LifeCam
The LifeCam is a lineup of webcams from Microsoft for home PC users available in various series and models. One of the exclusive features include the integration with Windows Live Messenger, by having a Windows Live Call button that can be used to easily initiate a video call. These webcams are designed for both laptops and desktops.
NX Series
NX-6000
There is a known problem for this particular unit. Several laptops have their wireless antenna placed along the top of the laptop display. Clipping the microphone to a laptop display like this may cause interference with the microphone, resulting in a great deal of static.Specifications
All webcams of the NX series are designed for notebooks and interfaces via USB 2.0.| Model | Released | Life Call Button Rated Actuations | Field of View | Video Resolution | Image Sensor | Built in Microphone | Remarks |
| NX-3000 | 2007 Sept | 5,000 | 55° Diagonal | 640 x 480 | 0.3MP 1.3MP Interpolated | Face-tracking, digital pan, tilt, and 3x zoom are not available for 640 x 480 video capture. | |
| NX-6000 | 2006 Sept | 10,000 | 71° Diagonal | 1600 x 1190 | CMOS 2.0MP 7.6MP Interpolated | Face-tracking, digital pan, tilt, and 3x zoom are not available for 640 x 480 video capture. |
VX Series
History
The VX series of Microsoft LifeCam first debuted on 13 June 2006, and were available for sale in August of 2006 as Microsoft's first entry into selling webcams, with only two models, the VX-3000 and VX-6000.These models both feature a similar round body design, with a round base, known as the Universal Attachment Base.
The entire series was designed for desktop use, as it used a base for attaching it to a desktop monitor. All webcams of this series interface via USB.
Specifications
HD Models
HD-3000
- 720p Sensor
- No Auto Focus
- Built-in microphone
HD-5000
- 720p Sensor
- Auto focus
- Built-in microphone
HD-5001
HD-6000
- CMOS Sensor
- 1280x720 Motion Video, 30 FPS
- 1280x800 Still Image
- 66-degree field of view
- 4x digital zoom
- Auto focus
Newer Models
Show
- 2.0 megapixel sensor
- 8.0 megapixel still images
- 21-60" focused depth of field
- 71-degree wide angle lens
- Comes with many attachments: Magnet disc, clip, and its own stand—it can be used on both desktop and laptop computers.
Cinema
- 720p 16:9 1/4" OmniVision OV9712 Sensor
- 5.0 megapixel still images
- Autofocus
- Built-in microphone
- 73,5-degree wide angle glass lens
- 4"-∞ depth of field
Studio
- 1080p 16:9 Sensor
- 8.0 megapixel still images
- Autofocus
- Built-in microphone
- 75-degree wide angle glass lens
- Tripod thread