Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD 720p Widescreen Webcam --- Amazon --- £39.94 delivered
Microsoft H5D-00003 Lifecam Cinema Webcam
Shoots in HD 720p (1280x720 resolution) 16:9 widscreen, at 30fps
Aluminum body
Glass lens
CCD Sensor
Amazon info:
HD Widescreen Video - 720p sensor captures HD quality video at up to 30 frames per second
World-class Optics - With Auto Focus and a high-precision glass element lens
Clear, High-quality Video - ClearFrame Technology for smooth, detailed video
Crystal-clear Audio - Digital, noise-canceling microphone helps improve speech quality
Aluminum Body
Flexible Stand - Fits any notebook and desktop PCs
If you are thinking of spending £12 or more from "CBC computers" then you can get this webcam for £38.81 (free delivery for orders over £50 at CBC computers)
http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=H5D-00003
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Jump to unread Post a CommentAm considering getting this cam or one like it so that my parents can see their grandson over the internet as they live a long way from us.
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16:9 widscreen - NICE!
at 30fps - 30fps!? RUBBBBBBBBISH!
16:9 widscreen - NICE!
at 30fps - 30fps!? RUBBBBBBBBISH!
You're kidding right?
Can humans even tell the difference between 30fps and above?
16:9 widscreen - NICE!
at 30fps - 30fps!? RUBBBBBBBBISH!
the Logitech camera I'm currently using only shoots in 30fps at 320x240 and 15fps at 640x480 so this cant be that RUBBBBBBBBISH!
It's an excellent camera but I'd be careful to recommend it to others. The system requirements are listed as requiring at least a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo processor and it really does chew through your CPU while running. It also has a high pitch whine over the audio recording (noise cancelling interference) as well as flickering a tad at times. The CPU drain isn't so bad on the lower resolutions.
Now on the plus side:
1. Beautiful resolution and clear image.
2. Works VERY well in low(er) light. The software compensates well making all pictures look brighter and clearer than perhaps they are naturally.
3. Comes with some fairly decent webcam software.
4. Fairly small (glass surface just under the size of a £2 coin and it's as deep as the small edge of a credit card.
5. Autofocus is excellent. Yes it can sometimes take a second to focus but it's much better than the usual webcam lens twisting that you usually have to do to get a clear picture.
At this price, I would HIGHLY recommend it, even if you're not using the full resolution for webcam conferencing it's an excellent all round webcam.
Yes. You'd notice yourself if you ever play games or watch any fast moving cameras or subjects (e.g. sports, racing, etc).
But this is a webcam. Not for broadcasting sports.
30 fps is fine.
I remember what put me off this. I only have a Pentium M 2.0Ghz laptop, it just wouldn't be able to handle the HD resolution. Definately one for desktops or higher spec laptops.
30 fps is fine.
I remember what put me off this. I only have a Pentium M 2.0Ghz laptop, it just wouldn't be able to handle the HD resolution. Definately one for desktops or higher spec laptops.
Hi Jamie,
We agree. I'm not one of those saying 30fps isn't fine, in fact I've got one of these cameras sat on top of my monitor right now and the video recorded is as smooth as any live television signal.
I would still recommend the camera even for a Pentium M laptop, it'll just need running at a lower resolution. You'd still get the benefit of autofocus, the clear glass lens, etc.
was wondering that my self, seen sites where people has done this with the logitech camera with quite high resolution. might try it one day myself when I get it :p
Edit:
Just googled it http://ghonis2.ho8.com/lifecam/lifecam1.html