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Microsoft LifeCam Show

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
10 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
20 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.6 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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Pros

  • with nice features and thoughtful mounting options
  • decent
  • easy-to-use

Cons

  • its range is limited to between 21 and 60 inches
  • price tag will likely be a bit steep for some people
  • a longer cable cannot be connected instead

Key specs

  • USB 2.0
  • CMOS
  • 2 Mpx
  • 30 fps
  • 1366, 768 px
  • 1600, 1200 px
  • yes
  • no

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Microsoft LifeCam Show - Pros & Cons

Microsoft LifeCam Show

Pros

  • with nice features and thoughtful mounting options
  • decent
  • easy-to-use
  • compact size and very low price

Cons

  • its range is limited to between 21 and 60 inches
  • price tag will likely be a bit steep for some people
  • a longer cable cannot be connected instead
  • There are no bells and whistles

Microsoft LifeCam Show - Technical Overview

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IconMegapixel
2 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 (3)

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Microsoft LifeCam Show - Full Specifications

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General
Sensor typeCMOS
Megapixel2.0 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1366 x 768 px
Maximum image resolution1600 x 1200 px
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone propertiesMono
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Dimensions
Width2.44 in
Height1.3 in
Depth0.48 in
Weight1.51 oz
Cable length1.829
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Technical details
USB requiredyes
Optical drive requiredyes
Internet connection requiredyes
Minimum RAM1024.0 mB
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 80
Minimum storage drive space200.0 mB
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Connectivity
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Plug&Play compatibleyes
USByes
USB version2.0
Supported operating systemWindows
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
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Mounting typeClip
Built-in flashno
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Optics and sensor
Auto focusyes
Digital zoom5.0 x
Viewing angle67.0 °
Maximum interpolated image resolution8.0 Mpx
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Features
Photo featureyes
Noise reductionyes
CordlessNo
Compliance industry standards
  • FCC
  • TUV-T
  • WEEE
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Power
USB poweredyes

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Microsoft LifeCam Show Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.6
Based on 7 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
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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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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 19.08.2009
Microsoft LifeCam Show Review

Many webcams nowadays don’t follow the standard in terms of design and shapes. Some companies stuffed a camera into a cute plushy toy and some went for a more futuristic look. Unfortunately, you can’t just judge a book by its cover. These cute webcams often deliver very standard image qualities and bad lighting tolerance for … Microsoft LifeCam Show Review Read More »

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Good Gear Guide
Microsoft LifeCam Show
3.3

Pretty but pricey pictures.

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LaptopMag
Published: 16.12.2008
Microsoft LifeCam Show
4.0

Sharp image quality, a cool design, and a revamped special effects package make the LifeCam Show a good buy.

Microsoft LifeCam Show Review: Microsoft Lifecam Show webcam
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TechCrunch
Published: 08.10.2008
Review: Microsoft Lifecam Show webcam

You’ll like it if you’re looking for a high-quality webcam with decent software, autofocus, and good low-light performance. But not if you’re a Mac user or you can’t justify spending $100 on a webcam for simple stuff like videoconferencing and short, quick videos. Full review (with video) after the…

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CNET
Published: 17.09.2008
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Pocket-lint
Published: 23.10.2008
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