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From: <ki...@us...> - 2012-01-13 04:31:21
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Revision: 13831
http://gphoto.svn.sourceforge.net/gphoto/?rev=13831&view=rev
Author: kilgota
Date: 2012-01-13 04:31:14 +0000 (Fri, 13 Jan 2012)
Log Message:
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Added Digital Blue Barbie cam; updated doc files
Modified Paths:
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trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/ChangeLog
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9050
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9051
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9052
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.905C
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.913D
trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/library.c
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/ChangeLog
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/ChangeLog 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/ChangeLog 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+2012-01-12 Theodore Kilgore <ki...@au...>
+ * library.c: Digital Blue Barbie Camera DC150 added.
+ * README.*: Revisions.
+
2011-06-20 Theodore Kilgore <ki...@au...>
* library.c: Cobra Digital Camera DC150 added.
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9050
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9050 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9050 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
CONCERNING 0x2770:0x9050 CAMERAS:
-As of 01/20/2008, the only known camera with this USB ID string is the
+First, a general remark. The reader is strongly encouraged to read
+README.905C as well as this file. That file in fact pertains to all of the
+cameras which are supported by libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8. All of what it says
+pertains to the 0x2770:0x9050 cameras, too, unless something to the contrary is
+stated below.
+
+
+As of 01/20/2008, the only known camera with USB ID string 0x2770:0x9050 is the
"Disney pix micro," found at KB Toys. Its functionality is very basic. On the
package it says the camera is able to take 20 photos, but in fact the number
of photos is variable. For, they are all compressed.
@@ -26,21 +33,22 @@
gphoto2 -D option does nothing at all and is therefore considered as an
unsupported operation for those other cameras. However:
+
+WARNING
+
The USB command to delete is the same as the command to shoot a frame
(gphoto2 option is --capture-preview). If you shoot a frame with the Disney
pix micro, it will delete whatever photos are on the camera !!!
+WARNING
-PLEASE TEST THE STANDALONE RAW PHOTO CONVERTER/DISPLAYER
+The camera has kernel support as a webcam, at 320x240 resolution.
-An experimental program for processing raw files into finished photos is
-available now, in gphoto2/trunk/playground/raw_converters/sq_raw_converter
-Please try this program. If the results are good, I will incorporate the
-routines used there directly into libgphot02/camlibs/digigr8. I like the
-results, but they need testing.
+Use of the camera in webcam mode will delete all photos stored on the
+camera, too !!!
-WARRANTY?
+WARRANTY?
Absolutely not. No warranty. Never. Not responsible for any actual
or potential damage or consequences to anyone or to the equipment of
@@ -59,4 +67,4 @@
Theodore Kilgore
-01/21/2008, revised 01/22/2008
+01/21/2008, revised 01/22/2008, 01/12/2012
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9051
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9051 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9051 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -8,12 +8,21 @@
CONCERNING 0x2770:0x9051 CAMERAS:
-As of 12/17/2010, the only known camera with this USB ID string is the
+First, a general remark. The reader is strongly encouraged to read.
+README.905C as well as this file. That file in fact pertains to all of the.
+cameras which are supported by libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8. All of what it says
+pertains to the 0x2770:0x9051 cameras, too, unless something to the contrary is
+stated below.
+
+As of 12/17/2010, the only known camera with USB ID string 0x2770:0x9051 is the
"Lego Bionicle," apparently produced by Digital Blue for Lego. Its
functionality is very basic. On the package it says the camera is able to take
40 photos, but in fact the number of photos is variable. For, they are all
compressed.
+On 01/12/2012 the Digital Blue Barbie Camera, has been discovered, too. Except
+for the name and the camera case, it seems identical to the Lego Bionicle.
+
Since the compression algorithm is the same as that in the 0x905C cameras, this
camera is quite usable, for what it is. Resolution for this camera in still
mode appears to be nonadjustable and fixed at 640x480.
@@ -23,11 +32,20 @@
often called the "mode" button on other cameras, and it will do such things
as to switch the resolution mode, the compression mode, the continuous shooting
mode, and such. But that is on other cameras. Here, that button is a "delete"
-button and will perform no other function. To delete the last photo, press that
-button. To delete all, hold it down longer. The photos will be deleted then,
-one by one, starting with the last one. The small LCD window on the rear of the
-camera will show the decreasing number of photos while the button is being held.
+button and will perform no other function -- well, none except to turn the
+camera on if it is in power-off mode and the user is adventurous.
+To start the camera in stillcam mode, first look at the indicator window on the
+back. If it is blank, the camera is off. Press the shutter button. It can also
+work to press the "Delete" button quickly and let go. But holding the "Delete"
+button down will start the deletion of photos.
