Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 1080P,12MP Webcam

by Creative

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00442XOPS
• Item model number: 73VF068000000
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #80 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Webcams
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Record, edit, and share videos and pictures in full high-definition quality with the Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 webcam. Its auto-focus feature ensures that you get sharp still images and videos automatically, while the wide-angle glass lens captures more in the frame. Built-in adaptive-array microphones let you communicate clearly, without background noise, during video chats. And you can upload HD video blogs to YouTube and Facebook with a single click using the included software.

Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 Webcam features: Full 1080p high-definition video capture at 30 frames per second. Auto-focus feature for sharp images and videos. Wide-angle lens captures more in the frame. High-definition video chats with nearly any major instant messaging service. Noise cancellation microphones for clear voice transmission.

Experience clear 1080p high definition video capture at a smooth 30 frames per second.
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	Record in stunning Full HD 1080p video quality.
	Smooth 720p HD-quality video capture and playback of up to 30 frames per second.
	Clear, natural-sounding voice chats with Dual Stereo Microphones.
	The wide-angle glass lens captures 25% wider field of view in the frame compared to traditional webcam lenses.
	Never look blurry thanks to the built-in auto focus technology.

Auto-Focus with a Wide-Angle View

Thanks to its auto-focus feature, the Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 gets sharp still images and videos easily and automatically. The webcam's wide-angle lens captures more in the frame and allows you to enjoy high-definition 720 p video chats in superb clarity.

The webcam features a multi-attach base and a 5-foot cord, giving you the flexibility to position the lens exactly where you need it.

High-Definition Video and Smooth Playback

With the Socialize HD 1080, you can easily produce movies or video blogs that combine high-definition video, 12-megapixel photos, and a music soundtrack. The included software lets you edit the movies and share them online.

The webcam features a high-definition CMOS image sensor and an auto focus lens that takes true high-definition widescreen videos--up to 1920 by 1080 pixels--at up to 30 frames per second. This means that the webcam will produce smooth video playback and uninterrupted chats. The highly receptive sensor will capture HD-quality images even under dim lighting. And you can use the webcam to take vivid, sharp still images of up to 12 megapixels.

Quality Video Chats with Noise-Cancelling Microphones

With the Socialize HD 1080 video chat feature, you can experience video calls in high-definition, 720p quality using nearly any major instant messaging service. To use the video chat feature, your computer must have a dual-core CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and 1 Mbps or more of symmetrical bandwidth.

Built-in adaptive array microphones feature beam-forming and noise-cancelation technologies for an enhanced audio experience. The dual mics allow you to talk naturally, and your voice comes through on the other end crisply and clearly.

Live! Central 3 Software with One-Touch Uploads

The Creative Live! Central 3 software suite is touchscreen compatible, offering one-touch sharing to YouTube and Facebook

Included with the Socialize HD 1080 is Creative's Live! Central 3 software, a suite of enhanced features that add to your instant messaging and webcam experiences. The software allows you to easily upload videos and photos to YouTube, Facebook, and other social media sites. Share your high-definition videos or photos with the world--with a single click. For parental peace of mind, Live! Central 3 also includes password-protected security control.

Live! Scan Software and Movie Creator for Video Editing

With Live! Scan software, you can scan business cards and documents directly to your PC and manage them. Movie Creator allows you to combine, edit, and add special effects to your videos. You can also add fun effects to your video chats and share pictures, slides, and videos through your instant messaging video.

The software includes a built-in touch screen feature that enables you to control the webcam using your fingertips on touch screen-enabled Windows 7 PCs. (This feature is only compatible with Windows 7.)

Compatibility and System Requirements

The Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (Professional x64 Edition and XP with Service Pack 2); Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Linux Kernel 2.6. Use of Creative Live! Central 3 software suite requires Windows.

Other system requirements include an Intel Pentium Dual-Core 1.6GHz or AMD equivalent processor, 1 GB of RAM, a USB 2.0 port, 500 MB of free hard-disk space, and a CD/DVD-ROM drive.

The Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 Webcam is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box

Creative Labs Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 Webcam, card-scanning module, multi-language quick start guide, and software installation CD.

Creative Labs Live! Cams
	Good		Better			Best
	Live! Cam Sync	Live! Cam Socialize	Live! Cam Chat HD	Live! Cam Socialize HD	Live! Cam Socialize HD AF	Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080	Live! Cam inPerson HD
Perfect for	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops	Notebooks/Desktops
	*available in black and white
Sensor	VGA (640 x 480)	VGA (640 x 480)	HD (1280 x 720)	True HD	2MP	2MP	HD 1080p (1920 x 1080)
Still Image Capture	800 x 600*	1.3MP*	5.7MP*	5.7MP*	10MP*	12MP*	12MP*
Video Image Capture	800 x 600 @ 30fps*	800 x 600 @ 30fps*	30fps HD (720p)	30fps HD (720p)	30fps HD (720p)	30fps HD (1080p)	30fps HD (1080p) HW encoding
Lens Focusing	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	Auto-focus	Auto-focus	Auto-focus
Microphone	Bundled headset - CLI only	Noise-cancellation	Noise-cancellation	Noise-cancellation	Noise-cancellation	Dual Beam-forming	Quad Microphones with Beam Forming
Parental Control
Audio and Video Effects
Live! Scan
Mobile Streaming
USB	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0	Hi-Speed 2.0

Product Description

Record, edit and share in stunning Full HD 1080p quality with Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080. Create HD video blogs and share them directly to YouTube and Facebook with a single click using the included software. Easily produce movies combining HD video, 12MP* photos and a music soundtrack. The auto focus, wide-angle glass lens captures all the action so that you can enjoy HD 720p online video chats in superb clarity. Built-in Adaptive Array microphones transmit crystal clear voice with using beam forming noise-cancellation technology. Live! Scan software makes scanning, extracting and managing your business contact details or documents a breeze. Also includes Creative Live! Central 3 Software featuring: touch screen control for Windows 7 PC's only, Online Sharing, Avatars/Avatar Creator, Visual/Voice Effects, Movie Creator, Desktop Share, Media Show, Parental Controls. Package Contents: Creative Live! Cam Socialize HD 1080 Webcam, Card Scanning Module, Multi-language Quick Start Guide, Software Installation CD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Sound Quality, May 6, 2011

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Ahmed Shakil (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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Very disappointed with this Creative brand web camera. The voice quality is really bad and I have to talk very close to the camera for other people to understand me, otherwise I think the noise cancellation feature is canceling out my own voice.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The outdoor function doesn't work., March 17, 2011

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Minh Q. Nguyen - See all my reviews

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I bought this item and exchanged for another one, but both of them couldn't see anything when I took the webcam toward outside. My old Creative webcam VF0050 can do it.
I don't know why. What should I do?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Auto Focus drives me crazy, March 5, 2011

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akahogan - See all my reviews

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I believe the camera would be an amazing find if I could figure out a simple way to turn off the auto focus capability. This auto focus changes the image and makes things blurry on a regular basis. Overall, great camera and software, but the auto focus makes it frustrating to use.