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I was trying to find an inexpensive webcam to use with skype in a business conference room setting. Our room is 12 feet wide, by 22 feet long. Most video conferencing solution cameras are much more expensive, so this one was inexpensive, all things considered. The microphone on the webcam is stated to work well for users 8 feet away, as well as the speaker. We found that users over 12 feet away could still hear, and be heard. Picture quality (so we’re told by users on the other end) is good. We’re very satisfied.

This cam works great.
Being able to use a remote is way better than only being able to use sofware that eats up valuable screen space like the Orbit AF.
The speaker and mic are superb.
The auto focus works much better than the Orbit AF.

I removed one star because the software does not fully work with skype to is fullest.
The cam will not fully zoom in with skype. Also the buttons for answering calls and ending them wont work with skype. It is nice to have a remote but now you can not pan or zoom or adjust the focus with sofware at all.
I wish logitech had just added features instead of removing them for a new control style.

The cam is good but the software needs to be finished, it lacks all the controls needed. It is very easy to use but should be able to have more options to customize it if wanted.

A suggestion.
Build a bluetooth adapter into the cam base and sell it with a bluetooth headset. I am using my Bose bluetooth headset with this and its just awesome. Perfect pic with perfect sound.

Been waiting for a webcam that is designed for small group as well as individual conferencing, and this is it! Has several key features that are absolutely unique at this price point, and the quality of hardware, audio and video is top notch.

Key points:

+ Pans, Tilts and (digitally) Zooms for easy adjustment of image during conference.
+ PTZ function is via wireless remote, NOT software, which is a huge plus! Nobody wants to be fooling around with software for a camera while conferencing! The remote puts this function right where it belongs, in a purpose-built unit that is super simple and quick to use.
+ HD images are excellent, with great ability to adjust to ambient light automatically.
+ Audio sending and receiving quality are remarkable. Speakers are crystal clear on reception, and easily fill a large conference room without distortion.
+ Driver-free operation! Plug it in and go!
+ Compatibility with Microsoft Lync was excellent. Just had to choose the Logitech as my source camera.
+ Raising camera on stalk makes for more normal viewing angles for folks around a conference table.
+ Dual power options – USB or AC adapter
+ The digital zoom quality is pretty good, given that you’re essentially cropping the image.

Improvement areas/wish fors…

* Charging port on camera should be standard USB mini or micro, NOT barrel type, so that other power sources could more easily be used to power the camera, e.g., an external battery or any of the millions of USB chargers folks have laying around.
* Camera cannot be operated until connected to computer, even though the AC power is connected. Would be handy to be able to PTZ before connection to get ready for a conference or specific shot, say of a product.

and in a moderately higher priced companion…

* Optical zoom for full res image as one zooms in
* Would love to see ports for add-on boundary mics for use on larger tables via standard 3.5mm audio in jacks
* Would be useful to be able to daisy chain a couple of cameras set in different locations with different views, and have the camera hardware join the images into a collage, with the remote then able to switch from collage to single camera view and back again (again, keeping all the functionality in the hardware and remote, not the PC or custom software).

Overall, the best webcam for conferencing I’ve ever found, worth every penny when it comes to on-line collaboration. Highly recommended for small group or high quality personal conferencing.

***********Update 2013-01-23 Plug and Play for Win and Mac laptops**********

The Conference Cam continues to work extremely well. Can now confirm simple, plug and play operation on range of both Windows and Mac laptops. I just leave this sitting out in our team room, and folks have no trouble connecting and using it for group conferences. The remote is not only intuitive, but kinda fun to play with as well!