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|| Logitech Quickcam Deluxe for Notebooks || 7.10, 9.10 || 046d:09c1 || uvcvideo,pwc,gspca || Video works with version 2.1.0.47. Microphone works too, though you may need to choose the Input device in System Preferences Sound. Microphone may suffer from "clicking sound" issue (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/151890 ) || | || Logitech Quickcam Deluxe for Notebooks || 7.10, 9.10, 10.04 || 046d:09c1 || uvcvideo,pwc,gspca || Video works with version 2.1.0.47. Microphone works too, though you may need to choose the Input device in System Preferences Sound. Microphone may suffer from "clicking sound" issue (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/151890 ) || |
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|| Logitech Webcam C500 || 10.04 || 046d:0807 || uvcvideo || Works out-of-the-box with Skype 2.1.0.81 (although I did not try its microphone yet).|| | || Logitech Webcam C500 || 10.04 || 046d:0807 || uvcvideo || Works out-of-the-box with Skype 2.1.0.81 (both video and incorporated microphone).|| |
Skype and Web Cameras
Following the recent release of a beta version of Skype that has support for video calling, this page will give a list of webcams that have been tested on Skype, and other details. This may differ from the list of webcams working in general on Ubuntu, given here. For general webcam issues see here.
Instructions for Contributing to the Lists
Specify which version of Skype you are using. The version number of Skype may be found in the middle of the about box, from the main menu. Entries that don't specify a version usually refer to the first beta, please test using the latest beta available on the Skype Linux Beta page, or the last available stable release; Skype 2.0 (the version introducing webcam support) has been released as stable. Skype 2.0.0.72, for instance, is a Skype stable release (the latest one, at the moment I'm writing this).
To find out the device ID of your webcam, typing lsusb in a terminal window will list all USB devices on your system. Try to find the relevant line for your webcam. The ID then appears after "ID" on that line, in the form xxxx:xxxx where the 'x's are numbers or letters
If your webcam is working on some applications other than Skype 2.0 beta, then it would be useful to know what particular driver your webcam is using. To find out, type lsmod | grep videodev. The driver name will appear on the line starting with "videodev".
If your webcam is not working at all or not consistently you may try the following hack.
If your webcam works with V4L2 but not with V4L (you can check this with gstreamer-properties), you may try one of these hacks.
List of Webcams that 'Just Work'
Make and Model |
Ubuntu Version |
Device Id |
Driver |
Notes |
A4tech PK-130MG |
9.04 |
09da:022b |
gspca |
Works out of the box with Cheese. For Skype, need some fix: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Webcam#See%20also |
macally IceCam2 |
8.04.1 |
04fc:05d8 |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box with ekiga, for skype to work had to setup "gstfakevideo" found @ http://aur.archlinux.org/packages/gstfakevideo/gstfakevideo/ Skype 2.0.0.72, good video, audio.. Great price ($20 onsale.com) |
iNTEX IT-305WC (reported as Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0303 WebCam by lsusb) |
8.04.1 |
0ac8:303b |
gspca |
Works out of the box, Skype 2.0.0.72, great analog microphone. Very low cost (~U$12 in India) |
Prolink PCC5020 5MP ( 0ac8:332d Z-Star Microelectronics Corp ) |
7.10 AMD64 |
0ac8:332d |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box Skype Version 2.0.0.72 although need getlibs for amd64 mic untested (Mic/vid works in Ekiga ) |
BenQ Joybook S32B built-in 1.3MP |
8.04 |
064e:a111 |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box Skype Version 2.0.0.72 |
Chicony Electronics built-in 2MP Compal |
7.10 |
04f2:b018 |
uvcvideo |
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eMPIA Technology built-in Asus EeePC |
7.10 |
eb1a:2761 |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box Skype Version 2.0.0.43 |
Creative Instant P0620 |
8.04 |
041e:4034 |
gspca |
Works out of the box Skype Version 2.0.0.68 |
Creative Labs Live! Cam Sync Webcam |
10.04 |
041e:406c |
uvcvideo |
Creative claims driver is in Linux Kernel. Works out of the box with Skype 2.1.0.81 |
HP dv2000 built-in webcam |
7.10 |
0c45:62c0 |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box Version 2.0.0.63 (also works in Ekiga) |
HP dv6000t built-in webcam |
7.10 |
0c45:62c0 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.0.0.68 |
Logitech Quickcam Express II |
7.10 |
046d:0928 |
gspca |
Works out of the box. |
Logitech Quickcam Express Plus |
