Skype HD support? Will Skype support this camera in HD mode?
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I don't know for certain, but probably not. I've noticed that Skype HD webcams have h.264 hardware encoding, otherwise the real-time video will use a lot of the CPU. Engadget has a review and found it uses 30-40% of a 2.5GHz Core 2 Duo.
1692005
the camera has a firewire port (mini), standard for transferring/capturing HDV video. you could also use a signnal based capture device (component video) to capture the HD output.
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See my review as well. This is not a certified camera. So, you must hack Skype to force it to broadcast HD. However, Skype measures your bandwith and reduces the image quality accordingly despite the hack. Conferencing with a netbook connected over wireless g caused Skype to close the sessions. Voice only was all we could get to stay connected. Windows Live Messenger video worked much better but was still jerky and had some pixelization. Bottom line, the hardware exceeds the software and bandwith capacity.
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Well... i just have it working for a couple weeks and i just realized that the camera didnt work for skype, after that tv box didnt work anymore, by the other hand i have been looking for support and there is no at all.
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Hi, The old Panasonic software does not support this camera, but the new software on CD does and it Rockz! NOTE: New Panasonic software can be a challenge to run normally and it is still not ready (2014/06/27) for Prime Time...GLTA
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Engadget answered the question: "NO""All the cams will naturally do HD chat using Logitech's software, but they won't do it using Skype's. Skype HD requires that its certified cams have onboard video processors to offload the heavy lifting from the computer that's providing the USB port. None of Logitech's offerings deliver that. But, as more and more cams move into higher and higher megapixel territory, we wouldn't be surprised if Skype relaxes that requirement a bit."http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=628313
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No, it is not a HD camera, but you would never know it by the video's it takes.I love this camera,and sosatisfied with it.It does everything I want in a home camera.
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That is so helpful!! I have been trying to figure that out for a while for skype and stuff because my friends cant see me when i get online. I have a flip camera and i was trying to see if you could use it as a webcam! THANKS!!!
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Yes, however, it is not entirely a plug-and-play operation. You first need to update your firmware to Rev2, so that USB cameras are supported. Then you need to obtain a working camera, preferable one with build in microphone. Check out the article for details and howto:http://www.squidoo.com/mk802-skype-usb-webcam
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The cam has an HD setting and with the proper zoom setting I do not see why not
441989
Sorry, this camera is only for specific LG Smart TV's. Note: is is not 1080P for Skype, it is only 780P. I do not understand why all the spec's continue to indicate this. The box you receive the camera in, indicates right on the box 780p Skype.
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My vx5000 works OK but not with Skype. If I remove the camera software from my PC then Skype picks up the camera and works fine, but then if I select the VX5000 wothout Skype it doesn't work
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Skype works fine just no video. There is a button on the top of skype, clicking this get sound for the gtablet (running custom ROM Flashback 7.2)
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Yes, I video skype with my daughter and wife often when I'm in the office. I don't know if I'd consider it HD, but it's definitely good quality video (I can easily see the painting/pictures/crafts my daughter made in school) and the audio is very clear. We downloaded the skype app from the android play store, logged into our skype profiles, then "called" each other. Haven't had any issues with skype either.
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Instructions say can be used for HD video recording, so I think you can use it for what you want it for. I don't know how it's done and don't see specific instructions for that function. Perhaps you can find them online, or contact someone at microsoft, or simply at BestBuy. Hope that helps! It's a very good camera for skype. That's what I use it for.
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My MacAir can see the camera connected but no picture. I can use Skype select the camera and get a 2" square picture. I have searched for camera drivers without success.
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I used this camera for Skype on my LG 55LW5500 television. The only other alternative is the AN-VC400 which is compatible with the newer models. If using Skype on the television it *must* be connected to the internet (wire or wireless). Since I don't want to buy a wireless USB I used a Cat5\RJ45 cable.