Microsoft LifeCam Cinema goes 720p

Comments

• Wonder how big is the projected size for this lifecam? Posted by edward, Indonesia
• "most models topping out at about 2 Megapixels, but it now seems like Microsoft is about to change this with the soon to launch LifeCam Cinema."
  
  umm, 720p is less than 1 Megapixel.
  
  So I guess they are changing it by releasing a lower res webcam? Posted by ZIM, USA
• Finally, all these years we had to deal with those lame low-res webcams. I always wondered why there weren't high resolution webcam on the market.. High resolution webcams with good zooming/panning abilities for a low(er) price are so much wanted! Posted by Robin, The Netherlands
• @ZIM,
  
  you might want to read the article again. Those cameras that you refer to at 2Mp bring the frame rate down below 30fps (sometimes as low as 6fps). This is the first 720p at 30fps. Posted by Jlo, USA
• so i couldnt use it with my macbook pro? Posted by patrick, US
• Great, right price, 30 fps, perfect for real time personal HD Telepresence. Take a look at www.vidyo.com for great quality, real time interactive telepresence solutions. A perfect solution for business trying to keep costs down. Posted by Manoj, USA
• I wonder if this would work with Nefsis (www.nefsis.com)
  We've been looking for a HD camera for our company to use with their software. Posted by Bob, USA
• Typical rip off conversion rate (as usual).
  
  £69.99 = $116 USD Posted by J. Barnes, United Kingdom
• You've used the word "now" where I suspect you meant to use the word "not":
  
  "720p resolution might now work with some video call client"
  
  Don't bother publishing this. Posted by Swifty, England
• According to Play.com, it is due to be released here in the UK on 14th September... and yes, they are selling it for £69.99 but do at least offer free delivery! Posted by David, England
• Hang on... I have just found it on Amazon.co.uk for £66.26 (every little helps!) with a quoted release date of 9th September, as mentioned above. Posted by David, England
• im baffled by the lack of ANY mention of what resolution it takes PICTURES in (and this is the second page ive read that fails to mention it). I have to assume then that its maximum picture resolution is the same low 1280x720 as the video is?
  
  Also check out the logitech Webcam pro 9000 (note that is WEBCAM pro *NOT* QUICKCAM pro) this is a stupidly named new model which also offers HD 720p video and is out in america but i have been unable to get ANY details about a uk release date. Before i consider either ill be looking for a head to head review as the logitech has 'rightlight' which improves picture in low light apparently and theres no mention of any such aid on this MS cam. im leaning towards the MS cam anyway becaise logitech have p*ssed me off by not making a windows 7 driver for my quickcam pro 4000 so id like to avoid them now anyway. Posted by DC, UK
• If you don't know what the word "telepresence" means, you really shouldn't use it. Posted by Chris, USA
• I bought the camera the other day and did a video review if anyone is interested in seeing it. I also did a side by side with the Logitech 9000 pro hope you enjoy it
  
  personally I think this is a great camera and a nice set to the right direction
  
  http://www.guysfromqueens.com/?p=409
  
  http://www.guysfromqueens.com/?p=419
  
  Posted by Andrew Zarian, usa
• "I wonder if this would work with Nefsis (www.nefsis.com)
  We've been looking for a HD camera for our company to use with their software. "
  
  I have just tested it with Nefsis and it works a treat. 720p at 30 frames (if your Internet connection can handle it). It also works well at lower resolutions.
  Posted by Michael, UK
• I really wanted to see your comparison. But both these addresses come up as broken links for me.
  http://www.guysfromqueens.com/?p=409
  
  http://www.guysfromqueens.com/?p=419
  Can you re-post? Posted by Kathy Underhill, USA
• @ Andrew Zarian
  
  Which do you recommend after your review (unable to access either of them).
  
  @ J. Barnes
  
  Totally agree with you. We get get sorely ripped over prices in everything in this country. Your observation applies to every single PC items from any software to any item of hardware.
  
  Then again the financial wizards in the government that control(?) our finances need the VAT take to be as high as possible - hence nothing gets done over rip off utility prices. Posted by Tes, UK
• this webcam dosnot work on a compac computer Posted by michael, adams