Logitech QuickCam Web

by Logitech

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VUGQ
• Item model number: 961119-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With Logitech's QuickCam Web you can create personalized Web pages featuring videos and stills. One click lets you send video e-mails and photos as easily as you send text. Broadcast live video and audio over the Web by setting up a live Webcam--it's the easy way to automatically broadcast images of your baby, pet, room, whatever--live over the Internet. Also, with the included Microsoft NetMeeting software, you can talk face to face over the Internet or conduct a teleconference.

This camera comes with a privacy shutter and a built-in microphone for easy audio setup. It includes simple-to-install, easy-to-use software and full-color, full-motion video capture.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Limited uses, April 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Web (Personal Computers)

First of all, the camera works well, when it works. My QuickCam software won't recognize the camera, even though it works fine in other programs. Logitech knows there is a problem with their software. They have an extensive help page on the subject, but ultimately they can't fix it.

Second, if you are looking to set up a webcam, the software only allows the use of SpotLife.com. You cannot setup a webcam anywhere else with their software. Their online support says they removed the feature because it was too difficult to support. You'll need to find and purchase additional third party software.

Third, I just found out that they do not offer an 800 number for tech support. You have to use online support, email them, or call them long-distance.

Finally, the quality of the image and performance of the camera itself are fine.

Hope this helps.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Watch out, January 20, 2001

By 

shatteredhaven "shatteredhaven" (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Web (Personal Computers)

The camera is very nice and easy to use. If you're looking for a camera, it's a great buy - with one catch. If you own an HP multimedia internet keyboard (such as the one supplied with the 8776c pc) you may have some problems. I'm not sure about other multimedia keyboards, but the Logitech camera conflicts with the software for the HP one. It disables the use of the volume control and mute button. Logitech's only solution is to update the keyboard software (which there is none at the moment). The only way to fix your machine after installing the software is to use the recovery cd. However, if this does not bother you (or apply to you), buy the camera!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not high quality but effective, does what it does well, December 17, 2001

By 

Mr. JM CARRO-CAMINO (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Web (Personal Computers)

The software is pretty comprehensive. You can create small video clips, take snapshots, and turn your PC into a motion activated security camera (really sneaky). I haven't tried turning it into a constantly broadcasting webcam but can see no reason why it should not work. Videos taken are saved in .avi format but can be further compressed for mail transfer using the Logitech software to produce a self playing executable for those recipients with bandwidth or IT knowledge limitations (i.e wouldn't know their .mov from .mpg and don't even mention DIVX).

The image quality leaves a bit to be desired but this is somewhat par for the course in something so cheap...

I have used it for video conference (using NetMeeting) and to record small video clips. The sound recorded using the built in microphone is fine for general use but obviously a separate microphone near your mouth is preferable for one on one conferences. Most refresh rate issues are because of the bandwidth needed to stream the data across the network not because of any inherent problems in the camera.

Overall:
Fine for its price. Does what it says. Never had a problem with it. Would buy another one for a gift without hesitation.

Caveats:
Small note that some flourescent tubes (cheap ones) can cause the camera to show up stripes in the image, but the lights generally need to be pretty close to the object and the only source of light on the object being videod.

I could never get it to work with Win95 but now that I have Win2k it is a breeze. All Win95 users: what are you still doing with that (...)?