digitalversus.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:48
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The software suite As with the previous versions, a software suite comes with the camera. It’s made up of two drivers, a webcam settings tool and video and photo capture software – you can use the webcam to make 720p video and share it with your frien...
Pluses, Very good quality finish, Auto focus, Good quality daylight image, Stand compatible with any base...
Minuses, Overexposed in dark room: loss of detail, Microphone: lack of sensitivity...
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In this high definition era, where hardware from consoles to monitors and entertainment from games to films is in HD, one area that's been consistently lagging behind has been the humble webcam. Partially, this is because of the limited Internet connectio...
Microsoft's well-designed LifeCam Cinema might not make video calling a cinematic experience, but it does up the quality over non-HD webcams and offers good future-proofing, all for a price that doesn't break the bank...
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Should Hollywood make a biopic called The Webcam, it would tell the tale of an unloved little fellow; a cute and plucky device all eager to please and full of promise but somehow ignored and ultimately unloved. Webcam II: The Second Coming would be an...
Good quality recordings, Auto-focus works well, In-built microphone, Solid build...
720p too large to stream but that's not really the cameras fault...
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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is the latest webcam from Microsoft, featuring widescreen recording capabilities with a native 720p sensor (High Definition quality). With everything being in “HD” nowadays, having a web camera that supports both video chat + r...
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema delivers the best quality among any other webcams that I’ve ever tried so far. The quality is highly similar to a LifeCam Show, but the LifeCam Cinema is able to deliver in HD and Widescreen. Even though there aren’t any applic...
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Webcams are unlikely to be anyone's idea of a breakthrough in technology. And yet somehow, having one can simplify things especially if you enjoy face-to-face communication over the Internet. This need is made even more relevant since applications like Sk...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:47
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Professional and user reviewers praise Microsoft's LifeCam Cinema webcam for its clear high-definition sound and video quality. Highly recommended for video chats, the LifeCam Cinema produces sharply detailed video, even in conditions of low lighting...
Excellent image quality, Rich HD quality for video chats, Able to swivel 360 degrees, Sleek styling, Threeyear warranty...
Autofocus is too sensitive, Limited features and tools, Poor builtin microphone...
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TweetAlthough Skatter Tech reviewed Microsoft’s LifeCam HD-5000 & HD-6000 earlier this year, the company also offers a more-powerful LifeCam Cinema. While this flagship webcam has been on the market for quite sometime, it still offers a handful of adva...
If you spend time placing video calls on your computer through services like Skype each day, you should consider upgrading to a quality webcam. However, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. HD video quality is only possible if a few conditions...
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Normally webcams provide blurry images and the user keeps wondering what the other person actually looks like. Even if you do manage to see that person, the image is quite grainy. This is where Microsoft decided to bring a difference by using High Defi...
At about 4k its priced higher than normal webcams, but, considering that fact that it is HD and a well performing one, it is definitely worth checking out. Visit LD2.in for more gudget reviews Abhijit AhaskarPage(s) 1 PrintCommentEmailDiggDel.ici...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:47
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Like other high-definition webcams, TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award winner Microsoft’s LifeCam Cinema Webcam offers 720p image quality and is capable of recording videos and capturing screenshots in addition to working with online programs created for video...
This Microsoft webcam offers great image quality and provides users with richer HD picture for video chats...
Most users prefer to turn off the auto focus because it begins on a highly sensitive setting.
The web cam lacks certain features. That said, it's still a great choice, especially for those who love Microsoft products...
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hardware-pacers.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:47
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The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is one of Microsoft's new HD webcams. With a max resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels HD video (Still Image: Up to 5 megapixel 2880x1620), the LifeCam Cinema is one of the best webcams on the market today. The LifeCam Cinema is...
Simple Install, Small and easy to position, User friendly...
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The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is a great webcam in a very nicely sized package. The LifeCam Cinema has very nice video resolution range with a max setting of 1280 X 720 pixel (HD) video resolution and a min setting of 120 x 160. The still capture resol...
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Normally webcams provide blurry images whence one just manages to imagine what the person on the other side looks like. Even if you do manage to see the person, the image is quite grainy. Here's when Microsoft decided to bring in a difference. A differ...
Looks and design, High Definition, Auto focus...
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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is the latest webcam from Microsoft, featuring widescreen recording capabilities with a native 720p sensor (High Definition quality). With everything being in “HD” nowadays, having a web camera that supports both video chat + r...
