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Webcams (web cameras) are small video cameras whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web, instant messaging, or a PC video conferencing application. The term webcam is also used to describe the low-resolution digital video cameras designed for such purposes but which can also be used to record in a non-real-time mode.

Web-accessible cameras involve a digital camera which uploads images to a web server either continuously or at regular intervals. This may be achieved by a camera attached to a PC or by dedicated hardware.

It is also possible to use a webcam as a security camera and be able to see what is happening even when you are away.


Use of webcams at work and home has become a world wide web cultural revolution and a change in how we communicate with each other. This technology is now available on thousands of websites world wide making it easier for people to connect online and communicate from anywhere in the world.

People can broadcast or web cast their opinions, interests and stories whenever and as often as they wish. Youtube is a good example of how people can express whatever they feel using their own webcams.


Some times buying cheap it is not the best choice to make

There are numerous web cams available but only some of them worth their value. You probably could find cheaper ones but you will regret after you try them, so to avoid disappointments I advise you to buy a web digital camera that beside being cheap it will also satisfy all your needs.

Now I leave you a selection of the best web cams chosen by several Internet forums and informatics magazines. I have order them alphabetically to prevent any chance of suggestion.

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CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam
CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam

CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam on Amazon

CP Technologies USB Mini PC Web FlexCam CP Technologies USB Mini PC Web FlexCam
Price: $62.99
List Price: $31.90

CP Technologies FlexCam Webcam

This CP Technologies webcam it´s a great choice for laptops mainly because it is very portable and easy to adjust with it flexible body.

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Min Processor Type - 200 MHz

Peripheral / Interface devices - 4x CD-ROM

System Requirements Details - Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - RAM 32 MB - HD 80 MB

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - 640 x 480

Computer Interface - USB

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Creative Technology Video IM Pro Personal Web Camera Skype Edition
Creative Technology Video IM Pro Personal Web Camera Skype Edition

Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro on Amazon

Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro Creative Live Cam Video IM Pro
Price: $18.95
List Price: $49.99

Creative Technology Video IM Pro Personal Web Camera

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP 64-bit

Min Processor Type - 933MHz

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM

System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB - HD 200MB - USB 1.1

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - 1280 x 960

Video Capture Resolution - 640 x 480 • 800 x 600 Digital Video Capture Speed 30 frames per second

Other Features - VoIP; Skype Certified

Special Features - Automatic Face-Tracking

Included Accessories - USB Cable • Headset

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Creative Live Cam Optia AF
Creative Live Cam Optia AF

Creative Labs Live! Cam Optia AF on Amazon

Creative Labs VF0280 Live! Cam Optia AF 2.0 MP Web Cam with Auto Focus Creative Labs VF0280 Live! Cam Optia AF 2.0 MP Web Cam with Auto Focus
Price: $74.50
List Price: $99.99

Creative Labs Live! Cam Optia AF

System Requirements:

Software Included: Creative Live! Cam Suite

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 / XP 64-bit or above

Min Processor Type - Intel Pentium 4 1.6MHz

System Requirements Details - RAM 256 MB - HD 500MB

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - 1600x1200 video resolution, still image up to 8.0 megapixel resolution

Computer Interface - USB

Lens Construction - Autofocus lens with Live! View technology

Resolution - live video capture with 30 frames per second when using a 2.0 USB port

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Labtec Notebook WebCam
Labtec Notebook WebCam

Labtec Notebook WebCam on Amazon

LABTEC NOTEBOOK WEBCAM ( 961401-0403 ) LABTEC NOTEBOOK WEBCAM ( 961401-0403 )
Price: $39.99

Labtec Notebook WebCam

 

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP

Min Processor Type - 500 Mhz, or faster

Peripheral / Interface devices - USB port and Windows®-compatible sound card with microphone and speakers

System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB - HD 200MB

Technical Details:

Image Size: Up to 640x480 pixels

Computer Interface - USB 2.0 compatible

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Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Linksys Wireless-G Internet Video Camera on Amazon

Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera
Price: $189.99
List Price: $116.99

Linksys WVC54GC Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP

Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher for web viewing, Active-X 8.0 or higher, Windows Media player 7 or higher

Cable/DSL connection for internet viewing

Min Processor Type - 550 Mhz, or faster

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

System Requirements Details - RAM 64MB

Wired or wireless network adapter with TCP/IP protocol installed

Technical Details:

Lens Construction - Fixed focus (Effective Focus: 3 mm)

Capture Resolution - 320 x 240, 160 x 128

Field of View - 61.48 degrees

Compression Algorithm - MPEG-4

Brightness - Auto/Manual Adjust

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Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX on Amazon

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX
Price: $27.49
List Price: $49.95

Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP

Min Processor Type - 500 Mhz, or faster

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

System Requirements Details - RAM 64MB - RAM 200MB

USB port

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - HQ VGA (640 x 480) video and 1.3 megapixel (software-enhanced) images.

RightLightTM technology - Automatically produces the best images possible.

Integrated microphone with RightSoundTM technology - Enjoy limpid conversations, free from pestering echo.

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Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro
Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro on Amazon

Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 / QuickCam Pro for Notebooks Logitech 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 / QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
Price: $73.95
List Price: $99.99

Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro

I would say that the Logitech QuickCam Pro it´s the best quality image webcam from this collection. Definitely a good buying choice.

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

Min Processor Type - 1.4GMhz, or faster

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (512MB recommended) - HD 200MB

USB port

Technical Details:

Lens - Carl Zeiss optics, Autofocus system

Capture Resolution - Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor with RightLight 2 Technology

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Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision
Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision

Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision on Amazon

Logitech 960-000172 QuickCam Ultra Vision Webcam - Macintosh Logitech 960-000172 QuickCam Ultra Vision Webcam - Macintosh
Price: $69.99
List Price: $129.99

Logitech QuickCam Ultra Vision

 

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista

Min Processor Type - 1.4 Ghz (2.4 recommended)

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (256MB recommended) - HD 200MB

USB port

Technical Details:

Lens Construction - Five precision-engineered lens elements. Includes a 1.3-megapixel sensor and RightLight technology for great images in any lighting situation.

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Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000
Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000

Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000 on Amazon

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 / QuickCam Pro 9000 Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 / QuickCam Pro 9000
Price: $70.79
List Price: $99.99

Logitech QuickCam® Pro 9000

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

Min Processor Type - 1.4 Ghz (2.4 recommended)

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

System Requirements Details - RAM 128MB (256MB recommended) - HD 200MB

USB port

Technical Details:

Lens Construction - Carl Zeiss® optics with autofocus.

Capture Resolution - Video calling and sharing 960 by 720 pixels.

Integrated microphone with RightSoundTM Technology: Enjoy clear conversations, free from echo and pestering background noise.

Ultra-wide field of view and intelligent face tracking: Keeps you right in the middle of the action.

Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 Video Webcam Review

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Logitech Quickcam Sphere af
Logitech Quickcam Sphere af

Logitech Quickcam Sphere AF on Amazon

Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF Auto Focus System (Black) Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF Auto Focus System (Black)
Price: $90.00
List Price: $129.99

Logitech Quickcam Sphere AF

 

System Requirements:

in Operating system - Windows XP and Vista

Min Processor Type - Pentium 4 (or compatible) 1.4 GHz (2.4 GHz recommended) for XP and 2.4 GHz (2.8 GHz recommended) for Vista

System Requirements Details - 200 MB available hard disk space, 128 MB RAM for XP (256 MB recommended) and 512 MB RAM for Vista (1 GB recommended) 

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive and USB port

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - Ultra-high resolution 2-megapixel sensor

Video capture - Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels

Still-image capture: 8 megapixels (with software enhancement)

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Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera
Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera on Amazon

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 - Web camera - color - audio - USB (pack of 3 ) Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 - Web camera - color - audio - USB (pack of 3 )
Price: $66.94
List Price: $89.95

Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000 Web Camera

System Requirements:

