Customer Reviews

Logitech C300 Webcam - Black (960-000347)

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I had the Logitech 200 which was really bad -- but this one is much better. A better quality lens as someone else pointed out and the picture is pretty good and colors are also pretty true but wish they were a little better. Not a lot of fancy features which is fine for me. bought it at Radio shack which had it on sale for $29.95. Worth it at that price for sure.

I used this camera in Afghanistan to skype with family and friends. Definitely recommended! It's cheap and very easy to use. The quality is not too bad for the price.

I got this at a store that starts with W and ends with a T ;) and due to a pricing error on their part I was able to get this for $32.00 the normal price for the "lesser" model C250.
Also it came with a headset, which I think is only when you buy this at that chain.

Set up/installation was easy (on XP Pro) - I didn't install the Logitech Vid software - don't need it. I use Skype. The basic adjustments to pic quality will be incorporated into skype from Logitech software - (I think) - which provides adjustments such as contrast, brightness, sharpness, white balance, etc. which you can adjust on skype, OR by going to logitech software. The auto white balance works well, and i adjusted the other parameters only minimally.

I only use this with Skype - the built in mic is great (i compared it to the laptop mic, and the headset mic, and the webcam mic was clearly the winner), and the pic quality (I am only using mid-resolution, with a faster internet/laptop, one should be able to use higher resolutions). People at the other end say the picture they see is crisp and clear, which is true by looking at my own video window on the laptop - I am impressed. The greatest thing is, the pic quality is retained EVEN IN LOW LIGHT - a problem that many webcams have trouble with - this webcam somehow adjusts to low light and still provides a great pic. I also like the focusing ring on the cam - helps you focus and make the pic sharp and clear - I also tried pointing it at far off objects, and the pic still remains pretty clear without much adjusting.

To the other reviewer: If you meant "right light" feature by "auto light": this model does NOT have right-light feature! It only has "right sound" feature. Auto white balance still works well though, however, it's not same as "right-light" feature. you can verify it here under features:
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The mounting clip is so-so...it's just ok, doesn't move on my laptop screen, but wobbles easily..I am still playing with it.

the USB cable is 6 ft, longer than most webcams have, and is useful if you want to show someone your surroundings, etc.
Build quality is decent, and if I am not mistaken, the lens on this one is glass? whereas the models below this one have plastic ones...(i am not 100% sure on this)

I have not tried any gimmicky effects, etc - no need for those for me - Just basic, clear video and audio is all i needed, and this one does the job.

The price difference between this and c-250 is due to the higher (incl. HD) video resolutions this cam is capable of.

Because I have only had it for a week, can't give 5 stars yet.
Overall, great cam even for the suggested price, but absolutely BRILLIANT for the price I paid, which was about $20 less than normal, as mentioned above.

Excellent top-notch webcam. Great drivers, configurability and reliability. Insert the CD and follow the directions.

The Logitech Webcam C300's auto-lighting and auto-sound controls are fantastic, exactly what is required for ideal webcam video conferencing in pretty much any environment.

Using this webcam with Skype, it's flawless, reliable, and hassle-free. Excellent product. This product also has a glass lense, not plastic, which means better video quality and longevity due to eresistance from scratching and going cloudy over time due to aging plastic.

Note: Download and use Skype software (free) instead of using Logitech's included "Logitech Vid" software, it's junk. Also, the clip is specifically designed for flatscreen monitors.

I saved myself $5-10 by purchasing this product at Wal-Mart, but it's still a great price on Amazon for this camera.

the worst web cam i ever bought. the pictures and videos look as if you shot it with a v.h.s camcoder from the early 80's.