Ok, so I just picked up the Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks at my local computer store and it did not work. After readng every post on this website and trying everything suggested, there is only ONE way to make this camera work with SKYPE

Download version 2.0.0.73 at

http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=skype

The latest 2.05 Skype WILL NOT work with the Logiteck Quickcam for notebooks. The latest drivers from Logitech will not fix the problem. Either will any of those freeware programs mentioned (I bet they put them there just for advertisement).

Trust me, I tried everything and it is an issue on Skype's end, not Logitech.

Hi there,

I bought Logitech's QuickCam Chat - a webcam which is certified by Skype - and after installing it, it works perfectly fine...with MSN and Yahoo Messenger.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to work with Skype Video, even though I have the latest version (2.5.0.113). All I get when I click "test webcam" under options is a grey square!

I try the solution suggested in this forum which are using Splitcam and TrackerCam. None of those solution are work. I still get a grey screen on Skype, and all of the camera driver was gone, only the default driver appear and I need to log off from Windows and log back in to get all of the drive back.

tonnyy_dpsrz

There are many problems with 2.5 and video at the moment here is a comment on your particluar problem from Skype Staff[quote]

http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=58958

Now for some common problems:

Video is not working at all, e.g. no preview in the options, not during a video call and no "Start video" button is appearing during the call:
This can happen if an older DirectX version is installed. If you go to Tools->Options->Video (BETA), you should see a message about upgrading DirectX or that your OS is not supported.
If you don't see the message, it might be another problem. If you do see the message upgrade your DirectX from:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=en
You can also check your DirectX version by entering "dxdiag" in Start->Run..., right now the newest version is 9.0c, keep yours up-to-date.

Preview works in the options but no "Start video" button during a video call:
We do not know the source of this problem at the moment. If you are experiencing that, please PM me to investigate it further.

Video window is shown but there is just a grey field instead of an image:
This is mainly due to old webcams/graphic cards which do not support newer DirectX versions. Often it works again after users get a new graphic card. We are working on a solution for that problem. If you are experiencing it, please PM me. You can help us to investigate it further.

So before giving up all hope, make sure you did the following (similar suggestions have been in the forum already):

- Get the latest Skype version from http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/
- Update your DirectX from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...&DisplayLang=en (that should solve a lot of problems)
- Update your drivers (camera, graphic card)[/quote]
If all else fails downgrade to 2.0.0.97 which most people who are having problem do and this seem to sovle it.

I'm using the Skype 2.0.0.105 Sony DCRTRV11 camcorder is connected via i.LINK cable to my Toshiba Qosmio notebook. Originally, Skype said camera couldn't be found or being used by another program (red message). I've installed splitcam and now I get a black screen, but not error message. I've also tried with latest Skype 2.5 and get same thing.

Please help; I've been at this all night. My parents need to see their only grandchild!

Thanks!

Tim

Acer OrbiCam - works.

[quote=asjt3]Acer OrbiCam - works.[/quote]

Works for you but that doesn't mean it works for everyone. If you read through all these posts on problems with video in 2.5, you realize the problem is not the camera, since one camera works for one person but not for another.

There were no problems, or very few, with video with 2.0, but now a very large percentage of Skype users haven't been able to make video calls with the camera that works with 2.0, and there doesn't seem to be a camera that works for everyone who uses it.

[quote=kendp][quote=asjt3]Acer OrbiCam - works.[/quote]

Works for you but that doesn't mean it works for everyone. If you read through all these posts on problems with video in 2.5, you realize the problem is not the camera, since one camera works for one person but not for another.[/quote]

Sorry, guess I jumped the gun a bit.

Microsoft LifeCam Web Camera VX-3000 and VX-6000 do not work with version 2.05.

I just bought a vivitar vivicam 5150s 5mp digital camera along with a motorized tripod and crazily retrofitted a motorized 10x digital zoom lens to the camera!!!! obviously its alittle cumbersome with two remotes but working on intergrating into one. For purposes only geeks should know about lol!! I've never seen a camera work so well with skype

I have a quick cam vc installed on win xp sp2 along with skype 2.5.0.141
everytime i attempt to use the video feature i recieve the message: video source fails to deliver the stream in correct format. any idea how to fix that? when i use the logitech program for the camara it saves eerything as a .avi.

Add two more cams that work!
webcam Dynex model:DX-WC100 - WORKS
combo photocam/webcam eVision123- WORKS
System: video:NVIDIA RIVA TNT 64, Skype2.5.0.141, Direct X 9.0, tested with or without Splitcam software both cams work fine.

Important detail: Update your Direct X to make them work

Skype 2.5.0.130
Win2000

Vivitar Vivicam 3330 : Test good
The camera has separate Mass Storage and PC Camera modes. The PC Camera mode is required, obviously, but little details can be the easiest to forget.

Hauppauge! WinTV-PVR-350 (PCI): Test fails
Video source fails to deliver the stream in correct format

Some webcams are not recognized. In this case you will get an error that the video stream is not in the correct format. It will be addressed in a future release.
You can find a list of working webcams here:
http://forum.skype.com/viewtopic.php?t=41162

Mine doesn't work...

