Logitech C270 HD Web Camera

best webcam for streaming and gaming or you can even use this on meetings also currently i am using it to make yt videos and the quality is nice as expected 30 fps is decent. the camera angle is also good it can cover almost everything in the background that you want to capture behind you the brightness of camera video and photo is also decent but if you face problem with that hust use 1 more light for it

Let me start by saying Amazon offered a lightening deal on this webcam which kinda lured me towards this webcam. It wasn't a great discount, but they sure got my business on this one. As far as the review is concerned, I have plenty of information I collected by playing around with this webcam which I want to share, but I will keep it as brief as possible. I will stick with the PROS and CONS this time. PROS: 1) Sturdy build quality. 2) Two way adjustable setting to make it physically possible to set it on different size displays (Laptop screen panel and Desktop monitors). 3) Green LED to tell you when the device is being used. 4) Amazingly sensitive Microphone (as sensitive as your high end mobile handset's Mic.). It even catches distant sounds we fail to notice sometimes. 5) Image and Video quality are both great for 720p (max resolution). 6) USB cable it comes attached with, is either close to, or over 3.5 ft in length and works perfectly! 7) Webcam software has all the right options you will need to get the Webcam to work perfectly for your need as far as the hardware supports. 8) Has Face detection and Motion sensing features built in to the Logitech Webcam Software and they both do a fantastic job respectively! 9) The software allows you to configure the image / video resolutions on its UI, which is very simple and hassle-free. 10) Software provides digital zoom of 15 steps and with zoom, the Pan and Tilt options get ready for use instantly. 11) Motion sensing sensitivity can be adjusted and this feature actually works as good as it does on CCTV DVRs. Could be quite useful to some. 12) Takes 3 MP pictures (maximum) and 720p resolution videos (maximum). 13) 2 Years manufacturer's warranty. 14) Value for money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Before we move on to the CONS section, here's a bit of technical information I believe helps a particular group of people who would love to know it before-hand. I'm referring to the Image Quality and File Size / Resolution related information. IMAGE Resolution and File Sizes: The webcam software offers two modes - STANDARD and WIDESCREEN. Standard: Small (320x240) - Around 25 KB Medium (640x480) - Around 50 KB 1.2 MP - Less than 200 KB 3 MP - Close to 500 KB Widescreen: Small (360p) and Medium (480p) - Under 100 KB Large (720p) - Slightly over 100 KB VIDEO Resolution and File Sizes of 10 sec recording each: Standard: Small (320x240) - Approx. 1 MB Large (800x600) - Around 3 MB Widescreen: 360p - Around 1.5 MB 720p optimized - Close to 3.5 MB 720p - Close to 7.5 MB Motion Sensing Video Recording (only one video quality available): Large (800x600) - Approx. 3.5 MB for a 10 sec video NOTE: I have attached three images with this review to show the focus distance and image sharpness and the highest digital zoom level available on the software. The image of the software window was shot from a distance of under 1 ft which came out blurred. The other two images of a TV set shows the regular distance and 15 steps of digital zoom the software provides. It also shows that the subjects farther than 3 ft appear sharper than those that are not that far. Images shot while a 15W LED over my head illuminated the room. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONS: 1) Cannot set focus. 2) Minimum focus distance for sharp images / videos is over 2 ft, or the resultant images / videos lack sharpness and will get blurred when even closer. Further away you are from the webcam, the better the sharpness gets. 3) No IR. Not suitable for total darkness. Although, the webcam's sensor is quite sensitive to low light, and increasing the monitor / screen brightness helps manage in low light and even in no ambient light situations. 4) If connected to a Laptop, must take extra precaution before moving to a different location while carrying the Laptop, as the webcam simply sits on the display panel and is NOT a clip-on. 5) Face detection could be faster. 6) Webcam software CD / DVD isn't provided in the box. Hence, you will need to download it from Logitech's support website. 7) No strap provided to restrict the USB cable's usable length. It can be too lengthy sometimes depending on where we use the webcam. Logitech C270 HD Webcam software DOWNLOAD LINK: http://support.logitech.com/en_in/product/hd-webcam-c270#download ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are looking for a decent, 720p webcam at around Rs. 1000/- INR, look no further, with the exception of the lack of true night mode. It won't disappoint you if your priority is its image / video quality. Just so you know, this is NOT a 1080p webcam as advertised by Amazon.

I have been using it for 5 years, and it's a great device. It is simple to install, plug in, and use. Good microphone and lighting.

The camera quality is outstanding, and the microphone provides flawless sound for both recording and meetings, making it an excellent choice for your workspace. All things considered, it's ideal for your professional work.

Good product. Value for money. Nice features

While this is the best webcam you can get for the price, its durability is your typical experience one would have with Logitech. I've barely had this for a couple of months and it has started randomly disconnecting while in use. Works great while it works, a couple RMAs might be required even if you babied it. Might get hot with prolonged use but that doesn't affect its performance. The quality isn't the best with low light.

Picture quality is very clear but if there is not good source of light near you then your video will be dark. Once I adjusted the light of my room it is awesome in quality with no issues. Better than other Brands costly webcams.

Good product