Re: Good low light webcam?

On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:42:47 +0000, Dean <de@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:56:20 GMT, T i m wrote:
>
>>Hi All,
>>
>>Not sure if this is OT or not (I did build the PC the following
>>question relates to if that counts) so:
>>
>>Is anyone aware of a particular usb PC webcam that works well in lower
>>light conditions (like that of an ordinary living room and without
>>having to put a spotlight on yourself <g>) please?
>>
>>I'm not looking for anything fancy (read 'expensive') re resolution or
>>features wize, just summat that is reasonably sensitive?
>>
>>All the best ..
>>
>>T i m
>>
>
>The Philips toucam pro was/is a good low light camera. IIRC it is now in a
>different case so not sure if the sensor is still the same. Any camera with
>a decent ccd rather than cmos sensor will work well in low light. But
>they're also more easily damaged by strong sunlight.

Hi Dean, thanks for the prompt reply and info ;-)

Google found the Amazon link:

http://tinyurl.com/7k6o2

and as usual the reviews are a right mix ;-)

Funnily though, I stumbled on Philips's web site and it reminded me I
have one of their 'Vesta' models somewhere and that according to their
site has a CCD so may be worth digging out (I can't remember why I
stopped using it <shrug>).

All the best ..

T i m
>

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