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    Whats the resolution for most built in webcams?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kazaam55555, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. kazaam55555

    kazaam55555 Notebook Evangelist

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    Im thinking 640x480...am i right?

    thanks. just looking for an average.
     
    kazaam55555, Feb 17, 2009
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    The 0.3 MP webcams are 640x480 (300k pixels), and the 1.3 MP webcams are 1280x1024 (1.3m pixels). These are the two most common types of webcams found. However, video chat is usually limited to 640x480 or so.
     
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  3. Michel.K

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    0.3mp to 1.3mp as said.

    You don't need more than that either, as when you're streaming webcam, you don't need to have a 10mbit internet connection in order to stream it well.
     
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Ive got a 2.0MP, and it can be adjusted through the software from 640x480 to 1280x1024
    It is a bit slower at the higher resolution though.

    K-TRON
     
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  5. kazaam55555

    kazaam55555 Notebook Evangelist

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    how can you tell what res it is?
     
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  6. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    My webcam is made by ORION. In the software it lets you select the resolution size
    Their are like 3 options
    640x480
    1024x768
    1280x1024

    Not all webcams are the same, so yours maybe a fixed resolution one

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Feb 17, 2009
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