Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac (Black)
by Logitech
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Manufacturer: LogitechAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Mac OS X
Model: 960-000254
Product features:
- Includes a free download of Logitech Vid software-dramatically simplifies video calling
- Supports your existing Mac OS and video applications, right out of the box
- AutoFocus, Carl Zeiss optics and 2-megapixel resolution for smooth, razor-sharp, high-clarity video calls
- RightLight2 Technology adjusts brightness for perfect images, even in dim light
- High-quality built-in microphone for crisp, clear video conversations
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac (Black)
Customer Review: Terrific plug-and-play webcam for Mac
Summary: 5 Stars
When the built-in iSight on my Macbook died, I took it in to the mother ship to find out how much it would cost to have it fixed. $300? Forget it. I started hunting around for an external webcam. I saw the Logitech Quickcam Vision Pro for Mac in the Apple store, but initially dismissed it because I found it very expensive. I spent the next couple of days doing research, going through articles on preferred webcams for Macs, and combing through mixed reviews on merchant sites. I realized that not all webcams will work seamlessly with Macs. Some are selective about the programs they work on, some have features that just won't work at all on Macs, and some just don't have good video quality on Macs even if they perform reasonably well on a PC. Ungh.
I scoured Newegg for some bargains on cheap brands like Rosewill and the lower-end products (around $20) from Creative, but I was really discouraged by some scathing reviews on multiple sites. I then tried looking at webcams in the $50 range. Most of them were reported to perform reasonably well, but certain things kept popping up over and over again in the reviews: 1) The Logitech webcams generally use high-quality glass lenses compared to plastic lenses in brands like Creative. This is why Logitech cameras have a sharper image. 2) You get what you pay for. People would complain about complicated installations, poor video quality, poor performance in low light, etc.
The only webcam that consistently had great reviews was the Logitech Quickcam Vision Pro for Mac. I decided to just buy it. It was more than I'd planned to spend, but as I see it, it was worth every penny.
Ease of setup - All I had to do after I opened the box was plug the USB cable end into the USB port on my Macbook, and it worked! I was able to videochat with my boyfriend over Googletalk. I was initally a little confused as to how I was supposed to mount the webcam over my laptop monitor, because there were no specific instructions in the manual. Did the little ledge go behind the screen, or in front of it? (It goes in front.) But I don't consider that such a big deal, because after all I've never used an external webcam, and I figured it out in about a minute.
Video Quality - SUPERB. My boyfriend said it's so much better than the built-in iSight camera. It does really well even if you're sitting against the light. With the iSight, I'd come out looking like a black silhouette, so I'd usually have to turn around and face the window of my room. But with the Logitech, I looked completely normal in both situations. With regards to the frame rate, I was always pretty happy with my iSight because it never gave me choppy video over Googletalk. With the Logitech, frame rate is just as good as my iSight, or possibly a little better. It's completely crisp, almost too crisp... it'll show all the zits in my face that I'd rather keep hidden in blurry oblivion. But anyway, my point is, it does its job wonderfully. I love this camera and I'm so happy I bought it. It's money well spent.
***I use a late 2008 aluminum Macbook, running 10.6.4
Description of Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac (Black)
The Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro delivers image-perfect detail and clarity that far surpasses that of other webcam solutions--either embedded or stand alone--thanks to Carl Zeiss optics with premium autofocus, a high-end 2 megapixel sensor, and RightLight2.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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