Logitech 720p Webcam C510

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003LVZO92
• Item model number: 960-000593
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (182 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #20 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Webcams
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 10, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features

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		Hi-Def Yourself. Logitech HD Webcam C510 Say it bigger. Say it better. High definition video up to 720p, a wide-angle lens and autofocus for picture quality that's simply amazing. Video chat, blog, stream and upload to Facebook in just one click. The term 'webcam' doesn't quite do it justice. Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology gives you smooth, fluid video. Crystal clear images. Rich colors. Image-Perfect Tuning: World-class optics, lighting compensation and image processing make your videos, video calls and photos more breathtaking. Auto Everything: Automatic adjustments for brightness, contrast, color saturation, colors, focus and face tracking make high-quality video calling and recording a breeze. Internet-Ready Camera: Camcorder-quality videos, digital camera-quality stills and studio-level sound make online video sharing and communications faster, easier and more beautiful.		HD Webcam C510 Noteworthy Features •  Portable HD 720p video in 16:9 widescreen •  Stunning 8 MP photos •  Easy HD video calling on Logitech Vid HD and most major IM services •  1-click video upload to Facebook and YouTube •  Full-swivel camera lets you shoot at any angle •  Built-in premium mic reduces background noise  How to select an HD webcam
Self-expression knows no bounds. It's not just about video calls anymore. Video blog, stream, share, rant, rap, sing and dance with ease. Quick one-click uploading to Facebook and YouTube. Seamlessly works with all your favorite applications.

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Which Logitech HD Webcam is right for you?

Good Better Best
What to look for	HD Webcam C310	HD Webcam C510	Webcam C905	Webcam Pro 9000	QuickCam Orbit AF	HD Pro Webcam C910
Video + Photo Quality
HD resolution	HD 720p	HD 720p	HD 720p	HD 720p	HD 720p	Full HD 1080p
16:9 widescreen
Photo resolution	5MP	8MP	8MP	8MP	8MP	10MP
Focus type	Always focused*	Always focused*	Premium Autofocus	Premium Autofocus	Premium Autofocus	Premium Autofocus
Lens type	Plastic lens	Plastic lens	High-precision Carl Zeiss glass lens	High-precision Carl Zeiss glass lens	High-precision Carl Zeiss glass lens with motorized pan and tilt	High-precision Carl Zeiss glass lens
Auto light correction
Audio Quality
Built-in mic with noise cancellation						Dual mics for stereo audio
Special Features
1-click video upload to YouTube and Facebook
Video effects	Standard	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
360-degree rotational camera
Portable design		Fold-and-go webcam plus carry case	Carrying case
Face Tracking
Compatibility
Works with Windows XP, Vista, 7

*40 cm and beyond

Product Description

The Logitech HD Webcam C510 - for portable HD video calling and recording. Enjoy smooth HD 720p video calls on your favorite IM or Logitech Vid HD. One-click Facebook or YouTube uploading.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

186 of 189 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great HD webcam, but be wary of Skype compatibility, July 8, 2010

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K. New - See all my reviews
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My wife's family lives in Europe so we spend lots of time on Skype - especially since we have a 4 month old baby. Our Acer laptop has an OK webcam built in, but I wanted my mother-in-law to feel "almost there" when she was seeing her granddaughter. So I researched HD webcams looking for the sweet spot between price, portability and quality. The C510 hits the mark. It is reasonable in price and is very compact with a nifty storage case for when we are just using the built in webcam.

Initially, I was dissapointed when there was no noticable increase in video quality while Skyping. I soon learned that the problem was not with the webcam itself, but with my research (and Skype). Currently, this camera will not work as an HD Skype camera. If you want that, you need to buy a webcam with a built in HD encoder, which are more expensive. Otherwise, Skype will be a low-def experience. I don't understand why Skype has this requirement when so few webcams have an encoder. I suspect that as more and more HD cams hit the market, we will see Skype change its restrictive policy.

Fortunately, the solution is easy. If you want full 720p HD video chats, look no farther than the Logitech C510 installation disc. Logitech was smart enough to create a very simple, yet high quality video chat program called HD Vid. Once you install it, you send an invite through the program to anyone who you want to chat with. They simply accept and auto intall the software on their computer and you are in business. They don't even need to have a HD webcam. They will still see you in HD, while you will see them in standard-def. And if they don't have a webcam, they can still see you in HD, while you will hear them - so this program is very compatible and much easier than anything else I have used. My 80 year old dad even installed it when he accepted my invite, not that he knew at the time. And he was thrilled to see us in HD the next time I called.

