Microsoft has joined the webcam market with the LifeCam Cinema. This webcam is not your average ball on a stick design using a barrel design. The LifeCam Cinema can record in a cinematic 16:9 widescreen format while maintaining 30 frames per second in HD 720p. The high precision glass element lens gives ultra sharp images while the auto focus feature works from a close in 15 centimeters to infinity.
The TrueColor Technology with face tracking always gets the best exposure and maintains colors in changing conditions. Microsoft’s ClearFrame gives smooth detailed vide minimizing pixelization even in low light conditions. A full 360 degrees can be viewed with this unique design. The integrated wideband microphone records premium sound using the latest noise canceling technology. This improves speech quality and removes background noise. This webcam is designed to work with Microsoft Lync the unified communications platform. This product is also a certified for use with Skype.
SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGING FEATURES
Sensor
CMOS sensor technology
Resolution
Motion Video: 1280 x 720 pixels video Still Image: Up to 5 megapixel (2880x1620 pixels, interpolated) photos*
Imaging Rate
Up to 30 frames per second
Field of View
73° diagonal field of view
Imaging Features
Digital pan, tilt, and zoom Auto focus, range from 6” to infinity Automatic image adjustment with manual override
Microsoft Windows® 7 Windows Vista® Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher (excluding Windows XP 64-bit)
System Requirements
Requires a PC that meets the requirements for and has installed one of these operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher (excluding Windows XP 64-bit) Intel Dual-Core 1.6 GHz (Intel Dual-Core 3.0 GHz recommended) 1 GB of RAM (2 GB of RAM recommended) 1.5 GB hard drive space Windows-compatible speakers or headphones USB 2.0
PRODUCT FEATURE PERFORMANCE
Mounting Features
Desktop, Laptop, LCD, and CRT universal attachment base
Storage Temperature & Humidity
-40 °F (-40 °C) to 140 °F (60 °C) at<5% to 65% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature & Humidity
32° F (0° C) to 104° F (40° C) at<5% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)