It was the cable - I can now capture video! Thanks. I have found another problem though - when my usb printer is turned on things get a bit confused. The device /dev/avcap1 is created, but can't use this device (ie using the number 1 or 0 on the avcctrl command). Let me know if you'd like me to do anything to help diagnose this problem. On a different subject - have you considered putting together a project page (eg sourceforge), so there is a central place for the latest downloads and documentation? Cheers John