Looking for a Webcam to capture >5 fps at greater than 640x480 resolution

[ibutters]

I've been playing around with a webcam that happily spits out 640x480 video at 15fps for a real-time image processing vi I've made (subtraction mainly), but I could really do with higher resolution and better image quality.

To outline my specification:

• Video resolution greater than 640x480
• Frame rate of more than 5 fps
• Ideally auto focus, optical zoom and computer controlled pan/tilt

Costing less than £100 (this could increase if there is a perfect match)


Does anyone know of a webcam or labview camera that suits either the first 2 requirements, or all 3?

It's probably worth adding that the focal point is likely to be around a metre from the camera.

I'm new to machine vision, so I don't know what's on the market.

Thanks in advance,

Ian

[Christian Mergl]

Well, I think google.com or in your case google.uk can help you finding a webcam with that specifications.

Christian

[ibutters]

You would've thought so, but I can't find webcams that run higher than VGA in video mode  (alot that boast megapixel resolutions only run at VGA).

That's why I brought the question here, someone may have had experience with the same issue..

 

Sarcasm one-upmanship: Why don't you have a look here..

Ian

[pallen]

Hi Ian,

We've used quite a few of these at our shop.  

This is 1394a port camera though.  

There's a version here with a case.  But after looking around, I don't think they have autofocus.    

[Christian Mergl]

1394 Cameras would be also my next suggestion then. Nowerdays they are also in a price level which can be compared with higher standard webcams,

but I'm not sure if you will find a "cheap" one with autofocus!

Christian