Is there any way to determine the best settings for a webcam?
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Work together with a friend on this, go through all of the settings and light sources, and all the possible permutations, and ask for their oppinion.  Maybe though the camera you have is defective
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what webcam do you have???\nYou usualy dont test it in sites, you usualy test it in skyp os yahoo messenger ou msn messenger.
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You can do that with the software that comes with some better webcams, but resolution would not be all that good.
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go for an 'INTEL' webcam. they offer great resolution. wonderful picture quality. if not you can opt for a logitech cam. but an intel is much better. good luck
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I'd check the brightness/contrast settings on your monitor aqnd camera.  After that check in your software for the same...
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http://www.consumer.philips.com/webcams/2/best-webcam-for-pc.html\n\n\nhere's a good website
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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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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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It all depends on the camera and connectivity. Many do not. I would just advise you to spend $20 bucks and go out and buy a webcam if you want one.
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Webjnke1's suggestion on how to enable ActiveX controls is right on the money.  I'd add something to it, however.  Enabling a blank check on all ActiveX controls is a dangerous thing.  You can infect yourself with all types of Spyware and Adware that way.\n\nIf this particular webcam(s) is important to you, consider enabling it for just that site rather than a sweeping allowance for all.
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Open up your firewall configuration and put the webcam details on the "allow" list, but it should "pick it up" automatically and ask you whether you want to allow it.  \n\nHowever, I have a webcam and mine doesn't need firewall access so  you may not need to do anything.
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remove the web cam \nyou MUST remove any drivers and software you have installed for it\nDONT just reinstall or repair over the old one!\nreboot your machine\nreinstall the drivers\nreboot the machine\nfit the web cam\nand test\nit seems a bit long winded but it is the best way to avoid problems
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look the model no on the body of the cam and download the driver from the creative.com
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depends, does that cam have a built in microphone?\nif so reinstall logitech webcam software\nunder preferences setup video and audio setting turn on and adjust webcam setting for video size and audio output volume levels
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make sure u install the drivers they are on a CD u should of got with the web cam if not try finding the drivers on the internet from the webcam company
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http://www.linuxlinks.com/Software/Graphics/Camera/\nhttp://www.vanheusden.com/Linux/index.php\nhttp://www.icewalkers.com/Linux/Howto/Webcam-HOWTO/devices.html
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Depends on what you call a reasonable price and what quality image you want to have.  I've tried the logitec for around that price and quite frankly, it was crap.  I like my creative webcam.  I went through 3 different ones, including said logitec before I found one that worked well.  I paid around $45 for it at best buy.  You can buy more expensive ones, which is fine, but I don't recommend buying a cheapie because you won't be satisfied and will probably take it back to the store.