Min Operating system - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

Min Processor Type - Intel Pentium® III 550 MHz (Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz recommended) or higher

256 MB of RAM or higher

Peripheral / Interface devices - CD-ROM Drive

Display adapter capable of 16-bit color depth or higher, 2 MB or higher video memory

Technical Details:

Capture Resolution - 640 x 480 pixels (Video: 30 fps), Photo resolution: 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 960 pixels interpolated)

Computer Interface - USB

Microphone - Built-in unidirectional microphone


Compucessory 40910 PC Camera w/Built in Microphone, 360 Rotation (CCS40910) Compucessory 40910 PC Camera w/Built in Microphone, 360 Rotation (CCS40910)
PC Camera with built-in microphone offers USB interface and supports plug & play. Also features 360-degree rotation, bendable and stretchable camera height. Height adjusts from 8" to 16". Infrared technology works in darkness providing distinct images. 30 at SVGA/VGA/CIF/GCIF. Digital zoom. Image special effect and video special effect settings. High quality video and still image capture.
Price: $26.28
List Price: $49.95
TRENDnet Wireless Advanced Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Server TV-IP400W (Version B1.xR) TRENDnet Wireless Advanced Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Server TV-IP400W (Version B1.xR)
The IP wireless camera is a standalone device that lets you record video on a computer hard drive or view it remotely using a Web browser. The IP Camera has a powerful CMOS sensor that delivers clear and crisp images and with the IP View software you can enable motion detection to automatic start recording, or alert you via email.
Price: $134.50
List Price: $226.01
Kinamax WCM-NV13  6-LED Infrared Night-Vision 1.3 MP USB 2.0 Webcam with Audio Microphone Kinamax WCM-NV13 6-LED Infrared Night-Vision 1.3 MP USB 2.0 Webcam with Audio Microphone
Use this Webcam in low light environment or even total darkness! This unique Night Vision web camera has the best features, including 6 infrared LED's, built-in microphone and amazing 350K video quality at 640 x 480. You can take snapshots, create video/audio or use it for video/audio conferencing! This unit easily mounts to a PC monitor or a notebook.
Price: $16.99
Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Deluxe Logitech Quickcam for Notebooks Deluxe
When you rely on your notebook PC to communicate with business partners and family, it's critical to use high quality, reliable accessories. You want a hassle-free experience... but you've also got an eye for cool design. The Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Deluxe offers just that: powerful, sophisticated functionality wrapped in one slick package.
Price: $24.98
List Price: $49.99
Philips VGA CMOS Sensor 30FPS USB 2.00 Compatible Webcam Philips VGA CMOS Sensor 30FPS USB 2.00 Compatible Webcam
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".
Price: $59.99

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Jaelyn profile image

Jaelyn  says:
2 years ago

wow, those are some pretty cool webcams. thanx funride! =)

elisabeth reid profile image

elisabeth reid  says:
2 years ago

Lots of information, lots to choose from without too much narrative to distract.

Thanks!

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

You´re welcome Jaelyn :) I hope you´ll found the best webcam to fit your needs.

Elisabeth - After doing the research and choosing the best ones I decided just to include the system requirements information so everyone could pick one that works with their computer. Thanks for your comment.

websurfpro  says:
2 years ago

nice hub funride , I bought 3 webcams till now , prices ranging from 20 to 30$ , they are all blurry and I`m not satisfied with them at all. Great information you provided here , next time when I`ll buy a webcam i`ll take a list with the ones listed here :-)

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

Thank you for your comment websurfpro.

I hope your next webcam can satisfy you ;)

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Stella213  says:
2 years ago

hey, its the crazy wedding dress lady. I have a logitec webcam, Love it. Good pictures. Check out my new hubs, The taking.../ Black, White America . I know you want to know what naughty bits she is about

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

Hi Stella, thank you for stopover by my hub. I already read your The Taking hub ;) I´m going to check out the other one right now.

ripplemaker profile image

ripplemaker  says:
2 years ago

My head is spinning with all the info. LOL I guess I am not a techie lady hmmm funride, which is the best one for me?

