Digital Camera vs. Video PC Camera

[willfulbrat]

Yesterday I purchased a VideoCam, and I'm still deciding whether or not to keep it. I have a digital camera which is quite a nuisance to use when it comes to downloading pictures and converting them to jpgs.

If you have a VideoCam, do you like it? I paid $70 and now I'm worried that the quality will be poor. How much should I spend to get a good one? Is it easier to use than a digital camera? Any input will be appreciated.

 

[Bubba402001]

I use both digital camera and a P.C. cam. The conveniance of the P.C. cam is nice because you can snap a pic at any given time in front of your computer. But it is kinda hard to take the P.C. cam outside and shot pics.So the digital comes in handy too. And as for price my P.C. cam was only 29.99 and it is an IBM. And the digital is was only 74.99. Got to look for those deals.. Call me cheap but they work well for me.

 

[willfulbrat]

Thanks, Bubba. I will take your advice and look for those deals before I decide whether to keep the VideoCam.

 

[Weird Harold]

If you have a VideoCam, do you like it? I paid $70 and now I'm worried that the quality will be poor. How much should I spend to get a good one? Is it easier to use than a digital camera? Any input will be appreciated.

Depending on the quality of your digital camera, it will take either better pictures or much better pictures. A camera intended for mounting on your computer is designed for taking pictures that are low enough resolution to be quickly sent over the web.

It depends on what you want the pictures for. You won't find a video-cam that takes "printable" quality pictures that you can enlarge, print, and hang on your wall. You are also limited in what you can take a picture of with a video-cam because it's not intended to be taken further than the cable will reach.

The video-cam is probably easier to use because it's just a matter of freezing the current frame and saving it to a file. IF what you want to take a picture of is in front of the computer, that's great.

If you intend to do a lot of video-conferencing then keep the videocam -- that is what it's designed for. If you want pictures to send to friends, the digital camera is more versatile and probably takes better quality pictures for making your own Christmas cards etc.