A camera is a device that captures light and digitally turns the captured light into images that can be transferred to your computer. This tag applies to digital handheld cameras; use the "webcam" tag for a webcam instead.
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How can I play 60fps videos?
I have a Contour camera, which is a sports/action camera and records at 60 fps.
When I load any video in Ubuntu using any video player, lots of frames are lost. I tried changing codecs but nothing ...
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SD card is not mounted in Lubuntu
I have a 2GB Transcend SD card for my Camera but when I entered it in my laptop's SD slot then it is not mounted automatically by Lubuntu. I did not have the same problem with Ubuntu. I can not see it ...
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Error when trying to get movies off my Camera
How do I retrieve movies and audio files from my Canon PowerShot S5 IS camera?
Shotwell only sees the pictures. Mounting the camera via "Places > Canon Digital Camera" and then clicking twice on the ...
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Import images from camera in KDE with particular directory structure
I have been using f-spot for a few years to manage my photo archive, which is about 50K images at the moment. With the development of f-spot slowing down in the recent years and me switching to KDE, ...
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Copying photos from camera stalls - how to track down issue?
When I copy files from my camera (connected via USB) to the SSD in my laptop a few files get copied and then the copy stalls. I'm not sure why, any ideas or things to investigate appreciated, or bug ...
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How do I mount a digital camera via the command line?
When I plug in in my digital camera (Fuji F100fd), Nautilus automounts it as 'USB PTP Camera' with the path 'gphoto2://[usb:001,007]/'.
lsusb lists it as Bus 001 Device 007: ID 04cd:02ef Fuji Photo ...
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“Unspecified error” when connecting camera on 64-bit Ubuntu
I have a Canon 40D that worked well with 32-bit Ubuntu all the way from 10.04 through 12.04. However, I switched to 64-bit 12.04 a while back, and since then, connecting the camera just brings up a ...
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GUVCviewer - Light frequency filter set default value “50hz” not “NoFliker” [closed]
After installing ubuntu 11.10 with noname video camera, video is always very dark. Found the solution. Installed GUVCviewer and changed in settings paremeter - "Light frequency filter" from NoFliker ...
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How to access photos from my Genius G-Shot P7545 camera?
I have a Genius G-Shot P7545 camera. In Windows I had just to plug in the camera to the usb and acces it like a usb stick. I tried to do that in Ubuntu 10.10 with no result. How can I acces the ...
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mount canon 500d
When I plug my canon 500d camera into the usb port of my ubuntu pc it shows the camera in the files, and I can see the images on the camera, but if I try to copy any of them to the pc, nothing ...
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Photo transfer problems from camera
We have a digital camera (Cannon SX130 IS) which we often connect to the Ubuntu 12.10 desktop via USB in order to download the images. In past flavours of Linux (Mint 12 was most recent) it worked ...
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Argus Camera DC-1512E will not transfer photos
I can't transfer photos from this camera. It will not show up a drive. Shotwell does not acknowledge it's existence. lsusb reports the camera as "Primax Elecrtonics". Help?
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Import videos from Panasonic TZ 7
Does anyone knows a good software which will allow me to import the video I took from my digital camera Panasonic TZ7?
Shotwell imports photos perfectly from this device. However I couldn't find any ...
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How to manage security cameras in Ubuntu?
I am setting up a server of sorts and chose ubuntu for the OS as my dad has it on a few computers. I am unimpressed with Windows or MAC due to all the add-ons and complexity of it when all I want is ...
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empathy with webcam
When empathy will have camera support? and I have problem to change files with it too.
after 11.04 the next topic of canonical have to be to improve the empathy. the program is waek yet.
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How do I take pictures with asus 1015cx? [duplicate]
I wanted to use my computer to take a picture but could not figure out how to access camera thanks.
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How can I export my Shotwell gallery?
So I really like shotwell and I've been using it for about half a year now.
