[lug] Digital Cameras and Linux

[Mr Viggy]

I've got a Kodak DC3400.  It works great with Linux, gphoto, and gtkam; 
through the serial cable.  My USB cable is in use on my main computer...

Viggy

j davis wrote:

>
>
> well, i have a kodack dc280 , i  use a sandisk compact flash reader. I 
> didnt
> even have to do anything to get my reader to work 7.3 other than plug 
> it in.
> My camera can do slide shows and all this other crap but i have never 
> tried this
> under linux.
>
> jd
>
>
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>> On Fri, 2002-06-07 at 12:18, Bryan Field-Elliot wrote:
>> >
>> > Is this a no-brainer or is this a difficult choice? I just have no 
>> idea.
>> > Input would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Hi Brian,
>>
>> I've setup a half-dozen digital cameras in labs with computer control
>> (Linux, of course) to capture and download images at regular intervals
>> to create time-lapse digital movies of various experiments (using
>> OpenDigita, gphoto, gphoto2, and jPhoto for the drivers).  I've also
>> taken these cameras out in the field and used them like everyday folks.
>>
>> Based on those experiences, I can make the following recommendations:
>>
>>   Excellent camera:  Kodak DC-4800
>>
>>   OK cameras:  Kodak DC-265/290, DC-240
>>
>>   Avoid at all costs:  all the current Kodak DX-series cameras
>>                        are *awful* with Linux
>>
>> I've only used Kodaks, but I'll soon be switching to another brand since
>> all their new "consumer-grade" models are low-quality with really cheap
>> (read: missing important features) firmware.  Its a shame to see their
>> quality plummet.
>>
>> hth,
>> Ed
>>
>> ps - If you can get a used or refurbished Kodak DC-4800, its a very
>>      nice model.
>>
>>
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