7.10, 8.04 |
046d:092f |
gspca |
Works out of the box. Testing in 8.04: skype 2.0.0.72, also works with cheese. |
Logitech Quickcam Notebook |
7.10 |
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Logitech Quickcam Pro for Notebooks (May 2008) |
8.04, 9.04 |
046d:0991 |
uvcvideo |
Works out of the box w/ v2.0.0.68, also 2.0.0.72 (on my Latitude D420, it takes maybe 10 seconds to turn on). |
Logitech Quickcam Notebook Deluxe |
7.10, 9.10 |
046d:08a9 |
gspca |
Version 2.0.0.27 fixes a previous crash after 50 secs of use. Skype 2.1.0.81 on Ubuntu 9.10 64-bit needs to be hacked with lib32v4l-dev |
Logitech Notebook Deluxe |
7.10 |
046d:08d8 |
gspca |
Version 2.0.0.27 fixes a previous crash after 50 secs of use. |
Logitech Quickcam Deluxe for Notebooks |
7.10, 9.10, 10.04 |
046d:09c1 |
uvcvideo,pwc,gspca |
Video works with version 2.1.0.47. Microphone works too, though you may need to choose the Input device in System Preferences Sound. Microphone may suffer from "clicking sound" issue (see https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/151890 ) |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX |
7.10, 8.04 |
046d:08d7 |
gspca |
Version 2.0.0.27 fixes a previous crash after 50 secs of use. No problems has been experienced in hardy heron with Skype 2.0.0.72:work out of the box |
Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 |
7.04 |
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Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 |
7.10 |
046d:08b2 |
pwc |
Works great but does not scale in full-screen mode due to known bug non-accelerated X11 problem. |
Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 |
7.10, 8.04, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04 |
046d:0990 also 046d:0809 |
uvcvideo |
Works perfectly, microphone also |
Logitech Quickcam Vision Pro (Mac) |
8.04 |
046d:09a6 |
uvcvideo |
Works perfectly, microphone also |
Logitech Quickcam Ultra Vision |
7.10 |
046d:08c9 |
uvcvideo |
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Logitech Quickcam Zoom |
7.10 |
046d:08b4 |
pwc |
Cam works well in skype, and microphone also |
Logitech Quickcam E 3500 Plus |
7.10 |
046d:09a4 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.0.0.68, and microphone also |
Logitech Quickcam E 3500 |
8.04 |
046d:09a4 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.0.0.72, and microphone also |
Logitech Quickcam S 7500 |
9.04 |
046d:0912 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.0.0.72, great picture |
Logitech Webcam C100 (I think) |
10.04 |
046d:0817 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.81, excellent video |
Logitech Webcam C120 |
9.10 |
046d:080f |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.47, excellent just set up sound input |
Logitech Webcam C200 |
9.10, 10.04 |
046d:0802 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.47 and 2.1.0.81, excellent just set up sound input |
Logitech Webcam C250 |
10.04 |
046d:0804 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.81, excellent just set up sound input |
Logitech Webcam C300 |
9.10 |
046d:0805 |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.47. After first installation, I had to log out and log in again; before that, skype found "no device available" for "webcam" |
Logitech Webcam C500 |
10.04 |
046d:0807 |
uvcvideo |
Works out-of-the-box with Skype 2.1.0.81 (both video and incorporated microphone). |
Microsoft VX-5000 |
8.04.3, 8.10, 9.04 |
045e:0728 |
uvcvideo |
Great cam, mic works too. ~$30. Works also "out-of-the-box" with 2.1.0.47 |
Microsoft LifeCam Show |
8.10 x86_64 |
045e:0729 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 video plus microphone |
DELL Inspiron 1520 Integrated Webcam |
7.10 |
05a9:2640 |
uvcvideo |
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Logitech/Acer intergrated orbicam (Acer 5670) |
7.10 |
046d:0892 |
gspca |
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Philips PCVC730K |
8.04 |
0471:0310 |
pwc |
Works nice out of the box |
Philips SPC530NC |
9.04 |
0471:2034 |
uvcvideo |
Works nice out of the box with Skype 2.0.0.72, great picture (mic is not working yet) |
Philips SPC535NC |
9.04 |
0471:2034 |
uvcvideo |
Works flawlessly out of the box with Skype 2.1.0.47. This model is the same as the SPC530NC but comes with a headset |
Philips SPC210NC |
8.10 |
0471:032d |
gspca_zc3xx |
Works fine. Plug and play. The image quality is not the best one but reasonable as I got the webcam for only £8 GBP |
Philips SPC520NC |
8.04 |
0471:0334 |
uvcvideo |
Works nice out of the box |
Philips SPC900NC |
7.10 |
0471:0332 |
pwc |
Works nice out of the box with the latest driver 10.0.13, is the webcam used by one of the skype developers |
Philips SPC1000NC |
8.04 |
0471:0329 |
uvcvideo |
