Why does webcam software automatically zoom in?

Question

When I use any webcam on my computer in any program, including messenger software, the webcam is an enlarged version. I tried using both a handycam and a super nintendo connected to my TV card and the sofware always displays the video with the borders cut off and the video is larger than it should be. Are there any settings I have to change in windows (vista)?

Answer 1

that's how it's programmed.  you could try messing w/ the firmware.