- Brand Name: Microsoft
- Model: H5D-00009
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Warranty: 3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Share every detail with friends and family with the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema. This full-featured webcam, with ClearFrame image-processing technology, delivers smooth, detailed 16:9 video in full 720p HD quality and crystal-clear audio. Optimized for Windows Live and Windows 7, the LifeCam Cinema also works with Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger and Skype for video calls and messaging.
Product Features:
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| 720p HD Widescreen Video 720p sensor captures true HD quality video at up to 30 frames per second. | World-class Optics With Auto Focus and high-precision glass element lens. | Clear, High-quality Video ClearFrame Technology provides smooth, detailed video. | |||
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| Crystal-clear Audio Digital, noise-cancelling microphone helps improve speech quality. | Aluminum Body | Flexible Stand Fits any notebook and desktop PCs. |
HD Done Right:
An HD webcam can mean the difference between a good experience and a great one. With cinematic 16:9 widescreen 720p video, crystal-clear images with Auto Focus and smooth and clear video with ClearFrame Technology, you won’t find another High Definition video experience like LifeCam Cinema.
 | 720p HD Widescreen Video With virtually all new computer displays shipping in widescreen and social networking sites now accepting uploaded widescreen video, LifeCam Cinema offers true 720p widescreen video capture at up to 30 frames per second. Which means you’ll be able to create higher quality widescreen webcam videos without having to worry about jerky frame speeds. | |
 | Sharp Close-ups The auto-focus feature on the LifeCam Cinema works just like the auto-focus feature on your digital camera to keep your video sharp no matter how close an object is to the LifeCam. Perfect for showing small objects—such as a ring or a business card—up close. And Auto Focus is built right into the camera, so there’s never a need to adjust the focus by hand. | |
 | Smooth Video ClearFrame is an innovative technology that provides smooth, detailed video at any resolution— even in low-light conditions. ClearFrame improves video quality in two ways:
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How to Make a Video Call:
With a simple calling interface and integration with Microsoft LifeCams, you'll find that video calling is the next best thing to being there. It's easy, it's free, and you can get started today. All you need is a PC, an Internet connection, an ISP, a webcam, and a friend. Then follow the steps below to make a video call.
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| Step 1 Buy and install a LifeCam. Don't have one? Start shopping. | Step 2 Sign in to your Windows Live™ Messenger account or other messenger service that supports video calls. | Step 3 Once you are signed in you can either choose a contact on the Instant Messenger window, or press the video call button on your webcam. Then click the Video link to start a video call. |
Find a Webcam That's Right for You:
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| Webcam | LifeCam Cinema | LifeCam Show | LifeCam VX-5500 | LifeCam NX-3000 | LifeCam VX-5000 | LifeCam VX-2000 | ||||||
| Video Sensor | 720p HD | 2.0 MP | VGA | VGA | VGA | VGA | ||||||
| Photo Size | 8 MP | 8 MP | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP | 1.3 MP | ||||||
| Focus Type - Always Focused means that no fine tuning is needed as the webcam is always in focus from a depth of 21" to 60" | Auto Focus | Always Focused | Always Focused | Always Focused | Always Focused | Fixed Focus | ||||||
| Digital Zoom - delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile | 5x | 5x | 3x | 3x | 3x | 3x | ||||||
| Wide-Angle Lens - the 71 degree wide angle lens ensures no one gets left out of the pictures | Yes | Yes | ||||||||||
| Built-In Microphone - a built-in unidirectional microphone cancels out acoustic noise and echo for crystal-clear audio | Digital, Noise-Cancelling | Noise-Cancelling | Noise-Cancelling | Noise-Cancelling | Noise-Cancelling | Noise-Cancelling | ||||||
| Fits Laptops or PCs | Both | Both | Both | Laptops only | Both | Both |
LifeCam Cinema System Requirements:
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Recommended Accessories:
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| Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 Headset | Microsoft LifeChat LX-2000 Headset | Microsoft LifeChat LX-1000 Headset |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Big Tuqq
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this as a Prime member (I highly recommend a Prime membership with Amazon-- $3.99/one day shipping) and opted for Amazon's Frustration-Free Packaging option!
At first I was hesitant about the Frustration-Free Packaging because I was worried it wouldn't be enough to keep the webcam from bouncing around inside the box during transit, but I was totally wrong! I opened up the box and found the Microsoft Lifecam Cinema webcam had not even budged, as far as I could tell, during shipping.
Aside from packaging, the webcam quality is excellent! It works well on Skype, Google Chat, Facebook, etc!
Also of note is that the camera shipped with the latest firmware. If you ordered this camera earlier on, you may not have the latest firmware (compared to what's available on MS's site now), which MS states has:
- [improved/new] TrueColor compatibility
- Improved Audio
- Improved auto-focus
- Other firmware upgrades
so I'm betting if you have any problems with your Lifecam, then they should be fixable by the new firmware from Microsoft!
I couldn't say how the included CD's software is, because I chose to just go to MS's site and download the latest Lifecam software (separate package from the firmware), just because I had a feeling it'd be outdated (I've had a ton of CD's from various top-name manufacturers with outdated software, such as ASUS, Intel, etc... not calling them out, though!).
anyways though, check out the videos in other peoples' reviews! this camera gets all five-stars from me! sound quality, picture quality, etc. are excellent (from what my buddies who are on the receiving end tell me).... Read more ›
At first I was hesitant about the Frustration-Free Packaging because I was worried it wouldn't be enough to keep the webcam from bouncing around inside the box during transit, but I was totally wrong! I opened up the box and found the Microsoft Lifecam Cinema webcam had not even budged, as far as I could tell, during shipping.
