- Brand Name: Creative Labs
- Model: 73VF061000000
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Hardware Platform: Pc
- Warranty: 1 Year
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Broadcast yourself in high-definition clarity with the Creative Labs Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam. Whether you're video blogging, teleconferencing, or catching up with friends, this slim and compact webcam offers true high-definition performance with full 720p video capture and an integrated noise-canceling microphone, so you will always look and sound your best. Its unique design features let you bring the lens closer to your eye level for face-to-face interactions, and its convenient one-touch features let you instantly upload to YouTube and Photobucket.
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Take high-definition widescreen videos at 30 frames per second. View larger
The multi-attach base and 5.5-foot cord gives you placement flexibility. View larger
High-Definition Video and Noise Canceling Microphone
The Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam features a High Definition CMOS Image Sensor and fixed focus lens that takes true HD wide-screen videos--up to 1280 x 720 pixels--at up to 30 frames per second. This means that your webcam video will be optimized for true 16:9 wide-screen displays and will produce smooth video playback and uninterrupted chats. The highly receptive sensor will capture HD-quality images even under dim lighting. And you can also use the webcam to take vivid, sharp still images of up to 5.7 megapixels.
An integrated, noise-canceling mono microphone eliminates the need for a separate mic and removes annoying background noises from your broadcasts. This lets you talk naturally, with your voice coming through on the other end crisply and clearly.
Slim, Compact Design
The slim, compact design of the Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam allows you bring the lens closer to the level of your eyes for intimate, face-to-face communication. And thanks to its multi-attach base and 5.5-foot-long cord, you'll have the flexibility you need to position the lens exactly where you need it.
One-Touch Upload to YouTube and Photobucket
The Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam features one-touch uploading to YouTube and Photobucket. Take your video or still shots, and in minutes, you can be sharing them with the world. (One-touch uploading to additional social media sites will be available in downloadable software updates.)
Creative Live! Central 2 Suite of Enhanced Features
Included with the Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam is Creative Live! Central 2, a suite of enhanced features that add to your Instant Messaging (IM) and webcam experiences.
Included software lets you add video and audio effects during online chats and video recordings. View larger
To enhance your IM, MediaShow lets you share photos and presentations as a slide show in the IM video window. Desktop Share lets you share any live content, including videos, photos, and documents, directly from your desktop through your regular IM application.
Spice up your video by adding multiple special effects as you record. Insert funny backgrounds and voice morphing or add hilarious commentary by drawing directly on your video screen with Live! Cam Doodling.
For parental peace of mind, Central 2 includes password-protected security control.
The Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam 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 2 software suite requires Windows.
The Live! Cam Socialize HD Webcam is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty.
What's in the Box
Creative Labs Live! Cam Socialize HD, multi-language quick start guide, and software installation CD.
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| 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 |  | | | | | | |
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| Live! Scan | | | |||||
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| 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
Whether you're video blogging, teleconferencing, or just chatting with your friends, you'll always look your best with the Live! Cam Socialize HD. Live! Cam Socialize HD features a slim and compact design that brings the lens closer to the level of your eye for intimate face-to-face interaction, and takes true HD widescreen (1280x720) videos at up to 30 frames per second. The built-in noise-cancelling microphone eliminates background noise for clearer audio. You can even share your pictures, presentation slides and videos through popular instant messaging services with the included Live! Central 2 software. Technical Specifications: Sensor: HD CMOS Image Sensor, Video Resolution: Up to 1280 x 720 pixels, Picture Resolution: Up to 2560 x 1440 pixels with interpolation, Frame rate: Up to 30fps @ 1280 x 720 pixels, Integrated mono microphone with noise-cancellation, Works with native Windows drivers for instant Plug & Chat, Snapshot button, Fixed focus, Multi-attach base, Cable length: 1.7 meters / 5.5 feet, Port compatibility: USB 2.0. Package Contents: Creative Live! Cam Optia HD, Multi-language Quick Start Guide, Software Installation CD.
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110 of 117 people found the following review helpful
By barbre
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See the webcam in action. The hd lag was bad and the lack of manual focus was annoying.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By S. Dang
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First off, let me say I have used many webcams over the years, and this one would be my 5th one I've owned.
Currently I own Logitech's flagship Orbit AF webcam, which is a superb camera in terms of video quality. Knowing that, I could have gone with the Logitech WebCam Pro 9000, but I didn't want to spend $99 for a secondary camera. I wanted to spend as little as possible and still have a camera good enough for low light.
