Microsoft Lifecam VX-7000
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I received the new Microsoft LifeCam VX7000 camera and hooked it up. Unfortunately, I’m having serious issues with it, just as I did with the last version. This is really shocking to me, and disappointing.
If you look on my screen, what you’re seeing is not special effects I’ve added. This is a live feed, directly as it is coming from the camera. It almost looks as though it’s a television with vertical hold problems, mixed in with color effects. I’ve tried it now on my Vista setup, as well as my XP setup. The problems exists on both machine, with both types of O/S. Therefore, I know it’s a hardware problem with the camera itself, not a software problem.
This is really surprising and disappointing. I expect better from Microsoft. I know, here come the jokes. But seriously guys… I’ve never had a complaint about a Microsoft keyboard or mouse. But I had the old VX6000 LifeCam, and had difficulties like this, as well. I expected much better out of the new camera, especially since it costs about $100.00. However, it works much like I would expect a $10.00 camera to work.
This isn’t really a review. It’s more of a “buyer beware”. I really like the Logitech camera I use. The hardware is great, but I’m not in love with the software. I’m still looking for that one perfect webcam I can use, whose hardware AND software I love.
What are your recommendations? What webcam do you use, and what do you love and/or hate about it?
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