Flexible 5.0 Megapixel USB PC Camera Webcam with Microphone
by Generic
List Price:
Our Price: $2.43
You Save: $37.56 (94%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Personal Computer
See more product details
Customers in the UK,
Buy this product at amazon.co.uk
for British Pounds
Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: GenericBrand: Unknown
Edition: Personal Computers
Publisher: Generic
Studio: Generic
Music Label: Generic
Product features:
- Sturdy, flexible neck allows for multiple viewing angles
- Built-in microphone
- 5.0 MP still image capture
- Plug & Play - No software or drivers to install
- Compatible with Windows XP / Vista / 7
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Flexible 5.0 Megapixel USB PC Camera Webcam with Microphone
Customer Review: Cheapo camera, nice stand
Summary: 3 Stars
First of all, this is NOT a "5 megapixel" camera. Rather it is the standard fare 300k-pixel webcam (max 640x480) that every cheap gadget company sells. I don't think it could even interpolate the image to get "5 megapixels". It comes with no driver CD, but rather uses UVC for webcam communications. I was able to get it to work with the built-in drivers of Windows 7 (64bit) and Ubuntu Linux (9.x), so if you want it for either OS you should be okay. That said, the generic driver does not allow you to adjust gain, white balance, exposure, or really do much other than run the camera in "auto" mode. This will be fine for most people, but I am still on the lookout for a cheap webcam that allows full control.
There are supposedly specific drivers that work with this camera; this particular camera uses a Sigma Micro chip with a 0x1C4F vendor ID (PID 3002). Still, I was not able to get them to work on Windows 7, mostly because they're unsigned drivers. I even opened up the webcam to see if I could use the chipset to find a better driver. I don't think they'd give me more capabilities anyway. If you want to attempt this you'll need to look up the vendor ID yourself, because these camera manufacturers are rarely consistent with the chips they use.
There are two things I like about this webcam: the body, and the ability for manual focus. The body is great. It has a bendable neck and microphone, and a suction cup on the bottom to fix it to your desk. Simply put the suction cup on the desk and rotate the base, and the spring mechanism will pull on the suction cup, causing it to hold to the desk. It works remarkably well. Unlike even cheaper cameras, this webcam uses a focusable lens that is easy to adjust. The lens does have some major chromatic aberration problems, but being a webcam, I'll let that slide.
Overall, the price is about what the camera delivers. I was disappointed, though not surprised, that this camera did not even come close to its "5 megapixel" name, but otherwise, it's a decent generic camera, with a nice body.
Description of Flexible 5.0 Megapixel USB PC Camera Webcam with Microphone
Not sure where you would put a webcam? The flexible neck of this model can be bent into position, so you can stand it on your desk and direct the camera where you need it! The neck itself is 6 inches (15cm) long, and the camera has a built-in microphone on a smaller cable that can also be positioned.Powered by USB. No external power supply needed
Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
Similar Digital Cameras & Photo Products
GTMax Flexible 5.0 Megapixel USB PC Camera Webcam with MicrophoneGTMax; CE
Best price: $2.33
Price in other shops:
6 LED USB Digital Web Camera Webcam + Microphone For Laptop Notebook PC for Live Chat VideoGeneric; CE
Best price: $2.50
USB Webcam with LED Lights - Metal FinishGeneric; CE
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops:
6 LED USB Digital Web Camera Webcam + Microphone For Laptop Notebook PC for Live Chat VideoGeneric; CE
Best price: $2.50
iMicro SP-IM942 Headset with MicrophoneiMicro; iMicro; iMicro; Electronics; Personal Computer
Best price: $4.45
Price in other shops:
Cubeternet USB 2.0 Webcam with Microphone + Bright LED Lights (UVC-Compliant) for PC, Mac and LinuxCubeternet; CE
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Mini 3.5mm Flexible Microphone for PC/ Laptop/ SkypeGeneric; CE
Best price: $0.01
Price in other shops:
Flexible 5.0 Megapixel USB PC Camera WebcamGeneric; CE
Best price: $2.31
Price in other shops:
USB 6 LED PC Webcam Camera plus + Night Vision MSN, ICQ, AIM, Skype, Net Meeting and compatible with Win 98 / 2000 / NT / Me / XP / VistaGeneric; Generic; Generic; Personal Computers; Personal Computer
Best price: $2.50
Price in other shops:
Hootoo U19-A Night Vision Webcam 12.0MP, Microphone Built InSunvalleytek; CE
Best price: $2.74
Price in other shops: