Logitech 720p Webcam C905

by Logitech

• The Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 and QuickCam Pro for Notebooks include identical hardware, but the C905 now also includes Logitech Vid video calling software. If your webcam does not include Vid, you can download it below for free
• Ultra-smooth AutoFocus with Carl Zeiss optics and 2-megapixel resolution for high-clarity video and vibrant photos up to 8-megapixels
• RightLight2 Technology light correction for the best images, even in dim and backlit conditions
• Integrated premium microphone with RightSound2 Technology for crystal-clear conversations
• Notebook clip, desktop stand and travel case for video chats from home, office and on the road

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 2.9 x 7.1 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RZNI4S
• Item model number: 960-000045
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (446 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #69 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Webcams
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 14, 2007

Product Description

Color: Silver | Package Type: Retail

From the Manufacturer

	Webcam C905 Noteworthy Features
•	Fluid 720p videos in widescreen
•	2 MP HD sensor for razor-sharp video
•	Breathtaking 8 MP photos
•	Autofocus with high-precision Carl Zeiss lens
•	Integrated noise-cancelling mic

Record 16:9 HD widescreen video at 720p




No distracting echoes or background noise—the built-in mic cancels both.

Logitech Portable Webcam C905
The HD webcam for your on-the-go life

Whether you're at home or on the road, this compact HD webcam for notebooks makes crystal-clear video calls easy. Logitech was the first to bring HD-capable webcams to the market. And the Portable Webcam C905 makes being together online more real than ever. With HD video recording, premium optics and a built-in video calling application, you've got everything you need to be there face-to-face in true-to-life detail.

Smoother HD Video HD webcams capture video in crisp, clear 720p resolution. But that's not the whole picture. Video is a moving series of images or frames. The higher the frames per second, the smoother the video. At a lower frame rate, say 10 frames per second (fps), you may see some strange things. Lips out of sync with words. Jerky head movements. That's why Logitech HD webcams consistently deliver HD video at a much higher frame rate. While some webcams say they have HD, only Logitech HD webcams make your videos both clear and smooth.

Make your first video call right away with Vid one-click calling, built into your webcam




Autofocus brings you closer. Images stay razor sharp, even in close-ups.

Widescreen for the small screen
From notebook computers to the top social networking sites, everyone's going widescreen. Now your videos can, too.

Record and share HD videos in the widescreen format

Great for broadcasting your videos online or emailing clips to family and friends

Includes Logitech Vid for easy video calling
Now crisp, full-screen video calling is free, fast and easy for you and anyone you want to talk to. Logitech Video Calling is built into your webcam, so you can:

Call right away—easy setup in half the steps of other major calling apps

Add a friend using their email address—not a complicated screen name search

Make a call by simply clicking on your friend's picture

Premium autofocus with ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss lens—look sharp

The lens fluidly adjusts to your movements for much smoother video chats without fuzzy images—even in extreme close-ups

Look crisp and clear on screen with Carl Zeiss optics, the top choice of professional videographers

2 MP HD sensor gives you rich, detailed video and up to 8 megapixel photos

Integrated microphone with RightSound 2 Technology for clear chats
The built-in microphone cancels the “voice, voice, voice” echoes that occur with some webcam brands. Distracting background noises are cancelled, too. Just speak normally, even from across the room. And if you want more video calling privacy, simply add a headset.

RightLight2 Technology brightens you up—even in poor light
The webcam automatically recognizes and corrects for poor lighting—even harsh side- and backlighting. So your face is never lost in shadows. The people you call will always see you in the perfect light.

Dim light

Backlight

RightLight 2

Pack It Travel case included

Clip It to any size notebook

Stand It Desktop stand included

Logitech Video Effects make calling home extra entertaining
Personalize your appearance with hundreds of realistic effects, only from Logitech.

Avatars: Transform yourself into a talking shark or dinosaur that moves like you

Face Accessories: Wear everything from quirky glasses to crazy hats

Fun Filters: Turn your image artsy, neon or creepy as a ghost

Versatile universal clip, case and stand
You can attach the webcam securely to large LCD monitors, thin notebooks and even the desk stand. You also get a durable, padded travel case to keep your webcam safe and protected wherever you go.

Works with all instant messaging programs for hassle-free calling
All you need for video calling is the webcam, a high-speed Internet connection and software with video calling capability. Unlike some brands, Logitech webcams work with all instant messaging programs—yours and whomever you call, so getting connected is hassle-free.

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Compatibility

Package Contents Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 Eye-level desktop stand Travel case USB cable (3 feet) Webcam software CD, including Logitech webcam applications: Logitech Vid, Logitech Video Effects, one-click video e-mail, QuickCapture for photos, webcamming software applications for Windows—Windows Live Messenger, Skype with free full-screen video calling, video-enabled AIM, Yahoo! Messenger with free video calling Quick-start guide 2-year limited warranty

System Requirements Windows XP (SP2 or higher) 1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended) 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended) Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) 1 GHz (2.0 GHz recommended) 512 MB RAM or more 200 MB hard drive space CD-ROM drive OS-compatible sound card and speakers Hi-Speed Certified USB 2.0 recommended For the best video calling experience, we suggest: Dual-core CPU with 1 GB RAM Broadband Internet with 256 kbps upload or higher

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Which Webcam Is Right For You?

Good  Better  Best	VIDEO QUALITY	HD VIDEO RECORDING IN 720-PIXEL	PHOTO QUALITY	OPTICS	CORRECTS FOR POOR LIGHTING	AUTOFOCUS	BUILT-IN MIC
For Mac
Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels		8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens
For PC
Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss with motorized tracking			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam Pro 9000	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Portable Webcam C905	2.0 MP HD 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C600	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	High Quality Glass			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C500	1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 pixels		5.0 MP	Glass lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C250	Enhanced VGA 640 x 480 pixels		1.3 MP	Plastic lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C200	Enhanced VGA 640 x 480 pixels		1.3 MP	Plastic lens			with echo and noise reduction

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Enhance Your Video Calling Experience With Great Logitech Headsets

Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless With a 30-foot range, laser-tuned drivers, and a noise-canceling microphone, this headset lets you enjoy crystal-clear audio without being tethered to your computer.		Logitech Premium Notebook Headset With a fold-flat design, carrying case, and the convenience of either USB or analog connections, it's easy to take your communications wherever you take your notebook.		Logitech Gaming Headset G330 With adjustable, behind-the-head design, pressure-relieving silicone lining, and pivoting ear pads, this headset delivers comfort that won't quit.		Logitech USB Headset H360 With adjustable, behind-the-head design and pivoting ear pads, the headset gives you a lightweight, personalized fit for pure comfort. And a USB connection delivers pure stereo sound.

Product Description

Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks Webcam
Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks is a high-end webcam that delivers true 2 megapixel images, superior video quality, and clear, echo-free audio. QuickCam Pro for Notebooks next-generation image sensor uses Logitech RightLight technology for great performance even in low light conditions, and its sleek shape provides a lower lens position for more personal, eye-to-eye contact.
QuickCam Pro for Notebooks also features a built-in microphone with Logitech RightSound technologyto ensure that your audience can hear you as well as they see you. RightSound makes headset-free conversations a reality by canceling unwanted echoes that can occur during video calls. You can talk naturally to your friends and family without tangled wires getting in the way.
Specifications:
Carl Zeiss lens
Autofocus system
Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensorwith RightLight2 Technology
Color depth: 24-bit true color
Video capture: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (HD Video 960 x 720 pixels)
Frame rate: Up to 30 frames per second
Still image capture:8 million pixels (with software enhancement)
Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology
System Requirements
Windows XP
Pentium P4 (or compatible) processor, 1.4 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended)
128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
200 MBavailable hard disk space
16-bit color displayadapter
Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended)
USB port; CD-ROM drive; Windows Vista
Pentium P4 (or compatible) processor, 2.4 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended)
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
200 MB available hard disk space
16-bit color display adapter
Windows-compatible sound card and speakers (full-duplex sound card recommended)
USB port; CD-ROM drive

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

233 of 235 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive quality and perfect size October 13, 2007

By Sebastian Fernandez VINE™ VOICE

Product Packaging:Retail| Color Name:Silver|Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

When I got the package, the first thing that made me happy was the size of this camera. I travel a fair amount on business and have a two-year-old daughter, so I always take a camera with me to talk to her at night and allow her to see me. The size of this camera is as good as it gets for traveling, and it also includes a great padded pouch for transporting it.

The other aspect of this product that I loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a Skype call and you move, the person on the other side can clearly see the movement instead of seeing a blur on their screen. I compared its quality side by side with my previous camera, which roughly costs half of what this one goes for, and the difference in quality was huge; making this a great purchase.

In terms of the software installation, the instructions were simple and clear and the process does not take too much time. The only thing that can be improved is that when you get to the point in which you are prompted to plug in the camera, while the computer is checking the configuration, the installation screen keeps prompting for the camera to be plugged in. People used to installing plug-and-play hardware will quickly realize what is going on, but some users may be confused by this and start unplugging and plugging the device.

In terms of using the camera with Skype, the integration is seamless. The only setting I had to adjust manually was the microphone, but this is straightforward, I just needed to go to the Options / Sound Devices and pick the appropriate audio in. A final thing to consider is that for the camera to work with Skype you have to close the Logitech Quickcam software, since the image cannot be used by both programs at the same time.

Overall I am highly satisfied with this product, and besides the minor problems mentioned above, the only other thing I did not care for was the stand. This camera works great if you are going to clip it to your laptop screen, but the stand provided for use with desktops is wobbly and does not help with image quality at all.

77 of 77 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Travel WebCam August 3, 2008

By Dylan

Product Packaging:Retail|Color Name:Silver

Compact size, superb image with autofocus, clear wide field of view. I am very happy with the video and sound quality. This WebCam replaces my HP 1.3M WebCam HP RD345AA 1.3 Megapixel Webcam for Notebooks.

