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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

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User ratings:
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49 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
32 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
8
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3.3 out of 5
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4 stars
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Pros

  • compact size and very low price
  • Works perfectly by plug and play
  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • high quality professional camera gear
  • the tension of the attached USB cable would pull it out of whack
  • the camera doesn't have any vertical tilt

Key specs

  • USB 2.0
  • CMOS
  • 1 Mpx
  • 30 fps
  • 1366, 768 px
  • 1280, 800 px
  • yes
  • no

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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 - Pros & Cons

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Pros

  • compact size and very low price
  • Works perfectly by plug and play
  • Inexpensive
  • easy to buy
  • very easy to use
  • the mike is excellent and the clarity of the picture sure is great for the price
  • HD-3000 worked pretty well
  • The image was clear and well-balanced

Cons

  • high quality professional camera gear
  • the tension of the attached USB cable would pull it out of whack
  • the camera doesn't have any vertical tilt
  • Video chat also maxes out at 720p
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • considering it s only a casing for the camera
  • the rubber base will not sit properly on a very thin screen
  • not a clamp
  • attachment base kinda sits on the top of the monitor
  • no camera connected to this computer
  • a longer cable cannot be connected instead

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 - 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

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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 - 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 resolution1280 x 800 px
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone propertiesMono
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Dimensions
Width1.75 in
Height4.29 in
Depth4.29 in
Weight3.17 oz
Cable length1.5
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Technical details
USB requiredyes
Optical drive requiredyes
Supported video modes720p
Minimum RAM1024.0 mB
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Minimum storage drive space1500.0 mB
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Connectivity
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Plug&Play compatibleyes
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 Home x64
  • Windows XP Professional
  • Windows XP Professional x64
Mac compatibilityno
UVCno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Mounting typeClip/Stand
Built-in flashno
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Optics and sensor
Auto focusno
Colour depth24.0 bit
Zoom capabilityyes
Digital zoom4.0 x
Viewing angle68.5 °
Diagonal field of view68.5 °
Still image resolutions1280x800
Focus adjustmentAuto
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Features
Photo featureyes
Noise reductionyes
CordlessNo
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Power
USB poweredyes

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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.3
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 2
  • 1
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 review
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 review

I have recently acquired the LifeCam VX-3000 as a gift for stop-motion animation. The still photo quality is amazing for something its size. It is only ...

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Gadget Review
Published: 01.02.2021
Microsoft LifeCam Review
4.7

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Microsoft LifeCamImage QualityEase of UseBattery LifeDurabilityValueMicrosoft LifeCam Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.4Expert RatingIf you just need the best webcam for Skype, the best webcam for streaming, or the best webcam for Youtube, you’ll find it in the Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000. Professionals, or those looking to become professionals one day, will need something with a bit more kick to it. Sale Microsoft LifeCam Check Price Why We Like It – Microsoft LifeCam The Microsoft […]

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review: An HD webcam for the cost-conscious
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Published: 07.12.2016
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review: An HD webcam for the cost-conscious

This budget model delivers 720p recording and video chat for under $50.

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LaptopMag
Published: 28.06.2016
Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000 Review
2.0

The Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000's blurry images make it a poor choice and no improvement over a built-in laptop camera.

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review: An HD webcam for the cost-conscious
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Published: 06.12.2016
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review: An HD webcam for the cost-conscious
3.0

This budget model delivers 720p recording and video chat for under $50.

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TopTenReviews
Published: 02.03.2020
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review
3.5

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 is an excellent webcam for a modest price.

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digitalcameraworld
Published: 27.05.2022
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 review
3.5

The Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 is a no-frills webcam that simply gets on with the job

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 08.07.2017
Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000: 3.8 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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