Box Contents - Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF, 9 eye-level stand, USB cable (6-feet), QuickCam Software CD including Logitech Video Effects, one-click video e-mail, QuickCapture for photos, Windows Live Messenger, Skype with free full-screen video calling, video-enabled AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, HP Photosmart Essential application for capturing, editing, customizing, and printing images (Web download required) and Quick-start guide
Logitech Video Effects - Personalize your conversations with hundreds of avatars and face accessories that mirror expressions and motion using Fun Filters to add playful photographic effects such as fisheye, '50s Movie Reel, neonize, and more
Video Masks - Adds personality to your video calls
Product DescriptionEnjoy image-perfect detail and clarity plus motorized tracking. Motorized tracking automatically follows your every move, keeping you right in the middle of the picture. 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. 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) 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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Good web cam but...
I've had this web camera for about a month now and I love it for basic web cam and video operations. It takes beautiful stills, and has a beautiful picture in video. The built in microphone works perfectly. However, I don't really care for the motorized face tracking. Though it is a very cool concept, it seems a little too under developed at this point, and will eventually be improved hopefully.
Rating: - Poor image quality, bad positioning, buggy software
This camera has two big flaws and one minor annoying software flaw.
First, it is impossible to position the camera correctly. Ideally, you want a videoconferencing camera to be as close to "front and center" of where you are looking as possible, which means that with a flat panel it should be close to the screen's center. However, this camera only comes with a stand. Therefore, it's only practical to have the camera way off to one side. Result: you never look the other caller "in the eye" ... Read More
Rating: - Logitech QuickCam Orbit
We love the video cam. We've used it for calls between us and family in the US and abroad and it's almost like being with them. The ability to manipulate and adjust the view/picture is easy.
Rating: - Good camera good audio
This is the second camera we bought after a very successful test of the first camera. Both worked very well with Skype and H.323 standard VOIP. I would have liked voice tracking rather than just face tracking but it was acceptable for this level of technology.
Rating: - We love it!
We live overseas and it's very hard on us and our family back home because we only get to visit once a year. I bought this Quick Cam to use with the online web site that we had just joined for video calling via the computer with friends and family. It's a great product. The picture and sound are very clear. It was very easy to set up and begin using. My 8 year old thinks it's great and loves using it. It's nice because it follows you when you move so when we are communicating with someone via ... Read More