After having test driven three other cheaper models which I bought and returned from Fry's, I fortunately had to opportunity to get this one on Amazon Vine. While I have to admit the video quality isn't as crisp as good as my Logitech, it's still heads and shoulders above the sub $50 cameras that I tried. It is sensitive enough to be adequate for low light environments like my office at work, which was the most important feature in a webcam. The software package is decent, comparable to Logitech's.
In the webcam department, you really do get what you pay for. If you absolutely must have the best video quality, I recommend the Logitech Orbit AF or Webcam 9000 that use Carl Zeiss lenses. But if you want a decent compromise, this one isn't bad.
Final Verdict:
Recommended.
Currently I own Logitech's flagship Orbit AF webcam, which is a superb camera in terms of video quality. Knowing that, I could have gone with the Logitech WebCam Pro 9000, but I didn't want to spend $99 for a secondary camera. I wanted to spend as little as possible and still have a camera good enough for low light.
After having test driven three other cheaper models which I bought and returned from Fry's, I fortunately had to opportunity to get this one on Amazon Vine. While I have to admit the video quality isn't as crisp as good as my Logitech, it's still heads and shoulders above the sub $50 cameras that I tried. It is sensitive enough to be adequate for low light environments like my office at work, which was the most important feature in a webcam. The software package is decent, comparable to Logitech's.
In the webcam department, you really do get what you pay for. If you absolutely must have the best video quality, I recommend the Logitech Orbit AF or Webcam 9000 that use Carl Zeiss lenses. But if you want a decent compromise, this one isn't bad.
Final Verdict:
Recommended.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I plugged this camera into my Windows 7 64-bit PC, and it instantly recognized and configured it with no extra drivers required. I could immediately use it without any issues in Gmail and Windows Live Messenger.
The stand feels a little flimsy, but it has nice functionality, having configurations for both your desktop and the top of your monitor. It has rubber anti-skid feet to ensure it stays put.
The cord is pretty long, at about 5 feet. I could have used another foot, but it was still long enough for my purposes.
The camera has a very soft white glow around the lens housing to indicate when it's active. This is a very nice subtle touch, far more pleasing to the eye than a green or white LED, as I've seen on other cameras.
Finally, the picture and sound quality are outstanding. I'm hard pressed to think of a situation where I would want/use 720p resolution in a web cam, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
The stand feels a little flimsy, but it has nice functionality, having configurations for both your desktop and the top of your monitor. It has rubber anti-skid feet to ensure it stays put.
The cord is pretty long, at about 5 feet. I could have used another foot, but it was still long enough for my purposes.
The camera has a very soft white glow around the lens housing to indicate when it's active. This is a very nice subtle touch, far more pleasing to the eye than a green or white LED, as I've seen on other cameras.
Finally, the picture and sound quality are outstanding. I'm hard pressed to think of a situation where I would want/use 720p resolution in a web cam, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy plug-and-use
It worked perfectly on my Mac. Plug it. Use it. Quality of image and sound are great. No complain whatsoever.
Published 22 days ago by Julien
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for our purpose.
About perfect for our Skype conversations with friends and family. Works well with our Windows 7 machine. 3 more words.
Published 1 month ago by Just Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best HD webcam
I used this webcam for live streaming for a fashion show. It worked just as good as a video camera. The software for the webcam was easy to install and easy to use.
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Published 3 months ago by Dragonflize
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great webcam!
I purchased this webcam for my office and used it a few times and was pretty pleased with the camera's output. The installation was easy enough as it was pretty much plug and play. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Technology Nerd
4.0 out of 5 stars
lent it to my roommate and she liked it enough that i never got it...
I lent this to my roommate to use because she likes Skype video chat. She set it up on her own in a short time and she's not that technical so it must have been pretty... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Charlyn Gee
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad... but could be much better
First, the low light performance is horrible! I say that because I use it in my home office, which I keep lit at a very low level. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ed
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good camera
We picked up a pair of these for our parents; we Skype with them regularly, even more so with a grandchild in the picture. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Christopher Church
5.0 out of 5 stars
Camera was very nice.
The camera was very easy to use with Skype. My grandmother could use it! You will be happy if you buy this camera.
Published 16 months ago by Al from Denver
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice price, easy setup.
This nifty little camera has a nice picture quality and was extremely easy to set up -- plug and play. I bought it for my Mom (for Christmas) so she could use FaceTime on her Mac. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Daniel Bethancourt
