LifeCam
The LifeCam is a webcam from Microsoft for home PC users available in various models. Its special features include an embedded microphone and integration with Windows Live Messenger, thus enabling direct Internet support. All models of Lifecam have a Windows Live Call button that causes Windows Live Messenger to initiate a video call. It is available for both laptops and desktops. The NX series is for laptops while the VX series is for desktops.
NX Models
NX-3000
- 1.3 megapixel still photos
- Pan, tilt and zoom
- Notebook support
- Built-in microphone
NX-6000
- High definition 2.0 megapixel video
- High definition 7.6 megapixel still photos (interpolated)
- Built-in microphone
- Wide-angle Lens
- 3X digital Zoom
- Pan, tilt and zoom
- Made specifically for notebook PCs
There is a known problem for this particular unit. Several laptops have their wireless antenna placed along the top of the laptop display. Clipping the microphone to a laptop display like this may cause interference with the microphone, resulting in a great deal of static.
VX Models
VX-1000
LifeCam VX-1000
- 640 x 480 pixel video and still photo
- Universal attachment base
- Built-in microphone
- Manual focus adjustment
VX-3000
LifeCam VX-3000
- VGA video
- HD (1.3 megapixel) stills
- Automatic face tracking software
- Universal attachment base
- Pan, tilt and zoom
- Built-in microphone
VX-6000
- HD video
- 5.0 megapixel stills (interpolated)
- Wide-angle lens
- Automatic face tracking software
- Universal attachment base
- Pan, tilt and zoom
- Built in microphone
VX-7000
- 2.0 megapixel stills
HD Models
HD-3000
HD-5000
LIfeCam HD-5000
HD-6000
- CMOS Sensor
- 1280x720 Motion Video, 30 FPS (16:9)
- 1280x800 Still Image
- 66-degree field of view
- 4x digital zoom
- Auto focus
Newer Models
Show
- 2.0 megapixel sensor
- 8.0 megapixel still images (interpolated)
- 21-60" focused depth of field (fixed focus)
- 71-degree wide angle lens
- Comes with many attachments: Magnet disc, clip, and its own stand—it can be used on both desktop and laptop computers.
Cinema
LifeCam Cinema
- 720p 16:9 1/4" OmniVision OV9712 Sensor [1]
- Autofocus
- Built-in microphone
- 73,5-degree wide angle glass lens [2]
- 4"-∞ depth of field (autofocus)
- 5.0 megapixel still images (interpolated)
Studio
- 1080p 16:9 Sensor [3]
- 8.0 megapixel still images (interpolated)
- Autofocus
- Built-in microphone
- Tripod thread
References
External links
- Lifecam at microsoft.com
- MSFT Press Release
- MSFT Hardware - LifeCam home
- Microsoft Lifecam Cinema - Modified for Astrophotography
- OV9712 - product brief
Awards
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