@Gladiator:


"Orbit MP - Works " should have an "(aka Sphere refresh) (yes, "refresh" with lowercase 'r'!) because Logitech did a name change for the same product (a marketing gag) over here.

See explanation/proof here

So, please edit your list

I found that model PK-835 from A4Tech does not work with skype. The cam will not be recognized. Recommend that you buy a working cam or patch the problem using Splitcam or TrackerCam

Hey all,

I just purchased the Microsoft NX-6000 webcam and was hoping it would work with Skype Video. So far it's a no go. Any tips on getting this to work?

Thanks,
Casey

I confirm this: is does not work with windows xp SP2 (media center edition): neither with the Microsoft buildt in driver, nor with the Philips Vesta driver

But, i tried this webcam on my Mac (Mac OSX 10.3.9) with the IOExpert driver, and it worked. I did not tried the Macam driver

In order to enable them to fix it, it has to be reported as a bug.
please check whether this bug has already been reported in database: https://developer.skype.com/jira/

If not please report it., you need to create an account using your skype account details.
Thanks!

Also attach logfiles please: https://developer.skype.com/Support/LogFile

Thanks Nafcom

I reported the bug here
Philips Vesta Pro Webcam unsupported

Hi,

Don't see it listed ...

Genius VideoCAM GF112 works fine with Skype

Absolutely no hassle to install, simply plug & play

Cheers

Some of u may already know this but I thot dat I post this here so that others may not have to look everywhere to read this.

Even when u r able to get ur Mini DV Camcorder 2 work on skype, it will usually auto shut-off in after 5 mins when u r not recording anything in video-capture mode.

2 prevent this, pls do the followings:-
A) Remove ur DV tape before turning on ur comcorder in d video-capture mode
B) After u have completed step "A", your camcrder should not auto shut-down anymore BUT you may get some kind of DEMO or screensaver mode after 5mins and this wil disturb d video stream. To prevent this, make sure u can have completed step "A" and then only go to ur camcorder's PREFERENCE or SETTINGS or MENU or whatever they called it--->choose DEMO 2 OFF!!!

Now u got a good quality video webcamorder without the need to spend extra bucks on a sum lousy webcamera

sony mini dv camcorder pc110e / mac os x tiger user

Please..... Any solution for l´espion mini (digital dreams) in skipe (PC)??
It doesn´t work

any bugs have to be reported in jira with logfiles,then things can be fixed!

hi I recently got a Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision and it does not work at the moment with Skype can anyone help?


The page for it is http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...CONTENTID=11804
It's a new webcam and I think it's the top of the range one at the moment (I looked around a lot before buying ) so I'm disappointed that it does not seem to work with Skype it works fine with MSN

When I do "Test webcam" it's just a grey box where the video should be, with a red bit at the bottom saying "Unknown error"

In order for Skype being able to help, bugs have to be reported including logfiles

ARGUS DC3185 Bought this inexpensive camera just to have handy for snapping quick photos and it does that but it's also wonderful as a webcam. http://www.arguscamera.com/Spec_sheets/QC3...SellSheetR1.pdf
You'll need to download the drivers and adjust some settings in the camera menu but all the necessary directions are on the website http://www.arguscamera.com/support/index.htm
It does not have audio so a microphone is necessary but we happened to have one leftover from some voice input software that came with our computer years ago and it works fine. If you do purchase the camera for still shots you will want to also get a memory card. Hope this helps!

hi I recently got a Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision and it does not work at the moment with Skype can anyone help?


The page for it is http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products...CONTENTID=11804
It's a new webcam and I think it's the top of the range one at the moment (I looked around a lot before buying ) so I'm disappointed that it does not seem to work with Skype it works fine with MSN

When I do "Test webcam" it's just a grey box where the video should be, with a red bit at the bottom saying "Unknown error"
[/quote]
Check out the posting on the previous page---does this sound like it will work for you?

Ok, so I just picked up the Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks at my local computer store and it did not work. After readng every post on this website and trying everything suggested, there is only ONE way to make this camera work with SKYPE

Download version 2.0.0.73 at

http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=skype

The latest 2.05 Skype WILL NOT work with the Logiteck Quickcam for notebooks. The latest drivers from Logitech will not fix the problem. Either will any of those freeware programs mentioned (I bet they put them there just for advertisement).

Trust me, I tried everything and it is an issue on Skype's end, not Logitech.

Just bought a Skymaster Kinstone Webcam USB2 (2 Megapixel, 30fps) for AUD$29 (Forte Computers, Sydney, Australia). Has built in microphone. Drivers & webcam all installed OK on Windows XP SP2 & worked first time on my first Skype call.

Does anybody know where to find the installation file for the phone? I installed the application Mobiola web cam on PC but do not know how to proceed with device installation. Thank you.

Has anyone had any luck with any Osprey cards? I'm after a good WME-compatible card which is also Skype compatible.

