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cheapest device to transfer files off a camera via USB to take home? [closed]

what would be the cheapest device to transfer files off a camera via USB to take home? That is: laptop / netbook with a USB interface would be the normal appraoch, but was hoping for something ...
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How can I mount my photo camera for a write access?

I plug a camera to ubuntu 11.10. It is automatically recognized and browsed with nautilus or through terminal. But when I copy files to my camera no copying happened. How can files be written to the ...
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Use a Samsung Vibrant as a USB camera server?

I have a Samsung Vibrant with a broken screen. It is fully functional but impossible to use. One of the things I loved about this phone was the camera. I was wondering, is it possible to ...
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How can I mount my camera's SD card as a disk using the camera?

I had a minor photo related mishap yesterday, I deleted files from the SD card on my Canon 550D without importing them onto my PC first. I've connected the camera up and pointed PhotoRec and some ...
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Hidden movies inside camera

I have camera sony steadyshot dsc-w550. The problem is I can see all recorded videos INSIDE camera only. When accessing via usb cable, I see only photos. Tried to show hidden files. No success! ...
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Built-in camera and mic don't work after upgrading to Windows 7

I upgraded the OS on my Sony VAIO laptop from Windows Vista to Windows 7 but now my built-in camera and microphone no longer work. I've checked Device Manager but it seems they are not there, nor can ...
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Can I use the iSight Camera as a mirror?

Is there an OSX app that simply gives me a live feed of the iSight camera "always on top", always visible on the screen no matter what I'm doing?
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Webcam showing blank grey image

I'm having a frustrating problem with my computer. I have a lenovo thinkpad t510, and my webcam is just returning a blank grey image for some reason. I've checked device manager, it is there as a ...
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iPad 2 shows as camera on my computer

When I connect my iPad 2 to my computer, it is displayed like a camera, and I can't put any files on it. What could be the problem?
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Is there a twisted pair standard for video+power+RS485?

I am building a PC-based security DVR. I am using Cat6 to carry the video signal (converted via balun), power, and RS-485. Is there a standard or convention for which twisted pairs I use for which? ...
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How to make my cam work from the network?

I have a 3com router manual I have bought a wireless camera, and made it work. It is transmitting perfectly when connected to the router, as well as when acting on it's wireless mode. I am now ...
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How to detect FireWire interface and Connected device on it, in Ubuntu 11.04?

I have a FireWire camera LifeSize connected to my PC in the FireWire interface. My PC has miniPCI slot and with external converter its having a FireWire interface. Now its Ubuntu who is not showing me ...
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What's wrong with my integrated camera?

I have a T500 Lenovo Thinkpad, Windows 7 Enterprise, 32bit, Service Pack 1. When I hit Fn F6, it says "The camera is being used by another application". It stopped working when the mother board was ...
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Smartphone camera sensors [closed]

How do camera sensors work on smartphones. ( I am not looking for the APIs but the technical details). Is it the CCD image sensor that is used or the CMOS sensors? I am looking for both iOS and ...
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Mac OS X software that takes time lapse photos using built in webcam? [closed]

Possible Duplicate: Software to take Picture via iSight after some interval I'd like to periodically take pictures of myself while I work. Is there a time lapse application that works on ...
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How to find which process is using my USB camera

I have a Genius iLook300 webcam running on Windows 7. Skype informs me that I cannot use the webcam because it is being used by another program. Indeed, there is green light that turns on while the ...
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Free photo booth camera software

My problem is two-fold. I want to provide a photo booth setup using my computer at a function. Not only should it take photos, but the photos shoud be high quality. Which brings in the question, maybe ...
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Are there any HD cameras with Pan/Tilt/Zoom features supported in Linux? [closed]

Answered: How to connect HDMI camera to Linux? I have tried a few cameras such as the Bullet HD. I was never able to make it work in my CentOS, Fedora, I returned their product finally, it ...
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Control my Casio Xcilim EX-Z35 from my computer

At work we need to take pictures for id badges. Instead of having to hold the camera and take the pictures, plug it in and move the file, I was wondering if I would be able to use said camera through ...
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Sort out photos protected in DSLR

I copied photos captured by a Canon DSLR from a CF card, which some photos are marked as protected. How can I sort them out in Mac OS X Finder? Is there any tool to help?
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Imaging devices selection is missing from device manager on Lenovo SL300

I recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7 Home on my Lenovo Thinkpad. When I did, my integrated camera on my SL300 stopped working. It was suggested that I reinstall the drivers. While ...
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Looking for WiFi webcam with API or FTP [closed]

I'm looking for a WiFi webcam that will allow me to get the image programatically, using C++ or C#. All of the webcams I've seen allow the user to see the image using an activeX control, but there ...
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What is the difference between S-Video, Firewire and USB for cameras?

What is the difference between those types of cameras which can output with: S-Video interface Firewire interface USB 2.0 interface S-Video or Firewire take a lot of bandwidth compared to USB ...
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How do I find out which device is used by which application?

There are many users with the following problem across recent years (on many hardware and OS combinations): The device is in use by another application Has anyone got an idea how to track down ...
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1answer
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Which camera i can use in my laptop to have more better quality then Iphone tiny camera?

