The Creative WebCam is small. It's cute. And it will let you explore the exciting world of video on your PC. It's easy to install with a hassle-free USB connection. Plus, you get a software package with applications to edit photos, set up a spy cam, video chat and videoconference, and even make creative photo projects like calendars and cards. Get the camera from the people who know multimedia entertainment best - Creative, the makers of Sound Blaster Audigy and the NOMAD line of digital audio players. Videoconferencing has never been easier. Microsoft NetMeeting lets you communicate with voice and video, and even share applications while you talk. Curious about what is happening at home when you are not around? Wonder no more! The Creative WebCam Monitor application uses sophisticated motion detection to take a snapshot when anybody - or anything - gets near your PC. Images can even be automatically uploaded to your web site, so you can monitor them from another location! Send video e-mail or create colorful e-postcards. With Ulead PhotoExpress MCE you can edit your photos, print calendars, greeting cards, and do lots more. The snapshot button on top of the Creative WebCam allows you to grab an image and display it onscreen at any time. Or, use the powerful Creative WebCam Control application to adjust camera settings, take snapshots, capture video, and organize all your images and motion video into an easy-to-use album.
1 Great web cam on a nice bright day!
This is a great web cam for infrequent users who want decent picture clarity. It's also good as a starter cam for playing around. The 6' USB cable allows a bit of mobility for the cam-I needed to move it a couple feet to my side because at first I looked like a pale ghost...moving the cam brought out my fair complexion. I also needed to film in a brightly lit room at high noon-night time pics show spots. Adjusting settings in the program for hue and (color) saturation helped take away any unwanted redish colors. Brightness and contrast can also be adjusted in the settings while focus is either automatic or manual based on your preferences.
For the techies: it needs DirectX 8.0 to function. It upgraded my system from DirectX 6.1 to 8.0. Unfortunately (for me) my
2 1/2 year old system needs DirectX 6.1 in order for some games to function.
Downs are that the clarity isn't good at night and it might mess up your ability to play games on older computers.
Ups are that it's a nice cheap web cam that takes decent pics during the day.