Everything works perfectly. Great cam. |
Philips SPC1330NC |
8.10 |
0471:2037 |
uvcvideo |
Works fine with Skype 2.0.0.72 (some config to do for sound, though). |
EZonics EZcam II |
7.10 |
0923:010f |
gspca |
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Tchibo Laptop Camera (Microdia) |
7.10 |
0c45:613b |
sn9c102,gspca |
Works well with the ATI driver. On another computer with the Radeon driver the video crashed after a few minutes. Connection remained OK. fglrx not tested yet. |
Logitech QuickCam IM/Connect |
7.10 |
046d:08d9 |
gspca |
Works perfectly out of the box. No issues compared to what was reported for 7.04. |
Logitech QuickCam IM/Connect |
7.10 |
046d:08d9 |
gspca |
for me, with an ATI video card, Skype (2.0.0.27) video works with the Radeon driver, but not if using fglrx 7.12 |
Logitech QuickCam IM/Connect |
7.04 |
046d:08d9 |
gspca |
Works fine out of the box, for Ekiga or just streaming from MPlayer. Eats 100% CPU in Skype. Skype Version 2.0.0.27 fixes a previous crash after 50 secs of use. |
Logitech QuickCam IM/Connect |
8.04 |
046d:08d9 |
gspca |
works perfectly out of the box but only at 320x240 in skype, (384x288 in VLC) I can't get close to the advertised 640x480 with any of the linux drivers |
Logitech QuickCam Connect |
8.04.2 |
046d:08af |
gspca |
Works perfectly out of the box with Skype 2.0.0.72, details here |
Logitech QuickCam IM/Connect |
9.10 |
046d:08d9 |
gspca? |
Worked perfectly out of the box for all but Skype. For Skype 2.1.0.81 to work with video though, had to go to synaptic package manager and install "libv4l-0" then edit the start menu and/or any links to launch by changing the command from "skype" to "env LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" |
Ricoh r5u870 (laptop webcam) |
7.10, 9.04 |
05ca:183a |
r5u870 |
Grab the userspace tools. This driver supports many VAIO (e.g. SZ and TZ models) as well as some HP laptop webcams |
HYUNDAI H103A |
7.10 |
0ac8:301b |
gspca |
Version 2.0.0.27 fixes a previous crash after 50 secs of use. (see Logitech Quickcam Notebook Deluxe) |
Logitech Quickcam Chat for Skype |
7.10 |
046d:092e |
gspca |
Works fine out of the box with 2.0.0.13. Under 2.0.0.27 I get 100% CPU utilisation. Still works & doesn't appear to crash |
Thinkpad T61 built-in webcam |
7.10 |
17ef:1004 |
uvcvideo |
Low frame rate, but it works fine aside from that |
Logitech Quickcam PRO 3000 |
7.10 |
046d:08b0 |
pwc |
Skype 2.0.0.27 : Works fine out of the box |
Logitech Quickcam 3000 for Business |
8.04 |
046d:09a5 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : Works fine out of the box |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate Deluxe |
7.10 |
046d:0992 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.27 : Works fine out of the box |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX |
7.10 |
046d:08ad |
gspca |
Skype 2.0.0.27 : Works fine out of the box |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate MP |
9.04 |
046d:09a1 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : Works fine out of the box |
Logitech QuickCam S5500 |
9.04 |
046d:09a1 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : Works fine out of the box. Brightness is sometimes wrong (black image). Can be fixed by pointing it at a bright light source when starting it apparently. Cheese and VLC work too. |
Logitech Quickcam Fusion |
7.10 |
046d:08c1 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.27 : Works fine out of the box - noted below as not working - but worked perfectly for me. |
Dell XPS m1330 VGA Webcam |
7.10 |
05a9:7670 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.68 : Works out of the box, but Compiz must be turned off due to Intel X3100 video card |
Genius Eye 320 |
7.10, 8.04 |
0458:7051 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.68 : Works out of the box. Frame rate drops with low light, cannot disable auto exposure. |
Genius iSlim 1320 |
Kubuntu 9.04, 64 bit |
0458:7060 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72: Works out of the box, although not configurable in Skype. |
Vimicro Z-Star |
7.10, 8.04 |
0ac8:0321 |
gspca |
Works out of the box. Wengophone, Skype, Cheese and Ekiga works great |
Vimicro Z-Star chip, sold as A4Tech PK-35N |
8.04 |
0ac8:303b |
gspca |
Works out of the box, tested with Skype and Cheese |
Lenovo Thinkpad R61 built-in Camera |
7.10, 8.04 |
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uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.68. Pretty much flawless. Sweet! |
8.10 |
0ccd:0052 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72, Ekiga : works out of the box. Mic works fine. For 64bit Ubuntu: the 32bit package from skype and libraries have to be --force-install. |
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Trust SpaceCam 120 (120 SpaceC@m) |
