Camera Reviews

Again, the five cameras reviewed were:

• Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks
• Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks
• Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

Installing the software for these cameras was very easy. All the Logitechs used Logitech Webcam Software with Vid version 1.0, and all the Microsofts used Microsoft LifeCam 2.07. Both Vista and XP were tested. Once the respective programs were installed, the three Logitechs could all work and the two Microsofts could both work. Although the software installation took a long time (about ten minutes each), they were very straightforward and easy to understand.

When installing the Logitech Webcam Software, the Quickcam models were incorrectly read as "incompatible." This should be ignored, because they work just fine with the Logitech Webcam Software.

Here are some sample video stills and images to give you an idea of the clarity. Please note that the two Quickcam for Notebooks and LifeCam VX-3000 only have manual focus, so your results may vary.
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks

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Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe

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Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

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Manufacturer	Logitech	Logitech	Logitech	Microsoft	Microsoft
Model	QuickCam	QuickCam Deluxe	QuickCam Communicate MP	LifeCam VX-3000	LifeCam VX-5000
OS	Windows 2000, XP, Vista	Windows 2000, XP, Vista	Windows XP, Vista	Windows XP (SP2), Vista	Windows XP (SP2), Vista
Support/Stand	Clip	Clip	Bendable Stand	Stand	Bendable Stand
Setup	Good	Good	Poor(1)	Good	Good
Ease-of-Use	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Quality	Poor(2)	Poor(2)	Good	Good	Good

(1) - Slow Install Time
(2) - Relatively Poor Quality Image