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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Logitech
Color: Black
EAN: 0097855044914
Label: Logitech
Manufacturer: Logitech
Model: 960-000048
Native Resolution: 1600x1200
Publisher: Logitech
Sales Rank: 12
Studio: Logitech
Warranty: 2 years warranty

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Enjoy image-perfect detail and clarity plus motorized tracking. Ultra-wide field of view and intelligent face tracking keeps you right in the middle of the action. Get more detail and clarity from Logitech's glass lens designed in collaboration with Carl Zeiss, the global leader in camera optics. Your images stay razor sharp, even in closeups. HD video and images have never looked so real at 960 by 720 pixels. A true 2-Megapixel sensor, with up to 8-megapixel photos. RightLight 2 Technology adjusts intelligently to produce the best possible images in dim or poorly backlight settings. Integrated microphone with RightSound Technology lets you enjoy crystal clear conversations, free from annoying background noise. Autofocus system Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology Color depth - 24-bit true color Video capture - Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels (HD quality, Video 960x720 pixels) Frame rate - Up to 30 frames per second Still-image capture - 8-Megapixels with software enhancement Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology System Requirements - Windows XP, Pentium 4 or compatible processor 1.4 GHz, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended), USB port and CD-ROM drive / Also works with Windows Vista

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As Internet connections have matured to faster and faster broadband pipelines, webcam manufacturers have been keeping pace with higher resolutions and improved optics to take advantage of the larger bandwidth. And more than just communicating over chat and VoIP, webcams are increasingly used to broadcast Truman Show-esque live video feeds of one's every move (such as at Justin.tv) as well as high-quality mini-movies uploaded to sharing sites. And that's where the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 really shines, with its 2-megapixel image sensor, smooth-tracking autofocus, high-end Carl Zeiss optics, and HD video capabilities (with the capability of recording video at 960 by 720 pixels).



The combination of Logitech's RightLight technology and 2-megapixel Carl Zeiss optics produce improved clarity and lighting (Pro 9000 on the left, MacBook integrated camera on right--both captured in the same lighting conditions).


Add a variety of special effects from filters (above) to facial accessories (below).
First, a little about Logitech's touted technological and optical advantages. Designed by Carl Zeiss (known for high-end film and digital camera lenses), the Pro 9000's optics use a five-element lens arranged into four optical elements. As a result, the lens focuses the light onto the sensor with maximum detail and minimal aberrations. The 2-megapixel lens also offers an autofocus mechanism that automatically adjusts as your face moves about. It also incorporates Logitech's RightLight and RightSound technologies, which improves the webcam's image quality under difficult lighting conditions and provides noise cancellation, respectively.

We found the autofocus feature to be much smoother than another similarly specced webcam from Creative that we previously reviewed (which felt stuttery to our video chat partners), and the RightLight feature was able to render an image of our face in both highly backlit and low-light situations--something that other webcams we've tested have completely failed at. And the combination of RightLight, Carl Zeiss optics, and the two-megapixel sensor helped to enrich both the clarity and the color of our images.

While it's true that broadband Internet has gained speed, unfortunately none of the major chat or VoIP programs are can stream the high-definition video (960 by 720 pixels) that the Pro 9000 can capture. Thus, this feature is really only usable for recording video to your hard drive and either uploading to a video sharing service like YouTube or for inclusion into a movie project to be burned to disc. The Pro 9000 also enables you to take still images at larger than its native 2-megapixel sensor via software interpolation (up to an 8-megapixel resolution). Note, however, that shooting at a higher resolution causes a lengthier shutter lag.

The Pro 9000 offers easy plug-and-play operability on either a Windows PC or a Mac--just slide in the USB 2.0 plug, select the camera from your chosen video chatting program (it works seamlessly with Skype, Yahoo!, Windows Live, SightSpeed, and iChat), and you're good to go. While the Pro 9000 works brilliantly right out of the box, you'll only be able to take advantage of software add-ons such using the included QuickCam software (which is for Windows users only).

The QuickCam Control Panel is where you can select from a host of special effect add-ons that range from a selection of avatars (such as a dinosaur or cat) to facial accessories (including a crown and Borg hardware), and a variety of filter effects. The avatars didn't seem especially responsive unless we were overly hyperactive, but the limited face add-ons and filters were more successful (with our favorite being the rotoscope animation effect).

The double-hinged clip on the back of the lightweight Pro 9000 can be articulated to fit both the thinnest notebook screens to thicker LCD TV/monitors. A rubberized is placed right below the camera housing to help prevent slippage, and the camera itself can smoothly tilt up and down about 90 degrees. The Pro 9000 has a single microphone on its right side, and while the left side has a control button that automatically opens the Logitech QuickCam software. And in the middle is a Logitech logo, which is given a red glowing halo when the camera is recording. It uses a single USB connection that does not require external power.

With its arsenal of optical advancements combined with an invitingly affordable price tag and easy portability, the QuickCam Pro 9000 is a great alternative to the standard VGA/1.3-megapixel cams built into notebooks. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Satisfied
I am happy with this product. The clarity is beyond my expectations. I will mention that the positioning of the webcam on top of my monitor was not too good as it slipped off a few times. I know that there are many different monitors out there and each one may have its own installation quirks. Not a serious problem. Maybe a piece of duct tape would help hold it from slipping off. Picture comes through very well.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Camera use the newest software from the web site for best results
This is a great camera highly versatile and works great with Skype. If you have at least 500Kbs upload and 1.5 Mps download bandwidth you can get almost 30 FPS at 640 X 480 resolution.Use the most current software from the web site for best results, the software included on the disk does not allow for best performance from the camera.


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Very Nice Camera
I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. My happiness is probably as much to do with the technology as the product - however the product is very good. There are times you will see delays, but given all the complexities and connections of users it is easy to understand. Lighting can sometimes play a role in the quality of the picture but there are numerous adjustments one can make to correct. But honestly the default is pretty good. The set-up is not terribly complicated, but a novice will require a little more time to do it.

I bought two of these and gave one to my GF in another state. We have used it successfully and it works well enough where I will buy another one to send to my dad. That will tell me how well a novice can set it up from 1,200 miles away.

Good product, well packaged, and arrived as expected through Amazon's delivery through a third party. Hope this helps you.


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Great quality but not sure about appearance
This webcam has great quality in both video and sound. The mic is sensitive enough to pick up voices from far away but also block out background noises if you are close. I also comes with software that can do all the little extra things to the video a Mac can do. My only warning is that this isn't a laptop webcam. It doesn't have a clip to attach it to the screen and the size is kind of bulky.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Wonderful!
I already had this webcam but decided to buy another one because I gave the other one to a friend so I already knew how great the quality was... However shipping was fast! Came in 2-3 days after purchase and great packaging with a customer thank you card! I will look out for Deal Barn when ordering again !

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