So all in all, this is a good buy and the software is heads above Skype in regards to video quality and simplicity. In fairness, Skype does much more beyond video chats, but if you don't need the added features, the included HD Vid software is a huge value added feature that comes with this camera. Sweet!

I recommend this webcam, especially with the bundled software. It's a great set up for a great price.

56 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Logitech has really done something amazing...., August 4, 2010

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William Amato "Billy Amato" (Manhattan) - See all my reviews
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Logitech HD Webcam C510 with 720p Video and Swivel Design ...
Logitech has really done something amazing with this webcam. running on a windows 7 machine I had this webcam installed in 5 minutes and was able to use skype and all my other applications with no hiccup. the lighting adjuster on the webcam works great not matter what kind of light you are in and the built in microphone is great with auto adjusting the volume, had no problems with feedback from my surround sound speakers also. This is a great buy no matter what you are in the market for. The HD video on this web cam lives up to the promises. Quick auto focusing, good image quality in low light, very good frame rates at 720P and below, works out of the box in Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (64-bit) without installing anything else, clever stand that works on the desk or on a monitor or lap top, decent cable length too. Not like the Logitech C910 USB 2.0 1080p HD Pro Webcam, that has Poor frame rates at 1080P resolution, base is not heavy enough so it moves easily, software takes a long time to install in Windows, software is annoying in Windows (pop-up, starting at boot, registration prompts, etc.), audio quality is not very good. Stay with the Logitech HD Webcam C510 with 720p.

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, couldn't be any easier to install. Love the size and portability., June 23, 2010

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J. Haggard (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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I have had logitech webcams for the past 8 years. In fact I've pretty much been using the same camera for the last 8 years. At one point I tried a Microsoft camera and was disappointed and always went back to my logitech. That being said, my logitech I had was really old, but it still works. So when I got the chance to try this camera out I jumped at it.

I have 2 computers at home that I use. One is a mac, this camera is NOT compatible with the mac initially. If you are technically inclined you can get the basic features of the camera to work, but this isn't supported or for the everyday user to try to do.

On the windows PC which is a supported system installing the camera and software is a breeze. I had the camera up and running in about 15 minutes.

I played with many of the features and wow has logitech come a long way in the webcam development. The software works great with Microsoft messenger; it says Skype although I haven't tried it there yet. The video quality while isn't true HD at 1080p, it is a 720p HD cam and you can really tell the difference in quality from this model versus one of the logitech cameras from the past.

Overall I am very happy with this camera. It is really easy to use, really easy to install and the quality of the camera and built-in microphone are phenomenal.

I am thinking of ordering a few more of these for my family to use so we can all keep in communication with eachother via video chats. With the simplicity of this thing I think even those in my family who have issues with basic computer functions can get this running with no trouble at all.

***UPDATE**** 6/25/2010

Since I use a windows computer at work I decided to bring this webcam in and hook it up to my work computer. I found in the list of app's this camera supports is a software app called "FastAccess." I had never heard of FastAccess before but downloaded the app through the Webcam's software interface and tried it out. Basically it allows facial recognition login to your computer. At work our computers have to be locked if we are not at our desks and I tend to forget to do this at times. Also, everytime you come back the "auto lock" feature they put on requires you to enter your password. With FastAccess and this camera you can now literally sit down at your computer and have your computer automatically log you in. I have it on "continuous security mode" so that if the camera doesn't see my face for 10 seconds in a row the computer will lock itself. Then as soon as my face is seen it unlocks automatically. No more keying in the 8+ character long passwords. This thing is making my life so much easier!! I will add the FastAccess is a free trial, as of the day I'm writing this you can buy a license for it for $25, something I will be doing since it works so well with this camera and is even integrated into the main software menu. Another thing FastAccess will do is auto log you into websites via facial recognition. So if you go to Gmail or eBay you can have the camera software detect the login form and automatically log you in without you having to push a button. Very nice especially for the internal web apps I use at work!

After exploring what all I can do with this camera at work I highly recommend it. Like I said I'm using the continious security mode where my face has to stay in the picture of the webcam, I was worried that the camera would not always recognize me, however it hasn't missed a beat yet. I can see the company implementing this technology as it will help secure everyone's computers.

This is a great quality camera and the software that it comes with and it supports is outstanding!!