Logitech ClickSmart 420 Dual-Mode Camera (USB)

by Logitech

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006OMG1
• Item model number: 961247-0403
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 6, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ClickSmart 420 is the perfect DualCam for shooting the action out there, then sharing it over the Internet. You can even capture short video clips with sound using the integrated microphone. This VGA sensor produces up to 1.3 megapixel pictures; while the 8 MB internal Flash memory provides storage for more than 80 pictures and over 70 seconds of video. ClickSmart 420 comes with Logitech's Image Studio all-in-one software. And when attached to the PC, the camera also functions as a great Webcam.

Quickly download images and videos to your PC with QuickSync. Create stunning Web albums on MSN Photos or other photo sharing Web sites. Use Logitech's free IM Video Companion to add live video to MSN Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger. Chat face-to-face online using MSN Messenger or Microsoft NetMeeting software.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Many features, but poor video/photo quality, April 10, 2003

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"tubesound" (Monongahela, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech ClickSmart 420 Dual-Mode Camera (USB) (Personal Computers)

Summary: Keep looking. I had the opportunity to try two of these cameras recently for customers. Both customers were SO dissatisfied, that they returned them. The Clicksmart 420 uses cheap CMOS technology (like all cheap webcam's and cameras.) Regardless of whether you use it as a webcam or portable camera, the pictures were fuzzy and VERY dark (even a WELL-LIGHTED room, and even with the Low-Light settings set to maximum). Webcam videos of people in the room were so fuzzy and dark that it was actually hard to tell people's faces apart. Sorry, but I cannot recommend the 420 model whatsoever at ANY price, because the video quality was THAT BAD. And since I had the opportunity to try 2 of them, for completely different customers, there is no reason to think that they were simply "duds". The video quality was consistent...consistently poor, to the point of being worthless. Save your money to buy a better item, and look for "CCD" technology. For example, the Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 and also the Quickcam Pro 4000 use CCD technology, and both have clear & bright video. Logitech makes some nice items, but you need to read the box to see what type of technology is used. Look for their cameras/Webcams that use CCD technology, which is much less prone to dark & fuzzy video.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, December 25, 2003

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R. Moore "Spiritual Geek" (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech ClickSmart 420 Dual-Mode Camera (USB) (Personal Computers)

this camrea is great the pics look good the videos are good its perfect even see some pics by going to http://john55112.tripod.com/johnswebpage/

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT WEBCAM & CAMERA FOR THE MONEY, January 11, 2006

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Gerald Balmes "Jerry B" (Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech ClickSmart 420 Dual-Mode Camera (USB) (Personal Computers)

We purchased our Logitech 420 through a 5 star 3rd party seller (with some reserve) on Amazon in an OEM package and was very pleased by the money we saved and the service we received. We advise you pay close attention to the sellers feedback.

The 420 was a gift for our son in the military who wanted to stay in touch with us and his friends and brother back home. Both a webcam and a 1.3 MP camera. We didn't want to invest a large sum of money due the the fact he is young and travels alot and the camera is going to take some abuse, (Chad if you read this it was mom's idea to say that not me).

As a webcam the resolution is excellent in all sorts of low lighting (indoors) and the colors are vivid and crisp. The audio portion is excellent ( I have a minor hearing impairment and he comes in loud and clear on our cheap speakers)

As a digital we were impressed with the 420's images our son sent back again the colors were sharp and true. The hue & contrast were very good sharp and bright. Our son tells us he has droped his 420 several times and it has not deteriorated the quality of the pictures.

Are there cameras that take better pictures than the 420? Absolutly; You will get better quality pictures with a high end Minolta, Olympus or Nikon etc; but not a better value for the money invested or the abuse this camera takes.

If you want a webcam-digital that is easy and simple to use. That takes good quality pictures this is an excellent "starter" or first purchase camera to get; that is if you are not turned off by the plastic case. this is a good investment.

When we rate products here on Amazon we take into concideration
Level or class(1.3 MP in this case)
Price.
Value.
Quality
Ease of use
Durability