Power_line_frequency 0x00980918 (menu) : min=0 max=2 default=1 value=1 White_balance_temperature_auto 0x0098090c (bool) : default=1 value=1 List is self explanatory with possible value ranges. Video for Linux V4L2 can report all available controls to single list. You can open both of them at the same time with different programs (for example h.264 for live streaming, MJPG for onboard recording or computer vision processing) List available controls One video device is for regular YUYV/MJPEG compressed output another is for h.264. Note two interfaces for Kurokesu C1 camera – this is dual stream output. Now let’s see what we have connected on USB port > v4l2-ctl -list-devices KurokesuC1_SN000803 (usb-0000:00:14.0-1): Probably V4L2-CTL is the most advanced and recommended command line tool for advanced users.įresh Linux might be missing utility, install it with simple command: sudo apt update

There are few tools to work with USB cameras in Linux. Kurokesu C1 family ( C1, C1 PRO, C1 MICRO), Logitech C920 and Brio are the ones that can be trusted.

There are many UVC compatible webcams most of them support full auto mode but only a few of these cameras provide extended manual white balance, gain and exposure control. On 49 Comments More comprehensive updates and knowledge base is maintained HERE

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