I guess for calling somebody on skype it would be reasonable though. The only thing I am worried about is the audio quality on the mic in the camera (at least, I think I could see one) the current one I have I believe is about 22Khz, possibly less, not quite sure but it isn’t the best. I actually have the desktop version, of the quick cam pro 9000, it is the BEST webcam I have EVER seen, I wouldn’t have a doubt in my mind that this wouldn’t be worth $99. The QuickCam Pro for Notebooks will retail for $99 at most major electronics retailers. Logitech packs a lot of features, accessories and quality into this package.
This is something that built-in webcams don’t have and one reason to take a look at this camera even if you already have a buil-in webcam on your notebook. Logitech’s RightLight technology improves image quality in low-light environments or when there’s strong backlighting. There are lots of fun things you can do with Fun Filters and Avatars (see video above), but one of the best features is RightLight. There’s also a stand to elevate the camera to face level and so users have more flexibility in where they position the camera. The Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks comes with a carrying case and headset so you can keep your video chats private when you’re out and about. The photo of the crayons below is an example of the potential of this camera. Users can record high-def video for computer playback or capture 8MP (interpolated) still images. Logitech’s teamed up with Carl Zeiss to deliver a glass lens, capable of delivering 2MP images and 1.3 megapixel video. The most important part of any camera is the lens and webcams are no exception. I sat down with Stan Kwong of Logitech for a demo and was very impressed with what he showed me.
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Images are very sharp and clear, and Logitech’s software is fun and easy to use. The new QuickCam is capable of recording high-def (720P) video and has several premium features, that make it an excellent deal at $99. As I mentioned, the Notebooks Pro webcam had issues with it so I was unable to include it in this review.Logitech just unleashed its latest webcams, including the QuickCam Pro for Notebooks. That’s more of a bandwidth problem than a webcam one, though.įirst we can take a look at the packaging for both cameras. Aside from that fact, video higher than 640*480 can be quite laggy via chat. Will we ever see better resolution from a webcam? It’s starting to seem unlikely, but its probably for the best unless you want to pay upwards of $200. The Ultra Vision also includes the RightLight and RightSound features for less echo and better overall lighting.ĭespite being a top-end webcam, there is still only a 1.3 Megapixel sensor at your disposal.
This is thanks to the big f/1.6 lens that is comprised of five glass elements. Physically, it’s the largest webcam I’ve come across. According to press materials, this webcam has unsurpassed image quality and has the best lens available. Whereas their Notebooks Pro webcam is designed for portability, the Ultra Vision is geared to be the cream of the crop. We will be taking a look at that webcam by itself in the weeks to come, as I ran into a few problems with my first copy. We were also shown the QuickCam for Notebooks Pro, which includes its own healthy feature set. Everything about it screams high-quality, but we will get into that shortly. Regardless, we were informed about their latest Ultra Vision webcam that might very well be “next-gen” as far as this market goes. No, it’s not too often that I pay attention to webcams and can’t even recall the last time I’ve sat in front of one.Īt last months CES, we stopped by the Logitech booth and two webcams caught my attention. But, there’s one market up until now we’ve never, ever covered. We at Techgage receive a healthy supply of these new “toys” such as cases, gpus, memory, cpus, etcetera. One of the best parts about being a technology writer is being able to see cutting edge products as they are released.
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