Osprey cards based on bt8x8 chipset seem to work with BtWinCap opensource drivers, but not the original ones.
Check BtWinCap on sourceforge, there's the download section where you can find the installer.

Thought I'd chime in.

Just got a Logitech Webcam Pro 9000. VERY nice camera but it doesn't work with Skype on Vista using either 3.2 or the 3.5 beta. After about 10-30 seconds the video freezes and the entire application freezes up.

I don't know where the problem lies (Skype/Logitech) but it is very disappointing that the flagship of Logitechs webcams doesn't work out of the box with Skype.

Skype and Logitech Cameras

Please read this information regarding the Logitech Camera problems

If you have a Logitech webcam, this might be the cause of the problem.

Please try the following, to see if our assumption is correct:
Go to: Skype main window->Tools->Options->Advanced->Updates->Other things you can do (at the bottom)->Manage other programs' access to Skype Select "Communications_Helper.exe" from the
list and click "Change". There from the 3 available options select the
last one (Do not allow this program to use Skype) and click "Ok".

Afterwards try the conference call again to see if it works now.

If this solves the problem, please contact the Logitech support for a
permanent solution for this problem, as disabling of the program access
can only be considered a workaround, which probably disables some
features of your webcam in Skype.

Here is the link for the updated logitech driver (in case anyone else needs it)

I would also suggest that you try this:

1- Uninstall Logitech webcam
2- Go to microsoft.com
3- Under popular downloads
4- Select DirectX (April. 2007 update)
5- Download program (dxwebsetup.exe)
6 - Reboot
7- Install Logitech webcam software

If the problem you are having is really being caused by the new Logitech drivers, there is a chance that you can get around it by using the generic USB Audio Device driver for the microphone. Here is how to try it:

- Right-click "Computer", and choose "Properties", then on the left side under "Tasks", choose "Device Manager" (or, if you like to go the long way around, click "Start Orb" or whatever it is called, then "Control Panel", then "System and Maintenance", then scroll down and click "Device Manager").

- In the Device Manager window, choose "Sound, video and game controllers", then double click "Logitech Mic (Fusion)" or whatever it is described as (or right click and choose "Properties").

- In the microphone properties window, choose the "Driver" tab, then the "Update Driver" button.

- In the Update Driver window, choose "Browse my computer for driver software"

- In the next window, choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers..."

- In the list that is presented, select "USB Audio Device", and then "Next". If the USB Audio Device does not appear in this list, you're in trouble because the generic driver is not compatible with your microphone, but I have never heard of this happening.

- Click "Close". When it returns to the Microphone Properties window, you should see that the driver is now from Microsoft, rather than Logitech.

Note that in the "Select a Driver" window above, if you have ever had the previous version of the Logitech driver installed, it will also show up in the selection list, so this is an easy way to go back to that version to see if it solves your problem.

If it turns out that this was not the problem, you can go back to the Logitech driver by just choosing "Roll Back Driver" in the Microphone Properties / Driver window.

You also might like to look at this post here

If you are having problems with and Logitech Camera on any OS you need to read this post it would seem that it is a total Logitech problem and they don’t intend to change anything.

New tip
Can you also see this new tip, may apply to you:
The Reader's Digest version: Go to Skype / Tools / Options / Video Settings / Webcam Settings / Advanced. If "Low Light Boost" is checked, uncheck it and click "Apply", "Ok", or "Save" as necessary.

The Rest of the Story:

During some extensive testing over the weekend, we seem to have stumbled across this solution to a problem that has been driving us crazy for months. My brother has a system running WinXP SP2, Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000, and a DSL connection. His video would always freeze, sometimes after as little as 10-15 seconds, sometimes it took as long as a minute or two, but it always froze sooner or later. If he reached up and waved his hand in front of the camera, it would start moving again for a short time, then it would freeze again. He kept going back to Skype version 2.5, because the problem seemed much less severe with that version, but it still hung, sooner or later. While we were testing, gathering statistics, and generally looking around in Skype and Windows, he noticed that setting, un-checked it, and the video never froze again. He then installed Skype 3.2.0.175, and everything works just fine, video still doesn't freeze.

I'm sure that this doesn't solve all the freezing-video problems that are going around, but it certainly did in our case, so it's worth a look when this kind of problem comes up.

From same story amount of CPU usage on freeze.

The CPU usage was "normal", something in the 70% range. This happened with both versions of Logitech driver which actually "work" with this camera, 10.5.1 and 11.0. Logitech actually claimed that the 10.5.0 drivers worked with this camera, but they consistently produced BSOD crashes, so we didn't fool around with them for long. It also happened both with and without the Logitech QuickCam application software installed (and thus with and without "Communication Helper.exe"). It seemed to be slightly dependent on the amount of ambient light; in a better-lit room it would freeze less often. It also seemed to be somewhat dependent on the Skype version, because it froze a lot less frequently with 2.5 than it did with any of the 3.x versions, but it did still freeze. The fun part was that he could move closer to the camera, or wave his hand in front of the camera, and it would start working again for a while - and this was 100% true, if it was frozen, any movement closer to the camera would un-freeze it for at least a little while.