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Logitech C310 Webcam
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Editiorial reviews
5
3.9 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
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Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Logitech HD Webcam C525Type, Lens, Size & WeightResolution & DisplayTripod & Image StabilityOptical Zoom, Microphone, Audio & StorageValueLogitech HD Webcam C525 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.8Expert RatingFor those filming in a dingy basement, lighting isn’t always the best. If lighting is your biggest enemy, the best webcam for Skype is the Logitech HD Webcam C525. Its automatic light correction does its best work when conditions aren’t the greatest. You just have to look […]Read more
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3.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
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4 stars
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User rating
96
3.7 out of 5
96 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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3.5 out of 5
78 user ratings
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21 %
4 stars
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4.0 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
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General

Megapixel5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx1.0 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1366 x 768 px1280 x 720 px1366 x 768 px
Built-in microphoneyesyesyes
Microphone properties
  • Mono
  • Noise Reduction
  • Mono
  • Logitech RightSound
Mono
Sensor type
N/A
CMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolution
N/A
1280 x 720 px1280 x 800 px

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
Mounting typeClipClipClip/Stand
Built-in flashnonono

Dimensions

Width3.0 in1.14 in1.75 in
Height5.99 in2.7 in4.29 in
Depth8.25 in1.59 in4.29 in
Weight8.0 oz3.1 oz3.17 oz
Cable length1.51.51.5

Optics and sensor

Auto focusyesyesno
Colour depth32.0 bit32.0 bit24.0 bit
Diagonal field of view60.0 °360.0 °68.5 °
Maximum interpolated image resolution5.0 Mpx8.0 Mpx
N/A
Resolution at capture speed640x480@30fps640x480@30fps
N/A
Zoom capability
N/A
yesyes
Manual focus
N/A
no
N/A
Focus adjustment
N/A
AutoAuto
Digital zoom
N/A
N/A
4.0 x
Viewing angle
N/A
N/A
68.5 °
Still image resolutions
N/A
N/A
1280x800

Technical details

Compression typeH.264H.264
N/A
USB requiredyesyesyes
Internet connection requiredyesyes
N/A
Supported video modes720p720p720p
Minimum RAM512.0 mB512.0 mB1024.0 mB
Minimum storage drive space200.0 mB200.0 mB1500.0 mB
Audio card required
N/A
no
N/A
Optical drive required
N/A
yesyes
Operating temperature (T-T)
N/A
N/A
0 - 60
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
N/A
N/A
5 - 95

Features

Photo featureyesyesyes
Snapshot modeyesyes
N/A
Face trackingyesyes
N/A
IR illumination (Night vision)nono
N/A
IR-cut filternono
N/A
LED lightingnono
N/A
Noise reductionyesyesyes
Motion sensoryesyes
N/A
CordlessnonoNo
Night mode
N/A
no
N/A

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 2.0USB 2.0USB 2.0
Plug&Play compatibleyesyesyes
USByesyesyes
USB version2.02.02.0
Supported operating system
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Mac
Windows operating systems supported
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Basic x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Enterprise
  • Windows 8 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8 Pro x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Enterprise x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Windows 7 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Windows 7 Home Basic x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Enterprise
  • Windows 8 Enterprise x64
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows 8 Pro x64
  • Windows 8 x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Enterprise x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Windows 7 Home Premium x64
  • Windows 7 Professional
  • Windows 7 Professional x64
  • Windows 7 Starter
  • Windows 7 Starter x64
  • Windows 7 Ultimate
  • Windows 7 Ultimate x64
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business x64
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Basic x64
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Premium x64
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Ultimate x64
  • Windows XP Home
  • Windows XP Home x64
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supported
  • Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite
  • Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
  • Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
N/A
N/A
UVCyesyesno
Cabling technology
N/A
Wired
N/A
Mac compatibility
N/A
yesno

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