From gphoto to libgphoto2
  • gphoto :
    • is a photo tools suite
    • supports only serial cameras

  • libgphoto2 :
    • is a complete redesign of gphoto with well defined APIs between
      • the library and the front-ends
      • the library and the camera drivers
      • the library and the io libraries
    • use libusb to provide portable USB access
    • comes with a command-line interface (gphoto2)
    • doesn't (need to) support USB Mass Storage Devices
    • can take advantage of libexif, libltdl, locking libraries.
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