Review #76613 about “Microsoft LifeCam Cinema”
Author: Ana Nomious
Webcam: Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
Rating: Good (4 out of 5)
Date:
Advantages of the webcam:
Swivel base so it can rotate 360 degrees. Flexible rubber grip so it sits on monitor well (doesn't fall off). HD 1280x720 but not wide angle
Disadvantages of the webcam:
No software for Windows 10 (uses built-in WDM driver for plug n play) Can't ajust Hue, Gamma, Gain Backlight Compensation setting seems to do nothing Pan and Tilt, while supported on Windows 7& XP with the Microsoft LifeCam Software, do not work on Windows 10 with the built-in driver
Author’s comment:
This model cam is over 10yrs old. I will probably be upgrading it. However, I do not like wide angle webcams. Most newer HD webcams seem to be wide angle these days.
Swivel base so it can rotate 360 degrees. Flexible rubber grip so it sits on monitor well (doesn't fall off). HD 1280x720 but not wide angle
Disadvantages of the webcam:
No software for Windows 10 (uses built-in WDM driver for plug n play) Can't ajust Hue, Gamma, Gain Backlight Compensation setting seems to do nothing Pan and Tilt, while supported on Windows 7& XP with the Microsoft LifeCam Software, do not work on Windows 10 with the built-in driver
Author’s comment:
This model cam is over 10yrs old. I will probably be upgrading it. However, I do not like wide angle webcams. Most newer HD webcams seem to be wide angle these days.
Webcam Information
| Webcam Name: | Camera (NVIDIA Broadcast) |
|---|---|
| Type of Webcam: | USB |
| Quality Rank: | #68175 |
| Quality Rating: | 188 |
| Built-in Microphone: | — |
| Built-in Speaker: | — |
| Frame rate: | 30 FPS |
| Stream Type: | Video |
| Image Mode: | RGB Color |
| Webcam MegaPixels: | 0.92 MP |
| Webcam Resolution: | 1280×720 |
| Video Standard: | HD |
| Aspect Ratio: | 1.78 |
| PNG File Size: | 1.41 MB |
| JPEG File Size: | 570.64 KB |
| Bitrate: | 16.72 MB/s |
| Number of Colors: | 78741 |
| Average RGB Color: | |
| Lightness: | 54.51% |
| Luminosity: | 53.96% |
| Brightness: | 54.77% |
| Hue: | 310° |
| Saturation: | 2.59% |
Device Information
| Device Name | Windows 10 PC Custom Built Ryzen 9 3900X |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Desktop |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Browser | Firefox 92.0 |
| Screen Resolution | 1920×1200 |
| Color Depth | 24-bit |
| Screen Orientation | landscape-primary |