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Скроменый эксперт
27.03.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
This camera is mind blowing. i live away from my girlfriend , have been for the last 1.5years, and skype regularly. i had been using my 27" intel Imac for the purpose, but I m moving again, so i sold it and got a Samsung series 7 laptop. True, you never appreciate anything properly until its gone. The apple isight camera is mindblowing. My girlfriend kept saying how excellent my video was and how clear my voice sounded. Now even though my Samsung laptop has a 1280x720 HD webcam, same resolution as the iSight, the low light performance isnt that good, plus its not skype HD certified, BLAH BLAH, its not even 30% of the iSight. Plus, the mic isnt that good eithet( I know, I know, apple-spoiled). Ergo, I get this.First time I use this in Skype, its not HD. I get 640x480 video. Google the issue, apparently its not skype certified too. Here comes the program "Force Skype HD". Set it to 1280x720. The difference in qualities is mind-blowing. On top of it, the true color feature and the ambient light adjustment works pretty sweet even when its Daylight and there is an open window behind me. Mic noise cancellation works flawlessly, and i cant really emphasize how gr8 the quality of video is. I am gonna go on and say it 100% or better than the iSight camera. And it came really cheap, way less than th e logitech 1s.cons are two, nothing major1. The mount takes a while getting used to. The device is meant to be positioned anywhere, so its a multipurpose unique stand, I was expecting something sort of like a clip, was a bit confused for the first couple of days, thought that it wasnt responding so well to my twists and turns, apparently it requires a bit more forceful use, very useful once you get used to it, I was just scared it would break at first! :D2. The camera keeps auto focussing every 30secs, most people wont want it while video chatting , since you wont move much, but I guess its useful for shooting video. Not a dealbreaker, but sometimes a minor inconvenience.But all in all, I really love this Cam! :D
Скроменый эксперт
18.06.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
720p resolution is more than enough for everyday webcam use. In fact, it is likely too much, because the quality of image transfer is limited by the ability of your VoIP client to preserve the image, and for Skype it is nil. Even still, the fact that the image runs at about 30fps under a wide range of general in-house daylight lighting conditions is quite a boon for me. I have a peeve for anything running below what is noticeably slow framerates.The hardware is excellent, and it has a wonderfully small profile. The wire length is more than sufficient to run from my monitor to my desktop, and it is also of good quality construction.The microphone is omnidirectional, and will pick up every sound in your room. As this is a USB connected device, I do not have the advantage of noise cancellation/reduction from my soundcard, so I opt for a separate microphone instead, given that my computer fans are monstrously loud.The Microsoft Lifecam software is very nice, and the effects are spectacular, one of which involves using face tracking to create 3D models around your head, such as a mask or a hat. This may be mundane, but it is my first experience with such effects. The image quality is not camera-like, but it is what I expect from a webcam. I do not doubt that there are more precise cameras out there; resolution is not always the best property to look at alone.All in all, I am quite satisfied with the purchase, so much so that I bought one for my mother so that we both could see each other with good quality.
Скроменый эксперт
28.07.2012
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
It's a really awesome webcam, and I got a great discount from amazon. I paid fifty some odd bucks for it brand new. Another thing I like about it is its durability. It has a full "shell" unlike a lot a cheaper grade web cams and it has a lens, which I like because if it gets any smudges you can easily wipe them off. I had the Microsoft lifecam 3000 before and I upgraded to this one because my dog peed on the 3000. It defiantly could not withstand the liquid. Looking at the Cinema there are a lot less gaps between the pieces placed together, and I have a feeling it would withstand some liquid getting in, unless maybe I submerged it. This web cam also has a very long cord, which is somewhat cumbersome to me because I only use it on top of my laptop, but it would make a nice feature for someone who liked to place it in odd spots. The camera also has an auto focus feature that is great but only if you have a high enough speed internet. If you don't you can always turn it off. I got the webcam about two months ago, and haven't had any problems with it. Defiantly worth the money it cost.Oh, and another thing I like about the webcam is that you can actually rotate it left, right, up and down without actually having to move it around to much. The bendy placement bar is nice too. I don't really know how to describe it, but it allows the webcam to sit pretty much any where.