INSTALLATION: 3 Stars [Update process could have been smoother]
Out of the box, the package warns you in several places not to plug the camera in until you have installed the software. They even put a small cover on the USB plug with a message on the cable. Very effective. I turned off AntiVirus protection per the instructions and then installed the software. I enabled automatically check for updates. It said no updates were found. Then I plugged in the camera. After full install, it said updates were available and gave me a link to the website where I was supposed to select my camera, operating system, file version, etc.... I closed that link and found the "Check for Updates" link within the software (Right click on the Logitech Camera icon in the System Tray). That worked smoothly without intervention from me. It updated my software from version 11.1 to 11.5.

IMAGE: 5 Stars
The 2 MP camera produces very clear images that work great on Skype. Motion is no longer blurry, and the autofocus works great. The specifications say the autofocus will not work closer than 10 cm, but I find that if you move in slowly, it will work as close as 4 or 5 cm. This is great if you want to show something up close like an image from your digital camera or a label on a product.

SOUND: 5 Stars
The built in Microphone combined with the Logitech noise reduction software eliminated all the echos and howling that I expereienced with my previous camera. I no longer have to yell to be heard. I can speak in a normal voice, or even from across the room, and my sound is crystal clear. Flawless.

CLIP: 3 Stars
The clip for this device does not hold it securely. The camera can easily be pulled left or right if the USB cable is tugged even slightly. The rubber feet on the clip seem robust, yet it seems to be delicately balanced on the edge of my monitor. It doesn't fall off, but it is not a solid perch. The camera can be independently tilted up and down, but not left and right. There is no option for clipping the camera to the side of the monitor. The included stand works decently. It is made of three pieces that fit together and then the camera clips to the top. I placed the stand behind my laptop and it worked very well...peering over the top. Unfortunately, you cannot adjust height of this stand. I will probably not bring this on future trips.

SPECIAL FEATURES: 2 Stars
There is a thin button across the top of the camera that allows you to take still photos. I found the camera button was too easy to press while trying to adjust the camera. And since the camera does not clip securely, trying to press this button almost requires two hands...one to steady the camera and the other to push the button. The included software allows Avatars to imitate your facial expressions in place of your real image. You can also add special effects like hats, arrows through your head, or goatee and mustache. When it works, this is a really neat feature that my kids loved! But, even though it was neat, something in that feature conflicted with my Symantec Antivirus. As soon as I turned antivirus back on, turning on these neat video features forced my machine into an immediate shutdown! I got a BSOD followed by a hard shutdown that I haven't seen since Win95! My machine hung in a state of limbo. The power button wouldn't turn it off (software driven) but the machine as powered up with a blank screen. I had to pull the plug and remove the battery to complete the shutdown. Each time I turned that feature on while using Antivirus, my computer gave me the BSOD and performed an immediate and hard shutdown. Needless to say, I no longer use these special features.

AUTO FACE TRACKER: ?
This is a neat feature, but I do not find it useful. It really does a great job of following my face, but at what price? It seems like the other person would get seasick watching the background bob and weave as the software followed my head around. I think I am used to seeing the background stay put, while the person moves around in the frame. Anything else is disconcerting. Since I don't care for this feature, I did not rate it. You may find it entertaining.

ACCESORIES: 5 Stars
The included soft-sided pouch, along with the velcro strap for wrapping the USB cord are nice touches as I plan to use this for travel. Why don't more manufacturers offer these nice touches?

OVERALL REVIEW: 4 Stars
The video and sound are superb, and that is what really counts. But it seems that logitech could take one more step forward and improve the software to eliminate glitches with anti-virus, improve the software update process, and design a more robust clip. With a few minor changes this would easily be a 5-star item.

RECOMMENDATION:
After trying several different brands and models, this one had the best price/performance. Cheaper ones left me wishing I had better video. More expensive ones had me wondering why they cost so much when this one offers everything I need. I would recommend purchasing this item.

67 of 67 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Webcam July 14, 2007

By Ken

Product Packaging:Retail| Color Name:Silver|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is the perfect webcam for using with a laptop. The image quality is outstanding and works well even in low light. The cord is just long enough to connect up to a USB port without getting in the way and saves space when packed up in the tiny neoprene case that's included. Logitech even thought to include a handy mini velcro strap on the USB cord to keep things organized. There's a small and quite adequate microphone with the camera. The stand that is included with the camera breaks apart into three smaller pieces so it can also easily fit in one's gear bag. I'm a bit concerned it's not quite sturdy enough for constant assembly-and-disassembly. I can see using the stand quite a bit when attending lectures because it isolates the microphone from the sound of keyboard typing. I also own an Quick Cam Ultra Vision on a workstation at work. All in all, I'd say that this tiny webcam gives the huge Ultra Vision a good run for it's money on image quality and features, but is much more convenient for the road warrior. Logitech is obviously taking web cams seriously-- these are the two best webcams I have ever seen. They suddenly make video conferencing, video Skype, and OneNote video notes a must have.