How-tos

Step-by-step instructions.

How to enable raw streaming on Logitech webcams: Explains how to retrieve raw Bayer streaming data from Logitech UVC cameras.
How to control pan/tilt/zoom on Logitech cameras: Shows how to programmatically control the mechanical pan/tilt controls of the Logitech QuickCam Orbit/Sphere camera series as well as the digital pan/tilt/zoom controls of other Logitech QuickCam camera models.
How to disable or enable Logitech Video Effects for individual programs: Explains how to use the UMVPLReg tool to manage the lists of processes for which the Logitech Video Effects filter is enabled.
How to change the default still image resolution of Logitech UVC webcams: Shows how to use the Logitech Webcam Default Resolution Changer (DefResCh) tool to change the default still resolution.
Logitech UVC Driver public property sets: The Logitech UVC driver exposes a number of property sets that are openly accessible and designed for use by third party developers. This document provides the necessary information to work with these property sets.
How to maximize the frame rate: Most Logitech webcams support streaming video at frame rates of up to 30 fps. However, sometimes the observed frame rate is lower than that. This article explains why this may be the case and what can be done about it.
How to install the Webcam Tools (libwebcam, uvcdynctrl): Explains how to compile and install libwebcam and uvcdynctrl from the source code contained in the webcam-tools package.