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema delivers the best quality among any other webcams that I’ve ever tried so far. The quality is highly similar to a LifeCam Show, but the LifeCam Cinema is able to deliver in HD and Widescreen. Even though there aren’t any applic...
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High Definition. Those two words are the very soul of what's driving consumer electronics and pushing broadband Internet, and Microsoft's sleek LifeCam Cinema is no exception. As one of the first webcams to boast an magnificent 1280x720 resolution with...
Excellent picture, Sharp and compact aluminum body, Mounting hardware can stand on a desk or sit on top of LCDs, CRTs or laptop displays, Adjustable pitch and yaw, Competitively priced...
Current drivers (1/9/10) don't support 720p at 30fps, High-pitched whine likely linked to camera's exposure level recorded by on-board mic, No motion-triggered recording...
What would have been a nice webcam is tarnished by the LifeCam Cinema's on-board microphone and its incessant high-pitched whine. Interested buyers should wait until this issue has been resolved. Pros & ConsExcellent picture Sharp and compact aluminum...
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Despite its status as the world's largest software developer, Microsoft also has a thriving business building PC peripherals, including keyboards, mice, joysticks, and webcams, among other devices. The $79.95 (list) Microsoft LifeCam Cinema webcam s...
Sleek styling. Aluminum construction. Flexible mount. Good image quality, color balance, and auto-focus. Easy-to-use bundled app.
Poor built-in mic. Slightly overexposed photos and video. Relatively robust system requirements.
The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema offers sleek styling and solid video quality, but audio performance isn't this HD webcam's strong suit...
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Microsoft’s LifeCam Cinema is an compact HD webcam. It shoots at 720p HD (16:9, 30fps) and has a built-in microphone, making it a simple all-in-one solution that can be put on the top of any laptop screen or computer monitor. It even has a stand built...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:48
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The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema H5D-00001 far outperformed my expectations of it, especially after seeing how small it is. The camera lens is able to pick out small details, recognize faces, autofocus, and capture 720p High Definition video at an amazing...
720p High Definition Capture, Widescreen View, Noise Cancellation Microphone, Good Software; Simple Design, Small, yet Very Powerful, Lighting, Quality, Clarity of Picture, Low Light Enchancement, Excellent Value at under $60...
Limited Video Chat HD Use due to Software Restrictions, Very CPU intensive at higher resolutions, Slight Washout with Bright Backlighting, High Pitch Tone when Noise Cancellation is Used...
The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema H5D-00001 far outperformed my expectations of it, especially after seeing how small it is. The camera lens is able to pick out small details, recognize faces, autofocus, and capture 720p High Definition video at an amazing...
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Webcams are unlikely to be anyone's idea of a breakthrough in technology. And yet somehow, having one can simplify things especially if you enjoy face-to-face communication over the Internet. This need is made even more relevant since applications like...
Bottom line, Microsoft's made quite an impression with the LifeCam Cinema, combining great design with performance on a webcam that's also priced quite reasonably given the feature set.However do take heed: while it is a worthy upgrade, don't expect to...
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Computerpoweruser.com Updated: 2013-02-14 08:12:48
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Software-wise, Microsoft provides an appreciatively straightforward display interface. A side panel leads to manual tweaks and special effects, while a timeline shows thumbnails of shareable stills (5MP max) and video. Where the camera won me over, though, was by accurately...
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Microsoft is no stranger to the webcam business, and its latest offering shows why the company is still often at the forefront. The LifeCam Cinema is the first consumer webcam to offer both a 16:9 aspect ratio and a native 720p imaging sensor. With a m...
Great video quality with the 720p sensor, Excellent ergonomic design, Simple, effective software package...
Poor still photo quality.
It’s hard to dispute the LifeCam Cinema as a great webcam offering from Microsoft, at least in its intended video role, the company has combined excellent moving image quality with a well-designed hardware concept; the only caveat is photo quality, whi...
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You can only fit so much in front of your camera, but picking up your laptop and spinning it is a chore. Microsoft's LifeCam Cinema HD is a $44, 720p webcam that sits on a 360-degree swivel and lets you show your video-chatting partner everything in the r...
Full 360-degree rotation, Clear video, Useful software...
Hard to attach to laptops, Occasional autofocus hiccups...
The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD has an innovative 360-degree swivel, but attaching it to your laptop or monitor can be a chore...
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