Well, first off I purchased this product because I needed a "live" video camera which was compatible with a wide range of video editing and stop-motion animation programs. It also had to be Windows 7 compatible, offer HD resolutions, and be relatively inexpensive. So, for the requirements I had for a camera, the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema pretty much fits my needs perfectly! By the way, I don't intend to use this camera with Skype, Windows Messenger, or any other type of video chat program. Please keep this in mind when you are reading my comments.Now, for some of my observations about the camera. The build quality of the camera is top-notch and the 16x9 wide-angle lens is fantastic. Constructed of aluminum, the camera body appears rugged and features a long USB cord to accomodate any computer configuration. Image quality, both video and still picture, are extremely sharp and the auto-focus feature is very responsive. The included software will install a camera control panel which allows for zoom, tilt, and pan functionality. I really welcomed that feature, because it eliminates the need to rig the camera on a tripod. The software will also offer to install Windows Live Essentials (Messenger, MovieMaker, Mail, Writer, and Photo Gallery), but I believe you can decline it. By the way, don't be fooled by the Mac fanboys who are bashing software by Microsoft, because the included software is pretty good. As far as hardware requirements are concerned, you need a fairly beefy system if you want to record video in 720P high definition. My laptop is an HP Pavilion DV4-1225DX with an AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor (2.10 GHz), 4GB RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition (64-bit), and ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics system. Even with those specs, my computer recommended switching from 720P to a lower resolution. So, if you are running with a single-core processor like an Intel Celeron, Pentium IV, or Atom (netbook)... you might try a different camera like the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 or the Logitech C500 webcam.Software compatibility seems to be pretty good with this unit. I had no problem running Pinnacle Studio HD 14, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12, Honestech Claymation Studio 1.0, Tech4learning's Frames 4, Sony Vegas Pro 8.1, Corel VideoStudio 12, or Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 Plus with this unit as a "live" camera. However, I did run into some problems with Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0. The video was displayed in the capture window, but there seemed to be a conflict with the native HP webcam software installed on my system and Adobe Premiere Elements 7.0. That particular program seems buggy anyway and always struck me as a resource hog.In conclusion, I would like to say I am extremely pleased with my purchase and look forward to using it for my stop-motion projects. So, if you are looking for a high-quality HD webcam for your beefy Windows equipped computer, the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema camera will not disappoint!*** UPDATE (6/6/10) ****My 13" MacBook Pro (Unibody) scoffed at this camera. Too bad, I was hoping it would "just work". :^(
Нейрон-5FLND
02.01.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
This is the first web cam that I've ever bought. I'm not sure how it compares to other cameras but this one is good for me. Sure its a refurbished one, but that didnt stop me from buying it. It's what made it low price. The video qualty is really good it's clear and the microphone picks up my voice like its suppose to. My friends say that they can hear the background noise coming from the kitchen which is 15 feet away from my computer! It looks nice and was really easy to install. I'm glad I bought it and recommend this webcam as a first time user.
МехаРейнджер-8FDJO
09.01.2012
10/10
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I almost never write reviews. But this camera is great especially if you are looking for a camera with a WIDESCREEN angle for conference calls.Recently I was looking for a camera with a widescreen angle to do conference calls from my office to my plant. At first I bought the Logitech HD Webcam C310. But though they say it's a "widescreen camera," it wasn't. So then I went back online and ordered this camera and it's great- offers a widescreen angel, the price is very reasonable too! I HIGHLY recommend it.
Спектр-8WFSN
05.03.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
i bought this webcam off of amazon. i got more than i bargained for. Not only does it work great, it was a cheap and easy to install. I sent it to my parents in NC ( I live in CA) so we could Skype and it has been so great!! The picture is really clear. I would definitely recommend it.
Астрономад-3RDDQ
13.04.2012
10/10
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We bought this camera so that we could see our son and his family when they move to Atlanta, Ga. It works great and was very easy to setup.
Спектр-6EXFU
14.04.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Clear picture, had some funs with effect filters.Auto focus (continuously) feature is nice.Download Lifecam Studio software, it's good.
Квазар-0GUAF
10.01.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
We've looked for high resolution HD webcams for quite awhile. We use them a lot in our office for teleconferencing/webcam meetings and have a lot of folks who log into our meetings and so need to have high quality imaging as part of our meetings. This little webcam is AWESOME. We carry it with for meetings offsite, we have one mounted at one end of our board room and it's high resolution all the way down to the other end of our board room. I highly recommend.
Кронос-5LNSU
09.04.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
excellent product shipped very fast very satified with my purchase have used it on video cam for my new computer had a video call last night no problems
Нейрон-6STLO
04.03.2012
10/10
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This camera was smaller than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. This camera is extremely easy to install, gets an excellent quality picture. Comes with software. This camera is great for video chatting. I am very satifited and would recomend this camera to everyone.
МехаРейнджер-2TNMH
09.04.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
very happy with this little life cam, eazy to use,what else can I say, every thing works well I got it at a great price!!...Thank's Amazon!!
НаноПилигрим-5QDBN
17.03.2012
10/10
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I really like the size of this webcam. It takes very good quality pictures and stays on my monitor very well. This is the first time I have bought a microsoft branded item and I will do it again because it works great.
Сатурниан-9YOHF
06.04.2012
10/10
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This camera is the most awesome web cam that I have ever owned. The seller was fast to ship and the product was new .. exactly as described.
НаноРейдер-1PJPT
10.04.2012
10/10
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WORKS GREAT, it does take up alot of resources but i shut them down and no lagging. works with motion detection software!
