Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 3.2 x 3.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AOK7KI
• Item model number: 960-000254
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 3, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed specifically for the Mac, QuickCam Vision Pro gives you a crystal-clear video calling experience that built-in webcams can't match. Be there with far-flung friends and family in high-clarity video that's razor-sharp and ultra-smooth. With premium Carl Zeiss optics, AutoFocus, true 2-magapixel resolution and light-correcting RightLight2 Technology, video calls have never looked more real. And they've never been easier, thanks to new Logitech Vid video calling software. It's free with your Logitech webcam.

Be there face-to-face with high-clarity video calling for your Mac. You love your Mac. You may already be using your computer's built-in webcam for video calls to friends, family and business associates. So why get another webcam? Short answer—QuickCam Vision Pro isn't just another webcam. You'll be seen in high-clarity video that built-in webcams just can't match. Experience video calls that look and sound so real, it's like being in the same room with your parents in San Diego, your cousin Sarah in Chicago or your college buddy Ray in Rome. Just plug the webcam into your Mac and you're good to go. It works right out of the box with Mac OS, iChat or any other instant messaging application. To make video calling even easier, use new Logitech Vid video calling software, free with your webcam. Logitech developed this application from the ground up to dramatically simplify your video calling experience. It's enough to make you love your Mac even more.

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

Free download 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 for Mac, the easiest video-calling application ever. It's free with your webcam and for anyone you call, no matter what webcam they use. Vid one-click-to-call software works seamlessly with QuickCam Vision Pro and your Mac. So you can just relax and enjoy sharp, clear video conversations without hassles.

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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 Mac or a PC 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 Logitech Vid and QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac.

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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 keep your image razor-sharp

1.3MP Resolution Webcam 2.0MP Resolution Logitech Autofocus

Say goodbye to fuzzy video calls. Every feature is designed to make sure you always look and sound crystal-clear on camera. It starts with Carl Zeiss optics, the world leader in high-precision camera lenses. And the ultra-smooth AutoFocus keeps you looking sharp—even in extreme close ups and when you move around.

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True 2-megapixel sensor for vivid HD quality video

1.3M Resolution Webcam 2.0MP Resolution Logitech High-Clarity Video Webcam makers like to talk about their high quality video. What makes Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro different is the combination of features designed from the ground up to give you clearer, crisper, smoother video conversations. That includes nearly double the pixel resolution of standard 1.3-megapixel webcams. So your video image is visibly more detailed and truer-to-life. That goes for photos, too, software enhanced up to 8.0-megapixels. Starting now, what your callers see is what they get—the real you.

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RightLight2 Technology corrects for poor light so you look just right

Dim light Back light RightLight

Wouldn't it be great if your friends and family could see you in the perfect light—without having to adjust a single light in the room? That's the beauty of built-in RightLight2 Technology. It automatically adjusts and balances brightness so your video calls always look clear, crisp and shadow-free—even in dim light or tricky back- and side-lighting.

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High quality built-in microphone for clear, natural conversations

				Some conversations are soft whispers, and others, loud laughs. Either way, this integrated premium microphone makes sure you're clearly heard—even from several feet away. And if you want some "audio privacy" during your video call, it's as simple as wearing a headset.

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Built-in universal clip attaches easily to any Mac monitor or notebook

				You want a webcam that fits whatever Mac you own. Consider it done. The integrated adjustable mounting clip is designed to easily attach to any Mac—thin screen, widescreen or anything in between.

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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 programsÑyours and whomever you call, so getting connected is hassle-free.

Use QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac and free video-calling applications to visit far-flung family and friends in razor-sharp high-clarity video.

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HD Video Recording in 720p

	For Mac
	Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle
	For PC
	Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF	2.0 MP HD 1600 x 1200 pixels	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss with motorized tracking			with echo and noise reduction	with 16x9 Widescreen support
	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	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle			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
	Logitech Webcam C200	VGA 640 x 480 pixels	1.3 MP	Plastic			with echo and noise reduction

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What's In The Box?

