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1. sbarre+T1[view] [source] 2024-11-27 20:27:36
>>xairy+(OP)
I thought the whole point of these camera LEDs was to have them wired to/through the power to the camera, so they are always on when the camera is getting power, no matter what.

Having the LED control exposed through the firmware completely defeats this.

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2. ajsnig+l9[view] [source] 2024-11-27 21:16:19
>>sbarre+T1
Most business class thinkpads have a physical cover in the screen that covers the camera with a piece of plastic.

Led, no led, who cares, plastic is blocking the lens. Move the cover away, say hi on zoom, wave, turn the camera back off, cover on, and stay with audio only, as with most meetings :)

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