Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

Introduction:

The VX-5000 is one of Microsoft's low-price midrange LifeCam models. Microsoft's LifeCam series cameras are an exceptional way to enhance Internet Communications. User’s can now share meaningful connections with friends and family using sight and sound all through the convenience of the internet. Through an existing USB connection, a user can simply connect the LifeCam and after the quick install of the Microsoft LifeCam software (included with purchase) the user will be ready to share all of life’s experiences in real time video over the web. The VX-5000’s capability is great for the price, but the LifeCam 2.0 software is AMAZING. The LifeCam 2.0 software will be discussed later in this article, but using it was the most fun the hardware-pacers staff had in a while. The webcam itself has nice 640 x 480 pixel video (1.3 mega pixel still picture) and is a great functional home computer camera system. The flexible rubber coated base is pretty cool as well and can be used to sit on a desk, attach to a monitor, or shaped to many webcam positions.

Retail Price: $49.95 USD(found online for $38.51)

Technical Specifications:

• Webcam Length: 1.77 inches (45 millimeters)
• Webcam Width: 1.77 inches (45 millimeters)
• Webcam Depth/Height: 4.01 inches (102 millimeters)
• Webcam Weight: 3.34 ounces (94.7 grams)
• Webcam Cable Length: 72.0 inches (1829 millimeters)
• Sensor: VGA CMOS sensor technology
• Resolution:
    - Motion Video: 640X480 pixel resolution
    - Still Image: 1.3 megapixel interpolated
• Field of View: 55° diagonal field of view
• Zoom: 4x digital zoom
• FPS: up to 30 frames per second

Features:

• Windows Live Call Button
• LifeCam Dashboard
• One-Touch Blogging
• Integrated Unidirectional Microphone
• 55 Degree Wide-angle lens
• One-touch Photo Swap
• Video Effects
• Flexible Base
• 4X Digital Zoom
• Pan and Tilt
• Up To 30 Frames Per Second
• Flexible Six-Foot Cable
• Hi-Speed USB

System Requirements: