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Wow What a Great Little Camera for the $$$

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014

I needed a new USB camera for my big Windows 7 Desktop PC as I work for a company that uses Skype and Google Hangouts a lot, both for video and audio calls. What a difference this HD camera is over my old camera! Very clear, sharp video, no stuttering or color problems, good focus and the HD really makes a difference. Love how the mount is bendable and flexible, you can bend it over the top of a monitor, and I also has a standard screw mount so you can buy a cheap tripod if you want to mount that way. It was very easy to install, I uninstalled my old camera software, plugged in the new LifeCam Studio, the installation process went over the internet and downloaded the software it needed, and installed it. Set up a couple of choices for the camera, and done. Worked immediately with Skype, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft's Software with no adjustments or other changes. Takes still shots too! Hey for $50 you can't beat it.

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Dean

No controls or software to fine tune the picture quality.

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

Overrated on the various internet reviews. I returned it.

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C. Tipton

Wow What a Great Little Camera for the $$$

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

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Jason

Great for MS Teams

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

This is the only cam that I have found that literally works with all of the meeting platforms. MS teams, zoom, webex, meeting place and google meet. I have had zero audio or video issues.

Set up was automatic and no extra steps required to get it set up for teams. I went through a couple other web cams that didn’t work on teams even the ones that claimed to. I found the Microsoft brand just works seamlessly without issues. The picture and audio seems to be really good.

I highly recommend spending a little extra on this model as it will save you some frustration down the road with compatibility

I hope this helps someone make an informed decision.

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Shawn Martin

Nice camera for video conferencing

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2020

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

I bought this LifeCam for Business camera to use instead of the one built into my laptop. The camera definitely has some pros and cons. I don't know if a less expensive camera can do as well or not but I'm satisfied with the product just not at the price.

Overall I am satisfied but I recommend doing additional research... might be able to get same/similar quality at a lower price or need to upgrade your search to more professional grade products depending on your needs.

Pros:
Video quality when lighting is "perfect" is very good
Small, lightweight, comes with protective case
Can be used with tripod
USB cord is decent length
Easy install/setup

Cons
Microphone sound is hollow and "distant"
Camera focus is either very good or very bad and takes a long time to adjust
Lighting has to be just perfect to get quality image, otherwise very dark
Very sensitive to lighting... changing apps with different brightness on the monitor is enough to cause poor image. I suggest ensuring you have focused lighting from behind camera onto you... not overhead as in an office setting.
The "mounting" strap ... not sure if this is a pro or a con...might just take getting used to how it works, but it seems like there must be a better way. It works but seems like the design was an afterthought and just borrowed from a different product.

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Jerry Saperstein

I'm a Logitech fanboy and still think this is an excellent webcam

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

I admit that I am a Logitech fanboy.

I use a Logitech C920 webcam and am delighted with it and will continue to use it most of the time.

However, the publisher of one of the programs I use urged checking this camera out for particular uses, namely with stop motion video production.

So I figured I would try it – and it simply blew my socks off.

The Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p HD Webcam is simply excellent. If I were given to hyperbole, I’d call it “fantastic” – and mean it. I’m glad I have the Logitech C920 for comparison.

And I can sum up the differences between the two easily enough: there aren’t any significant differences in image or audio quality.

I like the mount on the Microsoft unit much better because it is more flexible. I can bend the mount and the use the Microsoft webcam on a table for my stop motion work or mount it on a standard tripod screw.

You have to download controller software form the Microsoft site (“Microsoft LifeCam Dashboard”). It is less complex and offers fewer controls than the Logitech software, which many people may find more comfortable.

I tried it as the input device on several video programs and, for the most part, had no problems. A couple did refuse to acknowledge it as a 1080p device, but others did. I have to do more checking on the problem here.

Overall, I wouldn't think twice about recommending the Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p HD Webcam, even though I am a Logitech fanboy.

Jerry

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tshan4u

Then it works great. I was using it for a chat with ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2016

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

it got stuck at the Postal. or they don't have it in stock. It delays and late. I was going to set it up and help my wife to use skype. So we can skype during our separate trip. it was really late and my wife went on the trip without setting up the Webcam. So it was arrive and I install it. it works but it has software and it came in a brown box. I was a little skeptical about the product. it install without any problems. I went do a research and find the desktop Dash Cam Viewer. First I found the software from Microsoft website and download it. Then install the software and it said that it may not work properly because it doesn't support window 10 pro. I install the software anyway then it didn't work. So I uninstall the software and re-install again. Then it works great. I was using it for a chat with my wife on skype couple hours and video is very clear and it works great. I would recommend it to anyone who chat a lot on skype.

