Product Description

Enjoy true-to-life video calls with twice the image clarity of conventional webcams, thanks to the precision engineered, 5 element glass lens. QuickCam Ultra Vision uses Logitech RightLight2 Technology to give you the highest quality image regardless of your lighting, and RightSound for clear, echo-free audio. It's video calling that truly is true-to-life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5738 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Logitech
• Model: 960-000016
• Released on: 2007-01-15
• Platform: Windows
• Format: CD
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Features

• A true 1.3 megapixel sensor coupled with RightLight 2 Technology enables you to capture fine details in dim, side- and back-lit situations
• Use Logitech Video Effects to express your personality
• Works with all major IM and VoIP applications, including Skype, Yahoo, MSN, and AIM
• Built-in microphone with RightSound technology
• 2-year limited hardware warranty

From the Manufacturer

Unsurpassed image quality, with an extra large glass lens.

Enjoy true-to-life video calls with twice the image clarity of conventional webcams, thanks to the precision engineered, 5 element glass lens. QuickCam Ultra Vision uses Logitech RightLight 2 Technology to give you the highest quality image regardless of your lighting, and RightSound for clear, echo-free audio. It´s video calling that truly is true-to-life. 

Works with these applications

Features

Precision glass lens. Unsurpassed image quality through 5 precision engineered lens elements.		Superior image clarity A true 1.3 megapixel sensor coupled with RightLight 2 Technology enables you to capture fine details in dim, side- and back-lit situations.		Logitech Video Effects   Express your unique personality by using Logitech Video Effects. Choose the avatar or face accessory that suits your mood.
Activity light Lets you know when you're "live."		Quick preview button See yourself before joining a video call.		Snapshot button Take still pictures with one press.

System Requirements

• Windows 2000, XP
• Pentium 4 1.4 GHz or AMD Athlon processor 1 GHz (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz recommended)*
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended)
• 200 MB free hard drive space
• CD ROM Drive
• 16 bit color display adaptor
• OS Compatible Sound Card and Speakers (full duplex sound card recommended)
• Available 1.1 or 2.0 USB port (USB 2.0 high speed port required for megapixel image capture)

Hardware

• True 1.3 megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology
• Live video: up to 640 x 480 pixels
• Still image capture: True 1280 x 960; Up to 4 megapixel** (software enhanced)
• Built-in microphone with RightSound Technology
• Up to 30 frames per second live video with recommended system
• USB 2.0 high-speed certified
• 6 ft. USB cable
• 2-year limited hardware warranty
• Adjustable base fits any monitor or notebook
• Fixed focus

Software

• Logitech QuickCam (easily capture, save, and email your web camera´s pictures and videos)
• Logitech Video Effects avatar and face accessory software
• HP Photosmart Essential Software (web download required)
• Skype with free, full screen video calling
• Windows Live Messenger with free full screen video calling
• Yahoo Messenger with free video calling
• Video enabled AOL Instant Messenger Service

Package Contents

• Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision webcam with built-in microphone
• QuickCam Software
• Quick Start Guide
• 2-year limited hardware warranty

Customer Reviews

Excellent webcam
The product is easy to install and use, no issues when used with Skype and other programs. Great resolution and color reality. Software is reliable and easy to use.

Good Quality--Works with PC and MAC
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This product works better on a PC than a MAC. On the PC, the camera, will follow you if you move around--it doesn't do this on the MAC. On the other hand, I find PC's to be a PITA to work with--it works, but it is not as easy as using on a MAC. Note I did not try this with iMovie. On the Mac it worked with PhotoBooth and iChat.

At present I use it on a Mac Mini hooked up to a flat panel TV. My 15 year old niece loves it. The size of this display and the farther distance away from the camera, provides a better field of view and an in-your-face camera.

I personally, rarely use it, but I can see the potential for as a video phone. I wish more of my friends and family had similar set-ups, as it would be great to see people at a distance and be able to talk to them.

I highly recommend the Mac Mini hooked up to a flat panel. I also use a Mac Wireless keyboard and just ordered a Bluetooth TrackBall. By the way, the Mac Mini has worked great for web browsing. Hit "Command" and "+" to zoom text sizes to read the news from across the room. Very cool.

Overall, I think this is a great webcam. It has pretty good color and makes a good sharp image. I wish it has still higher resolution, but it does it's job well. You can't go wrong for this price also.

Excellent webcam
I've had a couple of cheaper webcams but this one is well worth the money. It has a great picture even with poor lighting.