Скроменый эксперт
05.12.2012
8/10
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Хорошо
good clear picture, you have to get the actual software/drivers from microsoft's website(if gives you a card in the box for the address). i turned off the autofocus and just manually adjust it via the software(once you set it you're good until you move a few feet further away or closer to the cam), otherwise if you do a lot of moving then stop, it'll go blurry then readjust the focus, which then gets it crystal clear again, that's the only reason i give 4 stars instead of 5, it gets annoying with the constant refocusing when you move then stop. the microphone will literally pick up on a pin dropping. incredibly sensitive. there's settings in the software to manually adjust everything with the cam(color, brightness, contrast, white levels, etc.) with lots of little extras too, but i haven't toyed with those much. 4/5 for the constant refocusing(until you turn off autofocus in software's settings) otherwise good product.
Скроменый эксперт
03.12.2011
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
Before buying this product, I used to have an old Lifecam VX-1000 for my very old emachines desktop computer. Ever since my VX-1000 deteriorated, I haven't been able to video chat with my friends. Now that we're all in college, the only way we can communicate is IMing and texting. I don't like to pay a huge phone bill for texting so I would always opt that out for IM. All of my friends would hold video conversations, except for me since I don't have a webcam thus making me feel guilty because they haven't seen me in a long time. Then, I decided it was time for me to get a new webcam. I was thinking about going back to VX-1000 but I decided to go high tech and try out the HD webcams. I was one step close to buying Logitech's HD cams but I decided to stick with Microsoft's brands yet again.Installing the product was simple like my VX version. After installation, I decided to compare Cinema and VX-1000. Let me tell ya... There was a big difference bad webcam quality and HD webcam quality. The autofocus was ok but just be aware about its unusual behavior once in a while. The adjustable webcam stand is great and can hold its position. The webcam itself is small too so it's easy to carry along during travel sprees. The only thing that still bothers me about Lifecam is the lag. Similar to my VX-1000, the lag is still there (and to think that this cam would finally eliminate the lag, but nope). I was hoping for new video effects but no changes in that either.Overall, this webcam is great for a replacement. Now I can finally hold video conversations with my friends and see how they're doing in college~----------------------------------****NEW EDIT AS OF 06/05/2012****I'm starting to get really irritated about the auto focus. It blurs so much to the point where I just want to crush it or something. And no matter how much lighting I have put in the picture, the web cam seems to enjoy itself by adjusting the lighting equally (which I am not very fond of) and making the auto focus do the rest of the work. I 'm thinking twice about this whole Auto Focus jazz stuff the next time I purchase a new web cam.
Скроменый эксперт
27.01.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I've had this camera for about 2 years now. I've never had any issues with it- the camera works amazingly and the mic picks up well! I love the software that comes with it- there's a several hats, masks, and backgrounds you can take a picture with. I use it mainly with Windows 7- I'm not sure if the software is Mac or Linux compatible as the camera is made by Microsoft.If Microsoft made their operating systems as well as this camera I may not be switching to Mac!!!Only tip... if I had to buy another webcam I'd get the Microsoft LifeCam Studio (the newer model of this camera) as it shoots 1080p rather than 720p, but 720p is still pretty good for just a webcam!
