Customer Reviews

Logitech QuickCam Express

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3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(13)
1 star:		(15)

 

 

this camera is incredibly easy to install, it really is just plug and play. you'll need to have video conf software like netmeeting or cuseeme - the included software isn't worth installing, and the drivers on win98 cd are fine. won't work with windows NT unless you've installed a usb hub and drivers especially for NT4. win2000 seems to function ok with it. rotating focus wheel is cumbersome if you're trying to focus the camera and aren't standing right next to it. get the latest drivers from logitech (3com) online. the image is not crystal clear, so don't expect the same quality as you get from a digital camera, but if you are looking for cost, your friends will be able to see you just fine with this one. the mounting stand is a little wierd, and the camera cable makes it shift back and forth. i had to tie down the cable so i could position the camera and it wouldn't move. it's not worth investing in a stand for this one because of the picture quality.

This little camera is simply amazing. The picture is just fine. Anyone who says otherwise was looking for professional equipment. I am a photographer and think that for $25 this is the best deal in town. I use it to videoconference, attach videos to emails and shoot stills of photo equipment to sell on the net. It is amazingly easy to install and the focus was not an issue once you figure out that you need to turn the grey knob on the front. I would reccomend that anyone buy this. If you want amazing quality spend several thousand on professional equipment. If you are looking for something low key and "good enough" this is it.

I just recently purchased a Logitech QuickCam Express. I've had experience around computers, but the webcam was simple to install. I just plugged it in and the software took care of the rest. Within minutes I could broadcast over the internet. The camera is easy to use, but on the other hand it is quite fuzzy, even when it's been focused. It's a great camera for the money and I highly recommend it. But if you would like perfectly clear pictures you might want to go with a little higher model, such as the Quick Cam Web.

The Logitech Quickcam is a more than adequate digital camera. It's a USB device and can be set up in minutes with the very good software than accompanies it. I use it with Microsoft NetMeeting quite a bit and it's very good. Beware though, you will need to be in a very well lit room to get the best pictures - a slightly dark room will lead to what some people call "digitalized" or "pixilized" images. If you have this problem, you may need to keep an extra lamp beside your PC. With NetMeeting the picture size is only about 2" by 2" square. By right-clicking on the picture you can double the picture size, but quality really does suffer quite a bit at that size. The USB cable is a little short, but that's more likely a to be problem with the limitations of USB technology as opposed to bad planning by Logitech. The stand is not very stable either so when you get it steady you really have to avoid moving it at all. Overall the camera really needs to be judged on the picture quality for the price you pay, and on that score the Quickcam passes with flying colours. Easy to set up, easy to use - a bargain.

This camera is fantastic. For the price, I don't think you can beat it. Video quality is great, and I had it installed and recording in no more than five minutes. Simply plug it in and load the software. I was video conferencing with people around the world in no time at all. I'm getting my dad the same camera for Christmas. If you want a good camera for a great price, BUY IT!

I was looking for a webcam, mostly to capture still images to inject into email, and at the suggestion of a couple of friends, I invested...in a Logitech Quickcam Express. It looks kinda stupid, with it's eyeball shape, but this didn't matter. I excitedly unpacked it, installed the software without a hitch, and plugged the 'eyeball' contraption into a USB port. The rest of the experience was VERY disappointing even at the very low price. First, even with VERY CAREFULL adjustment of the difficult to turn, (camera rolled out of the base 5 times, as there is NOTHING to hold it) focus wheel, the images were only marginally viewable. Also, at about the size of a postage stamp, they are so TINY you would have to be within about a FOOT to even see them! Trying to go to maximum resolution, (still very small) the images got so GRAINY, as to be unviewable. Needless to say, I packed the piece of crap up, and took it back to the retailer where I purchased a slightly more expensive cam, and had MUCH better results. If you are looking for a 'TOY', go ahead and buy a Quick Cam Express...If you need DECENT images, still OR video, leave this crap at the store, and by one with 640X480 resolution...

Purchased the camera to see if it would interface with the Photo ID Software I am developing. Found the product to be easy to use and the images to be crystal clear when turning the grey knob at the front of the camera. Called for tech support, talked to a human, and got the answers to the questions I had about interfacing the images into my software. My rating would be 10 stars only they don't rate that high. For the price, buy it now before they actually realize the potential of this great product and raise the price. Developers this is a great alternative to the costly digital cameras used to produce photo ids. If it walks off your only out 50.00 bucks.

First, let me make clear that I am and an avid Logitech product user for nearly ten years! I have owned three Locitech video cameras -- all parallel interface! However with the latest one... the USB QuickCam Express model I've found that the image is in no way as clear as the previously owned cameras!

Seems as if with the aforementioned model some quality is sacrificed for price. Yes, I realize this is be the case with any item, yet I remain surprised at its "grainy-like" image... especially since that was not the scenario with the display model! The same applies to friends whom have also purchased this model.

The PC on which it is being used far exceeds its minimum requirements! The image still does not match that of its Parallel counterpart! This itself was surprising as I thought that USB was the "wave of the future!" Now, I can't help but wonder where this industry really is going with respect to computers in all aspects! In all fairness, the price is great for those who would otherwise be left out of the internet video revolution! It is for this reason alone I would recommend it at least for the purpose of learning if no other.

In closing, I would like to make clear that I will remain a Logitech user. Only in the future, I will be using a different Logitech model!

I bought this because it was in my price range. The quality isn't great, but it does what I need it to do.

If you need a still or video PC camera for school, don't get this one. Spend the extra money and get a really nice one. If you just need a PC camera for instant messageing and sharing photos, this is a good camera.

I purchased 4 of these cameras. 1 for us, and 3 for family members. We are here in the States and my daughters father is in Canada. They hook up this way each week and get to talk and see each other. The other two are for members of my family and so far my sister has her's going. Its great - you never feel totally away from family. I plan to purchase two more for my brother in Canada and my sister in Germany. Well worth the $.