webcam for cumulus

[hotcop65]

We would like to setup a webcam for Pukehou Weather (my sister's station).
Currently looking at buying a Microsoft Lifecam HD3000 for the job. Would this be a suitable cam and software for the station?
Thanks
John (hotcop65) Tokoroa

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[JennyLeez]

Can anyone give some advise as to software John can use to capture his cam image and upload to his server please.

Freeware preferably.

Thanks

[PaulMy]

Sorry I can't comment on the LifeCam HD3000 as I am presently using the Logitech 9000 and that works ok with Yawcam Yawcam - Yet Another Webcam Software

I have a new camera as well, Hikvision IP, that I will also be putting up when the snow is off of the roof but haven't figured out yet where to start and what software to use with it.  A long thread here http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=23310.0

Enjoy,
Paul

[JennyLeez]

I also found this software that may work with the cam you have. There is a free version.
Trial and error I suppose.
http://www.visiongs.com/

The one Paul has posted above I know is used by many so defoinitely worth looking into.

Cheers.

[Martin4Jay]

I was thinking to do this myself until I found it it will cost a lot to set up but good on you 

[gabba]

I've had good success with the hd7000 but I doubt it is still available now. I think there are several webcam threads on the forum so if you haven't already, try a search and see what comes up.

With webcams my experience is there a sweet spot between price and quality, so don't go for the cheapest

[TonyC]

I use a free camera program called iSpy for two of my internet cameras. It tends to be a bit picky on the make of camera, but works well for me and it is truly free, not just a trial.
TC