adjust web cam brightness and focus in console

[Marchello_Lippi]

Hi all,

this is my "script" for saving picture from web cam:

fswebcam --quiet --device /dev/video0 --resolution 640x480 --top-banner marchelloUA_webcam1 --gmt --png 9 --save /mnt/wd_incoming/test.png

It works, but I need your help, how do I adjust web cam brightness and focus in console?

[newb85]

I don't have any experience with fswebcam (apparently I don't even have it installed) but in skimming the man page I noticed it has a "-s" option for setting controls like brightness, framerate, etc. See the manpage for syntax. Also, use the "--list-controls" option to see what controls are available for your camera.

[coldraven]

You might try running uvcview and set the brightness, you might need to uncheck "Auto levels".
When you quit uvcview these should become the default settings for your webcam. There is no need to save before quitting.