Re: only root can access the camera

[jlmb <jlmb@cableonda.net>]

ochnap2 wrote:
> On Tuesday 21 February 2006 17:37, you wrote:
> 
>>Hi,
>>
>>ochnap2 wrote:
>>
>>>Hi, I have a Kodak C330 that I want to use with digikam, but it seems
>>>that only root can access it. I'm using a fully updated sid.
>>>
>>>I googled a solution for the problem but I found only solutions for old
>>>versions of hotplug, etc.
>>>
>>>Any hint?
>>
>>I think you have to add your user to the "camera" group.
>>
>>HTH,
>>
>>Luis
> 
> 
> I added my user to the camera group, but I'm still unable to access de 
> camera... :(
> 
> Och
> 
> 	

Look for the camara device name under digikam settings or dmesg. Then
check the permissions for that device (owner, group etc..). Finally add
yourself to that group unless it's "root or adm".