Re: [Question] USB-Web-Cam becomes slower as darker the image becomes

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Hi!

aldoric@xxxxxx wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'm new to v4l-development. I was able to get the raw image into my application successfully. But the current problem is not only in limited to my self-developed application.
> 
> All of my USB-webcams will get less FPS as darker the image becomes. In optimal cases I get around 30 frames per second. But if it's really dark I only get around 2-3 FPS.

I suppose the camera (or the driver) is increasing the exposure time to
compensate for the lack of light and/or reduce noise.

> I think that it might be the software gamma-correction. On v4l2ucp I didn't find a way to disable it.

I don't think that will help. But you may try to turn off auto-exposure.

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