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

LOL I suppose that is not a big problem I had the same problem when I started selecting my webcam, to many choices and too many technical details ;)

It depends on your needs and your system. I have buy the CP Flexcam cause it´s a good choice for laptop and because I didn´t need bigger resolution. I also think that Logitech provides a very good selection of webcams.

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ripplemaker  says:
2 years ago

Honestly my head spins when we talk about techie stuff LOL Will check on Logitech then. Thanks funride. :)

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PearlyWrites  says:
2 years ago

I have to agree that going cheap isn't always great. My husband and I did an experiment and he bought a cheap cam and I bought a more expensive one and yes, mine won!!! woohoo! Great Hub!

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funride  says:
2 years ago

Michelle, I hope you will find the one that can satisfy your needs ;)

Hi Lisa, thank you for your kind comment. I´m glad you made the best pick and you end up winning :D

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DHunter  says:
2 years ago

Great post funride, straight to point without the fluff. You did a great job highlighting the features of each.

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

Thanks for commenting DHunter! I was wondering about your avatar, is it an accordion? I love the sound of that instrument. BTW, welcome to hubpages ;)

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solarshingles  says:
2 years ago

Wow, so many web cameras...which to choose now?

Which is 'the best' of all here?

funride profile image

funride  says:
2 years ago

I don´t know if there is one "the best", it depends on your needs and your system specifications. But if I had to choose I should go for one of the Logitech, good quality/price relation ;)

becky  says:
14 months ago

I have families in the Philippines, Bahrain, Dubai, Italy and here in the U.S. We are planning to do our parent's golden anniversary and have everyone share it via web cam. I am looking for web camera where it can show the party and they can hear and watch the ceremony live. Seem to much? Is it possible?

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funride  says:
14 months ago

Hi Becky, I am sure you can do that with almost any web cam but if you want to have better image definition you should choose a good web camera. As to the sound I think you better use a external mic. This way you´ll have better sound and also the possibility of having people talking with each other. After you got all the equipment you just have to invite all your families to your msn or other network and share all the fun with them.

I wish your parents a happy golden anniversary and lots of FUN to everyone!

no-cam-man  says:
12 months ago

Cool site. but I am looking for a camera that would be good for youtube videos with me singing and I would like if when I moved it would not be blurry. also i want my voice and the picture to be sync. the cheaper the better.

I know this is alot but Can you help me?

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funride  says:
12 months ago

Hi no-cam-man, there are better webcams but if you want a good webcam on low budget I would choose the Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX. For better results I advise you to record your singings on miniDV and then upload it to youtube, you´ll find many good video cameras here:

http://hubpages.com/_funride/hub/DigitalVideo-Came

no-cam-man  says:
12 months ago

hi funride

Thanks alot for the information i will check it out.

John   says:
11 months ago

Hello,

I am looking at a d-link web cam for my house as a sudo security cam. Do you know anything about these?

funride profile image

funride  says:
11 months ago

Hi John, if what you´re looking for it´s a wireless security camera then D-link must be one of the best choices (but also pricey). You can also check out the TRENDnet Wireless cams, they also seem like a good choice ;)

I must admit I did not think about this kind of use when I made this hub but it´s true that this kind of Internet cameras are becoming very popular because you can control what happens from your cellphone or from your PC no matter where you are ;)

Good luck with your security system ;)

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jewelsofawe  says:
10 months ago

Great webcams

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rancidTaste  says:
10 months ago

The webcams are very nice. They are very attractive

Tony  says:
5 months ago

I have a webacm built into my laptop and I love it. So handy. Wouldn't be without it.

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skye2day  says:
2 months ago

HI Funride I came by for a visit. You have been busy. This hub is marvelous. Very Well written and informative. I have learned so much from wonderful hubbers in this community. It is a grand place to be. You spent much hard work with this hub and it a blessing for me. I have a hard time with my camcorder stuff. Perfect timing I read your hub. Go check me out I have not seen you in a while.

May God Bless You Richly

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