I was looking to iphone and i was surprised the quality of such tiny camera. Is there any alternative camera for my laptop to have similar or much better then the one in iphone? So that i can use it ...
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Windows XP freezes when using USB devices…sometimes

I have a ECS KN1 SLI Extreme motherboard and I'm running Windows XP SP3. When copying photos from two different cameras (plugged into different USB ports) or just printing (again another USB port), ...
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How can I access the files on my 16GB SDHC card?

I own a Nikon camera which I use with a Transcend 16GB SDHC card. The camera possesses a built in formatting tool and everything just works, I am able to take pictures and they are saved to the card. ...
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Use canon camera as webcam

Can I use my Canon SX 30 as my web cam? I have come along a lot of tutorials and videos telling us how to do this using ZoomBrowser that is shipped along with the camera. But it seems that canon sx ...
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Trouble importing photos from camera

I have a SONY DSC-W50 camera and Windows 7. I am having trouble importing from the camera to my Systemax computer. Do you have any suggestions to help me?
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How do I disable the iSight camera on Mac OS 10.6?

I want to disable my camera. Have it stop working. Have all applications that can use the camera to be unable to use the camera anymore. I would cut it out physically from the device if that wouldn't ...
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2answers
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Problem with Webcam(upside down)

I have an integrated webcam on my Laptop. Whenever I turn it on for video conferencing either on Skype or Google Talk, it always shows upside down. I am not sure what is wrong with the ...
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1answer
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Where can I find Drivers for Sharper Image Digital Camera Binoculars 10x25?

I have some Digital Camera Binoculars from Sharper Image, but do not have the driver CD that came with them. I searched online and can not find the a place to download the device drivers for them. It ...
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bash:terminal access to camera files? (mounted as “gphoto2://[usb:001,003]/DCIM/…” - can't find them!

I cannot find any of my camera image files (connected via USB), despite them being listed in Nautilus (Ubuntu 11.04), labeled gphoto2://[usb:001,003]/DCIM/104_0308/... How can I cd to that location??
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Find IP address from a IP-Camera (Ubuntu)

I am using an IP camera which I don't know its IP. I'm unable to connect to it, and all I know it's MAC address. My questions are: If I didn't know it's MAC address, would I be able to discover ...
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Lenovo T410 Camera Software

What free software can I use to acquire a photo from the camera on the Lenovo T410? The camera drivers are properly installed and working in applications like Skype and ManyCam, but I am not sure what ...
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Is there a Linux compatible/controllable camera capable of true 8MP+ stills? [closed]

I'm looking for a Linux-controllable camera or Linux-compatible webcam that can produce native resolution photos in the 8MP+ range. The computer needs to be able to trigger the capture and download ...
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Set up vCam to only move along the Y-axis

How do I set up vCam so it can only move along the Y-axis? I don't want vCam to be able to move along the X-axis.
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How can take a picture with my built-in laptop camera with Windows 7?

In windows XP, My Computer showed me cameras as devices that I could open to take pictures or videos without any third-party software. How can I do the same in Windows 7?
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What is the best Digital Camera or a Flash Sony camcoder to record video lectures [closed]

My range is almost 350$ and i am actually looking at two cameras Sony X5 Digital Camrea Sony SX63 16GB Flash memory Camcoder (dont have external mic input) Now i am also a web designer so ...
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How to start working with c6820 camera module?

I have acquired C6820 cmos camera, but I do not know how to go about it without the drivers cd? The manual indicates that the camera can operate by using usb cable too but the LED doesn't glow, which ...
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Why are videos from my camera not playing in full color on my computer?

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-H55. Any video I download off the camera onto my computer plays back in pink and grey/blue tones, not full color, on my computer. How can I fix this?
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Why does video file size drastically increase on import from camera? (iMovie)

My Sony camera has a 60GB hard drive and can store many hours of 1080p video. However, when I import these videos in iMovie (i.e. h.264) in their full 1080p size, they end up consuming something like ...
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I cannot connect my cell to computer to transfer photos [closed]

cannot send photos to my computer. Yes, I have the USB. Yes, I have installed what I was asked to do with techs. Then, frustratingly, none of this can be found.
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sony DCR-SX40 with skype?

Can I use my Sony DCR-SX40 with Skype? Sony website says driver is included in XP. When connecting, USB Connect shows up in two modes. One looks as if it is a "hard drive" the other doesn't seem to do ...
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Software to aid using camera as a scanner

I want to digitize some index cards with my camera. I'm looking for a program that would automatically fix geometry on the shots (as you would expect the cards come tilted on the picture). I have an ...
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where to get V4L2 device emulator? [closed]

What do you use to simulate v4l2 camera?
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Problems importing pictures from Panasonic Lumix FZ28 into my computer

I have been unable to transfer pictures from my camera to my laptop as the SD card is stuck and I cannot get it out. I don't want to force the SD card out so as not to destroy data. However, I have ...
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Digital Camera for Grandpa [closed]

Folks, I wanted to ask for your advice on purchasing a digital camera for my grandpa. My requirements are simple: 1) The guy is BARELY comfortable with technology. He knows how to turn his ...
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Wireless webcam/camera for streaming? [closed]

I want to stream an event live with one webcam or camera. The camera however should be wireless so I can carry it around. It also needs to have good quality and should still work good even with bad ...
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high-performance laptop with a 54mm ExpressCard slot? [closed]

I'm looking for a powerful laptop that supports 54mm ExpressCard (I'd like to put one of these in). I was looking to buy a Dell Precision M4500 but Dell tell me that their laptops only support the ...

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