MSI StarCam Clip blur image

I'm using Star Cam Clip almost a year, and yesterday when I start Skype video chat, my image became blur. I can see anything sharp. What could be the problem?

Quote from: Stu on 10-November-07, 21:32:14
Is there a focus control on the camera you can adjust?
No.

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http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/download/dld/sptdlddetail.php?UID=604&kind=10
MSI StarCam Clip drivers here
http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/sptdvrdetail.php?UID=620&kind=10
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PizzaCake-
Sorry for being a little denser this morning than usual. I sense that perhaps you are attempting to provide information, but since this is a help forum I am just trying to make absolutely sure.
Do you need to fix the loud ringing noise? Is there another issue with getting the rig to work that you would like for us to contemplate?
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MSI StarCam Clip II focus problem

Hello,
I just received MSI StarCam Clip II and after installation there is a problem with autofocus.
After even tiny movement of object in focus the camera is trying to auto focus again, but it takes few seconds.
Problem is that the movement can be very very small almost like eye blink, but the camera is trying to focus like it was turned from shortest focus to infinite then it stays there for a second and after another small movement of the object it focuses again to correct focus.
Object is face or person.
Should I go to vendor for replacement or can I change some settings?
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It's probably having trouble focusing because of insufficient light. Try to increase the amount of light in the area, especially light falling directly on your face.

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Please can MSI release signed drivers for Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) and Windows 8?
Ask MSI: >>How to contact MSI.<<
This is a Users-to-Users Forum. Requests have to be pointed at MSI directly.

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