Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Webcam

Not a Bad Webcam

Posted 5 months ago - Bought to use with Skype for myself and several staff members. Works fine right out of the box in our environment. While webcams have advanced tremendously since I last used one 5 years ago, the video quality is still a little below my expectations. I suspect this is just the way it is with bandwidth and is not a camera issue. A little pricey for what it it.

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THE best webcam in this price class!

Posted Jul 31, 2007 - Bought a Microsoft VX-6000 a few days ago, thinking it would be the better choice since I like to use MSN Messenger. Unless you sit outside or have outside light hitting you, indoor lighting is not enough to get a good quality picture, it turns very grainy in low light. Returned the MS one, and got this Logitech one... what a difference!!! Day and night difference! Not only does this one have way better resolution, but the quality is photo quality compared to Microsoft's webcam, even in low light environments. Super happy with my purchase, this webcam is here to stay with me! :) Recommend it over any other webcam in this price class!

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Excellent, Yet Myopic

Posted Oct 30, 2007 - I purchased this camera solely based on the claims of image sharpness. This is absolutely true for objects closer than perhaps 5 feet - down to 2 inches from the camera. But the camera cannot focus at all on objects farther than 8-10 feet. Too bad they don't mention this in the ads. For most folks who want to use it for personal chat - this is a truly great camera - you'll be very happy with it. That's why I gave it 4 stars. For me it was a disappointment.

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A Great Camera

Posted 1 year ago - I have not owned any web cameras as of yet, I've been waiting for the "right one". This camera was a cinch to install on Vista Business, works great in both Live Messenger and Skype. Picture quality is tops and is noticable by the users on the other end of the call.

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WOULD BE A GREAT CAM IF THE FEATURES IT CAME WITH WORKED

Posted Aug 1, 2007 - Before I had purchased this webcam I was diligent in researching the product online and in the forums on the Logitech website. Without finding any major issues with it I ordered it and as soon as I received it I installed the software, plugged in the webcam, configured the audio features with the easy to follow Logitech tuning wizard, and rebooted only to find that I had no audio. I reinstalled the Audio drivers and I had audio for a minute moment until I had to reboot to finish installing the drivers. To make a long story short, I posted my issue on the Logitech forum and was given a reply “Known issues. Please reference the floated "Issues and Solutions" threads for more information. Thanks” and after digging through several pages I find that it has been “Known” for over a year! So for the AEC “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” to function: 1. You need to lose audio functionality 2. Use something other than 5.1 audio 3. Disable AEC On the same note, I did try using 4.1 audio and it worked for a short while and then lost audio again and ended up having to completely disable ACE. BTY, this issue in XP causes a BSOD. Overall, the video is very good and it has some nice video effects if you have children, but I cannot justify giving any product a good review when a company sells their product with features that they “know” causes issues or has to be disabled for your system to function properly, which defeats the purpose of the feature you paid for. Remember, Logitech has known about this issue for OVER a year.

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Logitech pro 9000 - Nice Camera poor software - Dangerous with Vista

Posted 1 year ago - So to make it work: You have to disable a whole load of start up functions, disable your firewall etc. You do not have to do this with Canon or other similar software which loads fine. Error code not in trouble shooter, support say its an issue with Vista. Sorry no. If you want to sell a product make sure it works with current software in all likely cases. Sofware is clearly too intrusive and wants to collect info ( I guess). So no I would not buy again after several hours of work + having to rewind my vista software load by a few days on each pc.

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Poor product and even Poorer support

Posted 1 month ago - After following the exact procedures to install the webcam and upload the software, I had high hopes it would work. It does work affter you upload and reuplload and reupload the software every time you need to uuse it to make an internet call with video. I bought it to communicate with my daughter and granddaughter but have to spend to much time reuploading software to make it worth while as it is. The technical support says to go out and buy a new computer to try it on it to see if the problem still exists and if it does then to try downgrading from version 11.9 software to version 11.8. I will try to resolve the issue myself or at least find a satisfactory workaround because the picture is good.

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