( 34 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 17 2009
The USB powered web camera works extremely well on video chat programs or other IM programs that offer video. This camera can also be used for taking snapshots of yourself to save on your computer as well as recording a video for e-mailing as an attachment. This camera works relatively well under relatively dim light condition because it has Logitech's Rightlight 2 Technology. It also utilize Intelligent Face Tracking which has to be enable each time by going into the user interface, otherwise it defaults to a fixed position. The Intelligent Face Tracking also controls auto zoom. Since this is not a motorized webcam the face tracking ability is limited to the field of view. It does this by adjusting the zoom and then pan to capture a face in front of the camera. Also if you have an another microphone plugged in to the computer, it is best to go to the user interface to check to make sure that the built-in microphone on the camera is selected. This is especially true if you just ran a speech to text word processor program using a headset. Speaking of the microphone, this system utilized its own electronics in other words a built-in sound card powered by the USB bus which utilize Right Sound Technology. This system is totally independent from the computer's microphone sound system. It does an extremely good job of providing excellent sound quality as well as reducing echoing and sound feedback between the speakers and the microphone. The sound level is also adjustable in the user interface. It is probably best not to utilize the provided CD but to go to [...] to download the latest driver software that they offer to make sure that all the bugs has been mostly ironed out. Worthy of note: there are explicit instructions to install the software before plugging in the camera, or else the camera won't be recognized by your computer and you'll likely be in for some headaches. You would then have to uninstall the program and reinstall it over again the proper way before plugging in the camera. The software pack includes some fun stuff for the camera such as avatars, face accessories and disguises. After you install the camera and programs, you can also look for new disguises and face accessories that you can download from Logitech from the user interface. This camera utilizes a CCD sensor with a true 640 x 480 pixels and for still images it is capable of up to 1.3 megapixels utilizing software enhancement. Although on the box, it is listed as fixed focus this camera's focus remains crystal clear from about 1 foot to infinity. Typical of practically all web cams, the lens system is very small from the appearance in front of it on the outside. This camera is really nothing more than a pinhole camera utilizing high amplification in order to provide high-performance under low light condition. The Logitech LightLight Technology works relatively well but there are still some short-comes under medium dim light condition. Under that condition the color density and brightness appears to be fluctuating causing the face to appear more red one moment and then less the next. The flexible camera base mount on LCD monitor extremely well less so on CRT monitors.
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Posted: Jun 15 2009
I have been using this web cam on a constant basis for several years and I find it to be easy to use, easy to set up and of good value. Other reviews delve into the technical aspects of the product. I can only say that this web cam delivers what it promises. It "works".
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Posted: Jun 9 2009
After doing some research, I purchased several Pro 5000's for family and professional colleagues. As long as the systems was Windows XP or Vista, no one had any problems. One person was using Windows 2000 Professional nad had driver problems. The Logitech QuickCam Pro 5000 WebCam works very well in variable lighting conditions and the built-in micke provides good audio. Some of the "bling" software special effects provide excellent engagement for younger children, encouraging them to use and to communicate with others. No problems getting it to work with Skype.
