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Summary: exactly what I needed
Review: I don't know much about webcams so I can't give you a professional opinion. This is the first webcam I got and I wanted something that wasn't too expensive, but still high quality. I went to [stores] and had the people working there give me some recommendations and opinions. I had also researched a little online on different webcams, prices, quality, and video resolution. I finally came and decided to buy this one. It was a little more expensive than what I was originally willing to spend on, but I have to admit, the quality and picture is crisp and clean. It even fixes difficult lightening situations and automatically corrects. It also comes with a lot of software for you to edit your pictures, or create a card and send to family and friends. It took me about 5 minutes to set up as well. All I had to do was install the software, plug in the USB cord, and the program box popped up and I was ready to go. I give it 5 stars for good quality, easy installation, and useful software. I'm actually glad I spent a little extra money. I don't want to waste my time by getting a bad quality, cheap webcam and being disappointed and eventually going out and spending even more money to get a good one. If you have the cash, GET THIS ONE!!
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Summary: Worth it....
Review: This is my first experience with a webcam. I did do some research before purchasing.It arrived last night and I had it working on my 3 year old laptop (Win98) in an hour. That's including both Logitech software AND downloading third party software from the Internet...I was up and running in no time. I'm impressed with how this little plastic ball handles low/difficult lighting, and I'm a pretty experienced photographer.
I haven't tried the mic, yet, except for offline test. If that is OK, boost my rating to 5 stars. Yes, the swivel could be tighter, but you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out to leave a little slack in the cable so it doesn't pull on the camera.
If only it had a power zoom lens, built-in light, and wireless connection...guess I can't have everything!
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Summary: Simple fix for heavy USB cable & camera pops off base
Review: Throw away the base that comes with this camera. Both the QuickCam Pro 3000 and QuickCam Pro 4000 cameras attach to its Logitech base with a little pin at the bottom of the camera. Simply unscrew this pin from the camera to remove it. Purchase an inexpensive standard 4" mini-tripod from a hanging rack in any good camera store (Ritz, National Camera Exchange, etc.) and screw the tripod into the camera. Best Buy only carries mini-tripods that don't have universal movement. Look for one that has a ball head, which will allow you to easily rotate and tilt the camera, locking a twist-pin when you are happy with your setting. No more problem with the camera popping off its base, or the heavy USB cable weighing it down and moving it out of your preferred adjustment. I bought a Quantaray brand from Ritz, but I'm sure there are many brands. The mini-tripod won't cost more than a meal for two at Burger King and you'll decide you absolutely love the camera, once these 2 little annoyances are finally the way they should have been designed in the first place! (I bought the 4000, so I'll post this message there as well.)
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Summary: A must get for pc camera users (no b.s.)
Review: Ok guys im gonna give it you straight... down and dirty. I have a Gateway AMD-K6 500Mhz processor with 56Ram. I was a little skeptical of buying this camera because the previous reviews were full of mixed opinions and didnt help me very much. But people, this camera is a must if you want to buy a pc camera. When i first opened the package, the software was all nice and neatly package for easy installation as well as storage. Secondly, installation was a piece of cake. I had no problems and was using my camera in a matter of minutes. I've heard that most people with Windows2000 have problems with the Logitech cams, but with this one i dont think thats true. I have WindowsME and even though i hate ME, as far as the compatibility is concerned, the camera work absolutely wonderful. Its small, the picture clarity is amazing, and the software is so easy to use that even beginners can make videos in a snap. You can also use it for Netmeeting video conferencing (which is a plus), and motion sensor buy itself sells the camera. Im telling you... if there is any review that you feel you should get advice from...choose mine. Because this camera is absolutely a must buy. But of course their is one con about the camera: You have to pay to use the cam for live video feeds and for webcam webpages. So if you are look for a camera to use over the internet as for your voyuerism goes or just to have a webcam over the net... i would "strongly" suggest another cam. Other than that... buy the cam and i promise you wont be disapointed.
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Summary: Excellent webcam!