The only problem, there is no export function, and I grouped all my events and named them. Is there any script/plugin out ...
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How can I use a camcorder as webcam on USB mode?
We have a Sony Handycam DCR-SX15. We want to use the camcorder as a webcam to live stream with it. Computer on Ubuntu and other operation systems list it as a storage device. I searched on forums but ...
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Can't transfer photos from Kodak Easy Share C195 Camera
I am unable to mount and transfer photos from my Kodak C195 Digital Camera to my Laptop running Ubuntu 12.04.
Is there software that I need to download to get my camera to mount to my OS? I have ...
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Nikon P7100 doesn't connect as a mass storage device
I've tried connecting a Nikon P7100 camera to a USB-port on two different laptops running Ubuntu 10.04 and 11.04 but nothing happens. The camera says it's got MTP/PTP protocol. So it doesn't work as a ...
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Touchscreen, WebCam and Screenlight not working!
I have an Acer Aspire V5 that came with windows 8. Now I have the Ubuntu 12.10, 32 bits.
First, the command to dim or brighten the screen with -Fn up or down- is acting on the screen (it shows that ...
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can I use sonycybershot digital camera for videochatting
I have an HP laptop which have a built in web camera. It has low visual clarity. So I like to use my digital camera as web cam. Is it possible. If yes, how?
which software is suitable for that? camera ...
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Camera protocol doesn't work
My Android device is set to use the media player mode when the USB cable is plugged in.
When I plug it in, it launches the media player thingy on my device and it shows up in the "Device Notifier" ...
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How to capture a HDMI device on Ubuntu/Kubuntu? [closed]
I have a Fujifilm S2800HD, that can record HD films, the camera has mini-HDMI output to conect to TV, but i want to know if that is possible to capture what the camera is showing on its own LCD. I ...
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Xubuntu 11.04 and CANON PowerShot A470
I have a digital camera CANON PowerShot A470, and Xubuntu 11.04 installed on my PC. When i attach the camera to PC Xubuntu don't mount it, and don't show attached device...
How i can use camera on ...
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Hardware buttons problem. The panel with hardware buttons is missing
I have problem with hardware buttons. I have MSI vr630x, but my panel with buttons for WiFi, camera and bluetooth are missing (it has been removed at all).
Is there a way to turn devices on? I have ...
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What are some good budget Ubuntu-compatible digital cameras? [closed]
Or is there a resource on the web that lists the ones are Ubuntu compatible?
I'm thinking of ordering this one from Polaroid
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Why do I have poor video capture quality, and how can I improve it?
I have a dual boot Lenovo Ideapad U260. If I use Skype or a Google+ hangout from Ubuntu, the video quality is a bit poor. I can't adjust the brightness either. But if I boot to Windows, the video ...
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How can I import video from my JVC Everio HDD video camera to 11.10?
What is the best method for importing video from my JVC Everio HDD video camera into Ubuntu 11.10?
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Connecting Ubuntu with Olympus VN-960PC
I have followed the steps here:
http://www.piotrkrzyzek.com/olympus-vn-480pc-working-in-linux-odvr/
and here:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=207104&page=2
I have download the i386 ...
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How to download videos from Procam xr2 in Ubuntu?
Can anybody help me downloading my videos from a procam camera?
It is listed in lsusb this way:
Polaroid Corp a500 Digital Camera
dmesg shows this:
[13135.304931] usb 2-1.1: new high-speed USB ...
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Unable to Import Digital Photos
I am unable to import digital photos in Ubuntu 12.04.
When I plug in my camera (Canon EOS Rebel Tii) it is immediately recognized, but I am unable to download any photos. So far I have tried:
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Software to connect a Professional Digital Camera
My brother has a Canon EOS 310 which frankly scares the bejesus out of me when I hold it because is heavy (and expensive). Anyway I am trying to get the pictures from the camera to Ubuntu but it only ...
