Logitech HD Webcam C615 with Fold-and-Go Design and 360-Degree Swivel

Pros: - Top brand - Easy to mount and use - Great video quality - Great low light quality - Auto and manual focus (via software) - Build quality - Good sound pickup Normally, I write much longer and more in depth reviews, but there really is not a lot to say about this camera, other than it works great for most any HD webcam needs. The image detail and sound quality are both great, as is it's low light capability. With the camera 3 feet away, the light from my LCD is far more then enough light for this webcam. The image quality remains clear and VERY easy to see. The auto focus works quite well in most lighting conditions, but it can be manually adjusted as well via the software if needed. It can sit on most any monitor bevel, or on a flat surface, and be easily adjusted to keep whatever you like in frame. This is an overall great product and I could not be happier with it. See "Other thoughts" for more details.

Cons: None, it's doing it's job fantastically.

Overall Review: I purchased this webcam to use for both video calls (Skype/ooVoo), for use in recording video reviews, and my live gaming streams. In all cases this webcam excels and is easily setup for use with all the software I am using. Open Broadcaster, XSplit, ManyCam, ect. I also purchased a 15ft USB extension cable for use with this camera to make it easier to use for doing hardware reviews away from the desk. The webcam has no problems being at the end of that 15ft extension. The cable in question is here on Newegg as well, at the time of this review, the Nippon Labs Black 15 ft. USB-15-MF-BK. Thank you for a great quality product Logitech. I will happily recommend this webcam to anyone.

Pros: This is a decent camera. I'm using it with some free dvr-style software in linux. I use this, among others, to monitor my reef tank when I am away from home. The quality is pretty good.

Cons: I can't really name any, it works very well for my purposes.

Pros: Plug and play. Crystal clear images with the right computing capability and bandwidth. Tri-fold design gives you a 1.5"x1.5"x2" robust little bundle of camera awesomeness. Folds such that the lens is protected from scratches. Mic infinitely better than a built-in laptop mic, and does not overemphasize keyboard/tapping sounds. Works very nicely in low light - I can still get an image with only ~1/3 of my laptop brightness to light the way. Cute masks and special effects in the software if you have the time and inclination. Long cord lets you move the webcam around with ease. Blue indicator light lets you know when the cam is running, but can be disabled if desired.

Cons: Cumbersome LogitechVid HD bloatware Limited rotation downward toward keyboard, but rotates upward nicely. Occasional audio feedback issues, often fixed by disconnecting or muting the offending program. Camera controller software has finicky exposure/gain/brightness/color settings and an imperfect auto controller.

Overall Review: I did a lot of research on the various options before committing to the c615 for myself and my boyfriend. I picked it for the price-to-quality ratio, and definitely do not regret it. I get a great image every time, have enough little features to keep me busy, and have no serious concerns. The webcam works as advertised, with the above minor issues. The first time I plugged it in, my boyfriend said I looked like a video call ad, with the seamless image movement and definition and clear sound. We find that my computer has trouble kicking up to HD video on Skype regardless of internet connection/speed is, while his is nearly always HD. Our theory: my 3 GB RAM and 2-yo processor vs his 6 GB and flashy new processor. All in all, we're in love with our cute little webcams and won't need to upgrade in the next 5 years.

Pros: Plug & Play for Linux Much wider field of view Auto-focus Mostly noise free

Cons: Your computer has to be fast enough to handle the higher data rate.

Overall Review: Got the camera to use to let my Father on the other side of the country see my kids Christmas morning. The camera's field of view will easily cove the entire room and the auto focus will let the kids run up to the camera to show off their stuff. Running Kubuntu and the camera is just plug and play with all features directly supported. The only issue is that your computer has to be fast enough to handle the HD video. Anything in the past few years should be OK. I tried on my kid's P4 3Ghz and it had a hard time to keep up.

Pros: Clear Great Sound Ease of Use Great auto focus and "face following" Great low light performance

Cons: None at this time

Overall Review: With the great reviews that the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema gets I really wanted that, but when this came on sale $20.00 cheaper I thought I'd give it a try. Right out of the box this camera rocked and was everything I wanted. Very simple, clean software, superb, stable image quality, great in low light. The day after purchase the LifeCam Cinema went on sale and I grabbed one to do an A & B comparison. There was none. The C615 simply kicked its bu*t and then some. The LifeCam went back immediately - very quirky software, severe flicker at higher resolutions, pasty looking image compared to the C615. The Logitech C615 was a great purchase and one I'd recommend to anyone looking for a mid-range webcam.

Pros: Great image quality Surpisingly good image quality in low light Good, clear mic Good price Swivels vertically and horizontally (c910 only does vertical)

Cons: No physical lens cover

Overall Review: Noise cancellation is not perfect if you are speaking quietly Turning off RightSound lets you really hear how good the mic is, but if you have any fans or air-conditioners running the mic will pick them up clearly.

Pros: This is a wonderful web cam with a plethora of features. Compact and travel friendly. Fast with an above par picture.

Cons: N/A

Overall Review: I use this cam to video Skype with my wife and she loves it. I also do video reviews of hardware on my own web page. I've dropped it a few times and abused the cable too but still works like it was new. As a personal preference I wish the cable was braided but that's just me. It does fold up nice and neat and has a great solid feel to it. My main monitor is a ASUS 144hz 3D gaming monitor so the top is too wide for the clamp to fit properly but that's not the products fault. A simple piece of black Gorilla Duct tape cured that problem. I'm glad I opted for this unit. Even though it was a little more in price, I feel like its still fairly priced for all the features you get and the quality of construction it exhibits.

Pros: - Works across XP, Win7 32/64, OSX, major Linux distros - Logitech software is decent (disable auto starting parts) and works with wide variety of third-party software. - Fine video quality for conferencing w/o killing CPU in 720 resolution. - Fold up into and egg shape. Makes for easy packing and protects the lens. - Tripod socket - Being able to pivot camera left-right and up-down makes positioning the unit very easy. - Mono mic is fine for conferencing - Auto focus is stable and works well. Some other web cams seem to constantly adjust, throwing the image out of focus more than if there was no auto focus at all. - If you don't need h.

Cons: - Low light performance isn't that great. - Does not have hardware support for H.264 as some higher-end unit do.

Overall Review: This is probably the best all-purpose web cam around at the moment. Others have better optics, stereo sound, higher resolution or are smaller. But, if you want one that will fit on almost any screen, shelf, desk, or a tripod; be able to angle the lens; good video and still quality; work across multiple OSes; have decent hardware requirements; and fold up and pack securely this is a great choice.