This software enables Pan, Tilt and Zoom functions with a basic webcam through image resizing techniques, ensuring no loss of quality. It now also supports Windows Vista in x86 and x86-64bit modes.
Review:
CamZoomer is a software application that offers its users eight key features. Firstly, it has 8x Digital Zoom, which allows users to zoom in on any image they want. Secondly, it has 45 Degrees Pan and 45 Degrees Tilt, although these features are dependent on the capabilities of the camera itself. Thirdly, users can control the camera from their keyboard by using the keypad to move the camera left, right, up or down, as well as to zoom in or out. Fourthly, the software works with almost every webcam application, so users do not have to change their existing preferred application.
Fifthly, the user can run several webcam applications with just one webcam hardware thanks to CamSplitter integration. Sixthly, Pan-Tilt-Zoom settings are indicated in the video frame, making it easier for users to select specific settings. Seventhly, the software has a simple setup process, which is good for users who are not familiar with this kind of software. Lastly, the software is available for free trial download, which is always a great option for users who want to test a product before purchasing it.
The software also works by acting as middleware between the webcam application and the real webcam driver. Most USB-based webcams usually support different resolutions for videos, with the maximum being 640x480 (VGA). However, this resolution is often not used for online video conferencing purposes, as it is too large for real-time video over the internet. CamZoomer takes the video from the real webcam on the maximum allowed resolution and then transfers it to the webcam application with other dimensions, usually 320x200, which is used more often. This allows the camera to do 2x zoom without losing quality, and then using digital zoom, it can zoom up to 8x and still look good.
The software also emulates the panning and tilting of the camera, which makes it even easier to use. Interested users can try CamZoomer out by downloading the free trial, which is limited only by a small notification string reminding them to register.
Finally, the software requires some basic computer hardware and software requirements, namely: Pentium 400 with 64MB RAM or better, a webcam connected to the computer, and Windows NT/2000/XP/2003. Overall, this software is a good option for those looking to optimize their webcams and use them efficiently.
CamZoomer is a software application that offers its users eight key features. Firstly, it has 8x Digital Zoom, which allows users to zoom in on any image they want. Secondly, it has 45 Degrees Pan and 45 Degrees Tilt, although these features are dependent on the capabilities of the camera itself. Thirdly, users can control the camera from their keyboard by using the keypad to move the camera left, right, up or down, as well as to zoom in or out. Fourthly, the software works with almost every webcam application, so users do not have to change their existing preferred application.
Fifthly, the user can run several webcam applications with just one webcam hardware thanks to CamSplitter integration. Sixthly, Pan-Tilt-Zoom settings are indicated in the video frame, making it easier for users to select specific settings. Seventhly, the software has a simple setup process, which is good for users who are not familiar with this kind of software. Lastly, the software is available for free trial download, which is always a great option for users who want to test a product before purchasing it.
The software also works by acting as middleware between the webcam application and the real webcam driver. Most USB-based webcams usually support different resolutions for videos, with the maximum being 640x480 (VGA). However, this resolution is often not used for online video conferencing purposes, as it is too large for real-time video over the internet. CamZoomer takes the video from the real webcam on the maximum allowed resolution and then transfers it to the webcam application with other dimensions, usually 320x200, which is used more often. This allows the camera to do 2x zoom without losing quality, and then using digital zoom, it can zoom up to 8x and still look good.
The software also emulates the panning and tilting of the camera, which makes it even easier to use. Interested users can try CamZoomer out by downloading the free trial, which is limited only by a small notification string reminding them to register.
Finally, the software requires some basic computer hardware and software requirements, namely: Pentium 400 with 64MB RAM or better, a webcam connected to the computer, and Windows NT/2000/XP/2003. Overall, this software is a good option for those looking to optimize their webcams and use them efficiently.
What's New
Version 2.7:
+ Windows Vista x86/x86-64 Supported
+ able to configure the keys used for zoom and tilt
+ store PTZ settings after restart of computer
+ mini-DV cameras support