Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 / QuickCam Pro for Notebooks

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 2.9 x 7.1 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RZNI4S
• Item model number: 960-000045
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (224 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #197 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 14, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Make high-clarity video calls home with the best travel webcam for road warriors. The travel-size 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 goes where lesser mobile webcams don't--smooth, razor-sharp full-screen video. High-precision Carl Zeiss optics, ultra-smooth AutoFocus, and light-correcting RightLight2 Technology work together to make your video calls look so real, it's like being in the room with your spouse and kids back home. Enjoy crystal-clear conversations with a built-in premium microphone that suppresses background noise like airport chatter. Logitech even includes a protective travel case and new Logitech Vid--the fast, free, easy, one-click-to-call video calling software.

Be right at home, when you're on the road, with Logitech high-clarity video calling. The world is your office. And when you're out of town on business, you can't wait to be home again with your family. Well, your wait is over. The travel-size 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 makes high-clarity video calls remarkably easy. So you can just focus on enjoying the moment with your brood back home. Read a bedtime story to your daughter, smile-to-smile, from your hotel room. Share morning coffee with your sweetie, face-to-face, from the airport cafe. Wave “hello, boy” to your tail-wagging best friend who's always happy to see you, even from hundreds of miles away. And with included Logitech Vid video-calling software, it's easier than ever to be with them from afar in astonishing real-life clarity and detail.

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Now crisp, clear video calling is also fast, free and easy.

Included with your webcam

Video calls have always offered the promise of connection to your distant friends and family. But for many of us, getting the hardware and 3rd party software to work has been a challenge. Isn't it about time for an all-in-one webcam and software solution designed to make video calling easy for everyone? Wait no more. Your Logitech webcam comes with new Logitech Vid, the easiest video-calling application ever. Vid one-click-to-call software works seamlessly, right out of the box, with any new or existing Logitech webcam. So you can just relax and enjoy sharp, clear video conversations without hassles. And it's also free for anyone you call, no matter what webcam they use.

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Easy set up

Logitech video calling software lets you install and call in half the time.

Vid keeps things simple from the start. It's set up when your webcam is. So you're ready to call right away. In fact, you can set up Vid in half the steps it takes with major instant-messaging services. When you make a call, Vid connects you to friends using their email addresses. No screen names, extra accounts to create, or third-party software to download. And Vid works whether you're using a PC or a Mac computer, a stand-alone webcam or a built-in one.

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Fast connections

One-click calling without extra steps and hassles.

Other free software offers video calling as another hard-to-find feature in a long list of features. Vid presents a simple, intuitive interface where every element is designed to help you make a video call the moment your webcam is ready. Each of your contacts is represented by a thumbnail picture. Simply click the picture of the person you want to contact and Vid starts your video call. Click. Chat. Simple as that.

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Free for all

Invite and add friends using their email address. It's free and that simple.

Vid software is free with your new or existing Logitech webcam. It's also free for everyone you invite to connect with you, regardless of what webcam they have. Want to add a friend to your call list? Simply choose “Add a friend” to send them an email invitation and software link. Once they sign up, you're both set for free one-click calling—no strings attached.

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Crystal-clear video chats

Crisp, clear, full-screen viewing powered by the Logitech SightSpeed network. All of this simplicity is powered by the Logitech SightSpeed network, a groundbreaking framework designed specifically for video calling. It's also how Logitech Vid can deliver such crisp, clear video and audio without compromises or complications. See how real video calling can be with the Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 and Vid.

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Key Features

Logitech webcams—a better video calling experience by design

From the moment you make your first video call, you'll see why Logitech is the top choice of webcam users worldwide. Logitech designs every webcam from the ground up to give you dramatically clearer video and sound than other webcams at the same price. It's not just about features like lens quality, sensor resolution and software. It's how the sum of the parts adds up to a better video calling experience for you.

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Ultra-smooth AutoFocus with Carl Zeiss optics for razor-sharp calls to family, co-workers and customers

		Close-up with built-in webcam Close-up with Logitech AutoFocus		This high-performance webcam features Carl Zeiss optics, the top choice of professional videographers. Stream your live video conversations in full 2-megapixel detail. That's 50% higher video clarity than standard 1.3MP webcams. The AutoFocus fluidly adjusts to the slightest movement for much smoother video chats without fuzzy images—even in extreme close-ups. Video calling never looked more real. The same goes for photos. Capture and email stunning snapshots, up to 8-megapixels, at the touch of a button.