Кварковец-5LMFZ
03.01.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
I was attracted to this camera specifically for use with Skype calling as our children live away from us. I felt it was such a good value that I purchased two, and I have not been disappointed. The camera was super easy to set up, and the images are amazing for one this size and at this cost. The audio seems just fine as well. I would recommend it wholeheartedly for video chatting applications. The Amazon sale price just made it all the better.
Нейрон-1SLZJ
17.03.2012
10/10
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There are so much more aspects to this camera than I realized. The real time is amazing. I would definitly recommend the product. Amazon rocks. You cannot beat their prices and quality anywhere.
НаноРейдер-8JGOK
16.02.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
We bought this camera because one of our friends (a Head of Major IT department), is using this webcam for work. So we all very satisfied! When I am using Skype, I am very happy with a great picture, and for my daughter it is fun to play with (making fun photos).K.H.
МехаРейнджер-0WJBU
05.03.2011
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I read many reviews saying people had issues with the software, installation, etc. I, personally, run Windows Vista on my desktop and installing this camera was as easy as can be. The camera was working in no time, and really did well with little light.The problem is that I purchased this camera to make video tutorials for crochet and knitting. At close range, the picture is very blurry. And the auto-focus makes things frustrating because it keeps trying to adjust the focus all the time, and you can't (or at least I didn't figure out how) tell it to stop once the picture is clear. So it can be pretty frustrating when the picture looks pretty good and clear and the camera decides it's not good enough and starts trying to adjust the image, only to make it terribly blurry and out of focus.Now, I believe if I had bought this camera for web conferencing, it would have worked well. When I had it pointed at other parts of the room, the image was great and, as I said earlier, it was nice and clear, even though there wasn't much light.For all the reasons above, I gave it a 3-star review. If the product information didn't say and show in pictures that the auto-focus made close-ups very clear, I would still think it's a great camera, just not good for what I wanted. But I have to say that stating that piece of information is not really correct in this case, since the image only appears that clear for a moment, right before it gets all blurry again... :(
НаноПилигрим-7FWBJ
18.03.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
Attractive design. Great picture and video quality. Quick and easy install. Has some fun affects built in. Haven't used on skype or video calls yet.
Аргонавт-4JNFL
06.02.2012
10/10
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This is a great little camera! The pictures are very sharp. It was easy to install and use. We use it to Skype a director into our board of directors meeting each month. This camera, together with two daisy-chained microphone, allows him to hear and see and hear all ten directors.
Капеллан-7NIMS
16.12.2011
10/10
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(Mona) I bought two of these cameras. I sent one to my daughter and kept one for myself. The main reason for purchasing two was to Skype with my family on Christmas Day. I want to be able to see my grandkids open their gifts with a better view than built in webcams allow.This camera gives the clearest picture I have ever seen from a webcam! I love it and it is so easy to set up! It is definitely Plug n Play! I know I will enjoy it for years to come!
Квантум-7OHRL
08.02.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
I recieved the merchandise without any delay. The web cam came in a nice package and nicely wrapped. It definitely appeared new.After several tries, I have not been able to make the transmitting audio work. I am not being heard at my destination.Sam D Fabela
Фотон-4SJFQ
07.03.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Plugged in and was recognized immediately. No odd drivers needed for download. Works well with Skype and Google Talk. Holds on to the top of the monitor easily.
Гиперион-7GQKG
04.03.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
This item is all that I hoped it would be and more. Installation on my PC was easy, I had it up and running in a very short time. Quailty of the picture I feel is good.
Туманник-2WSWJ
07.05.2010
4/10
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Ужасно
(I Think it's a) She Sure is Pretty. Her matte black and silver match Perfectly with my also matte black and silver monitor, speakers and printer.I was Also attracted to her personality. I was Very interested in the purported AutoFocus.So, That Feature Which Is Written on the box by MSoft and then other important features Do Not Work.The stated AutoFocus sure does Auto, but Never Focuses on silly things like The Human. I Never came close to seeing others or me in focus. You Can see the poor little camera going in and out at least Trying to focus.Then there is the feature MSoft doesn't pretend to offer and that is dynamic lighting adjustment. I had a good 250 watts of light In Front Of Me(no backlighting) and the picture was still very harsh and dark and POW-looking. I didn't even see any Contrast adjustment.Installing the MSoft "software" wiped out recognition of other USB devices I had hooked up like my wireless mouse.Of Course and unfortunately, MSoft has 1 Single choice to Load Everything, instead of just one item or giving you a list/choice of what to install and bypass. That means -> Usually, we want the nice extras like movie-maker and masks and avitars, etc, but MSoft makes you, or gives the impression that you must also install that messenger "application" and make it your default if you want the other fun things.What if I And The Rest of My Family/Friends/Etc are already doing just fine with Skype or whatever? I could Not take the risk of MSoft virtually malwaring and thus wiping out the stable good webcall setup we already have.I bought this specific LifeCam for 50% the Great looks and for 50% the 16:9 aspect ratio And AutoFocus. The 16:9 is there but the picture and messing up of the working setup you already have is Garbage and Reprehensible, respectively.Here's the part I kept till the end. I have installed 3 Logitech webcams on other computers: a (I think all are Cs)C250, a C500 and a C600. All 3 handle lighting Dynamically and eventhough none claims an autofocus, all 3 models do a Much Better Job than the MSoft "device" at Lighting, Focus and Contrast. Also, Logitech is Much better at informing you what boxes to check are for software features(fun effects) and which are for Making Their WebCall Software Your Forced Default.My total personal experience on webcams is 2-MSoft and 3-Logitech. Logitech is waaay ahead, and it's shocking how woefully behind the MSoft products are. Yes, she has been returned for a refund.
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