Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
Digital camera Review: Good purchase
Summary: 4 Stars
It works as it should. I got it to upgrade a very old iMac (OS X 10.3) with a camera for use with Skype. I'd give this product 5 stars except that it doesn't come with Mac-readable software. You need to download a hack from the internet to make it work. I recommend this for use with Macs only if you really know what you have to do.Digital camera Review: Good value for money
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this webcam for use with Skype. It was very easy to install. It has a built in microphone and a privacy screen. The image and sound quality are good. Overall good value for money. Would definetely recommend it.Digital camera Review: Good value for the money, but more money = better image
Summary: 3 Stars
Video quality is pretty good except for motion blur, which must be caused by a low frame rate. But if you don't move around too much it's fine. Easy setup and nice controls (I'm using Vista). Adjusting the manual controls gave me a better picture than the default settings, especially the white balance. But I'm still on the fence about keeping it, I may exchange if for a better model.
Overall, for the price it's very good, but as another reviewer pointed out another 25.00 gets rid of the motion blur.
Update: I returned this and got a Microsoft VX 3000. The frame rate is MUCH better, motion is great but the image is a little grainy, not quite as sharp and clear as the logitech. So I ordered a Logitech 9000, which has some pretty good reviews but is almost twice the price. If you're not as picky as I am, the VX 3000 is a better choice than the Communicate STX in terms of the frame rate, and the image quality is only slightly worse.
Digital camera Review: Good value, but not the best picture in the world
Summary: 3 Stars
This camera represents a good value if you are interested in skype or other video conferencing. It will not take very good photos and is blury when there is too much movement. It is compatible with just about everything and includes an integrated mic. I have been using it for several years and only just replaced it with a camera integrated into my monitor. The lens shield is good to give you security nobody is watching and keeps the lens clean.
This is a utilitarian camera, not for someone looking for high picture quality.
Basic video communication - yes
Picture quality - no
The stand works to ballance it on pretty much any monitor.
Digital camera Review: Good... for a slide show.
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this camera when it was on-sale thinking that most webcams were alike. What a disappointment. The camera is extremely blurry and stutters when in low light conditions. During the daylight it works OK, but at night when my room is just lit by two lamps the video turns into a slide show.
I previously had a different camera that I donated to my parents so they could video chat with their granddaughter. That other camera worked much better in the same lighting conditions. I tried downloading the latest drivers, adjusting the settings, etc. Either the video is way too dark or it's way too blurry. If you shoot video in non-daylight conditions, I would be weary of this one.
On the plus side, the microphone works very well. As good as or better than my standalone USB mic.