Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (USB)
by Logitech
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 961240-0403
Product features:
- 640 x 480 video resolution and 1280 x 960 photo resolution
- Built-in microphone
- USB 1.1 interface
- Includes a full suite of camera utility software
- Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (3.3 Feet/1.0 Meter)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters) [Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel]
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters)
- AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to A-Female Extension Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (USB)
Customer Review: Excellent framerate, picture quality, CPU, ease of use
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tested about 30 USB cameras for use on PCs running videoconferencing software, because that's what I do for a living.
This camera hits all the hot buttons. And virtually no other camera I have tested had done as well, except a few other Logitechs, and some Firewire cameras that are much more expensive.
I used it on a Windows XP Pro SP1 laptop.
1. Full 30 frames per second live video in normal room light
2. Easy to install, doesn't screw up other installed media software products after you install it.
3. Slim, light, elegant, especially for laptop use because it was designed to hang on the back of a laptop lid. Other people have complained that it's flimsy and awkward to stand up on its own if you aren't using a laptop. I disagree. I've had it for more than a year, and it's as perfect as the day I got it. What's more, our company has used dozens of these on employees' computers, and customers' computers, and not one has failed or broken. The trick to standing it up on its own for a desktop computer is to flip open the little carrying box that comes with it, and sit the camera inside that box like a base. Then, it will happily sit on top of you monitor with no problem. This isn't obvious, nor am I even sure Logitech intended it, but it does work.
4. Picture quality and color balance are excellent, especially for a USB camera.
5. Low CPU load. Maybe a lot of you don't look at this, but it's important. This camera will do a live 352x288 pixel, 30 frame-per-second capture using only about 18% of my 2.4 GHz P4 laptop. Most other cameras, especially the Creative and most USB 2.0 cameras, sap the machine to the tune of 50-70% to do the same job.
6. The built-in mic works very well, but it's a little "hot" for my taste. You'll just need to adjust your mic volume down in the 15%-20% range for this camera.
7. Focus ring is smooth and easy to operate, unlike lots of USB cams where the focus ring is an awkward rubber sticky thing that's impossible to turn (or they have no focus adjustment at all!)
8. Works with every single video capture/editing/conferencing application I have ever tried, bar none, and that would be at least 20 different products from videoconferencing apps, to capture apps like VidCap32 and AMCAP, to video editing tools like MainActor.
In short, for $80, you are not going to find an easier-to-use, more reliable, better-quality camera.
I have some $150 firewire models (like the Orange Micro iBot Firewire Pro) that might have a slight edge on this one, but not much, and they aren't nearly as easy to carry, setup, or use.
The Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 (desktop model) is also an excellent camera, but I'd actually have to give the notebook model the nod for a bit better video quality.
Description of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks (USB)
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro - When you're on the road, you can keep in touch with friends and family via e-mail and instant messenger. But with the QuickCam for Notebooks Pro, you can send your friends and family images & video instead - virtually bringing them along with you on your travels!Amazon.com Product Description Bring instant messages to life, create and edit videos, capture high-quality photos, and more--no matter where you are. The QuickCam for Notebooks Pro features anintegrated notebook mount that attaches to any notebook computer and folds up for compact storage and lens protection. With its studio-quality image editing software, you can create high-impact movies on the plane or at the beach. Life isn't stationary and neither are you--travel light with QuickCam for Notebooks Pro.
 | A camera that travels well. For Web activities and to send or receive video e-mail you'll need a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later; an application that supports file attachment, such as AOL 7.0, Microsoft Outlook Express, or Netscape Mail 4.x or later; a 28.8K modem; and an Internet connection with an e-mail account. Sound card and speakers are needed for audio playback. Mac requirements include Mac OS 9.04 or 9.1 (not compatible with Mac OS X or Classic Mode), a USB port, 64 MB RAM, QuickTime 4.1.2 or later, and CarbonLib 1.2.5. |
Get together face-to-face with family and friends in real time, whether it's across the street or across the world. Adding live video to your instant messages makes it more fun and personal. Best of all, it works with top IM applications like MSN Messenger, AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and Windows Messenger.
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