Logitech Pro 9000 Webcam Product Details
The QuickCam Pro 9000 USB 2.0 Webcam from Logitech is a webcam that connects to your computer via a standard USB 2.0 port. The Pro 9000 allows you to participate in web conferencing, record video, and take pictures. A microphone allows you to capture audio. Additionally, this camera features a true 2 megapixel sensor that allows you to take high-resolution images.
This model also has some advanced features. This includes video effects, “RightLight 2”, and “RightSound” technology. These features and more make this webcam an excellent choice for your video and audio needs.
Carl Zeiss optics with autofocus gives you the ability to create sharp images, even in low light settings. Also, this device has face-tracking software so you can add decorations that interact with how you move in the frame. Animations are compatible with most major chat software.
Compatble with Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Material(s): N/A;
Video Capture: 1600 X 1200 Pixels;
Still Image Capture: 8 MP (Enhanced);
Color(s): Black.
High Quality Captures with the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
HD Video Resolution
RightLight 2 Sensor
RightSound Technology
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Video Effects
Carl Zeiss Lens
J. Airington –
I own many Logitech products and have over the years, and I’ve always been satisfied with their quality. I had purchased a QuickCam Communicate MP for a remote Dog monitor system I setup at home, so I could watch my dogs from work, and interact with them remotely when they got out of line. I was quite impressed with that camera, and I had been thinking about doing some online instructional videos, so I started looking for more advanced cams. This one seemed to stand out in reviews, and I eventually purchased it. Couldn’t be happier. At all resolutions it’s crisp, smooth and even without the light enhancement running in the software, it does very well in low light. With light enhancement turned on, your frame rates drop but it does extremely well in dark locations. The mount is sort of weird, but seems to work fine, and the camera is actually quite aesthetic so it’s easy on the eyes when not in use.
the camera takes nice still shots, comparable to my old 2MP digital camera, but I didn’t really buy it for that purpose. The video quality is very nice. Too bad it doesn’t do wide 16:9 video, but rather it only does 4:3, so the high definition they speak of isn’t going to be a true 720 resolution other than the fact that the vertical pixel count is indeed 720. All in all, it’s the nicest webcam I’ve ever used. The included software works great, although it will only allow you to record about 3 minutes of video, which I find to be strange. It seems to cater to those that want to stream. I’ve been using VLC player with it, and you can stream to windows media or to other VLC players with no problem with it.
All in all, great camera, worth the price… if you can find it cheaper than retail (and you should be able to) it’s worth the money, that is, if you want/need a really good webcam.
D. Jester –
Overall, I am very pleased with this webcam. Controls are easy to figure out, it has a few special features without involving too many that most people will never use. The BIG positive for me on it, though, was the easy set up. I am somewhat computer savvy, but I still often have difficulty installing new peripherals, and this was a snap. Light and color balance has worked well so far on everything I have used this camera for. Now, if a 4 1/2 star rating was available, I might have given it that rather than the 5 stars, for two fairly minor, but recognizable reasons: it does not seem to be capable of doing closeup very well, and it does not attach very well to the computer. In both cases, obviously, these may or may not be important to some buyers. Personally, I sometimes have something fairly small to show someone, and close focus is needed. Also, I use a laptop for everything, and move it from room to room, meaning a better attachment to the computer screen would be a help. If you never move (or even bump) your computer, the attachment should be a non issue. I am probably going to use a spot of velcro on mine for a more secure attachment. I can’t say enough good about the easy setup, though. I have spent upwards of a day trying to figure out some software and hardware pieces in the past. This thing took about 10 minutes, and most of that was for the disk to load!