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Ultra-wide field of view and Intelligent Face Tracking keep you in the middle of the action

				Sit back. Talk with your hands. Chat from across the room. Show a close up of your new signed contract. Intelligent Face Tracking keeps your face, or whatever you're showing, in the center of the video frame. And the ultra-wide view means you can move around freely in front of the camera without having to change its position or angle. Whether you're on a video call home or a video meeting with your team back at the office, just do what comes naturally. This smart little webcam will make sure you're always center-screen.

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RightLight2 Technology brightens you up—even in poor light

Dim light Back light RightLight

Calling to say goodnight in the low light of a hotel desk lamp? Here's where your new webcam really shines. Logitech RightLight2 Technology instantly recognizes and corrects for poor lighting—even harsh side- and back-lighting. No need to lift a finger. The webcam automatically adjusts and balances the brightness on you, the foreground and background. So your face is never lost in shadows, and the people you're calling will always see you in the perfect light.

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Integrated microphone with RightSound 2 Technology for clear, echo-free chats

		The built-in microphone, featuring RightSound2 Technology, cancels the “voice, voice, voice” echoes that occur with some webcam brands. Distracting background noises are cancelled, too. Just speak normally, even from across the room. They won't miss a word. And if want more video calling privacy, it's as simple as adding a headset.

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Included travel case and desktop stand for your on-the-go life

Pack It Travel case included Clip It to any notebook Stand It Desktop stand included

You work in lots of places. Home. The office. Hotel rooms. Logitech includes convenient extras that make it easy to take and use your webcam everywhere. Keep it safe and protected wherever you go with the durable padded travel case. Use the built-in universal clip to easily secure the webcam to your notebook display. Or use the desktop stand to put your webcam at eye level when you're at home or the office. You can also move the stand around to take a shot of anyone or anything in the room.

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Logitech Video Effects make calling home extra entertaining

Animated Avatars match your expressions Face Accessories add to your online personality Fun Filters bring out your creative style and whimsy

Bring out your inner child and make your kids smile, too. Call home disguised as an animated talking shark, alien or cat. It's easy with included Logitech Video Effects software. Personalize your appearance with hundreds of realistic effects, only from Logitech. Transform yourself into animated avatar characters who mirror your movements in real time. Talk and your avatar talks. Smile and your avatar smiles. Also add fun Face Accessories to your live-action image. Quirky glasses. Crazy hats. A royal crown. It's your choice. Or use Fun Filters to turn your image artsy, neon or creepy as a ghost.

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Works with all instant messaging programs for hassle-free calling

All you need for video calling is the webcam, a high-speed Internet connection and software with video calling capability. We recommend Logitech Vid video calling software for fast, easy and free face-to-face connections. You can also download other IM programs online. Unlike some brands, Logitech webcams work with all instant messaging programs—yours and whomever you call, so getting connected is hassle-free.

Use the Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 and free video-calling applications to be there “in person” from home, the office or the road.

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Which Webcam Is Right For You?

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Video Quality

Photo Quality

Optics

Corrects for Poor Lighting

Autofocus

Built-in Mic

HD Video Recording in 720p

	Logitech Webcam Pro 9000	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle			with echo and noise reduction	with 16x9 Widescreen support
	Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	High Quality Glass			with echo and noise reduction	with 16x9 Widescreen support
	Logitech 2 MP Webcam C600	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	High Quality Glass			with echo and noise reduction	with 16x9 Widescreen support
	Logitech 1.3 MP Webcam C500	1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 pixels	5.0 MP	Glass			with echo and noise reduction
	Logitech Webcam C250	Enhanced VGA 640 x 480 pixels	1.3 MP	Plastic			with echo and noise reduction

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What's In The Box?

