DCAM represents a protocol designed to facilitate data exchange with IEEE 1394 cameras. This protocol was initiated by the IIDC working group of the 1394 Trade Association and continues to evolve.

IIDC stands for “Instrumentation & Industrial Digital Camera”.

Unlike AV/C (Audio Video Control) – a widely adopted standard in multimedia systems – DCAM focuses on transmitting uncompressed video streams through the asynchronous channel of the IEEE 1394 bus. Notably, it does not include audio transmission capabilities.

Furthermore, DCAM encompasses more than just video data transfer; it also governs camera parametrization including settings like brightness, shutter speed, and white balance.

Last Updated: 2025-09-05 02:15:57