9.04,9.10 |
0c45:600d |
gspca,sn9c102 |
Skype 2.1.0.47 : works out of the box. lsusb reports: Microdia TwinkleCam USB camera |
Trust SpotLight Webcam Pro |
Kubuntu 9.10,64 bit |
0c45:62c0 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.1.0.81: Works out of the box. Video artefacts (ATI RadeonHD3200, fglrx) in near + far end video mode: Suspend Compositing (Settings menu or via "Shift+Alt+F12") or use radeon/radeonhd driver |
Trust WB-6250X |
7.10, 8.04 |
145f:0142 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.68 : works out of the box. Can use all video modes with luvcview |
Trust WB-8500X |
9,04 |
145f:015b |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : works out of the box. |
8.04 |
093a:2468 |
gspca |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : works out of the box. |
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9.04 |
145f:0167 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : works out of the box. Works with Cheese, xawtv but not with camorama |
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Sweex WC056 |
9.04 |
0ac8:3420 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : works out of the box. Kopete works too. |
Lexma - Panda 10C |
8.04 |
04f2.a13e |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.0.0.72 : works out of the box. Ekiga works too after defining input sources to USB2.0 UVC VGA. Not sure if audio works. |
Sony Corp (built-in Vaio P Series - P11Z) |
9.10 |
054c:038b |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.1.0.47 : works out of the box as does cheese. |
Logitech Webcam C120 |
9.10 |
046d:080f |
uvcvideo |
Works with Skype 2.1.0.47, practically plug and play; just set up a sound input. (May need to restart Skype) |
Dynex 1.3MP Webcam (DX-WEB1C) |
9.10 |
19ff:0102 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.1.0.47 : works out of the box (both video and sound) |
List of 'Fiddle to Get Working' Webcams
Make and Model |
Ubuntu Version |
Id |
Driver |
How to make it work |
A4tech PK-333E |
9.04 |
09da:8090 |
uvcvideo |
Plug and play does not work. System does not recognize webcam automatically, but after manual loading driver (modprobe uvcvideo) it works well. Test with Skype 2.1.047. |
Unbranded/SiGma Micro Micro USB Web Camera |
9.10 |
1c4f:3000 |
uvcvideo |
Skype 2.1.0.47: Works fine after running skype like this from the command prompt: "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/bash -c 'LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype'libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" without the double quotes. If you don't have that library already installed, install it with "apt-get install libv4l-0" first. |
Creative WebCam Instant |
9.04 |
041e:4034 |
gspca |
Skype 2.0.0.72: Works fine after running skype like this from the command prompt: "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" without the double quotes. If you don't have that library already installed, install it with "apt-get install libv4l-0" first. The same trick also works for Camorama, and mplayer. Cheese works out the box! |
Creative WebCam PD1110 |
9.10 |
041e:401c |
gspca_main |
Skype 2.1.0.81: Works fine after running skype like this from the command prompt: "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" without the double quotes. If you don't have that library already installed, install it with "apt-get install libv4l-0" first. |
Creative Live! Cam Optia |
7.10 |
041e:4057 |
uvcvideo |
Works fine after installing the uvc driver |
Creative Live! Cam Video IM |
9.10 |
041e:4053 |
gspca_zc3xx |
Skype 2.1.0.47: Works fine after running skype like this from the command prompt: "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" without the double quotes. If you don't have that library already installed, install it with "apt-get install libv4l-0" first. |
Creative Live! Vista Cam IM |
7.10 |
041e:4052 |
ov51x_jpeg |
Works fine with Skype 2.0.0.72 on Hardy (64 bit) after setting up the ov51x-jpeg driver (instructions here) and "sudo modprobe ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1 led=2" and "sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/options" add there "options ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1 led=2". The ov51x-jpeg drivers can be found here: http://www.rastageeks.org/ |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro [0250] |
7.10 |
041e:4051 |
gspca |
With Skype 2.0.0.43 and latest ATI fglrx driver. Camera mostly works, but non-accelerated X11 output currently doesn't scale video output (known skype issue). Colors are all messed up (adding "options gspca force_rgb=1" fixed the color problem for Camorama but not Skype). |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro [0250] |
