(12.5-en) Webcam Information

With the Webcam Information function, you can check and change the settings for a connected webcam in IGEL OS. You can configure the width, height and frame rate values for the connected webcam.

Menu path: Devices > Webcam Information

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The starting methods parameters are described under (12.5-en) Starting Methods for Apps. 

Using Webcam Information

To determine and change the values for width, height and frame rate, proceed as follows:

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1. Start the Webcam Information function.
   
   

2. The following values will be shown:

   • Width: Width of the image in pixels

   • Height: Height of the image in pixels

   • Rate: Frame rate in fps (frames per second: individual images per second). Example: 1/30 means 30 individual images per second.
     
     

3. Click on one of the fields to change the value. The supported values will be shown in the process.
   
   

4. Click Test.
   The video image generated by the webcam with the current settings will be shown.