Logitech QuickCam Traveler

by Logitech

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ASFL
• Item model number: 981159-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

QuickCam Traveler is a PC video camera that doubles as a portable digital still camera. When attached to the PC, QuickCam Traveler becomes a high-quality VGA camera with a CCD sensor that provides enhanced image quality. In attached mode, the unit features a built-in microphone for natural communication and is capable of recording video at up to 30 frames per second. Send video e-mail to family and friends complete with sound, music, and special effects with the included fully functional versions of MGI's VideoWave III SE video editing and PhotoSuite III SE image editing software.

When detached from the PC, the camera can store up to 60 high-resolution images (640 x 480) or 180 low-resolution images (320 x 240). The camera's control panel allows you to easily snap, save, and delete pictures. With the easy one-button QuickSync feature, you can quickly transfer the pictures to the PC. Other features include a self timer, macro setting, and resolution adjustment.

QuickCam Traveler uses a USB connection and is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, and Me. QuickCam Traveler also includes the SmartClip accessory that allows you to attach the camera to a laptop or flat-panel monitor. The QuickCam Traveler comes with a two-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very cool PC cam/digital camera combo that performs!, June 4, 2001

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Michael Paulsen (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Traveler (Personal Computers)

I upgraded to the QuickCam Traveler from an Intel PC cam that wouldn't work with Windows 2000. Needless to say that while this model is at the high-end pricewise, it really performs and has features galore including a built-in microphone and motion-activated video capture! As a PC video camera, this model is a 5-star model packed with features, however I give it an overall 4-1/2 star rating due to its limited capabilities as a digital camera.

As a video camera, close-up snapshots are clear and crisp at 640x480. Video captured at the ideal 320x200 was perfectly smooth, unlike the horribly choppy video I got from the Intel camera (forget about video at 640x480 ... USB just can't handle this kind of throughput).

I didn't buy the camera for its portable digital camera capabilities, so I consider this a nice bonus. As a digital camera, it's extremely easy to use, but you don't get a flash, zoom or autofocus. The biggest problem I noticed was difficulty in getting distance shots to be in focus. There is a small slider on the front that allows you to set the focus between close-up and distance shots. The manual claims that you really only have to set it to one of the two extremes, but I found that in order to get ideal focus, I had to set the slider somewhere in between -- a minor setback that I think I can adapt to.

The software is fantastic ... very elegant and integrated into a single interface ... and it's compatible with all current versions of Windows (98, ME, 2000) unlike Intel . There's even a feature to do stop-motion animations, web cam broadcasts and video emails. In short, Logitech comes through again with another stylish winner that will have the competitors envious!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for multi-function but quality only "ok", September 26, 2001

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"bookgate" (Jamaica, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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

I bought this product from ...[price] based on the reviews and the editor's choice .... The outstanding features of this camera is 1. Easy to use, you can take pictures on the way home since batteries are included. Built in microphone, you don't need an extra cord for microphone. 2. Quality is ok for indoor shooting. 3. Price is acceptable. However, there are some shortcoming: 1. No flash, that make your pictures look too dark and no details. 2. No good for outdoor, this camera tend to misjudge the sunlight so most pictures are worst than ones took indoor. And also no good for objects with distance.
After think carefully and did some study on the internet. I decided to return this product. Because most of the time I would use it to shoot as a digital camera. Maybe only once a week doing some video conference. I found one which can meet my need better---"Fujifilm FinPix A101... These are my experience looking for a "not expensive" but quality more than acceptable, "pc-cam" feature, flash light. Hope this review would help those who has similar needs.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worked after WEB Software Download, July 14, 2001

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S. Angelo (Sterrett, AL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Traveler (Personal Computers)

After installation, some functions worked, but was unable to download digital still photos. Finally went to Logitech WEB and downloaded latest software, performed Drive Image prior to installation of downloaded software and executed download. Now able to download digital still photos successfully. Software that came with WEB cam doesn't perform, even crashed my system. Logitech should also provide Technical Support Numbers for frustrated customers in the User Guide. Logitech also put disclaimer on 'latest download software', which didn't give me a warm fuzzy...but I was doing a Drive Image, so I have a fall back position.