+
+To delete the last photo, press the "Delete" button and watch the LCD indicator
+window on the rear of the camera. The number of photos shown there will
+decrease by one. To delete all, hold the button down longer. The photos will be
+deleted then, one by one, starting with the last one. The LCD window will show
+the decreasing number of photos while the button is being held.
+
To the best of my ability to determine, the camera has no clip option,
no delayed-shooting option, and no multi-frame clips intended for AVI images.
As a still camera it will do still photos only, and those will be of dimensions
@@ -42,16 +60,10 @@
/linux(recent version)/drivers/media/video/gspca/sq905c.c
where resolution-choosing is completely supported. That file supports the
-"webcam" functionality of the cameras supported in still mode in
-libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8. Since I have already made the minor changes
-in my kernel source tree which make this camera work as a webcam, I also
-mention here that the camera will work as a webcam, too. I only needed to
-add the USB Vendor:Product number in the aforementioned kernel source file,
-then to run "make modules" and "make modules_install." I was then able to
-make the camera to stream and to choose any of the resolution settings
-640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. I promise to add the camera there formally, as
-soon as I get around to it, and then after understandable time lag the change
-will appear in the kernel source tree, too.
+"webcam" functionality of all the cameras which are supported in still mode in
+libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8. That is, these cameras work as webcams, too.
+The resolution settings which are supported in webcam mode are
+640x480, and 320x240.
WARNING: The --capture-preview option *will* delete all photos on the camera.
@@ -63,7 +75,10 @@
the Lego Bionicle, it will delete whatever photos are on the camera !!!
+WARNING: Use of the camera as a webcam will delete all photos on the camera,
+too !!!
+
WARRANTY?
Absolutely not. No warranty. Never. Not responsible for any actual
@@ -83,4 +98,4 @@
Theodore Kilgore
-12/17/2010
+12/17/2010, revised 01/12/2012.
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9052
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9052 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.9052 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -8,7 +8,14 @@
CONCERNING 0x2770:0x9052 CAMERAS
-The only camera reported to use this ID is a Disney Pix Micro camera. It
+First, a general remark. The reader is strongly encouraged to read
+README.905C as well as this file. That file in fact pertains to all of the
+cameras which are supported by libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8. All of what it says
+pertains to the 0x2770:0x9052 cameras, too, unless something to the contrary is
+stated below.
+
+
+The only camera known to use the ID 0x2770:0x9052 a Disney Pix Micro camera. It
seems to be a VGA version of the smaller camera with the same name, which
reports itself as 0x2770:0x9050. The new camera has the resolution settings
640x480 and 320x240. Both cameras permit deletion of all photos. The same
@@ -17,4 +24,9 @@
advised that the --capture-preview operation will also clear the camera's
memory and remove all images stored there.
+The camera also has kernel support for webcam mode. To run the camera as a
+webcam will also delete all still photos stored in the camera.
+
For further details please consult the file README.9050.
+
+Revised 01/12/2012
\ No newline at end of file
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.905C
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.905C 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.905C 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -46,17 +46,17 @@
WHAT FEATURES DO THESE CAMERAS HAVE, AND WHAT DOES THIS DRIVER SUPPORT?
FEATURE LIST SUPPORTED (Y/N/Part)
--- USB connection to computer
--- High resolution 640x480, uncompressed Y
--- Low resolution 320x240, uncompressed Y
--- High resolution 640x480, compressed Y
--- Low resolution 320x240, compressed Y
--- Ability to "switch" resolution between pictures Y
--- Ability to download all pictures on camera Y
+-- USB connection to computer Y
+-- High resolution 640x480, uncompressed Y
+-- Low resolution 320x240, uncompressed Y
+-- High resolution 640x480, compressed Y
+-- Low resolution 320x240, compressed Y
+-- Ability to "switch" resolution between pictures Y
+-- Ability to download all pictures on camera Y
-- Ability to download the first k pictures, where
- k is less than the number on the camera Y
--- Ability to download individual photos Y (faked, but works)
--- Shoot a frame and save image to computer Y
+ k is less than the number on the camera Y
+-- Ability to download individual photos Y (faked, but works)
+-- Shoot a frame and save image to computer Y
-- Internal battery, which recharges through the USB port (some models)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@
for still photos. AVI mode will use compression if it otherwise
happens to be turned on.
-Notes:
+Notes:
The 0x2770:0x9050 and 0x2770:913D cameras differ from the above description in
some particulars. Please see the respective README files for details.
