Questions tagged [video-camera]
For questions about motion (and usually sound) capture devices used to produce video files.
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Camera on the forehead activated though a smartwatch
I was wondering whether there are any cameras that can be mounted via a bracket that goes on the forehead and behind the ears.
Such s can camera could be activated via an Android wear watch, and used ...
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PCIe 1x cheap video card for image recognition with existing model
When searching for a cheap video card for image recognition all the articles seem to have the AI learning in mind. But that is now what I need.
So the use-case is:
I have a small laptop based server ...
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Which kit to replace a basic toggle switch
Our CCTV server has been down for days and the reason seems quite obvious: the switch to start/stop it has melt. 🫣
Hopefully the motherboard is OK.
So we are looking for a complete kit to replace ...
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USB Camera for filming insects
I want to do a little study where I need to analyze the behaviour of insects like flies, bees and mosquitos. For this, I want to attach at least one USB camera to my computer, in order to do live ...
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I am looking for an affordable outdoor security PoE camera from a western brand
I am looking for an outdoor security video camera. Requirements:
The camera was designed by a western brand (software & electric). It doesn't matter where it was manufactured. (I don't want to ...
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Good smartphone optical zoom
What's a good smart phone optical zoom lens? I see many but not sure which one is good. Also would monocular or spotting scope work better? I won't be using it for smartphone. Will be using it in ...
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Cheap camera to record minimum 4 hours video with tiemstamp on video
As the title says. I have a single use need for a video camera, hence "cheap". I have only two requirements:
mumst be able to record a minimum of 4 hours in a single video
the camera must ...
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I'm looking for a 1080p good quality camera which I can also use as a "webcam" and which has a lense with a manual focus
I'm interested in getting a real camera which also works as a webcam (i.e. which I can connect to my computer through USB or Network for things like a Zoom or Skype call).
The camera should have:
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Webcam with good driver
After loving my older Logitechs with good drivers, my newest (920) insists on using the tremendously bad Logitech Capture program to do things like zoom in and out. That program is simply next to ...
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Indoor tabletop security camera that does not require outside cloud storage and easiest to setup
This may or may not be a duplicate question, but please read on before deciding.
So I have tried the foscam brand, but found that they have the you figure it out approach to setup. I have never set ...
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Video-Conferencing: External mute / un-mute switch for smartphone (Samsung Note 10+)
I'm using my smartphone (Samsung Note 10+) for online classes. I use Zoom for video-conference.
I mount the phone on a tripod and position it so that my writing desk is visible.
I then use SmartView (...
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Recommendation for a mini waterproof USB infrared webcam for Raspberry Pi
Could anyone recommend a mini (approx. 2mm x 2mm) waterproof USB infrared webcam for Raspberry Pi. This will be used for aquatic life monitoring. Any suggestions would be appreciated as well.
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Camera and motherboard with Camera Serial Interface
So I came across this great article about getting 660 frames per second from a Raspberry PI and its default camera, and was wondering is there any way to crank the setup up with possibly higher frame ...
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Mirrorless Camera / Camcorder fully controlled from PC
I've been reading a lot of recommendations and how-to guides on using Mirrorless/DSLR/Camcorders as a video source with some HDMI capture card, but none seem to indicate (what should be obvious) that ...
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Bluetooth footswitch for Android video
I've got an LG V30 smartphone that I would like to start using to record my band's performances. The problem is that there are substantial times between each song (long story) so I would like to use a ...
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I wanted to know if calculating body temperature using KINECT's IR camera [closed]
So i am doing a project where i want to fetch the body temperature using kinect. I know that it has an IR sensor built into it, but am not sure if it is capable of measuring the body temperature. ...
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What’s a good microprocessor/microcontroller and camera that has enough power and resolution for image processing videos of cars in a parking lot? [closed]
Basically I want to create a camera device that will monitor a parking lot and using image processing will be able to detect if the slots in the parking lot has a car or not.
I already have a code in ...
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Inexpensive camcorder with mic input, HDMI output, and will not sleep
(edited by request) Is there a camcorder out there something like this?
HDMI output that sends live signal (not just playback of recordings)
external audio (mic) input
able to stay on (not time out) ...
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Long term car surveillance
I am looking to equip my car with some cameras and a recorder. The specs might sound a little James Bond when you read it, but I would like to get it running without Q from the MI6, or needing their ...
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High luminosity tolerant USB camera
I'm looking for a high luminosity tolerant USB camera.
I'm working on a project in which I have to install a small USB camera in a surgical illumination device. The objective is to stream videos of ...
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Security camera that doesn't use a third party
I am looking for a security camera that I can use to view what's going on in my apartment, without having to use a third party website/app. I am currently using one that requires me to connect to a ...
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Is there any low cost development board available which supports VP9 encoder at 720p30fps?
Hi I am searching for development board, which cost less than 150$ and also supports VP9 encoding decoding at 720p30fps.
Is there any development board available?
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Portable camera with bluetooth or some other wireless technology support
I want to find a tiny camera or camera module that can stream its videos via Bluetooth or other wireless technology. I want to use that camera as an accessory that can be attached to a body part. The ...
