
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I would go for: "Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000"\nIt's around 50$ and you will have very easy setup procedure. You will also gain a quite good quality, specially for chatting (skype and/or other IM).
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I'm not running a webcam or a 64 bit OS, but I know that something as advanced as a 64bit cam is rare and no commercial venders will carry something like that in stock. Anywhere.\n\nContact Microsoft and ask which webcam they recommend for a 64bit platform, but be aware they will likely either not know or quote a product outside your budget, given that this excellent software is still in development, thus hardware that runs it is scarce and probably still in experiemental stages of R&D. Be patient, stay alert for new innovations (such as attending the computers and technology expo in your region), do some networking with people working in development labs at Priceton or MIT, and lastly BE PATIENT!
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u have to have a cam that supports webcam or else youll just f up your cam
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http://www.oatmealmedia.net has a good webcam recorder.
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It's actually cheaper if you don't buy a digital camera at all.  Instead go to Best Buy and buy a webcam.  Webcams also can take still photos that are stored directly to your computer (even quicker than using a digital cam)  The resolution on the webcam should be good enough for ebay and even a very good webcam is still less expensive than your average low quality inexpensive digital camera (around 75 dollars for a quality webcam).  \n\nLook for webcams that advertize higher resolution for a sharper still photo.  \n\nBest of luck and good question!
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Why what do you think you need?  Apart from the webcam already mentioned, mic & speakers could add to a touch.  Oh yes, you also need someone to participate...emmmmm!!!
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Any webcam will work with yahoo.com. There are a bunch of camera/microphone's made just for laptops. They clip to the top of the screen and have short usb cords. I personally use a logitech unit and carry it with me everywhere. Also check out Skype. I use it for int'l calls to landlines and for video conferencing.