@@ -105,8 +105,8 @@
always. Generally, considering that they are cheap, low resolution cameras,
these cameras give relatively good pictures.
-The digigr8 cameras can also function as webcams, but that is outside the
-scope of gphoto2.
+The digigr8 cameras can also function as webcams. That is supported in the
+kernel but is outside the scope of gphoto2.
HARDWARE LIMITATIONS AND CONSTRAINTS
@@ -154,7 +154,13 @@
deletion: delete the last photo taken, or delete all. Each action is
performed by an appropriate sequence of button pushes on the camera.
+WARNING about battery use:
+In addition to all of the above limitations, the cameras use SDRAM for data
+storage. Consequently, the batteries will be drained if one leaves them in
+the camera when it is not being used.
+
+
WHAT GUI FRONTENDS DOES THIS CAMERA LIBRARY SUPPORT?
Gtkam seems to work well for me with this library, and also flphoto. Some of
@@ -264,4 +270,5 @@
Theodore Kilgore
12/05/05
-(revised 12/29/05, 03/28/07, 06/25/07, 07/16/07, 07/23/07, 01/21/08, 01/22/08)
\ No newline at end of file
+(revised 12/29/2005, 03/28/2007, 06/25/2007, 07/16/2007, 07/23/2007,
+01/21/2008, 01/22/2008, 01/12/2012)
\ No newline at end of file
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.913D
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.913D 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/README.913D 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
cameras which are the main ones supported in libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8, but
there are some small differences. For a complete description and discussion
of the 0x2770:0x913D camera, therefore, the reader should also read
-README.905C. Only the basic features and differences with the
+README.905C. Only the basic features and the differences with the
previously-supported 0x2770:0x905C cameras are listed here:
Features of the Suprema Digital Keychain Camera:
@@ -37,10 +37,9 @@
It will probably not ever be possible, unfortunately, to
support deletion of any photos or images on the camera, by
means of software control from the computer.
- -- webcam functionality. The webcam function is obviously
- supportable (gphoto2 --capture-image uses it to shoot one
- frame), but libgphoto2 does not do webcams, so that can't be
- done here.
+ -- webcam functionality. The webcam function is supported by the
+ kernel. This camera library in libgphoto2 supports stillcam
+ functionality.
As a further note, the gphoto2 --capture-image USB command when used with an
0x2770:0x913D camera will _not_ delete the images already on the camera. This
@@ -57,21 +56,16 @@
On 12/23/07 the Sakar Spiderman (no. 92045) has been reported by Martin Laberge
<ml...@vi...>. THERE IS POTENTIAL NAME CONFUSION WITH THIS CAMERA. The
Sakar Amazing Spiderman (no. 94044) has in it a JL2005C chip which is currently
-not supported in libgphoto2. Buyer beware!
+not supported in libgphoto2. Buyer beware! (Update 01/12/2012: Support for
+all JL2005C cameras has been added to libgphoto2. The buyer need not "beware"
+any longer. However, it seems to remain true that SQ cameras take better than
+average pictures, relative to their low price range.)
-PLEASE TEST THE STANDALONE RAW PHOTO CONVERTER/DISPLAYER
-
-An experimental program for processing raw files into finished photos is
-available now, in gphoto2/trunk/playground/raw_converters/sq_raw_converter
-Please try this program. If the results are good, I will incorporate the
-routines used there directly into libgphot02/camlibs/digigr8. I like the
-results, but they need testing.
-
-
WARRANTY:
None. For a more complete discussion of this issue, the reader is referred to
README.905C and to the statements of the LGPL license regarding warranty.
-Theodore Kilgore, 08/24/2007, revised 12/23/2007, 01/21/2008, 01/22/08
\ No newline at end of file
+Theodore Kilgore, 08/24/2007, revised 12/23/2007, 01/21/2008,
+01/22/2008, 01/12/2012
\ No newline at end of file
Modified: trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/library.c
===================================================================
--- trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/library.c 2012-01-11 20:55:32 UTC (rev 13830)
+++ trunk/libgphoto2/camlibs/digigr8/library.c 2012-01-13 04:31:14 UTC (rev 13831)
@@ -79,6 +79,8 @@
GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL, 0x2770, 0x905c},
{"Disney pix micro", GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL, 0x2770, 0x9050},
{"Lego Bionicle", GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL, 0x2770, 0x9051},
+ {"Barbie Camera (Digital Blue)", GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL,
+ 0x2770, 0x9051},
/* from IRC reporter, ad...@pi... */
{"Disney pix micro 2", GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL, 0x2770, 0x9052},
{"Suprema Digital Keychain Camera", GP_DRIVER_STATUS_EXPERIMENTAL,
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