This review is for the "Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p HD Webcam - Gray" in case you find it under another product.
I was looking for a new webcam for the frequent Zoom meetings I attend. The main requirement was the camera's viewing angle had to be narrower than the wide-angle view provided by nearly every other less-expensive webcam. This can only be obtained via optical zoom (preferable but unavailable at this price point) or some form of digital zoom effect. The reason this is important for online conferencing via Zoom and related systems is that the normal wide-angle view makes your face too unimposingly tiny, especially in "gallery" view. Imagine my surprise when I found a whole slew of camera controls in the Skype settings menu (ridiculously, they aren't even available via the Windows 10 camera app.) Among the controls that are adjustable is a digital-zoom setting -- exactly what I was looking for!
How to take advantage of this in Zoom: Open Skype, adjust the settings for the camera using the Skype Audio and Video settings controls. Remember to hit the "Apply" button on both settings windows. Exit Skype and start Zoom and the camera settings will have been preserved between the two applications! Using this procedure and sitting about a foot from the camera, I was able to get my face to fill at least 3/4 of the screen height, the exact effect I was after.
I've only tested this with Zoom so I don't know if it works with other conferencing or picture/video software. But it's good enough for my purposes, especially since I bought this model back in 2012, way before there ever was Zoom.
BTW, this camera's image quality from the start has been extremely good and it is still competitive today.
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Microsoft LifeCam Studio
The Closest To Being There
Enjoy a superior HD video quality with the LifeCam Studio, which includes a 1080p HD sensor. But great video is about more than HD. Use the built-in High-Fidelity Microphone to bring it all together: the vivid sights, colors, and sounds of real-life.
Sharp Image Quality
Shoot with great accuracy in wide angle with the LifeCam precision glass element lens. And, to make filming even easier, LifeCam features TrueColor Technology, which means your video remains bright and colorful in virtually all light conditions. Keep your subject crisp with autofocus, from four inches to infinity.
Tripod Mount
The LifeCam Studio is ready to be mounted on a standard tripod (tripod not included). And with the universal attachment base, you can easily mount the LifeCam Studio to a desktop PC, notebook, or LCD monitor.
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| Max Video Resolution | Full HD 1080P | HD 720p | HD 720p |
| Photo Definition | 8.0 MP | 5.0 MP | 4.0 MP |
| 16:9 Video | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
| Wide Angle Lens | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
| Auto Focus | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital Zoom | 3x | 5x | 4x |
| TrueColor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ClearFrame | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
| Built-In Noise Cancellation Mic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Universal Attach Base | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Tek Star (SN Recorded) | Reliable Printers | AMERICAN WOLF | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | AnkerDirect |
| model name | Microsoft LifeCam Studio | LifeCam Studio | Microsoft Modern Webcam | BRIO 100 | brio | A3367 |
| display size | — | — | 10 inches | — | 2.5 inches | 1 centimeters |
| digital zoom | 3 multiplier x | — | — | 0 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | — |
| video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 4K |
| connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB-A | USB-C | USB |
| shooting modes | Automatic | — | Automatic | Low Light | Shutter Priority, Automatic, Easy | Automatic |
| lens type | Zoom | — | Zoom | Zoom | Custom Logi 4 element lens with anti-reflective coating | Zoom |
| flash memory type | SD | — | SDHC | — | SD | Internal flash memory |
| form factor | Standalone | Compact | Compact | Rectangular | Standard Webcam | Ultra Compact |
| image stabilization | ✗ | — | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| max focal length | 1920 millimeters | — | — | 4 millimeters | — | 3000 millimeters |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 2.66 x 8 inches |
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| Item Weight | 4.5 ounces |
| ASIN | B0042X8NT6 |
| Item model number | Q2F-00001 |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 13, 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft |
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Works fine with Windows 10, settings can be adjusted via Skype!
This review is for the "Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p HD Webcam - Gray" in case you find it under another product. I was looking for a new webcam for the frequent Zoom meetings I attend. The main requirement was the camera's viewing angle had to be narrower than the wide-angle view provided by nearly every other less-expensive webcam. This can only be obtained via optical zoom (preferable but unavailable at this price point) or some form of digital zoom effect. The reason this is important for online conferencing via Zoom and related systems is that the normal wide-angle view makes your face too unimposingly tiny, especially in "gallery" view. Imagine my surprise when I found a whole slew of camera controls in the Skype settings menu (ridiculously, they aren't even available via the Windows 10 camera app.) Among the controls that are adjustable is a digital-zoom setting -- exactly what I was looking for! How to take advantage of this in Zoom: Open Skype, adjust the settings for the camera using the Skype Audio and Video settings controls. Remember to hit the "Apply" button on both settings windows. Exit Skype and start Zoom and the camera settings will have been preserved between the two applications! Using this procedure and sitting about a foot from the camera, I was able to get my face to fill at least 3/4 of the screen height, the exact effect I was after. I've only tested this with Zoom so I don't know if it works with other conferencing or picture/video software. But it's good enough for my purposes, especially since I bought this model back in 2012, way before there ever was Zoom. BTW, this camera's image quality from the start has been extremely good and it is still competitive today.
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This review is for the "Microsoft LifeCam Studio 1080p HD Webcam - Gray" in case you find it under another product.
Works fine with Windows 10, settings can be adjusted via Skype!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2021
I was looking for a new webcam for the frequent Zoom meetings I attend. The main requirement was the camera's viewing angle had to be narrower than the wide-angle view provided by nearly every other less-expensive webcam. This can only be obtained via optical zoom (preferable but unavailable at this price point) or some form of digital zoom effect. The reason this is important for online conferencing via Zoom and related systems is that the normal wide-angle view makes your face too unimposingly tiny, especially in "gallery" view. Imagine my surprise when I found a whole slew of camera controls in the Skype settings menu (ridiculously, they aren't even available via the Windows 10 camera app.) Among the controls that are adjustable is a digital-zoom setting -- exactly what I was looking for!
How to take advantage of this in Zoom: Open Skype, adjust the settings for the camera using the Skype Audio and Video settings controls. Remember to hit the "Apply" button on both settings windows. Exit Skype and start Zoom and the camera settings will have been preserved between the two applications! Using this procedure and sitting about a foot from the camera, I was able to get my face to fill at least 3/4 of the screen height, the exact effect I was after.
I've only tested this with Zoom so I don't know if it works with other conferencing or picture/video software. But it's good enough for my purposes, especially since I bought this model back in 2012, way before there ever was Zoom.
BTW, this camera's image quality from the start has been extremely good and it is still competitive today.
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