http://ask.metafilter.com/99450/Basic-webcam-programs-wanted/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Basic webcam programs wanted Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:40 -0800 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:40 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/99450/Basic-webcam-programs-wanted I just got a new webcam and the picture quality on MSN now rocks. However, when I take normal pics with dorgem, the pictures come out looking like something a VGA camera would take, rather than a clear crisp 5mp webcam. Would like suggestions for Windows webcam programs that will allow me to just take photos. Note: I don't want a webcam program with motion detection, photo booth, etc. Just a simple one-click take-this-photo program. Many thanks in advance! post:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.99450 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:33:13 -0800 Naoko Kensaku webcam photo program http://ask.metafilter.com/99450/Basic-webcam-programs-wanted#1447109 Most webcams come with software for this, admittedly often with a lot of the extraneous functions you don't want, but often designed to work well with the cam in question. I know no other program has gotten me the kind of quality shots with my old IBM PC Camera Plus that the included software got. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.99450-1447109 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:57:40 -0800 JaredSeth http://ask.metafilter.com/99450/Basic-webcam-programs-wanted#1447708 Mine actually came with a driver for the webcam, but I never installed it because the salesgirl said I didn't need to. I'll give it a try later. Thanks! comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.99450-1447708 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:49:06 -0800 Naoko Kensaku