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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000

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Editorial reviews:
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7 editorial reviews
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 isRead more
The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers.Read more
The LifeCam VX-6000 offers quality video, easy setup, and a nice set of features, but its built-in mic disappoints.Read more
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Pros

  • The zoom fixed this easy and quickly
  • The cameras were packaged well as were their contents
  • The camera is quite flexible in design

Cons

  • poor sound quality
  • adjust contrast and crop
  • slagged the unit as having poor quality

Key specs

  • USB
  • 1.3 Mpx
  • 30 fps
  • 1366, 768 px
  • yes
  • no

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 - Technical Overview

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IconMegapixel
1.3 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 VX-6000 - Full Specifications

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General
Megapixel1.3 Mpx
Maximum frame rate30.0 fps
Maximum video resolution1366 x 768 px
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Width2.77 in
Height1.99 in
Depth1.98 in
Weight3.35 oz
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Technical details
Optical drive requiredyes
Internet connection requiredyes
Minimum RAM256.0 mB
Minimum storage drive space300.0 mB
Internal memory300.0 mB
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Connectivity
InterfaceUSB
USByes
USB version2.0
Supported operating system
  • Windows
  • Windows
Mac compatibilityno
UVCyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
Built-in flashno
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Optics and sensor
Auto focusyes
Colour depth16.0 bit
Digital zoom3.0 x
Viewing angle, horizontal71.0 °
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Features
Snapshot modeyes
Face trackingyes
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Power
USB poweredyes

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Review
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Everything USB
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

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Microsoft LifeCam
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CNET
Published: 14.06.2006
Microsoft LifeCam

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 offers unique features such as the ability to post photos directly to a blog, but its video effects and image quality don't stand up to that of competing Webcams from veteran manufacturers.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
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Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000

The LifeCam VX-6000 offers quality video, easy setup, and a nice set of features, but its built-in mic disappoints.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
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Good Gear Guide
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000
3.0

The Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 is a mid-range webcam that suffers from the same pitfalls as most mid-range cameras on the market. When the lighting is anything but optimal, the image quality suffers greatly.

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Techgage
Published: 03.10.2007
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 & VX-3000

Microsoft released two brand-new webcams last month, the VX-3000 and VX-6000, both of which have a huge feature-set. The better of the two even offers "high-definition" 1.3 megapixel video capabilities. We've been testing both webcams for the past month and relay our thoughts here.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 ActiveWin.com: Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 - Review
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ActiveWin.com: Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 - Review
Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 Review: Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000
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Review: Microsoft LifeCam NX-6000

Yes, it's got a silly name. Not the LifeCam part, that's pretty cool actually. ...

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