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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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4.4 / 5
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Pros

  • arguably better image quality and a much better microphone
  • Installation is fast and fairly straightforward
  • auto-focus works quickly and transparently

Cons

  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • awkward
  • rigid shape may make it difficult to fit in your pocket

Key specs

  • USB 2.0
  • CMOS
  • 1 Mpx
  • 30 fps
  • 1366, 768 px
  • 2880, 1620 px
  • yes
  • no

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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - Pros & Cons

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

Pros

  • arguably better image quality and a much better microphone
  • Installation is fast and fairly straightforward
  • auto-focus works quickly and transparently
  • sleek styling and solid video quality
  • splendid
  • lively film
  • auto-center works rapidly and straightforwardly
  • The establishment is quick and genuinely straightforward

Cons

  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • awkward
  • rigid shape may make it difficult to fit in your pocket
  • Too much echo is picked up
  • there are no onboard buttons to press
  • it sounded a little harsh and distorted
  • no built-in noise
  • added its own high-pitched whine on top of my recordings
  • Slightly overexposed photos and video
  • A six-foot USB cable is permanently attached to the back
  • Cinema is slower to acclimate to changing light and doesn t

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - Technical Overview

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IconMegapixel
1 Mpx
Best:
Atlantis Land P015-C148
Megapixel: 20 Mpx
IconMaximum frame rate
30 fps
Best:
Gembird A4-PK-950H-S
Maximum frame rate: 120 fps
IconMaximum video resolution
1366 x 768 px
Best:
Logitech Brio
Maximum video resolution: 4096 x 2160 px

Microsoft - Video Reviews (9)

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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - Full Specifications

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General
Sensor typeCMOS
Megapixel1.0 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1366 x 768 px
Maximum image resolution2880 x 1620 px
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Width1.81 in
Height1.57 in
Depth2.2 in
Weight3.36 oz
Cable length1.829
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Technical details
USB requiredyes
Optical drive requiredyes
Supported video modes720p
Minimum RAM1024.0 mB
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 80
Minimum storage drive space1536.0 mB
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Connectivity
InterfaceUSB 2.0
USByes
USB version2.0
Supported operating system
  • Windows
  • Mac
Windows operating systems supported
  • 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 Professional
Mac compatibilityno
UVCyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • Black,Stainless steel
Mounting typeStand
Built-in flashno
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Optics and sensor
Auto focusno
Zoom capabilityyes
Digital zoom4.0 x
Viewing angle73.0 °
Viewing angle, horizontal73.0 °
Viewing angle, vertical73.0 °
Diagonal field of view73.0 °
Still image resolutions2880x1620
Maximum interpolated image resolution5.0 Mpx
Resolution at capture speed1280x720@30fps
Focus adjustmentAuto
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Features
Photo featureyes
Snapshot modeno
Face trackingyes
Noise reductionyes
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Power
USB poweredyes
Power sourceDC

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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.1
Based on 10 reviews
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Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review: Microsoft Lifecam Studio 1080p Webcam
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TechCrunch
Published: 21.09.2010
Review: Microsoft Lifecam Studio 1080p Webcam

Short version: It’s pricey and rather bulky, but it’s definitely an improvement over the other HD webcams out there, and a huge improvement over piece of junk embedded in your bezel. Features: 1080p sensor New design with tripod mount, tiny flareguards MSRP: $99.99 Pros: Seriously decen…

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Microsoft LifeCam Studio Review
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Published: 01.02.2021
Microsoft LifeCam Studio Review
4.6

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Microsoft LifeCam StudioType, Lens, Size & WeightResolution & DisplayTripod & Image StabilityOptical Zoom, Microphone, Audio & StorageValueMicrosoft LifeCam Studio Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.2Expert RatingWhether you’re recording videos or going live, the Microsoft LifeCam Studio does its best to enhance the experience as much as it possibly can. Is it the best webcam for conference room though? That remains to be seen, but it’s TrueColor technology and glass element lens makes a good […]

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PCMag UK
Published: 08.10.2010
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
3.5

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Published: 10.02.2010
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review

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 + recording in HD is not a bad idea, really. Although chatting in HD is not a trend yet, … Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review Read More »

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review - Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - (Sep 20) | MacNN
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Review - Microsoft LifeCam Cinema - (Sep 20) | MacNN

The LifeCam Cinema comes out of the box with only a creatively designed user manual and the webcam itself. We immediately noticed the construction quality of the webcam was top-notch. The USB cable is very long and has a helpful built-in cable orga

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 21.06.2016
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD - Full Review and Benchmarks
3.5

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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TechRadar
Published: 15.01.2010
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema review
5.0

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Published: 03.02.2010
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review

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

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 18.01.2010
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
4.0

Check out TR?s review of Microsoft?s LifeCam Cinema, which offers 720p HD video at 30fps

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