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Shooting 5D Mark II w/ tethered storage but standard capture
I know that it is possible to shoot tethered with tools like gphoto2. What I am wondering is if it is possible to shoot from the camera as usual and simply use the tether for storage? I am aware of ...
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How can I transfer photo's from my Kodak camera that normally would use KODAK EASYSHARE Software?
Normally I would plug my camera into my Windows XP pc, and the software would auto start, and transfer the files to a set location.
I need to be able to perform the same or similar function on my PC ...
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Ubuntu DVR - what are the options?
According to my research, the best solution to use ubuntu server as a DVR system would be ZoneMinder. is there any alternatives to zoneminder out there?
I'm not really happy it only has a web ...
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About powering USB device on Linux: Android camera app recognizes USB camera but Ubuntu doesn't
On my notebook, I have a USB camera, 32-bit Ubuntu 10.04 running on SD Card and Android Jelly Bean on flash memory.
Ubuntu doesn't recognize the camera (even the USB port), cause it doesn't offer any ...
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Help me set up Zoneminder?
Zoneminder is a piece of software used to view/control surveillance cameras. I'm about half way through installing and configuring it but I've reached a dead end with my linux knowledge.
I have got ...
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Suyin сamera problem
I got an Acer with a Suyin camera built-in. It has worked perfect since I have change from Windows 8 three weeks ago but recently (two days ago) showed me a black screen when using Skype or Cheese.
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unable to get Point Grey USB camera working
I have problem in using POINT GREY FIREFLY MV FMVU-13S2C digital camera to work on Ubuntu 11.04.
This is the version of ubuntu.
adrian@ubuntu:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
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v4l2-ctl exposure-auto setting fails
I am trying to tune a C920 webcam for picture quality using v4l2-ctl utility on Ubuntu PC. I am unable to set exposure_auto to 'Auto' mode, but I am able to set it to 'Manual Mode' or in 'Aperture ...
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Can't sync photos from DroidX2 external microSD card
I can't find or select the Camera Directory that is located on the microSD card in my Droid X2 phone from your Android App. It will only allow me to select the Camera Directory on the internal memory. ...
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Can't configure wireless camera through ethernet cable - IP problem [closed]
I'm trying to setup an IP wireless camera and I have the IP address, it's 192.168.1.217... but when I put this address in Chromium it doesn't even load...
Same thing when using windows 7 [dual boot].
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How do I get a iRez K2 video camera working? [closed]
I think I just need a driver, if anyone knows how I can get one. When I plug the iRez K2 camera into the (appropriate) USB 2 port, I get nothing - no LED light on the camera, no image on the monitor, ...
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JVC GR-D740E + PINNACLE 510 USB doesn't work [closed]
I have a JVC GR-D740E camera with a usb firewire “Pinnacle 510 USB Rev: 2.0” (that works on windows xp).
I've ubuntu 11.10 in dual boot with windows xp.
I've done some steps with no success:
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Camera card slot is not recognised on a Dell Inspiron E1705 [closed]
I have a Dell Inspiron E1705 and the the camera card slot does not appear nor when I put the camera card in it does it recognize it.
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How to record streaming camera video and auto-erase old data before drive fills up?
I'm interested in making my own home CCTV system using Ubuntu. I want to get network cameras similar to this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260745150596
I want a way to ...
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isight camera on quantal is erratic (macbook air 4,2)
I have a macbook air 4,2 (13" - 2011). The isight camera has become rather erratic in quantal. If I just pull up something like skype and go into the settings, things look fine. The problem occurs ...
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where camera are mounted?
I have a canon PowerShot A3100 IS camera, and, as written in the title, I wanted to know where does the automount mount it when I connect it.
Does anyone know ?
thank you,
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Can't visualize web service of wireless cameras using Chromium
When I write the IP address of my camera using Chromium I can't visualize them, it's because the cameras need ActiveX activated on IE.
How can I see ActiveX content in Ubuntu?
