Reviews of the Creative Live Cam Optia AF
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CNET Review
The Good: Can do remote monitoring and time-lapse video; ball-and-socket joint provides flexibility; camera rotates 270 degrees; stand works equally well on top of desk or atop a monitor.
The Bad: Image quality struggles in low light; buggy software; face tracking feature is useless.
The Bottom Line: If remote video surveillance or time-lapse photography is something you want to do with a Webcam, the Creative Live Cam Optia AF is a good pick. For all others, Logitech has a better (and slightly cheaper) Webcam.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 13752 other Web Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Smooth, full motion 30fps digital video streams and top quality images with High Speed USB 2.0 throughput Fits easily to almost anything - notebook displays, CRT monitors and flat panel displays...
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No Rating
ubergizmo.com
Review Summary: and compatibility with most Windows video chat applications.
Manufacturer: Creative Labs Inc.
Part number: 73VF028000000
General
- Device Type Web camera
- Optical sensor type CMOS
- Software Included Creative Photo Manager, Creative Photo Calendar, SightSpeed, Creative Live! Cam Manager, Yahoo! Messenger, Creative Live! Cam Console, Muvee autoProducer, Drivers & Utilities, Creative Live! Cam Center, Skype
Camera
- Type Color - Fixed
- Video Capture 640 x 480
- Still Image 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
- Lens Aperture F/2.4
- Video input features Skype compatible, Parental control, Automatic face tracking technology
- Min Focal Length 2.8 mm
Image Sensor
- Type CMOS
Lens Construction
- Focal Length 2.8 mm
- Lens Iris F/2.4
- Focus Adjustment Manual
Interfaces
- Computer Interface Hi-Speed USB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB
- Compatible Slots None
- Cables included 1 x USB cable
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Carrying case, Headset
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable
Power
- Power Device None
Software / System Requirements
- Min Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
- Min Processor Type 1.6 GHz
- Peripheral / Interface devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Pentium 4 - RAM 256 MB - HD 500 MB
Still Image
- Still Image Capture Resolution 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Override
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
User Opinions
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