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Recommended Video Capture Kits and Accessories Parallel Port Camera KitsWhile these kits are usually not the top performers they are low-cost, easy to install ( Don't have to open up the computer! ) and many already come bundled with CU-SeeMe or NetMeeting. These are good alternatives to USB cameras if you don't want to run into the expense of purchasing a computer that is USB compatible.
USB Camera KitsFor newer PC owners with USB capable computers, these cameras provide a good alternative to their Parallel counterparts. In the same low price range, they allow you to connect a video camera to your PC quickly and are completely portable since they don't require an outside power source. Some cameras you might expect to see include:
PC-Card Camera SolutionsOn the go? Need something to work with your laptop? Most new laptops come equipped with USB ports will work with the cameras listed above. If you're looking for better performance than USB and Parallel and lower power consumption than USB, you might want to check out some of the following PCMCIA solutions:
ISA Capture Card & Camera KitsIf you're looking for better performance than that of a Parallel or USB type camera, and you don't have any free PCI slots (or you don't have any at all) for your desktop computer, then you should consider looking for a camera kit that includes an ISA video capture board and a color camera. These can usually be obtained mailorder or from local retailers. ISA kits are less common but can be found if you look in the right places. Among what is available on the market today you might expect to find:
PCI Capture Card & Camera KitsThe top of the line in video capture would be to get a PCI capture board & Camera bundle, if you already own a Camcorder or any other video input device you would most likely want to find a capture board by itself. There are many options on the market today for this, some of the kits include:
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