Accessing Webcam Image Data

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Hi,

II noticed that it is possible to run a webcam from a gadgeteer system.

This would be ideal if I could access Image data and I could do the basic image processing I require.

I would need access to the full data depth supplied by webcams (which I think is 8bits/colour/pixel). (as opposed to thew compressed 16 bit format I would get if I just used ‘getPixel’ for Example)

Is there any way to achieve this.?

Thanks

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You actually do not get compressed image, you get raw 16bit bitmap. You can then draw on it, modify it or do whatever you wish with it.

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Thanks, yes you are right, I was thinking of something else. One final question, is it possible to store the exposure settings so that the camera just starts taking images rather than adjusting light levels first. I will be using it in a constant controlled environment??

Thanks

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I do not think it is possible.