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RE: Weird Windows Messenger Live Webcam problem.
It was like that for me too, but only if I connect it via a firewire (IEEE 1394) cable. If I connect it via USB (provided that USB driver is installed on the computer), it is OK. I reported it to Messenger team but I don't think they can fix that because;
According to the video system of camcorder (NTSC / PAL), camcorder sends the image in different pixel sizes. For NTSC, it is 720*480 and for PAL it is 720*576, and on the computer the image is shown by dividing the pixel number by 2, i.e., for NTSC it is 360*240, and for PAL it is 360*288. Note that although the ratio of the pixels is not 4*3, the image on the camcorder's screen is 4*3. I find it strange also. And as far as I know, webcam image size on Messsenger is 320*240. So if you pay attention, your face is not only zoomed but also a bit enlarged. I mean you look like a fat man.
My camcorders are Sony DCR-HC40(NTSC) and Sony DCR-HC40E(PAL)
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