Testseek.co.uk have collected 42 expert reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft LifeCam Cinema.
January 2010
(83%)
42 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
1719 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
83010042
The editors liked
Pluses
Very good quality finish
Auto focus
Good quality daylight image
Stand compatible with any base
Good quality recordings
Auto-focus works well
In-built microphone
Solid build
The editors didn't like
Minuses
Overexposed in dark room
Loss of detail
Microphone
Lack of sensitivity
720p too large to stream but that's not really the cameras fault
Microsoft's well-designed LifeCam Cinema might not make video calling a cinematic experience, but it does up the quality over non-HD webcams and offers good future-proofing, all for a price that doesn't break the bank....
If you spend time placing video calls on your computer through services like Skype each day, you should consider upgrading to a quality webcam. However, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. HD video quality is only possible if a few conditions ...
Simple Install, Small and easy to position, User friendly
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The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema is a great webcam in a very nicely sized package. The LifeCam Cinema has very nice video resolution range with a max setting of 1280 X 720 pixel (HD) video resolution and a min setting of 120 x 160. The still capture resol...
Excellent picture, Sharp and compact aluminum body, Mounting hardware can stand on a desk or sit on top of LCDs, CRTs or laptop displays, Adjustable pitch and yaw, Competitively priced
Current drivers (1/9/10) don't support 720p at 30fps, High-pitched whine likely linked to camera's exposure level recorded by on-board mic, No motion-triggered recording...
What would have been a nice webcam is tarnished by the LifeCam Cinema's on-board microphone and its incessant high-pitched whine. Interested buyers should wait until this issue has been resolved. Pros & ConsExcellent picture Sharp and compact aluminum ...
