Product Description Enjoy sharp, vibrant images in any light with the QuickCam Communicate Deluxe Webcam. A glass lens provides more lifelike images, and the high-performance sensor captures detailed photos, up to 5-Megapixels (software-enhanced) with RightLight 2 technology. Video Effects - Personalize your conversations with hundreds of avatars and face accessories that mirror expressions and motion Downloadable fun filters - Add video effects like fisheye, '50s movie, neon, and more Privacy shade - Launch, mute, and close video sessions with confidence Bonus software - Use bundled HP Photosmart Essential software to capture, edit, customize, and print images Snapshot button - Click to snap candid, high-resolution photos Flexible camera base/monitor clip - Use it on a flat surface, a monitor, or a flat-panel display System Requirements - Windows XP, Pentium P4 processor 1.4 GHz, 128 MB RAM, 200 MB free space, 16-bit color display adapter, Windows-compatible sound card and speakers, USB port, and CD-ROM drive
Good ProductJanuary 9, 2009 I bought this camera for two relatives that live across the country. We all have young children and I thought this would be a good way to stay in touch. The kids love it and I like this a lot better than plain phone calls. We are currently using the Skype service. The QuickCam was easily installed and works well. (We had a minor issue with MS Vista and the Logitech supplied software that was later resolved by uninstalling the Logitech software.) The built-in microphone is a great feature compared to using a headset. Image quality is okay. Logitech has a few units with the Carl Zeiss lens that I will highly recommend, however they are more expensive. If image quality is important, purchase the units with better optics. Overall the QuickCam Comm Deluxe does the job I purchased it for and I am satisfied with their performance.
Nice camJanuary 7, 2009 I bought this for my in-laws as a Christmas present. So far, it's been easy to use and also easy to help them set up just over the phone.
Works well, but not sure its much better than the non-Deluxe versionJanuary 2, 2009 Camera works well and clips on top of my flatscreen HP monitor fine. Have only used it with Yahoo Messenger 9 which severely limits the quality of the video conference to very slow ultra jerky frames per second and very low quality despite the fact that I have 20MB/second internet service, so it appears Yahoo is limiting bandwidth usage for video conferencing to the point its just a jerky stop motion looking video. So the 1.3 megapixel 30FPS is overkill if you plan on using it only with Yahoo. I can't speak for other chat tools.
The major difference between this camera and the non-deluxe version I upgraded from is the Right Light 2 and the Fun Masks & Avatars. I can't tell a bit of difference between RightLight 1 from my first camera and RightLight 2 they both auto adjust contrast and other video settings based on ambient lighting and do a so-so job at that. The FunMasks are cute for about 20 minutes but get annoying to the people on the other side rather quick. The avatars are very CPU intensive and don't really match your mouth and facial expressions well at all. I don't think these two features really qualify for a $30 more expensive camera versus the regular QuickCam Communicate. If I had to do it over again, I probably would have stayed with the cheaper non-Deluxe model.
Disappointed with the image sharpness.December 10, 2008 This web cam retails for $79.95. With all the hype on the box, and at the Logitech website, I expected sharper images. Very disappointed so far. This is not the cheapest cam they make, either. Tried various settings, light adjustments on & off, etc.. My old Intel webCam worked much better, but they are not made any more, and drivers for Vista are not available. Maybe I'll get used to it. Followup: Sometimes the webcam doesn't start up after the computer has been turned on in the morning. I find that by aiming a flashlite into the lens, it starts right up. It's very sensitive to low light, in fact gives a better picture with it. I set it for 3 MP and seem to get a better picture. Maybe I was just hoping for a picture image as good as with a digital camera.
good but lack focusDecember 2, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first webcam, so, I don't have any others to compare with. I do, however, have played with built in webcams from the newer mac books as well as PC laptops own by friends. The webcam is nicely built and mounts securely on top of my LCD monitor. I got it primarily to use video chat through skype. It works well for that application. Install went well. I downloaded directly from logitech and did not use included CD. My only con is that it does not focus well at all. I knew it is a manual focus webcam. I used a white background with letters focus method. I set the white background on the chair at the my sitting distance and turn the dial till I can read the letters on the white background. The letters were never clear no matter how slowly I "tune" the dial. This translates to slightly fuzzy picture on the other side. My experience with built in notebook cameras were opposite. The are sharp and clear all the time. I got a huge rebate on it, so it doesn't bother me. But, I am hunting for a auto focus model for the future.
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