Package Contents Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 Eye-level desktop stand Travel case USB cable (3 feet) Webcam software CD, including Logitech webcam applications: Logitech Vid, Logitech Video Effects, one-click video e-mail, QuickCapture for photos, webcamming software applications for Windows—Windows Live Messenger, Skype with free full-screen video calling, video-enabled AIM, Yahoo! Messenger with free video calling Quick-start guide 2-year limited warranty

Product Description

QuickCam Pro for Notebooks Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro is a high-end webcam that delivers true 2 megapixel images, superior video quality, and clear, echo-free audio. QuickCam Pro for Notebooks next-generation image sensor uses Logitech RightLight technology for great performance even in low light conditions, and its sleek shape provides a lower lens position for more personal, eye-to-eye contact. QuickCam Pro for Notebooks also features a built-in microphone with Logitech RightSound technology—to ensure that your audience can hear you as well as they see you. RightSound makes headset-free conversations a reality by canceling unwanted echoes that can occur during video calls. You can talk naturally to your friends and family without tangled wires getting in the way.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

120 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive quality and perfect size, October 13, 2007

By	Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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When I got the package, the first thing that made me happy was the size of this camera. I travel a fair amount on business and have a two-year-old daughter, so I always take a camera with me to talk to her at night and allow her to see me. The size of this camera is as good as it gets for traveling, and it also includes a great padded pouch for transporting it.

The other aspect of this product that I loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a Skype call and you move, the person on the other side can clearly see the movement instead of seeing a blur on their screen. I compared its quality side by side with my previous camera, which roughly costs half of what this one goes for, and the difference in quality was huge; making this a great purchase.

In terms of the software installation, the instructions were simple and clear and the process does not take too much time. The only thing that can be improved is that when you get to the point in which you are prompted to plug in the camera, while the computer is checking the configuration, the installation screen keeps prompting for the camera to be plugged in. People used to installing plug-and-play hardware will quickly realize what is going on, but some users may be confused by this and start unplugging and plugging the device.

In terms of using the camera with Skype, the integration is seamless. The only setting I had to adjust manually was the microphone, but this is straightforward, I just needed to go to the Options / Sound Devices and pick the appropriate audio in. A final thing to consider is that for the camera to work with Skype you have to close the Logitech Quickcam software, since the image cannot be used by both programs at the same time.

Overall I am highly satisfied with this product, and besides the minor problems mentioned above, the only other thing I did not care for was the stand. This camera works great if you are going to clip it to your laptop screen, but the stand provided for use with desktops is wobbly and does not help with image quality at all.

60 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nearly Excellent but Flawed Optics, July 15, 2007

By	G. Kuo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Update: A replacement unit has good focus from side to side. The focusing defect I saw appears to be unit specific. Check your unit for focus uniformity across its entire field of view to avoid a defective unit. Once you have a good one, the image quality is excellent.

This webcam does produce a better picture than the built-in camera of a MacBook. Yes, it works with with Mac OS 10.4.10 natively as a UVC device. HOWEVER, the unit I purchased had a focusing flaw. The left side of the image was always slightly out of focus while the right side of the image was well focused. As a result, the very nice lens system just could not get the entire picture right. This focusing flaw was not so noticeable at iChat's low 640 x 480 resolution, but if native resolution images were captured using other webcam capture software, the left 1/3 of the image was clearly out of focus. I believe the unit had its glass lens tilted relative to the CCD preventing it from ever bringing both sides into focus. As a result, the camera's touted superior lens was largely negated.

However, it is otherwise an impressive camera which delivers better tolerance to poor lighting than the built-in MacBook camera. The increased resolution CCD is impressive (in the focused portions of he picture) and gamma response yielded an image which conveyed greater depth.

If the entire image were in focus simultaneously (in full resolution captures) I would have given this using 5 stars. With the optical flaw, I can only give it 3/5. It is possible that other specimens may have better alignment between the lens and CCD, but without testing several more units, I don't know if the problem is a design flaw or simply a single missaligned unit.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Webcam, July 14, 2007

By	Ken (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This is the perfect webcam for using with a laptop. The image quality is outstanding and works well even in low light. The cord is just long enough to connect up to a USB port without getting in the way and saves space when packed up in the tiny neoprene case that's included. Logitech even thought to include a handy mini velcro strap on the USB cord to keep things organized. There's a small and quite adequate microphone with the camera. The stand that is included with the camera breaks apart into three smaller pieces so it can also easily fit in one's gear bag. I'm a bit concerned it's not quite sturdy enough for constant assembly-and-disassembly. I can see using the stand quite a bit when attending lectures because it isolates the microphone from the sound of keyboard typing. I also own an Quick Cam Ultra Vision on a workstation at work. All in all, I'd say that this tiny webcam gives the huge Ultra Vision a good run for it's money on image quality and features, but is much more convenient for the road warrior. Logitech is obviously taking web cams seriously-- these are the two best webcams I have ever seen. They suddenly make video conferencing, video Skype, and OneNote video notes a must have.