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dev board with 3 or more mipi-csi
I'm looking for "NVIDIA Jetson TX1" module alternatives for 360 video capturing
main requirements - 3 or more 4 line mipi-csi with ability to transfer 4k from each camera and sata or 10g ethernet phy ...
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Motion sensing home security cameras that work with Windows 10 (or standalone) and have both iOS and Android apps
I have several brands of home security cameras (WiLife, Dlink, Logitech, TrendNet), but they all have issues with Windows 8 and later. What home security cameras exist that work entirely without a ...
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Camcorder for filming ballrom dance
I am looking for a camcorder to film ballroom dance events. This means it has to deal well with quickly moving subjects in low, artificially colored light. Full HD resolution should suffice. A ...
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Cheap 120FPS Camera sensor
I came up with a project for which I'll need a couple of cameras and process their output ideally realtime or with slight delay (feature detection and tracking). Initially I thought about buying ...
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I want to project 2 input to 3 floors
I am a camera man in my church and I want to add lyrics, bible verse input too to the projector, which is currently in first floor only.
I want a suggestion for the equipments required for camera ...
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Cheap CCTV/IP Camera to work with raspberry pi MotionEyeOS Or own its own software
My subdivision is tired of speeders on our street. I would like to setup a camera outside of my house to catch some of the repeat offenders, every house on the street has small children, and its a ...
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Indoor camera with night vision and no Internet access
I am looking for an indoor camera with the following requirements:
night vision with infrared (i.e. can see in a 100% dark room)
no Internet access needed
save video (e.g. on an SD card)
at least ...
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Digital night-vision monocle
Old-school night vision uses image intensifiers, which are analog photon multipliers, and which are either really crumby (Gen 1/2, which can be under $1000/tube) or really expensive (Gen 3/4 – $...
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DVR/NVR device to connect various analog cameras
We are cosolidating video surveillance systems on our sites.
I am
looking for an IP enabled DVR/NVR device that would be capable of handling video signal from
different CCTV BNC analog cameras (...
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Best approach to handle 8-12 cameras through one PC? [closed]
For a more complex project I need to process the video input of 8 to 12 cameras at the same time on a single computer but each with a rather low resolution (probably 480p). Those cameras could either ...
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One DVR device to standardize video surveillance on multiple sites
I am looking for a DVR like product capable of following:
can connect to various CCTV cameras (with a standard BNC output)
mostly PAL CVBS.
downloading of historical data can be performed remotely (...
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Action Camera with built in GPS and mature API for programatic access to metadata
I am looking for an action camera that has the following features:
GPS built in
All metadata (mainly GPS) needs to be accessible via an API. I need to be able to pull this metadata for any point in a ...
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Hands Free Camera to record footage for Youtube?
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I want to start vlogging, but I don't want to hold a camera all day.
I have the following preferences for the camera:
Hands Free
Easy to record with HD
Can easily record where I am ...
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64GB+ memory card for Mobius action cam
I'm looking for MicroSD cards for my Mobius action cam. It's manual says the following:
For the best compatibility use cards with a class 4 rating if
you have them. There is absolutely no ...
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Surveillance system with shared files/drive? as bundle?
My mother is looking for a surveillance system for her office, and also wants to buy a server for file sharing/storage (shared folders/drives primarily).
I am wondering if there is any surveillance ...
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Any REAL wireless webcams, that can be carried around and stream live in house?
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Can anyone recommend a webcam that I can carry around the house - totally unwired? I guess it should be wifi, battery-charged, and if there are both mic and speakers it would be ...
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pinhole hidden camera to read phone screen
What would be a good pinhole camera to record an iphone screen at a distance of 5-8 m and be able to read the information on the screen? We have tried some pinhole cameras already but without any ...
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1080p Action/Sports Camera Recommendation
I'm looking for an action/sports camera (used for recording while snowboarding/biking etc).
It should record at 1080p - 60fps but 1080p - 30fps works as well.
Must have underwater case
Supports at ...
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High contrast video recorder, 1080p, to use with Zoom H6
I'm looking for a high contrast video recorder, 1080p. I have ordered a Zoom H6, and I expect to mount it on the camera, and I'd like to be able to syncronize the video and audio.
I'd like to be able ...
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Digital Peephole Viewer
I have a motion-recording camera at my front door, but when the doorbell rings, the app takes so long to come up that I'm already at the door and sometimes it just gets stuck attempting to connect (it'...
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What are some nice video cameras for recording talks?
Desired Specifications:
Auto-movement depending on the movement of the speaker (Auto-follow)
HD resolution (720p)
Should be compatible with live streaming
Below $1000
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What's a good video camera to use while running?
I'm interested in creating a video for my cross country team, including several shots while I or another runner am/is in motion. My teammates and I quickly thought of a GoPro camera, but most are ...
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Motion detection home monitoring camera to send videos to my e-mail while on holiday
I'm looking for indoor camera (a room) with motion detection feature which can send me reliable videos to my e-mail once movement has been detected.
I'm aware there are plenty out there, but after I'...
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