2-year limited warranty

		Package Contents Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam with 6-foot USB cable Universal clip for use with Mac monitors and notebooks Logitech Vid for Mac software

Product Description

The Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro delivers image-perfect detail and clarity that far surpasses that of other webcam solutions ¿ either embedded or stand alone ¿ thanks to Carl Zeiss optics with premium autofocus, a high-end 2 megapixel sensor, and RightLight2.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plug-and-Play All-in-One WebCam for Mac, July 19, 2008

By	Lee (near Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

Very good video and sound quality. Plug-and-Play installation. Easy to test and configure on a Mac using Skype or Yahoo Messenger.

I'm glad I waited for this Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac instead a Windows cam. All I needed was a quality combined webcam / microphone for my G4 PowerBook - no need for special effects. This cam had to work well in low light conditions, and with slower internet connections when I travel.

I've been using it for 5 days with Skype on DSL, and both my US and international contacts are receiving very good quality sound and image.

Although it has no built-in stand, it can actually be set on a flat surface or gently clipped above the screen. Since there is no driver software, it is missing the face-tracking features of the Pro 9000, and there can be lags with a lot of movement. Not an issue for me since I'm using this in a static setting. It also is missing Logitech's RightSound, but my contacts are hearing me clearly. No snapshot button or digital zoom. HD video can be up to 1600 X 1200 pixels, which may be a little better than the 9000. I haven't tested video recording using third-party software. No travel pouch.

In all - not many extra bells and whistles, but an excellent choice for Mac users who want an instant set-up, quality webcam.

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Requires a high-power Mac, August 14, 2008

By	D. Shepard (Boston) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This product listing is a bit misleading in that the Mac can't really take advantage of the high resolution of this camera. Apple software simply does not support such high resolution: as it says in the specs above, "Photo Booth and iChat support a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels."

Talia, your G4 iMac simply doesn't have enough horsepower , in processor speed or video resolution, to do satisfying video chat- with any video camera. You have to dig into the iChat specifications, but this is what Apple states for 1-1 video chat requirements: 320-by-240 pixel video resolution requires a minimum of 1.8 GHz G5, or 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo (one of the newer dual-processor computers). According to their specs, your computer would support a video resolution of 160-by-120 pixels- this is a video picture that is approximately 2 inches by 1.5 inches in size- tiny. If the chat window is any bigger, no matter what camera you use, the video will be choppy and poor quality because your Mac simply is not capable of processing the signals and displaying the video fast enough. I'm very sorry - there's not enough info here for you to have known that.

The specifications listed here are entirely inadequate for consumers to know how well this camera will work with their computer.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mac Web Cam, August 14, 2008

By	Welles Goodrich (Santa Cruz, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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First thing is that this is new technology which works with the built in UVC drivers. I know Leopard includes them for Intel Macs, I'm not sure about earlier versions of the OS or Power PC Macs so users of older machines/software are advised to do a bit of research or even post on the Logitech forums. If you have fairly recent hardware and are running Leopard this camera gives the best picture I've ever encountered on a Mac.

I'm using it on my Mac Pro quad core. Excellent picture, as good a frame rate as the using software allows. For iChat that's about 15 fps which is enough for reasonably responsive image. Skype can be better, up to 30 fps but the cost is greater bandwidth needed for transmission. You will find that products which you might expect to work such as PhotoBooth don't or only give you about 5fps. That's because the software was written to use a built in web cam or FireWire and the UVC compliant camera isn't yet fully supported. You can take stills but not movies except with the jerky 5 fps limitation. You can use a third party little app called WebcamTweaker.app to capture movies from this camera.

Prior to this cam I was using a Logitech 9000 Pro which gave an equally good image but lacked the built in auto focus and light adjustments. It was limited to the 5 fps which this QuickCam for Mac has eliminated. We are only limited any more by applications which fail to make use of the abilities built into this cam. For me it was a five star purchase.