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Resolved Question

Best Webcam features and price

by Nov 12, 2013 5:08AM PST

I have an HP Pavilion desktop OS Win 7, have speakers and microphone. I've looked at Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, the features look good, someone's review they liked the 910 better that the video when put to disk was clearer than the C920.
I'd like to use it on Skype the video and audio to stay in touch with friends. What is your opinion on these models, and do you have another preference, manufacturer, model, price for a quality webcam. I do like the tri pod feature and the still picture capability of the C920 as well as the HD picture quality.

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It's not just the camera.
by Forum moderator Nov 12, 2013 5:12AM PST

But the lighting. That make has been at this a long time. Good choices.
Bob

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Best Webcam Features & Prices
by Disiple Nov 12, 2013 11:13PM PST

Thank you for responding. Yes, I know the lighting is very important too. Thanks for your input. I was just wondering if anyone has had personal experience with either model and their critique.
Thanks again.

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Sadly, no. But why?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 12, 2013 11:19PM PST

As you can guess with over half of the PCs being laptops and coming with built-in web cams I haven't bought a web cam in years but Logitech has been at this for a long time and so I wouldn't have much quibble over that make.

However it is not a Digital Camera or Camcorder so we don't expect a performance like the real thing. These are web cams and you may have to hope for others to show up that have such or try the user feedback at newegg.com and amazon.com if there are no reviews at CNET.com
Bob

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by Disiple Nov 13, 2013 3:53AM PST

I just wondered if the clarity would be as good as can be gotten in webcams, if you had proper lighting, will check out the user feedback. Thanks so much for the information. It helps to know others' experience before purchasing.

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Just checked.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 13, 2013 4:10AM PST

I found user reviews at the noted sites and example video on youtube.
Bob

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by Disiple Nov 13, 2013 7:42AM PST

Thanks, will check now.

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