9.10, 10.04 |
041e:4051 |
gspca_main |
Tested with Skype 2.1.0.81 Beta. Had to invoke from terminal with following command (note that package libv4l1 must be installed): LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro [0400] |
7.10 |
041e:4061 |
ov51x_jpeg |
With Skype 2.0.0.68 and ATI fglrx driver. You should setup ov51x-jpeg-1.5.7 and "sudo modprobe ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1" or "sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/options" add there "options ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1". ov51x-jpeg-1.5.7 can be found here: http://www.rastageeks.org/downloads/ov51x-jpeg/ov51x-jpeg-1.5.7.tar.gz |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook Pro [0400] |
8.10 |
041e:4061 |
gspca_main,ov51x_jpeg |
I installed the webcam driver using Easycam2. Webcam was then recognized and working but still not usable in Skype. Then typed "sudo gedit /etc/modprobe.d/options" in a terminal and added the line "options ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1". Rebooted and video-chat in Skype 2.0.0.72 is working just fine (though device is listed as "OV519 USB Camera" in Skype now). |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook |
8.04 |
041e:4068 |
ov51x_jpeg |
Was able to get working using ov51x-jpeg driver at: http://www.rastageeks.org/ov51x-jpeg/index.php/Ov51xJpegHackedSource and gstfakevideo: http://code.google.com/p/gstfakevideo/ with gstfakevideo v4lsrc device=/dev/video1 ! ffmpegcolorspace |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook |
9.10 64bit |
041e:4068 |
gspca |
Works right away in cheese. To get skype video, run "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" at the command line (NOTE the LIB32!!!) |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook |
9.10 Alpha4 |
041e:4068 |
gspca_zc3xx,gspca_ov519 |
Tested with Skype 2.0.0.72 on Karmic. Good quality video. Had to invoke from terminal with following command (note that package libv4l1 must be installed): LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Creative Live! Cam Notebook |
9.10 |
041e:4068 |
gspca_main |
Tested with Skype 2.1.0.47 Beta on Karmic. Had to invoke from terminal with following command (note that package libv4l1 must be installed): LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype (/usr/lib32/... on amd64) |
Genius Look 312P |
10.04 |
0ac8:301b |
gspca |
Skype 2.1.0.81: Works with LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Hercules Webcam Classic |
9.10 |
05a9:4519 |
gspca_ov519 |
Tested with Skype 2.1.0.47 Beta on Karmic. Had to invoke from terminal with following command: LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype (i386) |
Sony EyeToy |
8.04 |
054c:0155 |
ov51x_jpeg |
Skype 2.0.0.72: You should setup ov51x-jpeg (version here: 1.5.8) and "sudo modprobe ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1" or edit /etc/modprobe.d/options and add there "options ov51x-jpeg forceblock=1". Loading ov51x-jpeg without forceblock-option results in a black video stream for skype, while it works fine using "cheese". |
Dell Vostro 1400 built-in webcam |
7.10 |
05a9:2640 |
uvcvideo |
Works fine after installing the uvc driver |
Leadership webcam 300 |
7.04 |
093a:2460 |
gspca |
Using skype 2.0.0.27. Had to upgrade gspca driver to latest version to work. Also added options to /etc/modprobe.d/options to improve color. Options were: gamma=3, OffRed=32, OffBlue=0, OffGreen=32. |
Logitech Quickcam Pro for Notebooks (2007) |
7.10 |
046d:0991 |
uvcvideo |
Works fine after installing the uvc driver (171); mic works great also. Tested with skype 2.0.0.27. Also work with Ekiga and aMSN |
Logitech Quickcam Express |
7.10 |
046d:0870 |
quickcam |
Works with gstfakevideo - but unstable |
Logitech Quickcam Express |
squeeze |
046d:0870 |
gspca_stv06xx |
Works with LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Logitech Quickcam Messenger |
7.10 |
046d:08da |
gspca |
Works but without internal microphone. Switch to an external microphone. This is the same with Ekiga. (this camera is also known as Logitech Quickcam Messenger 2) |
Logitech Quickcam Messenger |
8.04 - 9.10 |
046d:08f6, 046d:08f0 |
quickcam, gspca_stv06xx |
For older 32-bit Ubuntu versions (<9.04) use this tutorial or the tutorial for 9.04 to get the webcam working properly, it works with the "quickcam" driver and gstfakevideo. On 64-bit systems gstfakevideo is not available, and the camera is not recognized by Skype at all. More info can be found at this Skype forum entry. The webcam works automatically in 9.10 (the 2.6.30+ kernels) with the gspca_stv06xx driver, to run Skype with this driver type "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype". |
Logitech Quickcam Pro 5000 |
10.04 |
046d:08c5 |
