Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000
by Microsoft
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000
Customer Review: Works well, but I'd recommend the VX-3000 model
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for an older laptop in our office, and since it was Windows 2000, it didn't work (my fault for not checking). Anyway, we are now using it on a XP machine, and the camera works well. It's clear and the microphone performs well. The only issue is when adjusting, it is darn-near impossible NOT to hit that button on top (which launches Windows Live messenger, which we don't use). I've seen a buncb of other people mention the same thing. We use Skype... no issues at all with it.
So, all-in-all, I would have given a 4.5, which I can't, so since it isn't perfect, I'm giving it 4 stars.
I also have a VX-3000 model which I would purchase over this one since it's around the same price and USB 2.0. Though, to be honest, I don't notice much difference.
Customer Review: Nuff Said.
Summary: 5 Stars
This cam is one of the best I have found with a price tag under three digits.
It produces smooth video when both recording and webcasting. Works great even in low-light conditions. (carries excellent image capture with 120 watts of light at 45 degrees to the left and approximately 10 feet away)
Haven't fully checked out the internal microphone yet, but the one time I used it, it picked up audio very good over a television set in the same room.
Careful when adjusting the vertical angle though, the top is a button to a microsoft chat site, but it allows you to stop it before entering, so it is a minor convenience, if at all.
All in all, a great webcam!
Update 10-24-2010:
Still Using this cam and it is still great!
Customer Review: Happy with cam hate the setup wizard
Summary: 5 Stars
Overall it's a great Cam for the price, Purchased for Friends and family communications, the video was seamless no jerkiness whatsoever, the picture clear and bright on Vista with Windows live and Skype, I use a headset rather than the Cam Mic though so cannot comment on that.
My one gripe is and it bugs me no end... I do not leave the Cam plugged in all the time so when I start up my PC the setup wizard throws two pages up asking me to plug it in everytime, argghhh minor I know.. but if I wanted popups on startup I would configure that way, and I have no clue how to prevent it.. if anyone knows let me know because it's driving me batty. I am tired of people viewing my PC when I start up saying.. Oohhhh you have a cam.. Grrrr
Customer Review: Great way to keep in touch
Summary: 5 Stars
I live 8 hours away from my grandchildren, ages 2 1/2 and 6 months. I wanted them to be able to recognize me and their auntie. I have never bought a more useful, fun, rewarding gift. We use Skype. It is nice to not have to expect a toddler to sit still, and wonderful to see the baby roll over! The camera has good image, good sound, (nice to have an all in one item) especially for the price. I perch my camera on top of my monitor. My daughter has a laptop, and has a more difficult time to putting it someplace stable. An advantage we have found over having a camera in the laptop, is the ability to pick the camera up and aim it to whatever you want to broadcast much more easily.Customer Review: Simple, solid product
Summary: 4 Stars
Product works well and has a clear image, even in relatively low light. The built-in microphone works better than several cheap stand-alone mics I have used in the past. The base clips onto laptop screens very well, but doesn't stand up on its own as well (it tends to get pulled by the cable when not clipped on the lapto screen).
Button on top only works with Microsoft's messaging program and is not reprogramable. It does require a hardware driver install and a camera utility that is not very useful, but after installation you can ignore it.
Camera works well with Skyp and have even used it with framegrabbing software to make stop-motion animation.