Re: Web cam for graphics?

Jeri,

Web-cams generally can capture images at 640X480 which is more than adequate
for any web-based image usage.  Our monitors only show about 72 pixels per
inch, so a 640X480 image looks fine on our computer monitor.  If on the
other hand he intends to print the image, a higher resolution camera would
be required to get the quality he is looking for since most printers are
printing at 300dpi.

I say that a good web-cam like the Intel PcCamera (approx. $60) or similar
will do the job.  they offer a manual focus and adequate resolution for
web-based sites.  The only down side is you have to use it while connected
to the PC unless you buy the web-cam put out by the "SoundBlaster" Folks
(approx. $125).  This camera is a dual usage model and can come off of it's
mount and be used as a standard digital camera.  Of course it is only good
for up to 640X480 and has no removable data storage.

As he gets more serious he can spend the $$$ and get a digital camera,
although by the time I get done replying to this e-mail the price of
digitals will have dropped another 10%.

Don Haller
Big Grizzly, Graphics & Web Solutions
http://www.biggrizzly.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: Jeri Burdett <terravita(at)mindspring.com>
To: <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 9:27 AM
Subject: Web cam for graphics?


> Hi, all.  I have a client who needs some digital images of his art for his
> site.  He was going to buy a digital camera for this, but a friend of his
> told him a web cam would work just as well.  He likes that idea, because
he
> feels he would get more use out of the web cam.  I don't know how to
advise
> him on this.  He is an artist, so the image quality will be important.
> Anyone know if a web cam will suit his purposes?
>
> Jeri Burdett
>
>

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