uvcvideo |
Works with LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype here and here |
Logitech Quickcam E2500 |
8.04, 9.10 |
046d:089d |
gspca |
Works on Skype 2.0.0.72 after compiling gspcav1-20071224.tar.gz with patch (originally from this thread). Works like this in xawtv, but performance in skype can be unstable (100% CPU usage) - if you use gstfakevideo it seems to get rid of the problem. Also setting the autoexpo=0 option when loading the driver can help if the image is really dark. Detailed guide here. Karmic: works out of the box in Skype. |
Logitech Webcam C200 |
9.10, 9.04 |
046d:0802 |
uvcvideo |
When running Cairo Dock with OpenGL need to start Skype 2.1.0.47 at the command line with "export XLIB_SKIP_ARGB_VISUALS=1 && skype" and under the Startup Applications 'bash -c "export XLIB_SKIP_ARGB_VISUALS=1 && skype"' (see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1318506). The "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" fiddle didn't work despite libv4l-0 being installed. When not running Cairo Dock or running Cairo Dock without OpenGL, the C200 with Skype 2.1.0.47 works out of the box. |
Logitech Quickcam Web (USB) |
8.04 |
046d:0850 |
quickcam |
uning skype 2.0.0.72, initially fuzzy greenish testpic but gets recognized; succesfully working with gstfakevideo (gstreamer hijacker); for instructions see this skype-forum thread |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX |
9.04 |
046d:08ad |
gspca_main |
Works with skype 2.0.0.72 after using the hack found on Skype Forum here. |
Logitech Quickcam Communicate STX |
10.04 |
046d:08ad |
gspca_main |
Works with skype 2.1 if you use the following command , bash -c 'LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype'.You can do this from a terminal or modify the relevant menu item by going to System -> Preferences -> Main Menu .Find the Skype entry,click on properties and alter the command. |
Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks |
8.04 |
046d:08ae |
gspca |
Recognized in Skype, but only seeing shadows |
Microdia/ThinkPad Z61t |
7.10 - 8.04 |
0c45:627b |
--- |
Driver can be found here: http://groups.google.com/group/microdia/ |
Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 |
9.04 |
045e:00f7 |
gspca_main |
Works in Jaunty with kernel 2.6.30 from Karmic. Works in Skype using v4l1compat.so as described here. |
Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000 |
7.10 |
045e:00f5 |
gspca |
The camera works, but the picture has abnormal colours and Skype eats 100% CPU during the video call. Skype also may hang during or after the call. The built-in microphone doesn't work, although it is seen by ALSA. |
MSI StarCam 370i or Clip |
7.10 - 8.04 |
0c45:60c0 or 0c45:60fc |
msicam(modified gspca) |
You need to download driver from http://pamplast.com/gspca/. Blacklist sn9c102,gspca modules so there is no conflict. |
PCLine Webcam 300k |
7.10 |
093a:2600 |
gspca |
With Skype 2.0.0.27, had to build latest driver from http://mxhaard.free.fr/. Works ok but picture quality lousy. (Cheap camera but sadly has no microphone.) |
Philips DMVC 1300K |
9.10 |
0471:0322 |
gspca |
With Skype 2.1.0.47. Video and mic work after installing packet libv4l-0, then starting "gstreamer-properties" to change video system to v4l2, and finally start skype using $ env LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Phillips PC Camera SIC4750/27 |
9.10 |
04fc:0561 |
gspca |
With Skype 2.1.0.81. Video works after installing packet libv4l-0. Video system already set to v4l2. Start skype using $ env LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Philips SPC315NC |
7.10 |
0471:032e |
gspca |
With Skype 2.0.0.27. Last month it recognized the camera, but test screen was black - this month it works. However it is slow to start. |
Philips SPC220NC |
7.10 |
093a:2463 |
gspca v. 20071224 |
Needed compiling latest gspca driver. Works with Skype 2.0.0.43 and also Ekiga, Cheese. VLC not tried |
Sanyo au W33SA |
7.10 |
0474:0722 |
uvcvideo |
Works with gstfakevideo (unstable) and uvcvideo (rev 148) - use the following gstfakevideo syntax: $ sudo mv /dev/video0 /dev/video1 $ gstfakevideo v4l2src device=/dev/video1 ! jpegdec ! ffmpegcolorspace |
SONIX USB PCcam168 (Microdia) |
7.10 |
045e:613c |
gspca |
Needed to compile latest gspca driver and blacklist sn9c120 module. |
Sonix Integrated Webcam (Microdia) |
10.04 |
0c45:63e0 |
uvcvideo |
Detected out of the box but works badly. Image chopped, lags of 15+ seconds. Not just with Skype but also cheese. |
7.10 |
093a:2468 |
gspca v. 20071224 |
Needed compiling latest gspca driver. Works with Skype 2.0.0.43 and also Ekiga, Cheese and VLC (Now Work out of the box with 8.04, November 2008) |
|
9.04 |
093a:2468 |
CIF Single Chip |
