Synopsis
I’ve got a Logitech C270 usb web cam – going to take pics on my pi
Hardware
- pi model B r1 (see version your pi)
- usb webcam (Logitech C270)
Software
sudo apt-get install fswebcam
Test
Enter the command fswebcam followed by a filename and a picture will be taken using the webcam, and saved to the filename specified:
fswebcam image.jpg
Usage is well documented here
http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/usage/webcams/
Update 2015-03-19
all is not well, odd behaviour – suspect i may need a powered hub
getting…
unable to find a compatible palette format.
and no pics – or totally black pics