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"Excellent but Noisy PTZ Network Camera by Panasonic" 2008-08-16
By M. Pickering (MI, USA)
Businesses have used security/surveillance cameras for many years, to identify people in certain areas of the building, to watch for suspicious activity, or to catch people in the act of doing evil deeds. However, as technology has improved and prices have dropped, these cameras have now become popular additions to home security systems as well. While many people still choose Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and recorders, mostly due to their low cost, the added flexibility of network cameras (otherwise known as IP cameras or Internet cameras) is starting to greatly influence homeowners. Network cameras allow easy installation and integration with your wired or wireless home network. While CCTV cameras require a standalone monitor to view the images, network cameras can be controlled and viewed from any computer on your home network, and can also be viewed from outside your network with computers, cell phones and PDAs that have an active Internet connection. But choosing a good network camera that meets your needs can be a bit tricky, as most of the network cameras currently on the market are either low end (relatively inexpensive) or high end (extremely expensive); with very few choices that fall in between. If you're looking for a network camera that you can control pan, tilt, and zoom, it can be very difficult to find a quality device that is affordable. Well Panasonic recognized the strong need for a mid-level network camera, which would offer features that are usually only available on high priced models. They answered this consumer need with the Panasonic BB-HCM527A PoE ceiling mount, dome network camera; complete with motorized pan, tilt and zoom features.

Setting up a home computer network and adding IP cameras to this network requires a bit of technical aptitude, so you may wish to call upon the help of someone with a computer technical background if you are not very tech-savvy. This review is for the BB-HCM527A network camera, so I am going to concentrate on the camera itself and not include a long dissertation about home networking in general.

The Panasonic BB-HCM527A network camera is NOT a Wi-Fi device, so you need to make sure you are able to run a CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 cable from your network router, switch or hub to where your camera will be mounted. This model is also a PoE (Power over Ethernet) device, so you will want to make sure your network has a PoE switch, or you will need to purchase a separate PoE injector. Although PoE technology is becoming more popular in business environments, most home networks do not yet utilize this new and somewhat expensive technology. However, the advantage of PoE is that your power travels over the same Ethernet cable as your data; meaning that you do not have to have a power outlet right next to where you plan to mount your camera. I do not have a PoE network in my home, so I purchased the PD-3001/AC 1PORT Poe Injector Ac Input 802.3AF and Cisco Supported, made by PowerDsine. This allowed me to run a cable from my network switch to the injector, which plugs into a wall AC outlet, and then run another cable from the injector to the network camera itself. You now have your power and data connections all in one wire.

This remarkable device is a feature rich network camera, with nearly all of the bells and whistles you could want. It is able to pan from -175 to +175 degrees, giving a total sweep of roughly 350 degrees. Mounting the camera to the ceiling is a fairly straightforward process, utilizing the easy to follow instructions and mounting hardware, which is all included in the camera kit. It has a tilt angle adjustment from 0 degrees (straight down) to +82 degrees. The zoom capabilities of this camera are not quite as impressive; offering only a 4.6x zoom (2.3x optical, 2x digital). Still, for most home or small business applications this should prove to be sufficient. Video output can be adjusted between three different resolutions, at up to 30 frames per second. Output formats include JPEG, with three different quality settings, and MPEG4. The light sensitivity of this camera is from 2 to 100,000 lux, and can go all the way down to 0.2 lux when in "Color Night View" mode. It also allows 2-way, half-duplex audio, with a built-in microphone and an output for an external speaker (sold separately). Buyers should be aware that there is no built-in speaker in this camera, so it will only allow 1-way audio unless a self-powered speaker is plugged into the camera. All video and audio from this camera can be monitored from your home or business network, or from outside your local network with a computer, or a web compatible cellular phone or PDA; all using a free Internet service called "Viewnetcam." This Internet service is totally free for anyone who owns a Panasonic IP camera, and it gives full access to all of the camera controls, configuration settings, and video/audio output from the camera. I could go on and on, explaining all of the features and specifications of this network camera, but I will simply list them below for your review.

Technical Specs:

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* Lens = 73° Wide-Angle

* Lens Brightness = F1.9 (Wide) - F2.8 (Tele)

* Required Light Intensity = 2 to 100,000 lux (0.2 to 100,000 lux in Color Night View Mode)

* Lens Focus Point = Fixed (focal range: 0.5m to infinity)

* Zoom = 4.6x (2.3x optical, 2x digital)

* Image Sensor = 1/3.6 inch MAICOVICON, approx. 370,000 pixels

* Horizontal Viewing Angle = Tele: 32° (optical) / 16° (digital), Wide: 73°

* Vertical Viewing Angle = Tele: 24° (optical) / 12° (digital), Wide: 55°

* Remote Pan Angle = -175° up to +175°

* Remote Tilt Angle = 0° up to +82°

* Maximum Pan/Tilt Speed = Pan: 300°/sec, Tilt: 80°/sec

* Image Compression = JPEG (Motion JPEG), MPEG4

* Video Resolution Settings = 192 x 144, 320 x 240 (default), 640 x 480

* Image Quality Settings = JPEG (favor clarity, standard, favor motion), MPEG4

* Frame Rate = Max. 30 frames/sec @ 640 x 480, 320 x 240 or 192 x 144

* Progressive Scan Video Output

* Authentication = User ID/Password, SSL

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* Supported IPv4 Network Protocols = TCP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, ARP, ICMP, POP3, NTP, UPnP(tm), SMTP Authentication, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SSL, HTTPS, TLS.

* Supported IPv6 Network Protocols = ICP, UDP, IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, ICMPv6, POP3, NDP, NTP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, SSL, HTTPS, TLS.