First only green bars. After choosing v4l2 (in gstreamer-properties) and loading v4l-library before starting Skype, it works |
|
9.10 |
093a:2460 |
CIF Single Chip |
Works with Cheess and Skype, but can't get good colour rendering. v4l2 (in gstreamer-properties) but not V4l: lsusb 'Pixart Imaging Q-Tec Webcam 100: vid 093APid 2460 |
|
Vimicro/ZC0305 |
7.10 |
0ac8:305b |
gspca v. 20071224 |
(AMD64) Works with skype 2.0.0.68 |
Microsoft nx-6000 |
8.10 |
045e:00f8 |
uvcvideo |
Camera originally worked in webcam but not in Skype. Was able to get it working in Skype (2.0.0.72) using gstfakevideo 'gstfakevideo v4l2src device=/dev/webcam' where webcam is the new device I created (so I don't have to do sudo mv /dev/video0 /dev/video1 every time the camera is plugged in). Only oddity is preview -- works if you stop your video and then restart. |
WEBCAMTEC-TC4 Techsolo Webcam TCA-4810 |
9.10 |
0ac8:303b |
gspca_main |
works with cheese ootb but not in Skype. works in Skype (2.1.0.47) when setting "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype" |
Creative Labs Live! IM Webcam (VF0350) |
9.10 |
041e:4067 |
gspca_main, gspca_ov519 |
This camera was added to Karmic kernel 2.6.31-18-generic via gspca support. Skype version 2.1.0.47. Need to set the environment variable before running; LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype Basically, you need to set that environment variable before running any application that uses this webcam. |
Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. USB 2.0 Webcam |
9.04 |
0ac8:0321 |
gspca_main |
This camera is inbuilt in laptops Asus A8M Skype version 2.0.0.68.Install the old Medibuntu skype packages, (see this forum: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1...kype&page=6 ), and then launch skype with the command: LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype |
Trust WB-3320X USB 2.0 Webcam |
9.10 |
093a:2621 |
gspca_main |
Skype version 2.1.0.81 works with config.xml modified for video size and frame rate (see SkypeGarage), and then launch skype with the command: LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype. Only green double preview. Works if you stop your video and then restart. |
Cisco Unified Video Advantage (CUVA) |
9.10 |
046d:08c7 |
uvcvideo |
lsusb reports "Logitech, Inc. QuickCam OEM Cisco VT Camera II" |
Labtec Notebook Webcam |
10.04 |
046d:08aa |
gspca_main |
Skype 2.1.0.81 works with "LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l2convert.so skype". Cheese and guvcview works out of the box. |
List of Non-Working Webcams
Make and Model |
Ubuntu Version |
Id |
Driver |
Notes |
Mustek gSmart Mini |
9.04 |
055f:c220 |
gspca |
Camera not recognized out of box. When trying to patch and compile the source, it seems to work sometimes for a few minutes, after some persistence of plugging and unplugging the webcam from the usb connector. Ubuntu hangs on booting when the webcam were connected. |
Intel Pocket PC Camera CS630 |
8.04 |
8086:0630 |
gspca |
Camera is recognized, but 'Test Camera' crashes Skype. If Automounting is disable via gconf-editor, then webcam works. Skype 2.0.0.72 |
Logitech Quickcam Fusion |
7.10 |
046d:08ca |
uvcvideo |
Camera is recognized, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. |
Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks |
7.10 |
046d:08ae |
gspca |
Works in Ekiga but is not recognized in Skype 2.0.0.27 |
Logitech Quickcam Notebook Pro |
7.10 |
046d:08b1 |
pwc |
Camera is recognized, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. |
Creative Vista |
7.10 |
041e:405f |
ov51x_jpeg |
Camera generally works fine in programs such as Ekiga with the patched driver as explained here http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=100897&st=40&p=465545&#entry465545. The patch also works with Skype 2.0.0.69, but limitations arise mainly from graphics card and drivers. Fglrx for ati and others are known to have problems, specially with video overlay. On some systems, it has been said one can make it work with Skype by using gstfakevideo. The camera was successfully used with Skype via gstfakevideo on a laptop with Intel 945 graphics card under Ubuntu 7.10 using the default driver. It is important though, to test the camera in an actual call, testing the camera on the options menu may show a black screen because of graphics driver problems, not webcam related. |
Mediaforte MV300 (AVermedia/Omnivision) |
7.10 |
05a9:a511 |
ov511(+) |
black screen. |
Philips PCVC740K ToUcam Pro |
6.06 |
0471:0311 |
pwc |
Camera is recognized, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. Camera does work in mplayer. Syslog contains lots of pwc ioctl(VIDIOC_DQBUF) / pwc ioctl(VIDIOC_QBUF) index=0 |
Philips SPC300NC |
7.10 |
0471:0326 |
gspca |
