Standared WebCam interface for .NET besides DirectShow?

Question

I want to be able to take still images with a web cam, via .NET 2.0 (or 3.5 if necessary). I know I can use DirectShow but that seems like a very large learning curve.

Is there a simple to use OCX, or library that can work with most standard webcams?

Answer 1

Pegasus Imaging has the CapturePRO control. It comes in both ActiveX and .NET (WinForms) versions.

Answer 2

Windows Image Acqisition would be the standard, non direct show way to do this. (ie: non third-party).