* Buffered Images = Approx. 350 images (320 x 240) -standard image quality (16kb per image), with time display, without using SD/SDHC memory card.

* Image Buffer = Alarm, Time or Motion Detection Triggers

* Image Transfer via E-Mail = SMTP, FTP, HTTP

* DDNS Compatible = Yes (using free Viewnetcam.com viewer)

* Cellular Phone Compatibility = Remote Monitoring

* Multiple Camera Views = 4-up, 9-up, or 16-up

* Audio Signal = 2-Way / half-duplex

* Audio CODEC = ADPCM (32kbps)

* Audio Frequency Range = 300Hz - 3.4kHz

* Audio Input = Built-in Microphone or External Microphone Input Terminal (3.5mm mini-jack)

* Audio Output = Line Output Terminal for External Speaker (3.5mm mini-jack)

* Audio Reception = Method: ActiveX / Decoding: ActiveX

* Network Connection = Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

* SD Card Slot for Image Buffer = Up to 2GB SD, or up to 8GB SDHC

* Analog Video Output = Analog Composite Plug (NTSC/PAL)

* Built-in Motion Sensor

* Power Source = PoE: 48V, IEEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet

* Power Consumption = PoE: 4.4W (view only) / 7.9W (pan-scan)

* Dimensions = 6" (H) x 4 9/16" (W) x 6" (D)

Since this camera has a built-in motion sensor, you can adjust the trigger threshold and sensitivity settings on a PC, and the camera will then automatically capture and record images when motion is detected. The images can be stored in the camera's memory buffer, to a user installed SD or SDHC card, or they can be sent to you via e-mail or FTP transfer. This makes the BB-HCM527A network camera a great device for a business environment or for a vacation home, for motion detection security. And speaking of security, the BB-HCM527A can also be connected to most home or business security systems, so that the camera will automatically start recording when an alarm is triggered by the security system. Unfortunately the camera lens will not automatically pan or tilt to the area where the motion was detected. Therefore you will want to position the lens in the direction of the area you wish to be monitored in your absence. The camera also has a timer record feature, which allows you to setup days of the week and times at which you wish to have the camera record. Both video and audio can be captured during a motion triggered or timed event. Reading the saved data from the built-in memory buffer or from an installed SD card is very easy, using any web browser. You can also use 3rd party software, installed on any PC on your home or business network, to record full-time or triggered event streaming video and audio. Panasonic gives you a demo version of their own recording utility called Network Camera Recorder with Viewer Software. However, purchasing the fully licensed version of this software will set you back a few hundred dollars, and it is pretty basic software for such a hefty price tag.

Connecting this camera to my network wasn't overly challenging; but I have worked in the I.T. support field for over 20 years. Still, hooking this model camera up to your personal home or small business network really shouldn't prove to be very difficult for most people. The camera will acquire an IP address from your DHCP enabled router automatically, once powered up, but I would recommend that you give it a static IP. This just helps prevent any technical routing issues in the future. Panasonic includes a setup wizard CD, which will discover your new camera on your network, and will allow you to configure the settings of the camera and view the video (and hear the audio) output. If you assign your camera a static IP address, as I suggested, then you will be able to easily access your camera from any computer on your network, by simply typing the IP address of your camera into a web browser (with a prefix of http://). The BB-HCN527A camera provides impressive video and audio quality, when viewed from a computer inside your network, and the pan, tilt, and zoom functions are very responsive when you trigger them from the control panel in your browser. Colors are easily washed out by extremes in lighting (too bright or too dark), but the overall image remains clear unless the lighting drops below the required levels. Low light images will appear grainy; looking like static produced by over-the-air analog television signals. Panasonic's "Color Night View Mode" does improve colors in low light, but does very little to reduce the graininess of the image itself. I have found the C.N.V. mode to be fairly useless myself.

Getting your camera configured for viewing from the Internet (outside of your home or business network) is definitely the most challenging part of the installation process. It requires a little tweaking of your network router settings. The most important thing is to make sure that your router is UPnP compatible, and that the UPnP service is enabled on your router. You may even have to manually add your own UPnP Forwarding settings, if your router doesn't automatically open the correct port for your camera. I ended up having to do this myself, since my router was having problems with the automatic port forwarding itself. I actually installed 5 new IP cameras at once (two of which were the BB-HCN527A model of which this review is for), so I spent quite a bit of time fiddling with router settings in order to get everything working properly. Once your router is configured you will need to open up the Internet settings screen for your camera, from a PC connected to your network, to enable the Auto Port Forwarding (IPv4), and to configure the camera to allow access from the Internet (IPv6). You then register the camera with Viewnetcam.com, which then tracks your camera's IP address on the Internet and forwards it to the internal IP address of your camera on your network. This has to be done as your internal IP addresses are only used by your personal or business network. Your personal network addresses are not the same as your Internet IP address. It's kind of like having UPS deliver a package to your neighbor, and your neighbor then delivers it to you. This forwarding also provides an extra level of security, so that your internal network addresses are never directly accessed by someone outside of your network. Viewnetcam.com does a pretty good job of handling this forwarding task and you should rarely run into any problems on that end. However, if you should have any problems while configuring your new camera, Panasonic has an excellent technical support team, strictly dedicated to IP camera support. I have contacted them a couple of times, to work out some issues I had setting up a Wi-Fi network camera, and I was very impressed with the technical knowledge of both support staff members that I spoke with. Panasonic stands behind their network cameras very well and they will walk you through the entire process of getting it configured to communicate with your network and over the Internet.