Скроменый эксперт
13.06.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
My use of the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p is a bit different from the typical user: I'm using it as an always-on outdoor surveillance camera for my street. Now, keeping in mind that this product was never intended to be used outdoors (make sure you protect it adequately if you do), it has performed well beyond my expectations for a camera at this price.I had initially tried a Logitech C310 -- another HD webcam -- but it proved highly inadequate at focusing at distances greater than a few feet. I can't really fault it -- webcams are primarily designed to focus on people's faces a foot or two away. So I needed something with variable focus. Logitech does make a few HD webcams with autofocusing lenses, but I was drawn to the LifeCam Cinema based on some very impressive videos I had seen.Installation on Vista (ugh) as well as XP went without a hitch. It is currently hooked up to an old IBM Thinkpad T60p laptop with a Core 2 processor -- not state of the art by any means, but capable enough for the job. (Admittenly, the CPU load is about 80% of most of the time, so there's not much else I would have this particular machine do.) The moment I hooked it up to my webcam monitoring software, I was stunned at the greater amount of detail compared to the Logitech C310. (Again, the C310 is non-focusing, or "fixed focus" depending on how you look at it, so it's not really a fair comparison, even though the price points are very close.) I will agree with other reviews that at times the autofocus feature does tend to "hunt" especially at low light, which would trigger my webcam software's motion detection feature far too often, so I ended up turning it off and pre-setting the focus manually (which you do through the included LifeCam control panel).Speaking of low light, as others have mentioned the LifeCam excels in this area. Even in the early morning hours, the single streetlamp in front of my house has provided enough light for the LifeCam to capture a surprising amount of detail in houses and objects across the street.Now, just to manage expectations, this is certainly no pro-grade Canon XL1 HD camcorder. You will not get much facial detail with people even 15 feet away from the cam, much less across the street. But the HD without a doubt provides a much more useful picture than any standard definition webcam, and the wider angle (much wider than the Logitech C310 I had tried) is a huge bonus for me, allowing a field of view spanning 3 houses across the street. (See my day and night photos in the gallery above.) At this price, it is certainly worthy of my 5 stars, even if the weather elements batter this thing and I need to replace it once a year.
Скроменый эксперт
16.01.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This product is awesome. I have heard a few people mention issues with the auto focus feature. I have not had any issues, I can see it focusing every time you move a good amount closer or further away, but it is definitely not bad at all.The camera has an amazing image quality and you can adjust the size you are recording at if you are worried about a slow internet connection not being able to handle the video feed. The microphone cam pick up sounds very well and ive heard it sounds great on the other end of a Skype call.I would definitely recommend this product even if the price isn't under 30 dollars (I got it on a Christmas sale)
Скроменый эксперт
22.11.2011
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I do a lot of video conferencing in my job. I often chat with people overseas, so I'm talking from home in the wee hours of the morning in a dark room, as well as in my offices.I've tried several different webcams with mixed results. the LifeCam Cinema is the first one I've really been happy with. It works well in low light, it gives great video and still pictures, and it comes with some cute software. The machines I use it on are all Windows 7, a mix of 32-bit and 64-bit. I haven't noticed any difference in behavior on the different machines, though all are pretty beefy.The software has some features that are more for a laugh than general use. It lets you distort your face various ways or put objects on your head, e.g. hats, funny hair, stars circling your head. I enjoyed playing with it for a few days for personal videoconferences, but otherwise haven't bothered.In addition to video conferencing, I use this camera both to take still pictures (e.g. of something in my office I want to mail someone a picture of) and short videos to help me explain problems with whatever I'm working on (e.g. an issue with a mouse). Taking the cameras and videos is easy with the built-in software, as is adjusting the resolution (before taking the picture/video) so the files are small enough to mail.Other reviewers have mentioned some problems with auto-focus being hyper-active. I have the same issues sometimes, and haven't figured out what causes it. Despite this hiccup, though, it's an awesome webcam especially for the price. I've bought four so far (I have a lot of computers and places I work), got two more for my wife and her mom, and will look at these first if I need more for any other reason.Pro:- great low-light performance- takes nice video recordings and pictures of stuff close to your computer- software is useful for my needs, though it takes a bit of getting used to- Looks nice- the flexible metal clamp it sits on adjusts nicely for any size of monitor, or even as a standCon:- the autofocus can be annoying when it starts misbehavingOverall I love this webcam!
Скроменый эксперт
18.03.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Needless to say, this camera provides a nice, clear HD picture. Unfortunately, the software leaves much to be desired. If nothing else, the oft-complained about auto-focus functionality is a huge pain. You can turn it off, but once you restart your computer, it turns itself right back on. Many web sites list complaints about this feature, but Microsoft, as usual, does not respond.
Скроменый эксперт
16.03.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I really like this small web camera. The things that I do not like is that it has focus problems. If I turn of auto focus I can make it workable. Also there is no option I have found manually or otherwise to turn off the onboard microphone. I have a studio Mic which I prefer, and I really would like to find the mic disable feature. However all in all its a great piece of hardware.
