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snu | #91 31/05/2008 - 23h08 |
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GENIUS SLIM 321C
Found it 10€ at discount, which was pretty lucky as it seems to cost over 30€ elsewhere. Works perfectly. + Low CPU usage (max 3%, AMD Sempron 2800+) + No need for ir-filter removal, didn't even check if possible, my ir leds are at 80mA. Haven't tried it in bright daylight yet. + Auto-exposure can be disabled + Manual focus. + Constant 30 fps in FreeTrack use, Jitter 01 + I420 compression + 352x288 resolution - The field of view could be wider. |
didja | #92 01/06/2008 - 01h57 |
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Many thanks for these detailed reports ! List updated !
Rémy |
jabb | #93 08/06/2008 - 22h49 |
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I've got a Creative PC-Cam 300. Debut in 2001. It's no longer supported by Creative and driver's are pretty hard to find.
No matter what the settings were I couldn't squeeze more than 4fps out of it. I've got no idea what the current price is but it's pointless to buy one for use with Free Track. |
didja | #94 09/06/2008 - 19h43 |
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Ok, I've updated the list. Thanks for your help !
Rémy |
MEgor | #95 18/06/2008 - 00h05 |
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A4Tech PK-5 (flexicam)
(Vimicro ZC0301PHL chip) Medium IR filter removing. RGB24 only. CPU usage 0% by AMCAP (q6600@2400mhz) CPU usage 3-4% by FreeTrack (q6600@2400mhz) 320*240 fps 28-29 jitter 3-8 352*288 fps 28-29 jitter 3-8 640*480 fps 28-29 jitter 3-8 800*600 fps 28-29 jitter 2-10 1280*960 fps 12-15 jitter 2-10 When I used 4led - 2.4volts with IR filter, works poor . Now I use 3IRled - 2.4volt no IR filter, work perfect. UPD: CPU usage 0% by FreeTrack in minimize mode (q6600@2400mhz)
Edited by MEgor on 18/06/2008 at 10h34.
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JerStryker | #96 28/06/2008 - 03h56 |
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Integrated webcams in Dell monitors and laptops do not seem to have the capability to disable auto exposure. Unless someone knows a cool trick, they are probably not compatible.
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LeChuck | #97 12/07/2008 - 02h45 |
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Some more information on ICatch VI PC Camera (seems like a generic webcam for cheap cameras, mine is called Cirkuit Planet)
25 fps on low resolution I420 and RGB Compression Low CPU Usage (aprox 2% on Athlon X2 4600+) 25-27 Jitter (when freetrack is not minimized) Easy to remove IR filter Need to block the 4 leds that lit with a photoresistance. Easy to disable Autoexposure, but I have freetrack autoexposure lock on "0". Not the best but works fine. Sorry my english.
Edited by LeChuck on 12/07/2008 at 02h46.
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jasonbo | #98 25/07/2008 - 01h52 |
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Ive been a lurker for awhile and along with a head tracking unit im also doing stuff with multi touch. well alot of stuff goes hand in hand and there was a post over here about cameras with easily removable IR filters so here is a link and a list
http://nuigroup.com/forums/viewthread/1011/ Creative Webcam N10225 Model No. PD1110 - No IR Filter apparently - Future Shop/Best Buy - North America SWEEX USB 2.0 1.3 Megapixel camera - Easy to remove IR Filter - MediaMarkt - Belgium PS2 Eye Toy - easy to remove IR filter - wherever PS2 accessories are sold XBOX Cam - has IR filter applied to lens - allows IR light to pass List grabbed from the wiki that not many people are using: DanKn - Creme de la Crap, no name brand. Frame rate:640 x 480 30 f/s;1280 x 960 10 -15 f/s USB 2.0 jason - Logitech Quickcam Chat (budget), IR filter removed, 7 fps @352x188 on Linux, USB 1.1 alan - Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX, removed IR Filter, 30fps @ 640x480. BBatchelder - Microsoft VX-6000, IR filter removed, 30fps @640x480, USB 2.0. Bilsky - Phillips SPC900-NC Chrizz - Phillips SPC900-NC (mounted a Philips PCVC740K lens, removed ir-filter) Davman - Phillips SPC900-NC paulzain - Point Grey Dragonfly2 + Computar 1.8mm lens Pleh - Phillips SPC900-NC Sidje - Samsung VP-D101 FW with build-in but bad IR filter - Creative webcam 3 USB1.1 Gravano - Sweex WC001 (budget) Phillips SPC900-NC (for improved performance) jibberia - Point Grey Firefly MV juwaidah1990 - Logitech QuickCam Messenger, IR filter removed, Linux compatible. BlaXwan - Unibrain Fire-i board camera, firewire, you can order it with lens without ir-filter (4.3 and 1.9 mm fish-eye lens), 640x480@30fps Matthew180 - Sony MiniDV DCR-HC40, firewire, 720 x 480 @ 60f/s. Has a “Night Shot” mode which internally removes the IR filter so it is perfect for capturing the IR blobs. I had this camera already so I used it, but probably overkill and certainly an expensive way to go. Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 and it has got an easy to remove IR-filter. It’s just a little piece of glass behind the lens which will pop out by using a knife. Dixons - Netherlands |
VoodooWoo | #99 25/07/2008 - 10h46 |
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Hi @ All!