I have had two of these Panasonic BB-HCM527A network cameras working in my home now for the past 3 months, and so far I have found very few faults in this model. The video image is very good for a camera of this price range, the audio is crystal clear, and the pan/tilt/zoom control interface (using a web browser with an AcitveX plug-in) is simple to use and very responsive. Because of the 350 degree panning sweep of this camera, I mounted them in central locations, between rooms of my house, so that one camera can cover multiple rooms. This type of mounting configuration may not make much sense for those that intend to utilize the motion sensing feature (since the camera has to be pointed in the direction of motion). However, as my wife runs a daycare business out of our home, these cameras allow her to keep track of the location of all children, when they are wandering about the house. My wife keeps a Wi-Fi enabled laptop near her at all times, so she can pull up the cameras and pan them to show different rooms at any time. I really only have a couple of beefs with this model camera, which are actually rather minor. First of all, the zoom feature of this camera is quite limited. The 2.3x optical zoom provides crystal clear images, but obviously it can't zoom right in on something really small at only 2.3x power. The digital zoom adds another 2x, essentially doubling the range, but using the digital zoom distorts the image pretty bad and starts making fine details hard to recognize. In my experience I have always found digital zooms to be fairly useless in almost all digital cameras and camcorders, and this IP network camera is no exception. But since these cameras are mounted in my home, I really don't need a more powerful optical zoom feature. Business owners may want to consider this issue though, as it may restrict their surveillance abilities. My second complaint involves the noise this camera makes when panning and tilting. Panning the camera emits a loud grinding type sound, which can easily be heard from anyone within several feet of the camera. Tilting the camera lens is a bit quieter, but still produces a clearly audible buzzing sound. Zooming the lens is very quiet, with only a slight hum, which can only be heard if you are standing right below the camera. But the panning and tilting noises are definitely irritating and will blow any attempts you have at secretly monitoring somebody's movements within your home. It may not wake you out of a deep sleep, but it will certainly get anyone's attention that is within 10 to 15 feet from the camera. Every time my wife or I pan the camera to look at someone, they always end up looking at the camera, as it's pretty obvious where the sound is coming from. Therefore I wouldn't consider this camera to be a good choice for a discrete nanny cam, for monitoring a nanny or babysitter. As soon as you move the camera lens they will know you're watching them.

Overall I am extremely pleased with the Panasonic BB-HCM527A PoE Network Camera. It comes with all of the mounting hardware you should need, and the instruction manual is easy to understand and full of illustrations. Just remember that you will need to provide your own PoE power source (either a PoE network switch or a PoE injector device) and your own CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable. You should also consider purchasing and installing a SD or SDHC memory flash card, if you plan to use the motion detection feature, as the built-in camera memory buffer (approx. 6MB) fills up pretty fast. Although the camera has a built-in microphone, for picking up audio, you will need to purchase a portable, self-amplified speaker, if you wish to have full 2-way audio capabilities. This camera seems to be well built, and it comes with a boatload of advanced, very useful features. If it had a more powerful zoom, came with a fully licensed version of the video recording software, and was far less noisy during operation, I could easily give this network camera 5 stars. But even though I can do without the recording software, and I can even live with the meager zoom capabilities, I just can't give anything higher than 4 stars for a device that sounds like an electric blender, every time I move the lens. The engineers at Panasonic should really consider redesigning the motor and gear system of this camera. After all, nobody wants their surveillance camera to scream "I'm Watching You!"

*** WARNING!: Please be advised that some states have privacy laws, which require that all parties that are involved in being recorded be notified in advance, and may even have to give their permission in writing. Almost every state has a law prohibiting unauthorized audio recording. When considering the installation of a video security camera in your home, especially if it has audio recording capabilities, you should seek legal advice from a family attorney.

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The Cobra PC1000 is quite a useful camera, but its non-standard drivers mean that you need to keep the original disks close to your computer. I have recently upgraded my computer and found out that I lost my original setup disk. Used to other companies' service I expected the Cobra website to hold the drivers for this camera, but they didn't.

I emailed the support at Cobra, but the replied said they cannot provide me with the drivers and if they are not on the website, they cannot help me.

Now I have a 60$ web camera, that I can't operate as it's supposed to work.

"Web Cam Review" 2010-02-19
By Eric R. Bunzow (Tampa, FL)
I have found this easy to use, however the set up to e-mail is a little harder then what you may think. Yahoo & GMail will NOT be supported with this. This is the only reason I gave it 3 stars! Those email accounts require a secure "SMTP". This software does NOT offer support for that.

The pictures are good, but storing pictures on a PC is not good when you are not able to secure the pc from being stolen when your house is being broken into.

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- Driverless technology. No driver software is needed
- Mac OS X (10.4.3 or higher) and Windows compatible
- Lightweight, 2-inch, portable design
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"What a Gem!" 2010-04-18
By P. Harrington (USA)
I found out about this little webcam for Macs, read the reviews, ordered it via [...]. It came immediately direct from the company. I opened it, read the directions, plugged it in, set SKYPE preferences, and called my son in Ireland via SKYPE. It worked immediately!! And the picture is much clearer than the built-in video cam in his laptop. What fun!!

"A picture is worth a thousand words" 2009-02-24
By Thomas E. Brooks (Atlanta, GA U.S.A.)
This is a great little web camera and has added a whole new dimension to seeing grand-kids on both coasts.

The limitations so far have been software and connection speed so do not expect HDTV. I am sure you can spend less but this was the best option I could find when purchased and I am well satisfied. Also I do not have as yet a great deal of experience with the video technology. This was plug and play so it did not require a lot to install.

I had one contact with customer service which was satisfactory.

"good webcam" 2009-02-23
By Brandon Webb
Not sure what the person that called it "poor design" and cheapy-looking was talking about. I mean, it looks just like the picture. Strange...

I bought this for webcam use with family across the country. My Mac G4 has no built-in cam. Here are the high-yield facts. I am new to web-cam use and give myself a 5 of 10 for computer literacy.

1) Just like the other reviews say, you "just plug it in." No driver or other software to install/download.

2) It is small, would fit in my closed fist.

3) Based on my own experience, it:

-works well with Mac

-works well with Skype

-can be viewed on the "other end" by a Windows PC. In other words, my dad can see me well on his PC when I use this iMage camera with my Mac G4.

Overall, good buy for use for video chatting. Quality is poor with bad lighting, but this is easily fixed: you want to have light on your face, but no light source in sight of the camera. In other words, you want a good light source just behind the lens shining on the user.

In other news, be sure to try Skype first when video chatting with Mac and PC.

Hope this helps!

"Don't Use if you have an Older MAC" 2009-02-11
By Juddey24
They don't stress you need a USB 2.0 port, I have a 10.4.11 and it is a PowerPC G4 but it doesn't have the USB high speed 2.0 ports in the back so product doesn't work.

"Plug and play... all you need for your Mac!" 2008-10-13
By Estuardo Salazar (Miami, FL United States)
No drivers, no hassle, just plug&play. Resolution is not the best, but it gets the job done. I appreciate the ability to be used with a tripod.

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- Bonus software - Use bundled HP PhotoSmart Essentials to capture, edit, customize, and print images.
- Built-in microphone - Converse naturally without a headset
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"DO NOT BUY - TERRIBLE SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!" 2009-09-23
By A.M. (USA)
I specifically bought the Quickcam because it says that it was compatible with Windows Vista. It worked for a while, but it is VERY finicky. Everytime Windows would update the computer the drivers would not work, and I'd have to reinstall. After SEVERAL reinstall attempts I finally get the webcam working. However, now for the third time it has failed, and I am no longer able to update. When I go to Logitech website to find updated drivers, there aren't any. Then it says this camera is out of date - to purchase a new one. On the box it says compatible with Vista - what gives!

I've bought a Microsoft cam - going to see if this works better. Don't buy logitech - the support [...]

"Awesome WebCam A+++" 2009-02-14
By Konrad P. Makowski (Chicago, IL)
I definitely recommend this webcam to anybody who is considered on quality/price rating. This camera will not cost you a fortune and at the same time will give you the quality of picture. You can also modify the picture via software added to that device and create a mood of your web conversations.

It is a good buy!!

"Suitable for my use" 2009-02-09
By F. Strachan
This camera is pretty good considering the price. My only issue is that I have to constantly adjust it so it can stay on my laptop. Other than that, its doable.

"Not too bad" 2009-01-24
By Chacolex (Utah)
It is hard to give this a great or a bad review, so I am going with neutral, since it appears to work, but with somewhat mediocre internet connectivity it varies, so it is hard to say. However on a normal flat screen it was a little difficult to get to stay attached to the screen, which was sort of an annoyance. Still, easy setup with software and getting in with different types of webcam programs.

"Good n' Cheap" 2009-01-08
By Fred H. (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
This is a good external camera if you're running Windows. I usually work on Macs but needed something for when I use Windows and this does the job nicely.

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- USB interface, no external power supply needed
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"up in lights...." 2010-10-08
By Chris Woodford (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, US)
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"Works Great on Windows 7 and Linux!" 2010-08-22
By David Matthews
All I had to was just Plug it in, and it worked on windows 7, and Ubuntu linux.

the sound quality is ok.

and the video is good for the price,

and the "night vision" (6 led's the shine really bright in your face)

can be adjusted!

the video gets blurry if you move too fast, but this is still an excellent buy for the price.

"Simple is not always good." 2010-07-17
By Michelle M Martorano
This camera was really cheap to buy "new" and really easy to install (plug and play). It does have its issues though.

Pros:

+ Adjustable picture quality to make for a crisp picture.

+ Plug and play allows easy use on many computers.

Cons:

- Clip does not hold to laptop well and falls off frequently.

- Even with volume all the way up, everybody hears me as a whisper unless my face is 3 inches from the camera...in which case, they see a REALLY big close up!

Overall, it was less than 10 dollars after shipping and tax and the video part works fine. If you have a microphone built into your computer, this would be a great buy!

"Nice cheap camera" 2010-07-09
By Chandra Chandrasekaran
This camera for this price is a very good deal, I got a few of these because I can use them in my setup for monitoring purposes during experiments. I opened, it removed the IR filter and with an IR source I am good to go!

"Good price" 2010-07-02
By Cindy7610
This is a good web cam for the price I paid. Works good, easy to install, and easy to use.

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E1000 Webcam

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"Not bad, but not good." 2009-11-02
By M. Farber (New York, NY)
I got this webcam for someone else, so I can't comment on ease of use or any of the fun features because the person hasn't figured those out yet. The picture quality on the receiving end, however, is not great. It's grainy and seems to lag. I can't complain too much given the price, but if I could redo the purchase, I would spend more money and get a better quality product.

"EASY TO INSTALL AND USE!!!" 2009-06-03
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Even tho I have a cam in my laptop, It was still easy to use to try out. The installation was fast and super easy! I recommend this web cam to anyone who needs one!!

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"Just what I needed for notebook video sharing on the road" 2009-11-21
By Sparky Jones (Seattle, WA)
The Creative Labs Live! Cam Pro VGA Webcam for Notebooks is a small web camera with good image rendering and built with pretty good quality materials. It is perfect for those on the road or people attached to their notebooks such as students or business people.

