Product Description

Make high-clarity video calls home with the best travel webcam for road warriors. The travel-size 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 goes where lesser mobile webcams don't--smooth, razor-sharp full-screen video. High-precision Carl Zeiss optics, ultra-smooth AutoFocus, and light-correcting RightLight2 Technology work together to make your video calls look so real, it's like being in the room with your spouse and kids back home. Enjoy crystal-clear conversations with a built-in premium microphone that suppresses background noise like airport chatter. Logitech even includes a protective travel case and new Logitech Vid--the fast, free, easy, one-click-to-call video calling software.

Product Details

• Color: Silver
• Brand: Logitech
• Model: 960-000578
• Dimensions: 7.00" h x 2.80" w x 5.20" l, .75 pounds

Features

• The world is your office. And when you're out of town on business, you can't wait to be home again with your family.
• Video calls have always offered the promise of connection to your distant friends and family
• Vid keeps things simple from the start. It's set up when your webcam is
• Other free software offers video calling as another hard-to-find feature in a long list of features
• Vid software is free with your new or existing Logitech webcam

Amazon.com Product Description

	Webcam C905 Noteworthy Features
•	Fluid 720p videos in widescreen
•	2 MP HD sensor for razor-sharp video
•	Breathtaking 8 MP photos
•	Autofocus with high-precision Carl Zeiss lens
•	Integrated noise-cancelling mic

Record 16:9 HD widescreen video at 720p




No distracting echoes or background noise—the built-in mic cancels both.

Logitech Portable Webcam C905
The HD webcam for your on-the-go life

Whether you're at home or on the road, this compact HD webcam for notebooks makes crystal-clear video calls easy. Logitech was the first to bring HD-capable webcams to the market. And the Portable Webcam C905 makes being together online more real than ever. With HD video recording, premium optics and a built-in video calling application, you've got everything you need to be there face-to-face in true-to-life detail.

Smoother HD Video HD webcams capture video in crisp, clear 720p resolution. But that's not the whole picture. Video is a moving series of images or frames. The higher the frames per second, the smoother the video. At a lower frame rate, say 10 frames per second (fps), you may see some strange things. Lips out of sync with words. Jerky head movements. That's why Logitech HD webcams consistently deliver HD video at a much higher frame rate. While some webcams say they have HD, only Logitech HD webcams make your videos both clear and smooth.

Make your first video call right away with Vid one-click calling, built into your webcam




Autofocus brings you closer. Images stay razor sharp, even in close-ups.

Widescreen for the small screen
From notebook computers to the top social networking sites, everyone's going widescreen. Now your videos can, too.

Record and share HD videos in the widescreen format

Great for broadcasting your videos online or emailing clips to family and friends

Includes Logitech Vid for easy video calling
Now crisp, full-screen video calling is free, fast and easy for you and anyone you want to talk to. Logitech Video Calling is built into your webcam, so you can:

Call right away—easy setup in half the steps of other major calling apps

Add a friend using their email address—not a complicated screen name search

Make a call by simply clicking on your friend's picture

Premium autofocus with ultra-wide angle Carl Zeiss lens—look sharp

The lens fluidly adjusts to your movements for much smoother video chats without fuzzy images—even in extreme close-ups

Look crisp and clear on screen with Carl Zeiss optics, the top choice of professional videographers

2 MP HD sensor gives you rich, detailed video and up to 8 megapixel photos

Integrated microphone with RightSound 2 Technology for clear chats
The built-in microphone cancels the “voice, voice, voice” echoes that occur with some webcam brands. Distracting background noises are cancelled, too. Just speak normally, even from across the room. And if you want more video calling privacy, simply add a headset.

Dim light

Backlight

RightLight 2

Pack It Travel case included

Clip It to any size notebook

Stand It Desktop stand included

RightLight2 Technology brightens you up—even in poor light
The webcam automatically recognizes and corrects for poor lighting—even harsh side- and backlighting. So your face is never lost in shadows. The people you call will always see you in the perfect light.

Logitech Video Effects make calling home extra entertaining
Personalize your appearance with hundreds of realistic effects, only from Logitech.

Avatars: Transform yourself into a talking shark or dinosaur that moves like you

Face Accessories: Wear everything from quirky glasses to crazy hats

Fun Filters: Turn your image artsy, neon or creepy as a ghost

Versatile universal clip, case and stand
You can attach the webcam securely to large LCD monitors, thin notebooks and even the desk stand. You also get a durable, padded travel case to keep your webcam safe and protected wherever you go.

Works with all instant messaging programs for hassle-free calling
All you need for video calling is the webcam, a high-speed Internet connection and software with video calling capability. Unlike some brands, Logitech webcams work with all instant messaging programs—yours and whomever you call, so getting connected is hassle-free.

Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Logitech and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without excess packaging materials such as wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. It is able to ship in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

Compared to the traditional retail package, the Certified Frustration-Free version of the Logitech 2 MP HD Webcam C905:

• Removes 1.5 ounces of plastic packaging
  
• Reduces 52 cubic inches of total package volume
  

Compatibility

Broadband Internet with 256 kbps upload or higher

Package Contents

2-year limited warranty

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Which Webcam Is Right For You?

