Web cams for MSN Messenger

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What are some troubleshooting guides for using a webcam for MSN Messenger?

Will any webcamera work with MSN Messenger? If not, what will?
 
Greetings Sam,

There is no "troubleshooting guide" at present.

With 'Webcam' support in MSN Messenger 6.x, most 'actual' USB-based Webcams will work (the
'Webcam' component is actually created by Logitech, so their cameras should be used a
guideline), DV Cameras and other video inputs will definitely not work (without some
third-party software assistance). The MSN Messenger 6.x 'Start Video Conference' option will
support most cameras, including DV cameras and video inputs but will only work on Windows XP
(but is compatible with Windows Messenger).
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
 
Are you saying that it's best to use Logetech cameras with Windows/MSN Messenger?

I just purchased a Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000. It seems to work great and I am not really having any technical difficulties. I do have a few questions though. I am very new to web cams, so if any of these questions sounds funny please don't laugh.

First, I'm a little worried about security. Is there any security issues I should be concerned with webcams?

Second, I started a conversation with my camera with another person and I wanted to invite another person to the conversation. MSN Messenger didn't allow me, so I'm looking for some troubleshooting guides.

Third, I noticed the Picture Displays are about 90 x 90 pixels. With my webcam, it seems the picture display is bigger.
 
Hi Sam,

Not at all, I said to use them as a guideline for what's compatible with MSN Messenger 6.x's
'Webcam' component (since the component was made by Logitech). Personally I use an Intel
camera (although they don't make them anymore, you can still find them).

Webcam data isn't encrypted, but I don't think there's any real worry about it be "grabbed"
and watched.

There's nothing to troubleshoot, Messenger supports one-on-one audio/video conversations
only, you can however, "broadcast" your Webcam to multiple people in MSN Messenger 6.x, by
opening a conversation with each person (*not* invite), and clicking the Webcam button.

The Display Pictures are 96x96 actually, and the Webcam size is larger, but can be adjusted,
as such:
http://messenger.jonathankay.com/screens/viewbig.gif
____________________________________________
Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

Sam said:
Are you saying that it's best to use Logetech cameras with Windows/MSN Messenger?

I just purchased a Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000. It seems to work great and I am not really
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having any technical difficulties. I do have a few questions though. I am very new to web
cams, so if any of these questions sounds funny please don't laugh.
First, I'm a little worried about security. Is there any security issues I should be concerned with webcams?

Second, I started a conversation with my camera with another person and I wanted to invite
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another person to the conversation. MSN Messenger didn't allow me, so I'm looking for some
troubleshooting guides.
 
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