The software was easy to install and is not too complicated to use. It has some neat video effects for those who wish to play around a little bit. The sturdy clip will hold it onto the top of your laptop screen quite well. ***However*** It will not expand wide enough to fit a standard monitor. The cord is very short, to help cut down on excess cord when attaching it to your notebook. A USB extension would have been nice for those who wish to place it elsewhere. I do like the handy hard case that comes with it.

Another benefit is that Creative brand is a very common and well known brand, so many third party video applications support it.

If you are looking for a quality web cam for notebook fun or business, you should consider this one.

"A good, but unspectacular webcam" 2009-06-18
By Gaz Rendar (Chicago, IL USA)
The Creative Labs Live! Cam Pro VGA Webcam will get the job done, just don't expect any awesome features.

The install was relatively simple and nothing out the ordinary. I did have to perform a mandatory restart on both Vista machines I tested it on, though. You have the option to install several software programs, as well as the cam's drivers. It took around 5 minutes total for the install to finish. You get the basic Creative Webcam software that allows you take pics and videos. The Creative Webcam software will also take a pic at a set interval and post it to a webpage or FTP site so that you can monitor a room remotely via a web-browser. I checked this out and went through the motions, but I couldn't fully test out this feature because I don't have a dedicated FTP site for myself. There is also a video slideshow creator and a SightSpeed video/mic optimization tool.

The camera itself is pretty good. It has a tension grip that keeps the camera on your laptop screen. However, it was unable to grip the top of my 24" LCD screen for my desktop computer so if you are hoping to use it for a laptop and desktop, you might be out of luck. Once mounted on your screen, though, the camera can tilt up and around, almost in a full 360. There's also a microphone on the device that works as well as any webcam mic in the $50 and under range.

The video and capture ability is exactly what you'd expect for a webcam in the $40-50 range. It shoots solid video at 320 x 240 resolution, which was ideal for my Yahoo and AIM instant messaging tests. You can shoot native resolution video at 640 x 480, but it didn't look as clean. If you step it up to the max 800 x 600 interpolated resolution the image appears blocky and pixelated. Same goes for images. You can take good snapshots at 640 x 480, but once you start to go higher than that the image quality takes a noticeable hit. These resolution limitations are similar on most webcams of this price range.

To summarize, this webcam is the epitome of "you get what you pay for," nothing more, nothing less. The camera works and gets the job done for IM programs and making short video mail clips. It doesn't have any fancy bells and whistles, but that's ok at this cost. The only thing that might be a difference maker is that it does come with a cheap plastic case to house your camera (the cord has to be wrapped on a track outside of the case) when you take your laptop on the road. If you are loyal to Creative products, you won't be disappointed with dropping $40-50 for this device. However, if you strongly prefer other brand names, you probably won't be missing too much (except the case) if you decide to go in another direction here.

"Garbage." 2009-06-04
By Laura I (Fairchild AFB, WA)
This webcam is garbage, pure and simple. The process for installing the software was exhaustive, and not user friendly. When I finally got it installed and went to use it, a box popped up that said "Creative ?????????-?????" and had the option for "ok" or "cancel". I hit 'ok' and the error message just kept popping up over and over again, so I hit 'cancel' and tried again. Same problem. I uninstalled and then reinstalled. Same problem. I went to the creative website and tried to update the driver. It said the old driver needed to be uninstalled first, I clicked 'ok' and then got that weird question mark error message again. I went through hell and back trying to uninstall the old driver before being able to finally install the updated one. Once I got the new driver installed, it worked.

The image was blurry and shaky. It says it auto focuses, but I had to manually focus it by turning the lens to get it anywhere near decent. At it's best, the image quality is still very poor and dark. The included software is just filler and not very good in my opinion. In case you're thinking that maybe I'm just too computer-illiterate to use this webcam, I should mention that I have a degree in Imaging Digital Arts.

Aside from that, the clamp will not work for a notebook thinner than 3/8". So for something like a Macbook Air, this wont work. It also wont work for a screen thicker than 5/8". So if you thought you would use this with an LCD monitor on a desktop, it probably wont fit.

In conclusion, for $20 more you can get something like the Microsoft Life Cam Show, which is what I would recommend. The picture quality is 100 x's better, and installation is extremely simple.

"Adequate Video for low cost device" 2009-05-22
By JRH (Maryland United States)
It works as advertised. The software is just fair and nags to buy an upgrade. I found that I could use this on PC's lacking a camera (mostly desktops and older laptops) to get adequate performance for video telephone calls and for conference calls where some information needs to be exchanged. There is enough resolution for viewing some documents. The clamp is limited in that it can only be mounted on a horizontal surface. There is no way to rotate the camera by 90 degrees. All-in-all I can recommend this camera as an add-on to an older computer or as a camera that monitors a room. When using this on a desktop computer, the rigid mounting clamp means that you have to do something special to mount it horizontally as it will not fit on an average monitor (too thick). Room monitoring works quite well.

"Usable But Not Fantastic" 2009-05-21
By Avid Reviewer (San Jose, CA)
Here's a quick and dirty rundown:

Resolution

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The resolution of 640 x 480 is not great. Do not be misled: the advertised resoltuion of 800 x 600 for video capture and 1.3 megapixel for still image capture are digital, or interpolated, resolutions - that means the optical (real) resolution of 640 x 480 is increased through software "enhancement." The resulting picture is still looks pretty blocky.

Motion Sensor

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The motion sensor sets off an alarm. The sensitivity of the motion sensor can be changed. This feature works very well. It can be set to take a snapshot and immediately send the snapshot to an email when it senses motion.