Aside from packaging, the webcam quality is excellent! It works well on Skype, Google Chat, Facebook, etc!
Also of note is that the camera shipped with the latest firmware. If you ordered this camera earlier on, you may not have the latest firmware (compared to what's available on MS's site now), which MS states has:
- [improved/new] TrueColor compatibility
- Improved Audio
- Improved auto-focus
- Other firmware upgrades
so I'm betting if you have any problems with your Lifecam, then they should be fixable by the new firmware from Microsoft!
I couldn't say how the included CD's software is, because I chose to just go to MS's site and download the latest Lifecam software (separate package from the firmware), just because I had a feeling it'd be outdated (I've had a ton of CD's from various top-name manufacturers with outdated software, such as ASUS, Intel, etc... not calling them out, though!).
anyways though, check out the videos in other peoples' reviews! this camera gets all five-stars from me! sound quality, picture quality, etc. are excellent (from what my buddies who are on the receiving end tell me).... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By GK50
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read a few of the reviews before I purchased this web-cam and I can confirm the same positive findings. I've owned previous versions of Microsoft cameras - all mediocre - but this particular model is a stand-out! The camera has an ergonomic design and because of its flexible stands it can be used with both laptops and desktops without any sacrifices. The device has a quality feel and it seems very durable. Video quality is spectacular and the camera responds very well in low-light settings.
Definitely worth the money! No reservations...
Definitely worth the money! No reservations...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
So easy to install and works so good and very clear to others. Well worth the $50 or so for this little camera. I bought three of them and would recommend them to every one. Did lots of Searching on line for the best camera for your money and this one on TOP.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
There is a great deal to like about the Microsoft Life Cam. The product is samll, easy to set-up, has tremendous quality video and audio and is flexible enough to attach to a number of different surfaces. I connect it, at times to the actual screen of my laptop and at times to a 22" HD monitor which is what my laptop is connected to at home. My family and I have started Skyping each other, them on their integrated webcams, me on my Life Cam...the quality of the video and audio of my Lifecam is soooooo superior. Because of the Life Cam I was able to save a good bit of money on the laptop that I decided to buy. Not havingan integrated webcam saved me about $70.00 on the price of the laptop, and having the Life Cam gives me flexibility of positioning and movement not available in a static integrated webcam. THis is a great deal and I am glad that I chose to buy the very reasonably priced, high quality Life Cam!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free
This was my first webcam. I am a teacher and I bought this so that some of my classes could Skype with classes in another country. It works great for what I need it for. It is very small, plugs right in without any installation, has a clear picture, and picks up my students' voices well.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
This Web cam was a gift for my granddaughter. Her boyfriend left for college and she misses him so much. She borrowed my web cam, which isn't a very good one, and when I asked her how my web cam was working she hesitated; well I knew that meant it wasn't very good. I told her to shop around and she found this one and she loves it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Omar Paulino
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free|Amazon Verified Purchase
Nice to have something that is not made of plastic. It is encased in an aluminum cylinder and has a quality finish. More importantly, the video image is very good. Everyone on the other end of my comunication commented on the improvement.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Roy Wiegmann
Product Packaging:Amazon Frustration-Free
Fell short of my expectations on video clarity. There is a slow image dimming while on Skype, I attempted a resetting of autofocus but in vain. This cam does well on vista..
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice quality
It works very well. I would buy another if it were to break! It is very well constructed I would suggest this to anyone looking for a nice cheap durable webcam!
Published 1 month ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great webcam
I had other comparable priced webcams in the past but no one better than this one. The picture is so clear, and in HD, that this web camera is a pleasure to use. Read more
Published 5 months ago by eltoloc
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works fine
Does its job as intended. Good picture quality, but nothing impressive.
The zoom setting doesn't work in Skype.
Sits stably on LCD monitor.
Works in Windows 7 64bit
The zoom setting doesn't work in Skype.
Sits stably on LCD monitor.
Works in Windows 7 64bit
Published 11 months ago by Ricardo Consonni
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing special
The software included is pretty cheap. Camera works. Low lighting is good, but not great. Microphone is good, not great. I paid ~$50 for this item... wish I hadn't spent so much. Read more
Published 15 months ago by KB
5.0 out of 5 stars
all fine
all fine the product arrived on time, I am happy with the purchase I can recommend it, thank you very much
Published 20 months ago by aristed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very clear
Two thumbs up for this little cam. I love the quality and clearness of the picture. Easy to set up and it clips right onto my flat screen monitor. Read more
Published on May 3, 2011 by L Simmons
4.0 out of 5 stars
it depends on the internet speed
When used as a webcam, the quality of the picture really depends on the speed of the internet. The face focus feature can be annoying too when it constantly refocus when you move.
Published on January 10, 2011 by Tou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great HD Web cam
Bought these for grandparents to Skype with grand children. Everyone raves about this camera for its video and audio capability. Simply to configure and use.
Published on December 28, 2010 by R. Coonce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good webcam
I had bought one of these for my dad a while back. The quality was excellent and the sound clarity was perfect. I ended up buying another one for myself.
Published on December 28, 2010 by Hops
4.0 out of 5 stars
johan`
This is the best web cam that I ever had. We us it on Skype, to stay in touch with family. Great product from Microsoft................
Published on December 27, 2010 by Robert Johansson