Скроменый эксперт
11.02.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I'm using this with Windows 8 and it works with Skype and Movie Maker. The lens is wide angle and covers a lot of interior space. Imaging is clear and it will focus within about a foot of the lens. It works in low light but drops back to lower resolution under that condition. There's a multi-coated glass cover over the optical lens with the microphone on top. The housing is aluminum. There's no tripod socket but the base is flexible for desk or monitor mounting.
Скроменый эксперт
04.04.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Bought as a Christmas gift for a family member and it has been use almost daily ever since. No complaints it was easy to hook up and has been totally problem free. Not to mention the video quality greatly surpasses that of most any built in webcam found on most laptops and some PC monitors.
Скроменый эксперт
29.01.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I needed a new webcam to replace my old VX-3000 that I had been using for 5 years.The auto focusing/auto white-balance of this webcam can be a blessing and a curse.While live streaming I usually disable it, and set it manually.I personally won't ever use the mic, but it's there.Compared to my old webcam this one is far superior.So if you're upgrading from an old webcam, or don't own one,you should enjoy this one for it's ease of use and all.Build quality was surprisingly good.
Скроменый эксперт
26.01.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Use of camera with skype allowed me to connect with family in New Jersey and view their experience with "Sandy". The camera, Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD Webcam, has excellent focus, color and definition. I was able to have a personal guided tour of our sons apartment through their use of skype. They were viewing my picture, sitting at my computer console, and conversing with me as the tour of their apartment was being conducted. The marvel of electronics!
Скроменый эксперт
11.03.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I have been in television production for my entire career, so I understand video cameras. This is the best HD web cam I have ever owned! The picture is superb: in light sensitivity, resolution, black levels, and color reproduction. The microphone quality and sensitivity is excellent also.
Скроменый эксперт
14.05.2012
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I would not recommend purchasing this camera. The camera should be considered good for its picture quality and low light ability (5 stars). The software special effects may be worth 1-2 stars compared to some options on the market. The digital, noise-cancelling microphone and audio characteristics are seriously awful (0-1 star). This has been the same on 4 different computers in different locations/configurations. The noise cancelling audio software installed with the condenser mic unit attempts so strongly to pick up what is available, that it starts to ramp up the levels and feeds back on itself. In a quiet room with the other party talking the mic begins to go from a quiet level to a loud hum until some noise is picked up in the room. I have to frequently make some audible noise to clear the escalating hum before the audio becomes completely overwhelmed by feedback. I cannot use this unit for any conference calls where my audio interruption would be inconvenient. On other calls I find myself making minor noises in the background to keep it in check. Only situation I have found which makes it useable is to have an additional microphone installed and to deactivate the LifeCam mic. Thus an added USB port used and extra cost due to bad design. Will not ever purchase another Microsoft camera again.
Скроменый эксперт
05.03.2013
10/10
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Великолепно
Love this HD webcam easy to install and use. My family says we look crystal clear and they comment the sound is also very good I upgraded from a vga webcam so I have been blown away with the quality I would suggest this webcam to anyone wanting smooth performance at a great price it is well worth it.
Скроменый эксперт
17.10.2012
10/10
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I've been using this webcam for over a year now and it's used at least 3-5 times a day. The most obvious is skype calls, sound is clean and crisp, unlike some where people need to have an external mic. The video is great, i wish the people on the other end would buy this camera so i can see them as they see me with this clarity. If i remember right, i was purely plug and play, i didn't have to add any drivers. the added software was fun in the beginning but i never used the effects any more. in bright sunny days or a dark room, the webcam works great. In a dark room, it might help a bit if you turn on a light in the background as the monitor light is enough but the additional light makes a big difference. well worth the purchase, no issues at all, great product
Скроменый эксперт
02.08.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this after moving away from home to have a good camera for my TV PC set up in my living room. The excellent wide-angle lens on this camera gives a good window of everyone sitting on the couch and has great quality. The auto-focus works well, framerates are high, and it has good clarity even in somewhat darker lighting. My TV PC runs Linux (Ubuntu 12.04) but that doesn't stop this awesome camera from being awesome, as Skype for Linux pulls high quality video from it. After having good results on several Skype calls, I moved it into my computer/office room and hooked it up to my Windows 7 desktop. Again, quality is amazing and clear. I just placed another order before I started this review, the second cam is going on my desktop so I can answer Skype calls in high quality whether I'm in the living room or the computer room!On top of that, for $41 with free shipping this thing's a bargain! I got both of mine with various discounts and my first one came quickly, so I'm hoping the second does as well.
Скроменый эксперт
29.03.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
THIS IS MY first Microsoft Web camera, coming from a long history of Logitech cams. My last cam was a Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 / QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, and before that the Quickcam 4000. I also had an archaic logitech camera back in the late 90's but they were ALL junk back then.IT IS VERY apparent that Microsoft had some good people working on this one. The camera is much smaller than I was expecting. Viewed head on, the cylindrical body is just a hair larger in diameter than a quarter. It is just over two inches in length, has a minimalist look with only a non-obtrusive flexi-stand, a mic on top, and a Windows Live 'call' button on top. the body is aluminum.THE MOST IMPORTANT part of any camera, is the lens. This is the first web camera I have seen with a light trap surrounding the lens. This staircase-looking feature has the lens recessed into the camera a bit, and helps absorb extraneous light. While Microsoft doesn't claim 'carl-zeiss' optics like Logitech, It is in my opinion that it is in fact a superior grade lens. There is also a protective glass on the front, keeping dirt and fingers away from the lens.THE IMAGE QUALITY of this camera is simply superb. The auto-focus is quick and smart, the "true-color + clear frame" technology truly makes a difference in the quality of video when making Skype calls. It is pretty good in low light, but I have myself lit pretty good with front lights, and an over the shoulder spot light that gives my shoulders contrast and puts a shine on my hair. The color is accurate. My only complaint is to manually manipulate the camera's settings, the "true-color + clear frame" technology must be turned off. I did experience a maddening auto-focus issue when first using it, but that was resolved by a firmware update (see below).THE LIFECAM SOFTWARE works just fine, but it lacks some of the bells and whistles of Logitech's latest software, like direct uploading to youtube. There are plenty of 'facial feature' overlays that in my opinion work better than the Logitechs. The application window cannot be custom re-sized, you have the default window size and that's it. Whatever size it opens as on your screen is what you are stuck with. it does resize when you change the resolution. It does not allow you to change the microphone away from the built-in mic. Forget about using your own mic when recording with the LifeCam software or making a video call in Skype. That is not a big deal because the built-in mic is fine; I found the sound quality to be perfectly fine for my youtubing and skyping.RESOURCE HEAVY. I am not sure if this is the case with other 720p HD web cams, but live processing of the video coming off the camera in 1280x720 takes 30% of my processor just to have the video idling there, and 75% of my processor to record in 720p HD. I have a Core 2 Duo E8400 (3GHz). Your machine needs to be kinda gutsy in the processor department. They are not kidding when they recommend a dual core 3GHz.NOTE about VIDEO CALLS and RESOLUTION. Most video calling services (like Skype) limit the resolution to somewhere around 640x480. You won't be making HD video calls to Grandma using a free video calling service and typical residential broadband internet. The upload bandwidth required for HD video is phenomenal.FIRMWARE UPDATE: Microsoft has released a firmware update for the LifeCam cinema, fixing a few issues including the finicky auto-focus. After the update the auto-focus is tamed and works like it should.[...]MY APPLE MAC friends are insanely jealous at my webcamming prowess with the LifeCam Cinema. Built-in web cams are convenient and minuscule, but they can't compare to something like this. I'm not sure about its UVC compatibility, but Microsoft would be market smart to port it to Mac and market this to the Apple crowd. Even the most dedicated Apple user would be hard pressed to refuse this Microsoft product.I should add a video review too, but not at this time.
Скроменый эксперт
13.02.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This camera installed very easily. The quality is much better than what I had previously. I do not use it with many programs--mostly skype, so I cannot rate it's compatibility with other software. I have windows 7 64bit. I cannot compare it to other 720p cameras either since this is the only one I have ever had.
Скроменый эксперт
25.03.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Almost plug and play, about as simple to setup as it gets. Haven't had a single issue with it. I would recommend it to anyone that's looking for their first webcam.
Скроменый эксперт
05.04.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
I have only used it once and it works just fine . The speaker works good and the web cames auto focus is great
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