[CALUG] modest camera for linux ??

[Craig Younkins]

Most cameras can be mounted on Linux as a generic USB storage device.

Craig Younkins


On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:25 PM, mhartwx <mhartwx at verizon.net> wrote:

> I've always had good luck (driver-wise) with Canon PowerShot cameras.  I
> use digikam to download from my camera (it's always recognized my
> various Canon models) & manage my pix.  I use KDE but think digikam
> works with Gnome too.
>
> My current model is the A1000, which cost more (a little above $200)
> than your price range but there are cheaper models in the PowerShot
> series that may serve your purpose.  This was one of the cheaper
> PowerShots that has an actual honest to god optical viewfinder (which I
> prefer to a digital display).  I also like having a 4x
> optical-stabilized zoom (10 Mpix & SD card storage, btw).  Amazon says
> the A1000 has been replaced by the A3100-IS for $149.99 (12 Mpix but no
> viewfinder).  Target & Walmart both seem to sell the A3100-IS & I'm sure
> many other Canon models.
>     mlhart
>
>
> On 08/27/2010 01:38 PM, Walt Smith wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Looking for modest camera that works on USB for F12.
> >
> > Recently bought cheap $20 Vivitar to play with that isn't seen by linux.
> > Meaning, nothing mounts.
> > googling showed nothing.
> >
> > So, I'm looking for a linux compat camera with some pretty
> > basic requirements.  I guess it may depend as much on brand.
> > Would like to buy off the shelf in local box store.
> >
> > price: expected about $80-$120
> > 8 megpixels or better, I would guess  ( whats the res on this ?)
> > 3X optical zoom "is good 'nuff"
> > I would hope for stable pix..  It's hard holding the camera steady.
> > is daylight readable LCD possible? size doesn't matter.
> > webcam or D/L pix modes.
> > Should store reasonable number of images? say, 50 minimum ??
> > I don't care about other fancy features unless there's
> > something I missed for the casual user.
> >
> > Oh, and my gnome has gthumb, gimp, and eye of gnome...
> > What do I need to "capture" or D/L  software ??
> >
> > Walt......
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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