Logitech QuickCam Pro PC Video Camera for Parallel Port

by Logitech

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JBWJ
• Item model number: 961108-0200
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Why settle for text when you can express yourself in living color? Send video e-mail, participate in video conferences, take pictures, and make videos with the inexpensive, easy-to-install QuickCam Pro PC video camera.

The first thing we noticed when we took the QuickCam out of the box is that it is small and sturdy. Setting up the QuickCam was very easy--we just dropped in the software CD-ROM, followed the setup wizard, and then connected the QuickCam to our PC's parallel and keyboard ports. (Make sure you follow the directions in order.) We restarted the computer, clicked the QuickCam icon, and there we were, on screen, in beautiful 24-bit color.

In our test, we created still shots and digital home videos. The camera adjusted itself surprisingly accurately and quickly for a variety of conditions. It focused down to just a few inches and compensated for lighting changes, from dim indoor shadows to sunlight through a window.

We used the QuickCam software to organize our still shots and videos and to prepare them for e-mail transfer. The software took an AVI video clip lasting 105 seconds (80.7 MB), converted it to RealMedia (RM) format, and inserted it into an e-mail message as an attachment occupying only 1.89 MB. The conversion process took about 90 seconds, and although it introduced some expected graininess and compression artifacts, we were still very impressed with the resulting quality.

We ran Microsoft NetMeeting, which allows you to participate in video conferences, and it correctly identified the QuickCam as the installed camera. To set up the conferencing feature, you'll need to review Microsoft NetMeeting's documentation.

With its straightforward setup, intuitive software, stylish design, and low price, the QuickCam is both functional and lots of fun. --Mike Brown

Pros:

• Easy to set up
• PC and Mac compatible
• Great value, low price

Cons:

• None

From the Manufacturer

This full-color digital camera gives you 640 x 480 stills or video conferencing for your PC. Complete with tilt/swivel base and PictureSmart Technology, QuickCam Pro is ready to output sharp, colorful images. Just load, plug, and go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what the reviews make it out to be, October 22, 1999

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Richard ([e-mail]) (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Pro PC Video Camera for Parallel Port (Personal Computers)

I was sold on the reviews that I read and ordered the quick cam pro. Upon opening the box the first thing I noticed was the lack of proper instruction material. You have to read between the lines in the Quick Campro user's guide. If you have anything connected to the printer port, like a printer you will have to remove it and install the cam cable. Which means you can't use the printer.

I would of liked to see a through connector like what is on most scanners so a printer and scanner can be run at the same time. Now I have to get down on my hands and knees and change the cable every time I want to use the printer or camera.

So far the camera does produce some great looking pictures both still and movie.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Quick Cam Pro and the "red Motion blurr" blues., February 23, 2000

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Douglas Watson (North Bend, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Pro PC Video Camera for Parallel Port (Personal Computers)

I find that the adjustments on the Quick Cam Pro are very precise and if I use the manual mode and reset all the settings in each situation / condition such as lighting, color etc., I can take a pretty good still picture. The video motion however is another story. The speed is such that all movements are jerky and far from real life. This is especially a major irritant when conferencing between our office locations. I thought I could put in an accelerator card to solve the problem but was told that the camera just isn't good enough. I have 11mb or Ram for video at present. I guess I'll be buying another product. NOT a good thing. Another problem is that I have to diconnect the printer from it's port in order to use the camera.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, October 12, 1999

By 

Parvez Ahmed (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech QuickCam Pro PC Video Camera for Parallel Port (Personal Computers)

i have just two words for this product. NT Compatible and quick to use. maybe that's like four words but who cares. its a great tool for a beginner and an expert and best of all it works on NT also.