Ubuntu 9.10 logitec e2500 webcam

[su-37]

I have just installed ubuntu 9.1 and I have a Logitech QuickCam E2500 that I want to use with Skype (Linux version) - that has been installed and works on voice. I installed Cheese Webcam and I get very poor quality and dark video from the webcam.

Any ideas?

[uru wolf]

I am also having this problem. An image shows in cheese but it's really dark.

[tombaugh]

Same here, a solution would be very welcome.

[linmix]

Same problem here, cheese shows a good image for a split second then goes almost completely dark.

If I test the cam in Skype I only get purple lines and so far no luck with the mic either.

[Michael Cornelius]

I'm seeing the same problem as well, both on 8.04 and 9.04 with the Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks (usb ID 046d:08dd). I'm still troubleshooting, but if there are any clues out there, I'd appreciate hearing them.

[no2498]

ok for the bad pic's get wxcam it has some settings in it
if not a good pic open ekiga softphone if you get a good pic go back try wxcam if its still bad go back ti ekiga put all settings to 0
i need to do it at times

[aslok]

hg clone http://linuxtv.org/hg/v4l-dvb
cd v4l-dvb
make menuconfig <-- dont change anything, just "Exit" and save changes
gedit v4l/.config <-- change CONFIG_DVB_FIREDTV=m to CONFIG_DVB_FIREDTV=n
make
sudo make install
v4l2ucp <-- Auto Gain off