Review: I upgraded to this cam from my IBM PC Camera Pro Max. I was having trouble getting my other cam to work with chat programs (namely Yahoo! IM) and I wasn't too impressed with my other cam's washed out picture, so I felt it was time to upgrade. I went with this cam even though some people weren't happy with it (i.e. Amazon reviews). I am fully satisfied with this camera. It has the best picture you'll find in this price range and the software that comes with it is both powerful and user friendly. The Logitech IM Video Companion is for MSN and AOL IM cam support. The motion detector is great for spying on others in the house, or a security cam our your window. Logitech still makes the best cams bar-none. I took a tip from a previous reviewer and bought my own Ambico tripod at [local store]. If you're looking for one, it's about 4 inches in length and comes in a small package that hangs on a wall in the camera department. Don't look for a big box, you'll not find it. It's well worth the investment. Why struggle with the flawed stand that comes with it? I had my tripod ready and waiting when my cam arrived---works great! I went with the refurbished one which has worked flawlessly so far. If you're looking for a cam with great picture quality and a nice software package look no further. Sure, there are lesser cams, but you get what you pay for.
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Summary: A reliable webcam with a few drawbacks
Review: I went through a couple of webcams before I got this one, so I think I am qualified, at least as an amateur user, to comment on the pros and cons of the Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000. The Pros: 1. The installation was easy--worked like a charm on the first try. That's a plus when working with any peripheral device and Windows operating systems. 2. The software that comes with the camera works well, too. It allows you to capture, edit and enhance a video. 3.It is cute-looking. Very sleek. 4. It has a built-in microphone that works well. The Cons: 1. Only medium to high light will give you good videos. Low light is out of the question. Before you say, "Well, I am not doing any low-light video work" think about backlight. That is, if you have a bright window, the room may be too dark by contrast to get a decent image. 2. The stand is poorly designed. It is hard to adjust the camera to just the right position. The long cable hanging from the back tends to drag the camera away from how you settled it. The stalk at the base of the camera that inserts into the stand is not easy to work with--tends to twist from the position you set it.
3. It is not ideal for NetMeeting. This is because it is defaulted to zoomed mode, which means you have to be further away from the camera--giving a fuzzier picture. The camera adjustments available in the Logitech drivers are inexplicably NOT available within NetMeeting, including the zoom setting. What a pain that is. So, for NetMeeting, I cannot recommend this particular camera. If you want to do online gabbing, video back and forth with the grandkids on the weekend, or try your hand at a few video-web ideas, this camera is good performance for the price, and nearly anyone can get it up and running easily. But for harder tasks such as NetMeeting and low-light, or any critical positioning, this is not a good choice.
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Summary: Short lived
Review: I bought this camera about a year ago and it worked pretty good. I stopped using it and stored it away for a while when I started using it again the picture was fickering then it quickly got worse. I have checked the cables for kinks checked my software install and even tried it on other PC's with the same results. I just prchased the Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000 and i'm hoping to have better luck.
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Summary: Worst. Design. Ever.
Review: While the Logitech Quickcam Pro 3000 is a pretty good webcam from an image quality perspective, the design is nothing short of horrible. The cam itself is an orb which sits on top of a cheap plastic stand. The cam is fixed to the stand by a thin plastic tube, which is used to rotate and adjust the camera. The problem is the tube constantly pops out when rotating the camera, making it a frustrating chore to do any kind of positioning. Overtime the hole in the base becomes stripped and the plastic tube may break. It's just plan bad. Outside of the design, the image quality is pretty good. Nothing that cannot be found in cameras for half the price from Creative. The built in USB microphone is also a plus. Overall it's not a good camera for the price and the cheap design ensures it will not last long. Avoid it.
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Summary: when working it is great
Review: picture quality is good.camera mounting is weak. You have to be very careful when moving as camera falls off easily. Needs to be improved.connectionwith others is sometimes awkward.
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Summary: It looks funny...
Review: And it just sits there and stares at me like an alien orb. I don't like this camera. Does anybody want it? You can have it. I haven't found much use for it. It also breaks fairly easily.
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