Can I use a webcam to take still pictures?

Question

I am thinking of getting a webcam to take still pictures to save on my laptop. I don't want to broadcast pictures as I take them, just save them. I want to know if this is something I can do, before I actually go and buy a cam!

Answer 1

That will depend on the web cam. However, web cams are generally low resolution, so if you're looking for something for taking general usage photos, a web cam isn't the best option.

Answer 2

Yeah you can do that on most webcams but maybe you should read the packet to make sure because some of the really cheap ones might not take stills.

Answer 3

yes most web cams probably can take stills unless they are really cheap

i recommend logtech web cams, they have a good quality and most take stills

Answer 4

Yes. Even in Windows Movie Maker if you click quickly enough (from the way you're asking this question it's pretty obvious you use Windows).

Answer 5

yeah u can..

go to control panel then ..scanning and camera option ...click on that..

and ............

Answer 6

depends on the webcam , some takestills others dont

Answer 7

All webcams take single frame shots. It's called a capture and they are stored in My Documents > Pictures

Answer 8

duh.

most webcams these days all have that option.

:)

just to let you know, they're not the *best* quality...

Answer 9

You can, depending on software and such, but the quality is rubbish.