I have bought the SAITEK W300 webcam for 20€ (Germany) It works great at 640x480 with 30 FPS and Jitter 0-1 without removing the IR-Filter. I just added a piece of a photograph negative. Greetings Frank |
wolvie_rs | #100 10/08/2008 - 15h51 |
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Hello people... just to add some information: I have a Genius Messenger Cam, and the auto-exposure can not be disabled. So, running around the site, i found a post informing about something called "Enablebutton". So, i downloaded the software and "voilá"... the auto-exposure can be disabled.
Here goes the link: http://www.wosoft.ru/_ld/29/2931_enbtn.zip I don't know how to remove the IR filter in this cam, because, reducing the autoexposure, the field of view becames to small... i have to stay to close to capture my movements. I'm using 1 led (IR led, from a remote controler) annd works great! If someone have some tip to this cam, i aprecciate! Sorry about the english, brazilian guy here. Thanks again! |
wolvie_rs | #101 11/08/2008 - 18h13 |
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Hello! Finally, i find a webcam. This Speedlink (Leadership Night Vision, here in Brazil) works very good! But, i can't remove the IR Filter... i'm afraid to broke the lens cylinder... Can you post a picture or something about the glued ring at the front? I try to take it of with my hands, but no sucess!!! For the brazilian users, buy the Leadership Night Vision Cam... works great! P.S.: about the white leds, in the sides, there is a way to shut it off? Thanks! |
MIKEYMC | #102 16/08/2008 - 23h00 |
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I have a trust WB-1400T which I bought from tesco here in the UK. I paid about £7 but can be found for as little as £4.25. Very easy to remove the IR filter. Can get 30FPS and practically no jitters. In a dark room its perfect in a moderately lit room some tinkering in the config and its just as good. In a well lit room you may have some problems. Considering its price you can't complain if all you want to do is pull it a part and use it for free track. However it would be better if it had a wider view angle.
Here are the settings I use and results. Scrollbar at the bottom to see rest of this image! In a room this bright. For darker occasions I have to edit the settings.
Edited by MIKEYMC on 24/08/2008 at 23h26.
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jvandervalk | #103 23/08/2008 - 23h54 |
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my vx-1000 works like a dream!
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Rico | #104 31/08/2008 - 02h42 |
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I just started using the PS2 Eyetoy today. It's the best cam I've tried so far. I picked it up for $13.
The cam has an easily removed IR filter, and for some reason it always provides 30 fps with 0-2 jitter regardless of set resolution (up to 640x480) or exposure (which may be manually set and it's settings are remembered). The field of vision is also a little better than other cams I've tried. Task manager shows 0-2% cpu usage, but I'm running twin quad-core E5420's... (workstation turned gaming machine) The drivers are available here. http://www.mediafire.com/?cetzyijj112
Edited by Rico on 31/08/2008 at 03h37.
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dVb40 | #105 01/09/2008 - 12h16 |
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my old logitech quick cam zoom works great. it was easy to remove the filter and just use an old floppy over the lens.
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