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Uses for a webcam

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by bayk

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So far I gather that a webcam is used mainly for video conferencing. I, however, would like to know if it is a practical tool to take pictures of elements of a room (physical network connexions, etc.) to transmit to someone by mail or connected by modem. The aim is to be able to view all elements of a problem on a distant site.
I am using a portable PC.
Thank you.

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by alpha-male

Yes, there is no reason you can't use a webcam as a small portable digital camera. An actual digital camera will give you a lot better results though...they produce higher quality images and even video.

I have a Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 and think it does a good job overall. Still, if you need to see details and need high quality images, a regular digital camera will be the better option. You can get very small ones and some can "double" as a web cam...so those are features to consider.
Were you actually considering remote controlling the camera to view multiple items/directions? If so, you're getting more into the realm of surveillance cameras than what the usual webcam does. If you just want someone to be able to take and share images, a webcam would do...and I think an inexpensive digital camera would do even better.

Good luck...

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