Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam

Reviews - Featured Reviews: WebCam | Camera

Written by Hank Tolman

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

Table of Contents: Page Index
Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam
Features and Specifications
Closer Look: LifeCam Cinema
Microsoft H5D-00001 Detailed Features
Microsoft LifeCam Software
Webcam Testing and Results
Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Page 2 of 7

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Features

720p HD widescreen
Auto Focus
High-precision glass element lens
ClearFrame Technology
Digital Microphone
Aluminum Body

The Microsoft LifeCam Cinema captures full 720p HD video at 30 fps, utilizing a glass element lens with auto-focus. It comes with a built in digital microphone with noise canceling, all packaged in a tiny aluminum body. Below the main body the camera mounts to a flexible stand allowing it to mount to most monitors and laptops with ease. On top of the camera's body sits the mic, and a single push call button tied into Windows Live Messenger.

H5D-00001 Specifications


720p HD Widescreen	720p Sensor captures true HD quality video at up to 30 FPS.
Auto Focus	Images stay sharp and detailed even during close-ups.
High-precision Glass Element Lens	High quality lens delivers more accurate colors and sharper video.
ClearFrame Technology	ClearFrame Image-processing technology delivers smooth, detailed video, even in low light conditions.
Digital Microphone	Digital microphone with noise cancelling technology helps improve speech quality for crystal clear audio.
Aluminum Body	Aluminum body reduces weight and improves the durability of the webcam body.
Windows Live Movie Maker	Start a movie project with one click, then upload widescreen video to social networking sites.
Windows Live Photo Gallery	Easily upload a photo that you can edit, tag, and share with friends and family.
LifeCam Dashboard	Add special effects and control your webcam - all from the Windows Live Messenger window.
Windows Live Call Button	It's simple to start video calls. One touch of the Windows Live Call Button lets you see who's online, and you're on your way to making a video call.
Flexible Stand	Bend, fold and shape the flexible base for the best angel on laptop screens, flat panels and traditional monitors.
Video Effects	Discover a fun way to express yourself with these entertaining video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard.
Works With	Windows Live, Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Skype
Warranty	3-year limited hardware warranty.

<< Previous Page - Next Page >>

Comments

# RE: Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam — Don Cox 2010-02-27 16:53

My dad has just installed a microsoft lifcam that I sent to him.
I have a logitech system and we can't figure out how to get him to accept my invitaion. The logitech logo invite show up on his screen but he has not indicator to accept. What should we do?

Reply | Report Comment

# Fix — James 2012-01-15 12:14

i dont kniw :) bt you need to suck it up and fix it urself u can do it just reed and research

Reply | Report Comment

# RE: Fix — Les 2012-01-27 10:44

Rude comment and you also need to learn how to spell....

Reply | Report Comment

# "Functionality" — Warren Hurd 2010-03-17 06:56

For an HD WonderCam, the design and software seem to be deliberately limitting; ie the blue light, the glass over the lens preventing any adaptations that would otherwise be very simple.
The software is extremely limitted, except for the silly stuff.
I am sorry I bought this camera, and am offended by the level of its limitations given its potential, as these limitations could not possibly be missed by a design team and are quite obviously planned obsolescence.
Pretty shameful device, given what it Could de, and Not worth the hype Microsoft gives it.

Sincerely, I want my money back.

Reply | Report Comment

# RE: Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam — marko 2010-03-19 06:36

This camera does not support 30fps at 720p. Or well, that hardware does but the software doesn't. If you want true 720p 30fps video, you have to uninstall the LifeCam software. After that you can choose 30fps when using MJPG format.

Reply | Report Comment

# RE: Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam — luce 2010-03-25 06:36

The drivers don't support 720p at 30fps, but it's still alright except for the mic. Video and pictures were still a lot better than your average webcam, but I would always go back to using my earphones with built-in mic to talk with. Overall, it's really good and I really like the build. Certainly better than the usual plastic. For the price, I'd say it's worth it.

Reply | Report Comment

# Just bought camera cannot make it works — Karin 2010-05-14 23:59

Just bought WebCam Cinema. installed everything but it doesn not capture image.
I cannot make it work, I am sure must e something to enable on the computer but I don't know what.
I have Windows Vista. Any uggestions??

Reply | Report Comment

# Mrs — Odette Fowler 2010-06-18 20:05

Please let me know where I can download the manual for this LifeCam
Cinema 720 HD that I own.
Thank you

Reply | Report Comment

# Lifecam Cinema — Ernest Brownlee 2010-07-31 17:25

I have two of the Microsoft Lifecam Cinemas. The picture is very good and even in poor light the color stays sharp. I would like to use it for a security camera, does anyone know of a converter that would take the USB to AV output so I can connect it to VCR Or TV?

Reply | Report Comment

# webcam — Andrew 2010-09-03 06:28

i not sure if you can get usb to av but i know if you get a usb extension
and "jumicam" from the app store you can view the webcam from afar if you decide to do that and have problems just reply back ok.

Reply | Report Comment

# Webcam 720p HD — boris 2010-09-05 02:05

Habe sterben Cam angeschlossen , Hut Sich Allein Die installierte und gut funktioniert . MÃ¼sste SIE Nochmals Deinstallationsprogr amm ! Jetzt funktioniert SIE trotzdem, hab keine VerknÃ¼pfung ABER Auf dem Desktop und Unter Programm finde ich sterben Cam Auch NICHT MEHR . Kann auch keine einstellungen vornehmen ! ! Wer Kann helfen?

Reply | Report Comment

# lifecam cinema — bilal 2011-05-23 03:13

i would like to say that i have lifecam cinema hd,i try to install after installed,it shows me your cam is not connect plz can you help me about this i really don't know what i do
hope you can help me

Reply | Report Comment

# RE: Lifecam Cinema — Dennis 2011-07-23 20:48

Google search Yawcam. Download the program and use your computer as a image capture. Program has motion detection and you can set where you want it to detect. You may have to get some extra cable for your web cam so that you can move it,or on a laptop no problem good luck, Love mine

Reply | Report Comment

# RE: Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD-Webcam — Andrew 2010-09-03 06:31

what i meant to say was if you get jumicam for your iphone or ipod touch and install the jumicontroller on your pc you can view your webcam from anywhere if you have internet connection on your iphone or ipod touch

Reply | Report Comment

# It's a piece of junk — Marcel 2010-09-22 10:27

Despite all the features that are promised and all the hype thingies this webcam performs like crap! The picture it gives is blurry and not even in focus. The autofocus seems to be on holiday cuz it just aint working.

Oh well, with Windows (whatever version) in the back of my head, what else could we expect from a product coming from Microsoft????

Reply | Report Comment

# Poor software compatibility — Greg 2010-09-25 20:39

I have tried several video chatting and remote webcam viewer programs with this camera. None of them has been able to display the camera image in anything other than 320x240 resolution. It will not even operate in the standard high-quality resolution of 640x480. If only they had added 640x480 compatibility, then most of these programs would work. Very disappointed with this camera.

Reply | Report Comment

Refresh comments list

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Features

H5D-00001 Specifications

<< Previous Page - Next Page >>

Comments

Add comment

BmR Newsletter