Compact and Portable

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The cam fits snugly into a hard plastic case that measures a mere 3.5" x 2.5" x 1".

- Tons of Software

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The package comes with loads of software like video editing and screen capture apps.

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"Basic webcam, okay picture quality for video chat." 2010-07-15
By Anjana Nigam (Minneapolis, MN)
This is a basic webcam, with ok picture quality, not much better than the webcam on most newer laptops. This is meant to sit on top of the flat screen monitor or laptop screen. The performance in low-light is okay, nothing too great. This webcam is adjusted for artificial light as that is the most common scenario. The colors in bright natural light appear a little washed away but very few people use webcam in natural light. If using it on a laptop the attached cord pulls it backward a little so you'll have to adjust it so it does not fall off.

If you're looking for better picture quality go for a webcam with higher MPs.

"Good Solid Webcam" 2010-04-22
By Jerry Palmerino Jr (United States)
This is a good, solid webcam. It does its job and feels well-built, even though its a little lightweight. The picture quality is good. It is built for flatscreens or perhaps older laptops without built-in webcams. There is a focusing ring on the front and a built-in microphone. I ususally don't install the additional software, but it allows color adjustment and zoom capabilities. As is, it works out of the box without too much hassle. It works with all the major messaging clients and I have heard it works with certain varieties of Linux as well, although I only tried it on Windows XP.

"Creative Labs Ultra 1.3 MP Webcam" 2010-02-28
By cortezhill (San Diego, CA)
The base of this camera comes with a plastic piece hinged on the back. It is made to clip onto the edge of a flat screen monitor. It doesn't balance very well on the top of a crt monitor or a flat surface. The camera is on a swivel and will move side to side and forward. The camera will not swivel up, so if you stand up you will have to step back, and maybe refocus, to stay in the frame. The USB cable exits from the rear of the camera so adjusting the camera's position means you must adjust the cable as well. There is a focusing ring on the front. When focused on a close subject, the camera picks up the objects in the background clearly with almost no blur. There is separate software that can be initialized that allows for a minimum amount of color adjustment and zoom. The software can also manage snapshots and videos from the webcam. The camera, once focused, tracks movement well and there's almost no jitter in the stream. The microphone is very sensitive. It picks up the noise of my curtains rustling in the breeze across the room. The picture looks better to me when using artificial light and the colors aren't as balanced in natural light.

"Okay Camera, Not The Best" 2009-10-15
By booktalk29
This is an okay camera, but I think for the price it's not really that special. The webcam's design is modern and sleek, but the performance isn't that great. I find that the built-in camera in my Mac works just as well, and it is fixed as opposed to detachable/USB connected. I don't think having the Live IM feature is much of a benefit.

Overall, I think if you're going to invest in a webcam, maybe get a more expensive one that is of exceptional quality and will last a long time.

"Good camera for Skype, but causes Vista BSOD" 2009-09-27
By Lee M. Ahlstrom
I bought this camera a couple of weeks ago for use with Skype. Installation was straightforward and using the camera with Skype is not a problem. Video capture rate isn't great, but it's adequate. I've used it to communicate with my family when I've been in Europe and it does a reasonable job. Just don't move too quickly.

However, I've just learned that there's an apparent incompatibility with capturing video from a DV video camera when this camera is installed. Since the install, when I try to use Windows Movie Maker or Nero Vision to capture video from my Sony HandyCam, my Dell 530 immediately gives me a Blue Screen of Death and reboots. It's repeatable--about 20 times in a row.

I've upgraded the driver from 1.0.3.0 to 1.1.3.0 which in itself is a challenge because Creative doesn't even list this model (VF0415) as a product choice in the support section of its website. No matter, the new driver didn't fix the problem.

I have an open ticket with Creative, so we'll see if there's a resolution. Haven't found one through Googgle, though see some evidence that a camera related file, Ctclsflt.sys, is likely the culprit.

Bottom line, if you're just using this for the web and have no other video aspirations, it's ok. Otherwise, caveat emptor.

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"Great webcam!!" 2010-08-30
By Lorraine (Nashville, TN)
I am very impressed with this webcam. It gives me a much better picture than my built-in laptop webcam - and you can't beat the price. Thanks Dynex!!

"Good down'n'dirty webcam" 2010-08-20
By George Delmerico (Santa Barbara, CA United States)
I was talked into getting this webcam by a beloved relative so we could easily "Skype."

It was very affordable and easy enough to install into (or is it onto?) my Mac. The clip should work fine with any slimmer, modern flat-screen monitor.

Picture quality stinks when video is full-screen, but that's to be expected at 1.3 mp!

"web cam" 2010-07-20
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The Dynex Web Cam is easy to install,set up&use.Very good picture quality.CAN'T BEAT THE PRICE.

"It's okay" 2010-03-05
By Chris
Metaphorically speaking, this webcam doesn't come with any bells or whistles. It works as a digital camera or a video camera: allowing you to take and save pictures and videos. And of course needles to say, the Dynex 1.3 mega pixel web cam also functions.......as a web cam: allowing you to broadcast yourself live over the internet.

The picture quality is okay considering it's price range. But, it's a little slow to pick up movement. And the built in microphone works fine.

I only recommend this for someone who's casually interested in a web cam. It's not the most impressive piece of technology I've ever seen but, it's certainly not the worst either.

"great performace for the price" 2010-02-03
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I got this item for 20 dollars. For that price it works extremely well. It is not the best Web cam out there picture quality wise, but it still works extremely well. I don't think you can get a better value. The picture is pretty clear. The setup/install was just plugging it in and turning on my computer.

