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Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam | 
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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
Buy New: £54.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 177
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 7.6 x 3.2
MPN: 960-000053
Model: 960-000053
EAN: 5099206002975
ASIN: B000T5GMJE
Release Date: July 3, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews: Read 27 more reviews...
 Decent hardware, application and drivers have bugs October 11, 2008
I'm puzzled by all the positive reviews that do not point out the flaws with the software provided with this product. While the hardware seems good quality and the image quality *can* be very good, the out-of-the-box experience is poor. I have installed this on 4 different laptops now (2 x thinkpad X61, Advent U1A, Sony Vaio). The results are as follows:
Common Issues:
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- If the Quickcam application (current latest version 11.8) is installed as well as the drivers, then when using Skype (probably is the main reason why most people will be buying this) there is a conflict between the Quickcam application and Skype. When it is installed, the Quickcam software prevents "Low Light Boost" from being enabled in Skype and it also ignores the "Rightlight2" setting so you get no low light compensation.
The solution is to uninstall the Quickcam application and leave only the drivers. Then you will be able to use LLB. But the question is: Why show the "Low Light Boost" option in Skype if you're not going to allow the user to select it?? Ridiculous.
Now probably the reason why LLB is disabled in Skype when Quickcam software is installed is because more light is required between frames to boost the light levels and this takes more time between frames, thus lowering frame rates. Therefore, it looks like "HQ video" at 640x480, 30fps and LLB are mutually exclusive features. But until you figure out what is going on, it is extremely annoying.
Advent U1A issues
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- Could not install drivers only as it was only detecting the camera as a generic USB cam. Had to install Quickcam application AND drivers and then uninstall application before the camera was correctly detected.
- More seriously, prevents the laptop from coming out of standby. It causes it to hang on resume and must be hard reset. I haven't found a solution for this yet (apart from unplugging it prior to standby...)
General Annoyances
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It launches the bloated Quickcam software and installs an icon in the notification area every time you use Skype consuming resources. As mentioned above, you don't actually need this software so I recommend not installing it in the first place unless you actually do want to use it to record video.
However, unfortunately, it still seems to be the best device that I have tried for picture quality when it can be made to work on your system which is why I have two and am reluctantly getting a third. It is so sad that a decent camera is let down by poor software...
 Utterly Brilliant October 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This webcam was installed using the supplied software in minutes on Windows Vista, totally trouble free.
The picture is amazing even at low resolutions and the sound quality is superb.
I can honestly say i have never seen anything as good in my life.
You get an online video tutorial and you are soon using the webcam and all its features.
Very easy to fit on your monitor with no chance of it falling off even if you tilt the screen. Looks like Logitech have listened to people and improved the product.
The Microsoft NX-6000 is good but this is even better.
An LED on the webcam shows you when it is active and you can adjust absolutely everything with the on screen software.
There is even a privacy screen with a choice of pictures for your viewer(s) to look at when it is in use.
A travelling case would have been handy but you cant have everything.
The webcam with the WOW factor. Highly recommended.
Worked out of the box for OS X 10.5 September 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very High quality Video, embedded excellent audio into the single USB lead.
No drivers needed, just plugs in and works!
Very good quality product work every penny.
Great Pictures - Software Seems Stable - Some Irritations September 5, 2008
The picture is very good for stills and video, although this is a 2Mp camera with interpolation for the higher resolutions mentioned in the publicity (so just a 2Mp camera, then...)
I run Vista, and have had no problems with the supplied software or drivers.
I hate the stand/fixing system, which isn't very adaptable and can't easily be fixed to anything. It's wobbly when clipped to a screen, and won't fit any stand I could find. Shame.
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam September 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is an excellent cam. I was sceptical at first as it has a high price tag (except on amazon) but when i saw the quality of the build and the quality of the video its just fantastic. Nothing else to say its well worth the money. The low light video is great and it adjusts the aperture perfectly so not grainy images just clear how they should be. the focussing is quite responsive too if you have face tracking on.
One other great feature is its stand its so versatile it attaches to anything or stands perfectly.
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