Webcams

[rotorua]

Any ideas on the best/practical/value for money webcams? I'm moving abroad for a while and I'd like to use one of these gizmos for keeping in touch - as well as VOIP of course. And ALL THAT is dependant on acquiring a broadband connection....and THAT on getting a phone-line!!!!! I was considering one of the big names i.e. Logitech/Creative etc

[blacknight]

You can get some really compact webcams these days without breaking the bank

[patrickthomas]

I am pretty sure you can use a digital camera as a web cam. You already probably have one.

[foggy_lad]

logitech are good and not sure about using digital camera for web-cam cos of the resolution requiring much faster connections than an ordinary 1mp webcam?

[patrickthomas]

The resolution on most if not all digital cameras except top of the range pro equipment is very low. check your cameras settings on video and there is usually 3 settings on most digital cameras. If still not sure let me know camera make & model and I will see if is possible.