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- Connect with others through Skype, VOIP, instant messaging, and net meetings
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- Cable length: 1.4m / 1.5yd
- Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7; Linux
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"great camera" 2010-09-25
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Its a really good camera in a small package. Just plug it in and it works!

"great customer service" 2010-09-18
By John E. Ainsworth (Sonora, Tx.)
I had a problem with install...definitely not the fault of the camera.

Suffice it to say, they more than satisfied me with their solution.

I have no reservation in ordering from them again.

"Throws "Driver Error" on Win XP SP2" 2009-11-13
By D. W. Dallam (California, USA)
I can't find a way to contact this seller to ask if they know a way to get this cam to work on Win XP. I sent this cam to my GF and she said when she plugs it in it throws an error. I didn't have time to talk to her about it, but I'm guessing that it threw the "Can't find driver" error. I have no idea what version of XP she is using either.

Anyway, if you buy this cam, prepare to work a little to get it working, if you can.

To be fair, the low star mark is not a hit against this little cam overall, since it might work on other systems as described--as needing no driver.

EDIT: I did contact the seller. Waiting on reply.

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High quality video and audio for face to face video chat. Enjoy smooth, glitch-free video with hi-speed USB 2.0 connection. Take 1.3MP photos and send it to friends and family. Includes Creative headset for clearer voice over the Internet.

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"Cheap, decent camera" 2008-08-29
By N. Reimers (Clemmons, NC)
Got it cheap so I can't complain. Quality is decent and it works as long as the lighting is good. A poorly lighted room will make the camera virtually worthless, so if you're in a darker room or one that has a lot of sun coming in (back lit) then you're gonna be disappointed.

"EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED" 2008-07-28
By Brian J. Neiferd (IN)
This was a smooth transaction and it was shipped very quickly. So quickly that I could not cancel the order! I tried almost immediately and he had already shipped it. Not a problem on his end... he was very quick.

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"Oh Yeah!" 2008-07-07
By J. Germello (Lock Haven, PA)
I bought this Cam at BestBuy for $10 and free shipping. I Bought 2 and I'm very pleased. It's effective and looks nice. The video and pictures are crystal clear, and you really don't need much light. it's has over 1 mega pixels, so it's like a digital camera. This is nothing like the standard typical cam for even half the price of retail ($50-$60) The USB cord is extra long so i can move this cam around. The cam is also moveable...up, down, side to side. Lots of extra bonus software to enjoy. Easy to install. Rests ontop of monitor and doesn't fall off or over.

"Quite good" 2008-02-25
By Karthekeyan Chandrasekaran (Atlanta, GA USA)
I have been using this for more than a month now, with a laptop which I effectively use as a desktop. Picture quality is quite good and good functionality of zoom as well.

Only problem is, I cannot attach it to the top of the laptop monitor; which I wouldn't want to as of now. I have to keep on a desk or a flat surface to use it.

Another negative aspect - you need to take care not to topple it while using. Moving the wire can topple it easily - I guess this is a part of every cam.

To summarize, a very good product for desktop users and also for laptop users who don't move the laptop much.

"Terrible" 2008-01-16
By E. Thomson
I was excited and even bought two (one for me and one for my sister out of state). Then, I had weird pop ups and after looking around on the Internet, it looks like there might be a virus with the software. Unfortunately, I still don't have the issue resolved and the webcam is in the "techie dead pile." Additionally, my sister has been having "registry" problems, which I think is due to the camera. DONT BUY.

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Meet Minoru, meaning Reality in Japanese, the Worlds first 3D webcam. Connect Minoru to your PC and he will come alive, his eyes will light up and he will be looking at you in 3D. Your friends and family can now see you in 3D over your favourite messaging program like Windows Live Messenger, Skype, AOL instant messenger, OoVoo and many others. You can also take 3D photos to send to your friends or upload to photo sharing sites, or even shoot 3D videos and upload them to YouTube or other video sharing sites. Minoru = Reality! Minoru connects easily to your PCs USB port just like any other webcam but thats where the similarities end. The Minoru software has stereoscopic anaglyphic processing that lets you be seen in three dimensions. The red and cyan anaglyph image produced by Minoru can be viewed by anybody who is wearing commonly available red and cyan 3D glasses (five pairs included with Minoru). Minoru can also be used as a standard 2D webcam for anyone who doesnt have the 3D glasses at hand. There is also a Picture in Picture function allowing you to show the images shown to Minorus 2 eyes separately. Minoru is just fun!
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"Very cool!" 2010-06-20
By T. Fanelli (Southampton, PA, US)
Pros: Install went flawlessly. Updated to latest version from web site. Quick and friendly response from support to check if updates are cummulative...they are. Works with every program I have that supports a web cam (video capture and/or video messaging). Works perfectly in 2D mode. 3D effect is wild! I would suggest ordering additional glasses (plastic frames) for multiple guest viewing. Calibration of 3d effect is simple which takes seconds. Has 2 additional 3D modes other than red/cyan. I will be purchasing eDimensional 3D glasses and will add to this comment. Stays put on top of screen. Head can tilt in any direction and has a solid feel. Good USB cord lenght. This unit sells now for almost half of what I bought it for, so consider it a steal.

Cons: At every boot up, I get a "Found new hardware" message but I just cancel and the camera works fine. Cardboard glasses that come with it are cheesey but they are perfect to give away to those who will view your videos or video messages.

This is a good buy!

"Not what I'd hoped" 2009-11-16
By Phil Glatz
Poor image quality, funky software, and most importantly, no drivers for Macintosh. Mac would be an ideal target for a good 3D input device, but they seem disinterested.

