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Nightshade #151 24/07/2009 - 13h38

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Logitech Quickcam E3500 Plus

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-Works like a charm
-30 FPS
-24 FPS@640*480
-Quite cheap - 999 thb (approx 30$)
-No IR filter removal nor light filter required
-I420&RGB24
-No problems so far
AV_Jumper #152 26/07/2009 - 14h03

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Webcam Hercules Duampix Exchange

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Suppression très facile du filtre IR

28fps avec freetrack

19€ chez Cdiscount

Excellents résultats avec 3points clip avec diodes IR "rabotées"
Edited by AV_Jumper on 26/07/2009 at 14h08.
cpegeo #153 08/08/2009 - 07h42

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Tried two cameras recently

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000
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-Cannot disable automatic exposure.  Camera automatically re-enables automatic exposure after turning off. This causes camera to only perform at 7 FPS.

Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP
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-640x480 or higher @ 30 FPS , 0 JPS.
-I420 & RGB24.
-CPU <2% (Phenom II 940).
-Easy to disable auto-exposure (no special software required).
-Exposure adjustment is in units of time. (Set to 1/30 [s] or less for 30 FPS).
-Gain adjustment.
-Anti-flicker Easily disabled.
-Wide field of view that can be adjusted using zoom.
-Good support base.
- ~45.00 USD (worth it).
Edited by cpegeo on 08/08/2009 at 07h51.
presse55 #154 10/08/2009 - 13h36

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QuickCam Home from Logitech works (with XP, no Vista drivers available).

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I'm getting 26-28 fps, at 340x288.  It's great!  AutoExposure can be disabled.

Removing the IR filter is doable, but the lens assembly has 3-4 minuscule components that can easily be dropped out of proper positioning.  So, it is a bit tricky to remove the IR filter.  Fortunately, I got my IR filter out, and got the camera back together with no problem.
Edited by presse55 on 10/08/2009 at 13h37.
eitai2001 #155 13/08/2009 - 17h48

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I bought a MS VX3000 but it gave me issues with the sofware on 3 different PC's ... with and without the driver disc. It seems the latest drivers don't work or something.

I returned that and got a Logitech Quickcam E1000 and it worked perfectly. I had to smash out the infrared filter though as it was glued in between to plastic pieces.
Yuki #156 24/08/2009 - 09h59

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Q-tek 300 Webcam - impossible to get the IR Filter out, you can do it by smashing but you will damage the glass of the webcam itself...
tomsk #157 25/09/2009 - 12h42

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Attempted to use Trust WB-1400T .. had no end of problems. Couldn't get an FPS above 12, and it is very hard to remove the IR filter (indeed, I tried, failed and wrecked the camera).

Can't recommend this for use with free track.
Noodl3s #158 26/10/2009 - 19h46

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Webcam Hercules Deluxe.

j'avais acheté ça 19.90€ il y a pas mal de temps, elle a dû baisser depuis.

Pas besoin de retirer le filtre ir  ;)
TCGuitarman #159 06/11/2009 - 13h24

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Hi everyone,

I'm desparate to try this freetrack business... :)

I've looked at all the options and wondered what your opinions are on this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-LED-5-PIXEL-USB-2-0-CAMERA-MIC-WEBCAM-FOR-LAPTOP-PC_W0QQitemZ180428761238QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_WSJL_Wholesale_GL?hash=item2a02646896

I thought this looked ideal for use with reflective spots... Has anyone else tried this webcam?

While I'm on the subject, those of you who are using reflectors rather than LEDs, what reflective material are you using for best effect?

Anyway, good to be here, Let me know what you think! :)
Falcon #160 14/11/2009 - 23h51

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MSI StarCam Clip

+ Very easy IR modding, looks good, small.

* Can disable autoexposure, works quite well when set up.

- Crappy drivers: sometimes crash to bluescreen on start (WinXP)
- Resets values and must be set up again everytime.
- Clip can't attach on thicker LCD as my HP L2245w, but works as stand.

Runs at 26-28 FPS at 352x288

It has 3 leds so can be used for reflective marker setup, but work only at night that way.
Basicaly, cam seems to be ok, just the drivers are a bit annoying.