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Dean

No controls or software to fine tune the picture quality.

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

Overrated on the various internet reviews. I returned it.

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Sue

good quality webcam with tripod mount

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

I was looking for a web cam that I could attach to a tripod. Microsoft's 1080p HD LifeCam has fullfilled this well. The image quality is good and resolution is great. It has a pecular and unusual mount that distinguishes it from most other webcams. I'm actually using it to record photo IDs in custom database software, so this cam has gone to the office.

The standard photography tripod mount is part of the mount and the mount is bendable and rubber covered. This little cam will sit on a flat surface and can easily be handheld. The base is the units strength and weakness. It won't clamp to anything without a tripod clamp without resorting to duct tape.

Beware that Microsoft has a similar looking version with 720p resolution that does not have the 1/4"x 20 tripod mounting. That one is less expensive and the images on the Amazon site show that it does not have a tripod mount. I bought 2 of those by mistake as the text does not clearly distinguish these two similar looking products. But if your reason, like mine, was having this mount, get the 1080p one.

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Jim V

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

Arrived quick, plug and play, Happy with performance.

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Optimus Prime

A decent Microsoft camera that doesn't work well with Microsoft Windows

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2022

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

I bought this webcam for the price ($64.31) and the fact that it had a digital zoom feature. I want to use the camera from across the room (10 ft) for Zoom-based meetings so zooming in or out on me was a primary factor of consideration.

Because this is an older model camera designed to originally work with Windows 7 and 8 it has been largely unsupported by Windows 10 and 11. For the record I run Win10. For me, this important function of zooming in and out has been removed from the Microsoft Windows Camera App which is the app Microsoft will recommend you use for accessing the camera functionalities. There is no software for it. Microsoft will tell you that the software is included in their updates including necessary drivers and firmware. I spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find a free third party product that would give me the functionality I want and that the Microsoft Lifecam Studio has BUT that Microsoft itself doesn't make easily available to you. I finally gave up.

I plan on returning this product and going with a webcam that has its own software independent of Microsoft. It should not be this difficult to get the support I need. Numerous webpages have detailed this problem and I should have done the research. Honestly, unless Microsoft reaches out to me with a resolution, an upgraded camera that actually does what I wanted when I bought this one, or some other incentive then I am DONE buying products from Microsoft. My recommendation to a prospective buyer is to avoid the lack of support this camera brings you by the manufacturing company. It shouldn't be sold for $65 because anyone buying today will not get the full use of the camera unless the are running an older OS. $20 would be the price I would pay for any Win10 or 11 users. Only that would offset the loss of functionality that this otherwise decent camera gives you.

Incidentally, I have used this webcam with the Zoom platform successfully. But the lack of access to a digital zoom feature necessary for the meetings makes it moot.

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skildpadder

Great camera, lousy software to run it!

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2012

Style: BusinessVerified Purchase

1080p pictures come out awesome! The product is advertised as being capable of recording 1080p video. The software that comes with the webcam does not support it! The fine print of the ad states that additional commercial software is required to film video in 1080p not included! So far I have been unable to locate ANY commercial software that allows this webcam to record video in 1080p! Microsoft does not know any one who produces the software either as I have spent several hours through trouble tickets with them on the issue. So WHY is Microsoft advertising this feature???? The 720p video recording works well and the picture quality is better than my old HP HD-3110 webcam that this webcam replaced. Tech support kept telling me it was designed for home use only! If that is the case, then why did they call it "Business Studio"??? The Lifecam software also does not give me the option of recording audio via line in function as the webcam microphone is not capable of recording loud noises like live bands. I ended up downloading Arcsoft's Webcam Companion 4 software so I could record the audio feed via line in. Yes the auto focus function does have a problem in low light, but it seemed to clear up by either zooming in manually on the object or by closing out the webcam software and restarting it. So far I have only had that issue once and I was using it in a half light situation. The lenscap supplied does not stay on the lens unless you tape it on! So if you want a great webcam for normal around the house stuff, this one works well! If you are looking to record 1080p video, then keep on looking for a better camera. This one does not support it! I give the camera 5 stars as it is great, but I give the software 2 1/2 stars for not supporting the webcam's capabilities! Here is a link to a Youtube playlist that shows some of the video I have recorded with this camera: [...]

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