Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP Linux

Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP on Linux

This webcam has had little success on the linux operating system since its release. However the newer kernels are supporting the webcam with little trouble. I am running kernel 2.6.26-ARCH #1 SMP (ArchLinux), and the webcam is working plug and play with the uvc driver.

Many Users have claimed to have the following error in their dmesg output :

uvcvideo: Found UVC 1.00 device (046d:08c2)
uvcvideo: Failed to query (135) UVC control 1 (unit 0) : -32 (exp. 26).

Although this error still occurs even in the most recent kernel it seems not to have an effect on the operation of the webcam. Ealier kernels, as recent as 2.6.24 would only allow the webcam to work on firstboot, but not if you unplugged it, and plugged it back in. So if you are having such an issue try to update your kernel version.

Let me know if you are having any problems or questions concerning this camera, however if you are running a new version of the linux kernel, it should be as easy as plug and play.

I use this camera with Skype, and have had no trouble so far.