Looking for a USB/ethernet camera that gives raw unompressed images (not necessarily footage)

[afc27]

Hi

Most webcams compress their video feed onboard or at the driver level. This means that they can't give an uncompressed image, even a still.

I don't necessarily need a video feed, but I need maximum detail from some monitoring cameras I plan to set up.

My question is: Does anyone know of any cameras that can offer uncompressed still or videos while being in the budget range of a normal webcam?

 

[kanewolf]

For $50, you might be able to find a used point-and-shoot camera that you can control via USB. But, I can't think of another obvious option.

 

[kanewolf]

What is a "normal" webcam budget to you? My guess, is that you would need some type of industrial camera to get what you want.

 

[afc27]

What is a "normal" webcam budget to you? My guess, is that you would need some type of industrial camera to get what you want.

$50 maximum?

 

[kanewolf]

For $50, you might be able to find a used point-and-shoot camera that you can control via USB. But, I can't think of another obvious option.