Good  Better  Best	VIDEO QUALITY	HD VIDEO RECORDING IN 720-PIXEL	PHOTO QUALITY	OPTICS	CORRECTS FOR POOR LIGHTING	AUTOFOCUS	BUILT-IN MIC
For Mac
Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro for Mac	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels		8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens
For PC
Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss with motorized tracking			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam Pro 9000	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Portable Webcam C905	2.0 MP HD 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	Carl Zeiss ultra-wide angle lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C600	2.0 MP 1600 x 1200 pixels	16:9 wide-screen support	8.0 MP	High Quality Glass			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C500	1.3 MP 1280 x 1024 pixels		5.0 MP	Glass lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C250	Enhanced VGA 640 x 480 pixels		1.3 MP	Plastic lens			with echo and noise reduction
Logitech Webcam C200	Enhanced VGA 640 x 480 pixels		1.3 MP	Plastic lens			with echo and noise reduction

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Enhance Your Video Calling Experience With Great Logitech Headsets

Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless With a 30-foot range, laser-tuned drivers, and a noise-canceling microphone, this headset lets you enjoy crystal-clear audio without being tethered to your computer.		Logitech Premium Notebook Headset With a fold-flat design, carrying case, and the convenience of either USB or analog connections, it's easy to take your communications wherever you take your notebook.		Logitech Gaming Headset G330 With adjustable, behind-the-head design, pressure-relieving silicone lining, and pivoting ear pads, this headset delivers comfort that won't quit.		Logitech USB Headset H360 With adjustable, behind-the-head design and pivoting ear pads, the headset gives you a lightweight, personalized fit for pure comfort. And a USB connection delivers pure stereo sound.

Customer Reviews

Impressive quality and perfect size
When I got the package, the first thing that made me happy was the size of this camera. I travel a fair amount on business and have a two-year-old daughter, so I always take a camera with me to talk to her at night and allow her to see me. The size of this camera is as good as it gets for traveling, and it also includes a great padded pouch for transporting it.

The other aspect of this product that I loved is its image quality, especially in regards to how well it adjusts the image based on the light and also how when you are on a Skype call and you move, the person on the other side can clearly see the movement instead of seeing a blur on their screen. I compared its quality side by side with my previous camera, which roughly costs half of what this one goes for, and the difference in quality was huge; making this a great purchase.

In terms of the software installation, the instructions were simple and clear and the process does not take too much time. The only thing that can be improved is that when you get to the point in which you are prompted to plug in the camera, while the computer is checking the configuration, the installation screen keeps prompting for the camera to be plugged in. People used to installing plug-and-play hardware will quickly realize what is going on, but some users may be confused by this and start unplugging and plugging the device.

In terms of using the camera with Skype, the integration is seamless. The only setting I had to adjust manually was the microphone, but this is straightforward, I just needed to go to the Options / Sound Devices and pick the appropriate audio in. A final thing to consider is that for the camera to work with Skype you have to close the Logitech Quickcam software, since the image cannot be used by both programs at the same time.

Overall I am highly satisfied with this product, and besides the minor problems mentioned above, the only other thing I did not care for was the stand. This camera works great if you are going to clip it to your laptop screen, but the stand provided for use with desktops is wobbly and does not help with image quality at all.

Great Little Webcam
This is the perfect webcam for using with a laptop. The image quality is outstanding and works well even in low light. The cord is just long enough to connect up to a USB port without getting in the way and saves space when packed up in the tiny neoprene case that's included. Logitech even thought to include a handy mini velcro strap on the USB cord to keep things organized. There's a small and quite adequate microphone with the camera. The stand that is included with the camera breaks apart into three smaller pieces so it can also easily fit in one's gear bag. I'm a bit concerned it's not quite sturdy enough for constant assembly-and-disassembly. I can see using the stand quite a bit when attending lectures because it isolates the microphone from the sound of keyboard typing. I also own an Quick Cam Ultra Vision on a workstation at work. All in all, I'd say that this tiny webcam gives the huge Ultra Vision a good run for it's money on image quality and features, but is much more convenient for the road warrior. Logitech is obviously taking web cams seriously-- these are the two best webcams I have ever seen. They suddenly make video conferencing, video Skype, and OneNote video notes a must have.

Nearly Excellent but Flawed Optics
Update: A replacement unit has good focus from side to side. The focusing defect I saw appears to be unit specific. Check your unit for focus uniformity across its entire field of view to avoid a defective unit. Once you have a good one, the image quality is excellent.

This webcam does produce a better picture than the built-in camera of a MacBook. Yes, it works with with Mac OS 10.4.10 natively as a UVC device. HOWEVER, the unit I purchased had a focusing flaw. The left side of the image was always slightly out of focus while the right side of the image was well focused. As a result, the very nice lens system just could not get the entire picture right. This focusing flaw was not so noticeable at iChat's low 640 x 480 resolution, but if native resolution images were captured using other webcam capture software, the left 1/3 of the image was clearly out of focus. I believe the unit had its glass lens tilted relative to the CCD preventing it from ever bringing both sides into focus. As a result, the camera's touted superior lens was largely negated.

However, it is otherwise an impressive camera which delivers better tolerance to poor lighting than the built-in MacBook camera. The increased resolution CCD is impressive (in the focused portions of he picture) and gamma response yielded an image which conveyed greater depth.

If the entire image were in focus simultaneously (in full resolution captures) I would have given this using 5 stars. With the optical flaw, I can only give it 3/5. It is possible that other specimens may have better alignment between the lens and CCD, but without testing several more units, I don't know if the problem is a design flaw or simply a single missaligned unit.

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