Types of webcams
We have already discussed the use of webcams and the advantages of wireless webcam use. Today we’ll have a look at the cameras that can be used for a webcam.
* USB webcams. The most popular camera used for a webcam these days. They are commonly used to display people’s living environment or to chat live using differen Instant Messaging software. There are Creative, Microsoft, Logitech and others among the manufacturers of these devices.
* Wireless webcams. This technology constantly raises in popularity. Wireless webcams are irreplaceable when traditional wired ethernet network is not accessible. The biggest manufacturers of wireless webcams are Panasonic, Axis and Sony.
* Network/Ethernet webcams. These are used mainly for business with security requirements, yet they are also popular for highly visited scenic websites. The biggest manufacturers of these webcams are Panasonic, Sony and Axis.
* Digital Video Cameras (Camcorders). Can to be connected to your PC via Firewire (or i.Link and IEEE-1394). Software like WebcamXP is being used for capturing images from DV camcorders. Different instant messaging programs work with DV camcorders inluding Windows Live Messenger. In compare with USB connected webcams DV cameras offer superior image and sound quality.
* Analog Video Cameras (including Camcorders). These are used together with a video capture and webcam software. All-in-one solutions are provided by X10.
Hopefully, after reding this article you have a fair idea on what webcam solution will suit you best. If you’ll dig deeper into webcams manufacturers you will surely find additional information on the products that interest you the most, and webcams in common.