Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
Customer Review: Great Webcam, Great Features
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this item and I think it's the best webcam I have owned to date. I like the fact that when it's not in use you can either pull the lens cover over to disable the camera or you can choose the other option called Privacy Shade. Privacy Shade allows you to either select a .jpg picture or one of the pictures that come with the software so that when others look at your status online (example MSN LIVE MESSENGER) they will see the picture you have selected, it's just like closing the lens but instead of there being no image it will show the image you have selected. There are a lot of really neat things you can do with this webcam, for example, you can choose video effects that show you blurry, blockhead, 80's Music Video, 4 squares, chalk, cotton candy, fisheye, ghost, neon, and tiled. It's just something fun to play with plus it gets a good chuckle out of your buddies. This webcam works with the following programs: Skype, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM, and Logitech Video Call. I don't have many friends on my list that have video chat capabilities but I also use my webcam to send short video messages via email and I also use it as a digital camera to send pictures. Another nice feature is if you sell things on ebay this is a good camera to take pictures with to post your photos on ebay. The built in microphone has great sound clarity and a noise cancellation feature. All in all I rate this webcam as an A++++ and recommend this webcam, it's good for the price.Customer Review: Just perfect for my 1000 bucks Power Station
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this primarily to chat with my family over the internet. Works like a charm with Yahoo Messenger. It has only a single USB running to the computer which carries the video as well as voice offering less clutter and excellent quality. Inbuilt microphone offers very clear voice and I can talk effortlessly, roaming around in room and doing my work along with chatting. The features like automatic light correction, face tracking, and zoom are awesome and helps a lot. The lens shade keeps away the dust from accumulating on the lens when not used. Also the flexible support should keep it firm over any kind of monitor. Very happy with the purchase and will be getting one more for my parents as they still have a clumsy webcam.
Only one concern, Intially installing the drivers for this webcam spoiled the sound output of my PC. There was a constant crackling effect added to any sound played on my computer. This was very annoying and I was unable to resolve it easily. Trying even the latest driver updates didn't help. In last , trust me, I have to remove all the unused PCI cards from my computer. I don't know why, may be because of some interference on MB, but removing the PCI cards solved the problem!!! I am still suprised why did this happen. I have verified the crackling of sound a couple of days ago when I installed the PCI cards for temporary use.
Customer Review: Worth every buck...
Summary: 5 Stars
I brought this for my parents back home so that we could voice chat online. To sum it up, it has met all my expectations:
1. Easy Set-Up : nothing complicated in it..just follow the brief instructions..and you're all set to go in 3-4 minutes.
2. Easy to Use : My parents who aren't much into electronics could start using it in no time.
3. Nice Privacy Filter : I use this when ever I want to use just the microphone and leave out the voice. It is also a pretty handy feature when you store your camera so that dust wont get on the lens/aperture.
4. Excellent Picture Quality : The picture quality was exceptional. It was really clear.
5. Great Sound quality: The microphone delivers a nice voice without much static or disturbances. I am generally at least three feet away from the cam when I speak, and it works fine.
5. Easy to use : No hassles in setting up the camera each time. It automatically starts up whenever you plug in the USB cable.
5. Good Add-ons : It comes with a program through which you can create different types of pictures, both stills and videos, that basically lets you have a little fun.
Overall..I loved it.
Customer Review: Great Cam for the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm very happy with this web cam. It rests fine on my laptop's LCD or on my CRT monitor. The software gets installed first, and the first thing it does is call home to do a new download of all the software and drivers. This took some time (using DSL, maybe 20 minutes), but I was glad to have the "latest and greatest". The camera image is very clear and the software gives you control over things like white balance. I keep most things under automatic control, but I do find I have to adjust the white balance so images don't look too bluish. Still, this is a quibble. I really like the integrated microphone! With the echo canceling software, I can talk without a headset and neither end of the connection hears echos. There are also some "filters" that can distort your image for fun. They are good for a few laughs, especially with kids. I don't see any negatives to this product at all unless you are trying to take really good pictures with it. Use the right tool for the job; if you want fine still pictures, use a real digital camera. If you want to video conference via Skype (or whatever), this web camera works quite well.Customer Review: Worked Great Right Out Of The Box
Summary: 5 Stars
Installed the software from the enclosed CD. (NOTE: You do have to install the software BEFORE you plug in the videocam.) Upon installation, the software checked online for a newer version; found one; and I subsequently downloaded and installed it. (Apparently there are significant problems with the older software/drivers.)
I then plugged in the camera and everything worked great. I have been conducting video calls for the past month without any hitches other than those related to problems with the host services I tried (Windows Live Messenger = not very good. SightSpeed = Excellent!)
I like all the features included in the software such as mirroring, snapshots, video recording (standard stuff nowadays I suppose). The microphone has surprisingly good clarity and 'reach.' I made an offhand comment from another room and the person on the other end of the chat actually heard me!
I can recommend this product without any trepidation.
(P.S. I am using an AMD X2 5200+, 2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Foxconn C51XEM2AA motherboard, BFG 7600GTOC video card.)