NO video picture with Skype (Beta) & Logitech QuickCam Communicate S

[SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux]

On Wed, 2008-01-30 at 18:52 +0100, Thomas Kaiser wrote:
> SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux wrote:
> > On Wed, 2008-01-30 at 09:31 +0100, Nils Kassube wrote:
> >> SYNass IT Ubuntu / Linux wrote:
> >>> PS:
> >>> To make sure that the Webcam gets enough power it's connected
> >>> with a powered USB hub !
> >>>
> >>> This powered hub recognizes a SD card and its DCIM content !!
> >>>
> >>> So I assume USB seems working correctly !!!
> >> Well, maybe USB is working, but that doesn't mean a lot in case of a 
> >> camera. Please try to connect the camera without a hub, that might be the 
> >> problem. Another possible reason might be if there are other devices 
> >> connected to the same bus, because a camera wants to allocate a lot of 
> >> bandwidth. Usually there are several USB connectors and some share the 
> >> same bus. You can check it with the "lsusb" command. When I connect my 
> >> webcam at the same bus where my mouse is connected, it doesn't work. 
> >> Therefore I have connected the webcam directly to the machine and I use a 
> >> hub to connect keyboard and mouse together to another bus.
> >>
> >>
> >> Nils
> > 
> > Hi Nils
> > Thanks for your feedback & hint/s !
> > 
> > No, connected directly or via the powered USB is the same !
> > 
> > lsusb shows the Webcam like following:
> > Bus 001 Device 006: ID 046d:08d7 Logitech Inc.
> > Other entries point to my PDA and Genesys Logic Inc. 
> > 
> > Like this I am quite sure it's a setting problem in my system:
> > But what and where does a newbie tune ???
> > 
> > TIA for further assistance and guidance
> > 
> > 
> >> @Thomas
> >> Does your cam work with any viewer application, e.g.: spcaview,
> > spcagui, 
> >> camorama, vlc, .... ?
> > 
> > OOhh ...
> > ... as a newbie I read about some of your listed apps in this list !
> > Absolutely no experience just now and if Skype works perfectly 
> > I am able to work without WIN XP Pro !!
> 
> "sudo apt-get install camorama" typed in a terminal will install camorama. Or 
> use Synaptic package management to install camorama.
> 
> After installation, you should find it in "Application->Graphics" Menu.
> Use this program to test your cam.
> 
> Thomas
> 
> 
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> http://www.kaiser-linux.li


Schöne Grüsse ins Ländle, Thomas ! ;-)
The ll or li or il made me curios and on you website I see FL 
our eastern neighbor !! ;-))
Been in your village quite often for business and to visit 
Heidegger's and the famous Alpina's. ;-D
 
Thank you for the hint how to install camorama:
With Synaptic it didn't work !
With your "sudo command" I got it and noticed an interesting comment, 
something like re-installing a deselected (!?) package !!?? ;-|

I really do not know having it UN-installed earlier !!!

The cheaper Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX works ...
... the displayed picture indeed is very very poor, 
it's very dark and the colors are far from authentic ! ;-|

The more expensive Logitech Quickcam Notebook for Pro 
refuses to work. ;-(

Just downloaded gspca and would love some more info and/or 
instruction how to patch and use it !?

Your "Rat und Tat" is very appreciated, TIA !

Cheers, svobi