Definitely not a serious tool for artists, but it does the job if you aren't looking for high picture quality and want to have a little fun.

"Minoru 3D Webcam" 2009-09-04
By Ellen L. Melaugh (Boston, Mass)
I needed a top of the line webcam for my new desktop & after looking around I came across the Minoru 3D Webcam. After doing some homework on the webcam I decided to buy it & I'm so glad I did, It has three different modes picture in picture & also 2D mode & 3D mode.It also works with any instant messenger client that has a webcam feature. The 3D mode is perfect when using Skype to video call with friends & family. Also it is a very cute webcam and sits perfectly on your monitor or anywhere else you would like to clip it.

"It Actually Works as Advertised" 2009-08-07
By HPRC R&D (Indiana, USA)
Yes, it is terribly cute. Yes, the amuzing little arms and legs don't really let it cling to a monitor very well (that's why duct tape was invented). But the thing actually works properly!

All one needs to remember is REMOVE any other camera drivers/applications and then reboot BEFORE installing the drivers and software for this. Also, the CD that ships with it has a down-level driver, don't even bother with it. Just download the current software from their web site and all will be good.

We are using it for machine vision applications and have found that the optics are adequate for most "normal" uses and that cameras work as advertised. It works properly with the universal camera capture routines in OpenCV and does everything the Microsoft generic camera driver needs. If it falls to the floor (remember the funny arms/legs thing) it won't break.

Besides the arms/legs, the only negative points are the physical tightness of the focus rings (a bit hard to turn) and up/down tilt is hard because it will fall off whatever it's trying to hang on to.

If the manufacturer could put powered pan and tilt on it for a reasonable price it would be really good.

Yes, we're buying more of them.

"Minoru web cam" 2009-05-18
By Mohan U. Mirissage (Wauwatosa, WI)
it was fine. but didn't really work the way i though. But overall it was ok.

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The HP Elite Autofocus webcam offers true 3MP resolution with Autofocus in a unique futuristic and award winning design (CEA innovation award for 2009). The unique stand/clip works on the desktop or attached to any monitor. Three quick launch buttons on the camera help you easily launch video recording, snap shot or web chat functions. The included software suite enhances your video chatting experience with special effects, fun frames and filters. Upload your video blogs to YouTube with a few clicks of your mouse. The HP Elite Autofocus webcam has everything you need for video communication fun.
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- Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7; 1-year limited warranty
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"Ok at first but does not compare to Microsoft Lifecam" 2010-03-30
By Jnagator (Dallas, TX)
I thought buying this WebCam was going to be a refreshing experience from Logitech. It started off well but comparing to a recent purchase of the MS LifeCam it is no competition. I hate the stand and it never sits up straight on my monitor. I had to order(CD in the mail)a new driver update for WIN7 so I will update my review after I upgrade the software for my new WIN7 box.

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- 640 x 480 resolution with 24-bit color at 30 frames per second
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"Apple Does It Right" 2010-02-03
By D. Burnham
This is a marvelous gadget for those with older Power Macs. Its easy to set up and use. A great tool when used with iChat to connect with family and friends.

"Great device" 2009-07-04
By Robert B. Haldeman (Rincon, USA)
We have been very happy with the isight on our other MAC. When we decided to get our son a MAC we got him the MAC Pro Desktop so no built in isight.

Found it was not easy to get an external isight but found it at Amazon at a great price for new in the box.

The camera quality as well as the audio are unmatched in my opinion as well as the fire wire connection instead of USB.

"This cam smokes any p.c. web cam I have seen by far." 2009-01-23
By Jared Bradley (Chicago Suburbs)
It is ashamed Apple was forced to pulled these off of there shelves. I am grateful I was able to get mine on Amazon in the nick of time before they disappeared for good. Thank you Amazon, you have come through for me once again. I am two years late in writing a review for this Isight so actually it is a good thing because I have accidently dropped the ISight off it's magnetic base from the monitor to my desktop a few times and the Isight keeps on ticking. So that has to be a good sign that the Isight is built rock solid like all other Apple products.

"iSight webcam" 2008-12-12
By A. Lewis (Atlanta, GA United States)
The iSight webcam is an excellent product for personal viewing. Clipping it to a laptop lid is a bit worrisome both for possible tapping on table when lid is closed and for firmly staying put. I suggest a separate, stable holder for it; a webcam with a shorter physical length would have been an improvement.

"Still a great choice for legacy Mac users" 2008-11-02
By B. Maestas (Astoria, NY, USA)
Let me first say that I'm taken aback by the outrageous prices being asked by private sellers here for new, unopened units. For something that originally retailed for $149, a $490+ asking price is a bit much. Sure, it's no longer in production and is basically a collectible item now but still...

I considered buying a used one here but decided to slug it out on the bay instead and found a pristine one for about half the price of the original new selling price and it included all original parts and packaging.

I am a legacy PPC user and my machine is so old that it only supports USB 1.1. As such, my choices are very limited. There are a few firewire units still being made that are compatible but the form factor and mounting options kept me coming back to the iSight. I have tried some of the other compatible units but they all fell short in some way, be it integrated audio, picture quality or again, the mounting options. After receiving my unit and using it for a few weeks now, I can say that I'm happy with my decision.

Using Ecamm software's iGlasses with the iSight solves its color balance and low-light problems. The only thing I wish they had incorporated was a manual/auto-focus switching mechanism. Other than that, I can't complain and getting a used iSight WAY after the fact has breathed new life into this old dinosaur. For me, the iSight is still a very good camera for the PPC (and especially pre-USB 2.0) user.

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