Microsoft LifeCam HD 5000

• alaTest.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 131 reviews of Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 - Web camera - colour - Hi-Speed USB from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 8.6/10. Comparing these reviews to 50840 other Web Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 78/100 (or 7.8 out of 10) = Good Quality.

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• lanoc.org

  0 out of 10

Summary: With High Definition being all the rage recently it's no surprise that there is a demand for high definition webcams. Microsoft released their LifeCam Cinema with a 720p resolution last fall, they now carry four different models with HD capability's....

Conclusion: It's no doubt that this is an improvement over the last webcam we had a chance to check out. The high resolution is supported by the built in auto focus to give a near perfect picture all of the time. My only complaints are the microphone picking up...

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• goodgearguide.com.au

  8 out of 10

Summary: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 is sleek black with a chrome accent and an unusual rubber clip. This could be moulded to fit the back of a laptop screen...

Conclusion: Ideal for families, the Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 ensures PC users can capture good quality HD video, while also having some fun with the images and video they shoot.

Pro : Captures video up to 1280x720 pixels and 30 frames per second (fps) or still images at a resolution of 4Mp

Cons : Bright lighting will result in 'light-flare

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• digitalversus.com

  8 out of 10

Summary: As with Microsoft's other webcams, the HD5000 comes with a software package. This includes drivers, a webcam setup tool plus and video and photo capture software - you can use the webcam to make 720p videos and share them with your friends! Microsoft's...

Conclusion: This practical webcam offers good video image quality and excellent sound. Just make sure you keep the room lit if you don't want the picture to suffer. The HD5000 also comes at an affordable price.

Pro : Automatic focusing ; High-quality design and finish ; Sharp pictures, smooth movements ; Practical stand ; High-quality microphone

Cons : Image overexposed in low light, detail lost

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