(AMD64) Camera is not recognized in Skype |
Philips SPC210NC |
7.10 |
0471:032d |
gspca |
Camera is recognized, but 'Test' button shows black screen. |
Philips SPC1000NC |
8.04 |
0471:0332 |
uvcvideo |
Mic stops working when video is activated. Skype 2.0.0.68 |
Sony EyeToy |
7.10 |
054c:0154 |
ov51x_jpeg |
Camera is recognized and working with e.g. VLC, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. |
Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000 |
7.10 |
045e:00f8 |
uvcvideo |
camera uses unsupported palette (MJPEG) only. The uvc driver does recognize the device as can be tested with luvcview. |
Logitech Quickam Express |
7.10 |
046d:0840 |
usbvideo |
Camera is recognized and working with Camorama, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. |
Logitech Quickam Web (USB) |
7.10 |
046d:0850 |
quickcam |
Camera is recognized and working with Camorama, 'Test Camera' button only shows fuzzy video (maybe expects YUV encoded video?). Did not succeed in getting gstfakevideo working, yet. |
Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0301 WebCam |
7.10 |
0ac8:301b |
gspca |
Camera is recognized and working with Camorama, but 'Test Camera' button only shows black screen. |
Creative VideoBlaster WebCam Go Plus [W9967CF] |
8.04_a2 |
041e:4003 |
ov511,w9968cf |
Camera is recognised but 'Test Camera' shows Black screen |
Logitech QuickCam PTZ |
7.10 |
046d:08b5 |
PWC |
Camera is recognized but 'Test Camera' shows screen with vertical colored bars dancing all over the place. Nothing recognizable. Camera works fine in Ekiga and Camorama |
Logitech QuickCam Webcam for Notebooks |
8.04, 9.04 |
|
uvcvideo |
Camera is not recognized. Neither Skype nor Ubuntu. Same for Cheese or Camorama. |
Microsoft LiveCam VX-3000 |
9.04 |
045e:00f5 |
--- |
Camera is not recognized. Neither Skype (Test only shows black screen) nor Ubuntu. Same for Cheese or Camorama. No Device found in gstreamer-properties. |
||Logitech QuickCam Webcam for Notebooks || 9.10 || 046d:08dd || ubvideo, quickcam || Cheese picks up the camera and displays fine; webcam audio/video can be set in Ubuntu preferences as inputs, Skype detects camera but cannot test/display.
Additional Notes about Video on Skype
You may need to modify the "Sound in" device in the "Sound devices" options menu, to point to USB device (as appropriate) instead of Default. Likewise, ensure that video input is correctly defined.
Besides checking under options > video devices and click test on the preview window in Skype 2.0, you can also try to make a test call to videoecho123.
Sometimes, the additional users created by Ubuntu are not part of the video group, and therefore can't access the webcam.
Try unplugging all other USB devices except the camera. In my case, on Gutsy, with Logitech Wireless Mouse plugged in, Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe worked for some X seconds in gqcam, mplayer, and Ekiga, then stream stopped and application crashed - webcam works well in those applications with the mouse unplugged.
Try disabling compiz if you don't see any video.
You can also open a Terminal and type 'LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libv4l/v4l1compat.so skype' to start Skype.
Wrong Virtual sizing setting in /etc/X11/xorg.conf may cause Skype to crash when video is started.
BAD ENTRY
There are a couple of issues that create problems getting webcams working with skype. The gstfakevideo driver will probably get things working provided you have a suitable There is a highly significant thing called xv this is easily overlooked in the rush to get video working. you need to install the gstreamer packages and try this out. gstreamer-properties go to the video tab and test your camera with the default settings if it doesn't work with the plugin 'autodetect' in 'Default output' change it to 'X Window System (No Xv)' then try again if that works and 'X Window System (X11/XShm/Xv)' doesn't work then you are using an incompatible graphics driver. With my intel 915 card it was using the 'intel' driver which doesn't support Xv changing it to the 810 driver allowed both modes to work. The skype release notes state that only having a single XV port will cause video to be seen one way only (no preview,with no Xv support you get nothing) with gstfakevideo you may get the preview as well with a single XV port. should launch skype with /dev/video0 as the source and your camera output in a suitable format. This has been tested with an old logitech quick cam messenger, listed above as not working The gstreamer-properties test should show if your webcam works, more importantly it will show if your video driver has XV support. In some cases this may mean installing a different graphics card.
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