[biiv]

hope this is the right forum for this. im thinking of getting a webcam but have no idea what im doing. can anybody give me any advice? can you take pictures with webcams? or videos? are there certain ones that are compatible with certain computers? are there certain makes or sellers that are better than others?
would appreciate any advice offered. thanks!

[Christina86]

Hey biiv...

Here's my bit of advice - I've had two webcams. The first was Logitech. Fairly low quality. Could take pictures and video, but the picture quality was pretty bad. Cheap though.

This new one I have is a Microsoft LifeCam, which is really nice. Has all sorts of nifty settings, takes good pictures and does the video thing - you can also use it (like Logitech) with MSN to have video conversations.

I'd ask what you were using it for. If you want to use it to make videos or take pictures, get a better quality one (even though they are more expensive). If you're just looking for one to have MSN conversations with - you can get a lower quality one which is cheaper.

I don't know how much the Microsoft one I have no costs, but my Logitech one was between $60-80. (Can't remember exactly)

Also found a nifty guide online which should be useful:

http://products.howstuffworks.com/we...ying-guide.htm

[biiv]

thanks for this canders. ive changed my mind again though. about the fourth or fifth time in the last 24 hours i think. thats not including the hours of vascillating in between actual decisions. and this has been going on for about 2 weeks now. decision making isnt so much working for me right now. sigh. thanks anyway though cos at least now i have the info for the next time i change my mind!

[Maven]

I know this feeling. I've considered webcams from time to time. Especially now, in this world of YouTubeism. But what I'd really like is a good camcorder...which I can't afford.

[biiv]

can almost guarantee you i would break/lose a camcorder. maybe you could save and get yourself a second hand one or something for christmas?
good luck!

[(JD)]

Don't buy until you're comfortable with the decision. I've waited years for something when vacillating like that, as I learned I wouldn't be happy if I bought sooner. TC

[Maven]

I can't touched used things, so unfortunately, I don't have that option.

I don't think you need to wait years, but I do believe you should take the time to do the research.