Edit: Last time i got bluescreen it was followed by blackscreen for several restarts, I cut power at power supply and let it rest a while and then it came to life again (phew!!!). Not sure if it is drivers or some HW problem with my particular piece of camera, but i guess I will go for VX-1000, which seem to be well tested by freetrack community.
Edited by Falcon on 05/12/2009 at 16h10.
KAPEH #161 01/12/2009 - 12h54

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http://www.gembird.com.ua/default.aspx?ref=CAM44U&op=products&op2=item&id=2930
Gembird CAM44U  - real crap (for our freetrack purpose). Works perfectly in Win XP preview window (20-25fps), but sucks in Freetrack (v.2.2). What you say about 1 frame per minute or so? Got completle chineese drivers in standard package :(. Autoexposure ON/OFF.

http://www.sven.ua/ru/products/detail.php?SECTION_ID=760&ID=31038
Sven I-730C - fine for skype. Nothing else. No need to remove IR filter. Autoexposure deadly ON. That's why in Freetrack (v.2.2) fps only 5. "Enabler" produce no effect.

Looking further for something cheap and fast. :D
Chunk3ym4n #162 16/12/2009 - 00h01

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cpegeo @ 08/08/2009 - 06h42 a dit:

Tried two cameras recently

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000
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-Cannot disable automatic exposure.  Camera automatically re-enables automatic exposure after turning off. This causes camera to only perform at 7 FPS.

Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP
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-640x480 or higher @ 30 FPS , 0 JPS.
-I420 & RGB24.
-CPU <2% (Phenom II 940).
-Easy to disable auto-exposure (no special software required).
-Exposure adjustment is in units of time. (Set to 1/30 [s] or less for 30 FPS).
-Gain adjustment.
-Anti-flicker Easily disabled.
-Wide field of view that can be adjusted using zoom.
-Good support base.
- ~45.00 USD (worth it).



For the Logitech QuickCam Communicate do you have to remove the IR filter if you want to use IR lights? Also if I wanted to block visible light could I just cover the lense of the webcam with the magnetic tape from a floppy disk or do I have to open it up?
KAPEH #163 24/12/2009 - 14h28

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Find it!!!! Hurray!!!! A4-tech 336MB!!!!
20$,
19-20 fps, jitter 3-4.
Autoexposure ON/OFF with drivers included in standard box. Works fine in Rise of Fight!!! Heard that A4-tech 333MB works with FreeTrack perfectly too.
Thx, guys, for free knowledge and soft  u've spare for community!!!! Great job!!!! THX!!!!
Edited by KAPEH on 24/12/2009 at 14h31.
PhillOS #164 28/12/2009 - 13h15

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Logitech C120
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30FPS
High Resolution
Supports I420 codec

Works like a charm with freetrack, both with regular LED's and with IR LEDS. IR filter is removable although tricky. Guide for removing IR filter will be made and uploaded.
Edited by PhillOS on 28/12/2009 at 13h16.
Falcon #165 05/01/2010 - 12h44

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Having now the Microsoft VX-1000, I can say nothing but words of praise.

30FPS no jitter (Im using 352x288)
A easy to mod as Microstar Clip.
No HW/SW problems.
Has much better stand/clip than MS Clip.

No problem whatsoever with 30mA  SFH485 (not P, the 20° filled flat) with reception in any light conditions (modded, brightness 20, exposure 0).

brainload @ 18/07/2009 - 15h00 a dit:

Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 important update
1, no need to switch-off autoexposure. When autoexposure is enabled, you will have around 20 FPS wich, at least for me, is good enough (Im using it mainly in FSX).



Interesting thing is that on my system, I didn't need enabler and didn't have to uncheck the autoexposure. Yet it stays at 0 anyway having nice 30FPS all the day. Good for me as Im rather dogfighter. ;)

brainload @ 18/07/2009 - 15h00 a dit:

Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 important update
3,  When you remove IR filter, wich is very easy (it was actually much more dificult to get inside camera :o), why the hell you dont put a piece of floppy disk on the place instead of that IR filter that you just pulled out? (I saw some horrible pictures of ugly raped VX-1000 with parts of floppy glued from outside in front of the lens). I just cutted same size of floppy as IR filter was and carefuly putted four little drops of instant glue to the corners of that floppy piece and then dropped it on right place... voila. Miracle. They will probably accept my camera in the store and refund my money back if I decide to return it :-D



True, but you do not even have to glue it. If you cut a piece of floppy that match in size well, you just put it there (exactly same way I did it in MS Clip).
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