Description
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 is a wired, desktop webcam that delivers High Definition still (1.3 megapixels interpolated) photography, brilliant video (640x480 pixels) and a built-in unidirectional noise-canceling microphone for crystal-clear audio performance.
The LifeCam fully integrates with Microsoft Windows Live Messenger to deliver a suite of market-first features that make Web video calling a breeze. The Universal Attachment Base allows for easy and secure attachment to virtually any size monitor. Featuring a sleek black and gray design, the VX-3000 complements any office or home PC.
- High Definition Photos show you in the best light
- Superior Video Quality - see the smiles clearly with 640 x 480 pixel video resolution.
- Built-in Microphone automatically picks up your voice with remarkable clarity.
- Windows Live™ Call Button
- Automatic Face-Tracking Software
- Universal Attachment Base: It's a snap to attach the LifeCam to any monitor.
- Pan, Tilt and Zoom
- Flexible Six-Foot Cable
- Video Effects
- Up To 30 Frames Per Second
- 2 x digital zoom: The zoom delivers realistic, up-close-and-personal video, so you can see the contours of every smile
Optimised for Windows Live Messenger
Photo Swap Share and swap photos in real time with your friends and family using Windows Live Messenger-right in the video call window!
Windows Live™ Call Button It's simple to start voice calls. One touch of the Windows Live Call Button lets you see who's online, and you're on your way to making a voice call.
LifeCam Dashboard Add special effects and control your webcam--all from the Windows Live Messenger window.
One-touch Blogging Upload photos to your blog on Windows Live™ Spaces with any of your photos at the simple click of your mouse.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 - web camera
- Device Type
- Web camera - fixed
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 5.3 cm x 5.5 cm x 7.4 cm
- Weight
- 95 g
- Colour
- Black, silver
- Localisation
- English, German, French, Dutch / EMEA
- Camera
- Colour
- Optical Sensor Type
- CMOS - 307,200 pixels (640 x 480)
- Focus Adjustment
- Manual
- Interfaces
- USB
- Audio Support
- Yes : built-in microphone
- Features
- Automatic face tracking technology
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB cable - integrated - 1.8 m
- Package Type
- Retail
- System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years warranty
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
- Environmental Parameters (operating)
- 0 °C ... 40 °C ; 5 - 80% relative humidity
Detail
General
- Device Type
- Web camera
- Connectivity Technology
- Wired
- Width
- 5.3 cm
- Depth
- 5.5 cm
- Height
- 7.4 cm
- Weight
- 95 g
- Localisation
- English, German, French, Dutch / EMEA
Camera
- Type
- Colour - fixed
- Max Digital Video Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Video Capture
- 640 x 480 @ 30 fps
- Still Image
- 640 x 480, 1280 x 960
- Audio Support
- Yes : built-in microphone
- Features
- Automatic face tracking technology
Image Sensor
- Type
- CMOS
Lens Construction
- Focus Adjustment
- Manual
Interfaces
- Computer Interface
- USB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB cable - integrated - 1.8 m
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
- Compliant Standards
- CE, UL, TUV, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, cUL, ICES-003, NOM, WHQL, CB, MIC, FCC, ISO 9002, WEEE, ACA
- Package Type
- Retail
- Colour
- Black, silver
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Peripheral / Interface Devices
- Sound card, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, SVGA graphics card with 2MB of memory
- System Requirements Details
- Windows XP - Pentium II - 550 MHz - HD 300 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Operating Temperature
- 0 °C ... 40 °C
- Relative Humidity (operating)
- 5 - 80%
Customer reviews
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Another Good Deal From Dab's
Reviewed by Davie. Review Posted 22/10/2008
Friend of ours has one found it had very good quality, ended up buying two of these web cams for me and the family to keep in touch, easy to install, fantastic value for money, very clear bright picture with face tracking ability, for under £30 quid, nice one dabs.
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Microsoft Lifecam VX-3000
Reviewed by welsh-ratbag. Review Posted 10/06/2007
I am a 50+ grandmother & found it so quick to install & effortless to use - marvellous for using with Skype to keep in touch with my family overseas, especially as you don't need a separate handset. What you get in the box is all you need - simplicity itself!
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blimey
Reviewed by . Review Posted 08/06/2007
installed drivers, plugged in, very nice cam, had a budget labtec webcam before, that was awful, very grainy and terrible res, this one blows me away :P very nice for the price, 'fun' little toys with it, cant rly comment on the mic as i dont have anyone to talk to with it atm haha, all ill say is that the mic is only useful at a distance where the cam is useless, mic wont pick up sound from more than a foot away rly. not loud enuff anyway
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A very nice piece of hardware
Reviewed by Makus. Review Posted 21/02/2007
Very nice camera that is a good value considering it costs under 30 quid. In WinXP installation is a breeze, I've got it running in 5 min. Very nice and sharp picture, even in low light and good frame rates. Mic is fine, even though I prefer a headset with a build-in microphone. The clip doesn't mount camera very firmly but is acceptable. Overall a very good web cam given the low price.
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Easy peasy
Reviewed by sean. Review Posted 21/11/2006
Got given this Webcam by a friend so our daughters could use them. Took about 20 mins to set up and register with Windows Live Messenger and 15 mins to work out how to make a video call (dont have the camera running before you make a call, it starts automatically with WLM). In a smallish window the picture quality is not too bad. Will be getting all the family to get one. Its ace and a little bit freaky...... Friend paid £60 (buy one get one free) DABs is way cheaper.
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Good picture quality
Reviewed by Alan. Review Posted 06/09/2006
Excellent little webcam. Works brilliantly with MSN Live Messenger and gives v. good picture quality (and not bad sound with built-in mic).
Only problem I've encountered is with the rather flaky face-tracking portion of the supplied software, but then I don't use that.
Have recommended to others and they've bought it too when seen.
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Good little webcam
Reviewed by mike j c wilson. Review Posted 11/05/2009
My 9 year old Creaative Labs super little web/digi-camera was giving up the ghost so I got one of these, wondering if it would be any good. Easy to install despite associated large download programme, but oh my - what a pleasant little device. The adjustable focus is excellent and it snuggles into the Microsoft and Skype software beautifully. I know there are more up-market versions available, by hey, this is more than good. I do notice the price is creeping up now we are raving about it though! Give it five stars.
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windows 7 problems.
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 22/11/2009
I had nothing but problems with this webcam. sound and video were distorted. updated drivers caused a very jerky feed. would not recommend at all if you are running windows 7. swopped out for a logitech c200. not brilliant, but at least it works.
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Posted 30/10/2007
I got this webcam on the premise of the "Works with Windows Vista" labeled on the packaging, the truth however is far from it. I checked availibity of drivers from the manufacturers website to find there were 32bit and 64bit Vista drivers for download, this of course sounded hopefull. The sad reality is that everytime I even pluged this unit into any of my USB port my pc would either slow down and locked up after a few seconds or all I would get was a black square where the picture should be. MY PC is two weeks old and shown no signs of any other issues until now, once I unplugged the webcam my PC was useable again. Since this fault I have found numberous forums with people suffering the same problem. In fairness I have seen this webcam working on an XP based PC and it seams very nice which is the only reason i have given it 5 out of 5 in terms of easy of use and value for money... in short steer clear of this unit if you are run Vista.
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