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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000

Item: 323848    Model: T3H-00011

Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
4.5stars
( 58 reviews)
  • True 720p HD video - Records true HD-quality video at up to 30 fps
  • 16:9 widescreen - Offers cinematic video recording
  • TrueColor technology automatically delivers bright and colorful video, in virtually all lighting conditions
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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 - Put yourself on the widescreen

This true HD camera gives you bright and colorful video, and makes it easy to post to your favorite social sites.

  • True 720p HD video - Records true HD-quality video at up to 30 fps
  • 16:9 widescreen - Offers cinematic video recording
  • TrueColor technology automatically delivers bright and colorful video, in virtually all lighting conditions
  • Crystal-clear audio and built-in unidirectional microphone with acoustic noise cancellation
  • Universal Attachment Base - Works on your desktop, laptop, or notebook
  • Share videos with Messenger, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter
  • Works with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo!, AOL Instant Messenger, and Skype
  • 3 year limited warranty


With a striking design and a universal base, this Microsoft camera will look great on top of any monitor or desk. Thanks to the camera's widescreen HD recording capabilities, you can also be sure that you will look great during any live chat or video recording as well. No matter what the lighting conditions, the technology of this camera makes sure that you appear in colorful glory. You will sound clear at the other end of the chat, thanks to the built-in noise-canceling microphone.

True HD Quality
With this camera, you can be confident of recording videos in true HD with 720p quality at thirty frames per second. TrueColor technology also delivers bright and colorful results, making sure that you always look your best-no matter what the lighting conditions are.

Crystal Clear Audio
One of the bonus features of this camera is the crystal-clear audio and the built-in microphone. Not only that, but the microphone is equipped with noise-canceling properties, so you can be sure that your voice is heard just as clearly at the other end even when you're chatting in a busy environment.

Chat and Share Videos
Not only is this camera Skype certified, but it also works with AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo! Instant Messenger for when you want to video chat. If you just want to record a video-rather than use video on a live chat-then sharing videos on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter is made super easy too.

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Specifications
Product Type Webcam
Computer Accessory Type Webcams
Skype Certified Yes
High Definition Yes
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Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000
 
4.3

(based on 58 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (31)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (20)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (31)
  • Great picture quality (29)
  • Fast connection (26)
  • Good value (21)
  • Good in low light (20)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home computer (24)
    • Laptop / office (13)
    • Business meetings (6)
    • Monitoring (6)
    • Skype (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Budget shopper (23), Quality oriented (18), Midrange shopper (13)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (51), Business (4)
      • Computer Platform:
      • PC (31)

    Most Helpful Positive Review

     

    Excellent Little Camera

    After some comparison shopping against other models and brands, found the features of the Microsoft Lifecam 3000 to meet all of my needs--and at an excellent price. Find the quality of the video...Read complete review

    After some comparison shopping against other models and brands, found the features of the Microsoft Lifecam 3000 to meet all of my needs--and at an excellent price. Find the quality of the video and the light sensitivity to be remarkable for such a small and affordable camera. Based on my limited use thus far, the sound quality is good too. The only annoyance is that because it is a Microsoft Camera, it's designed to default to use with Windows Messenger--and so there are periodic prompts to synch. While annoying, it's not a problem--and other brands may also prompt to use their proprietary video chat services. I bought it primarily for Skype (it's a "certified" Skype camera), and to interface with university-based academic communications software. It works very well for my needs. (And the visual effects menu it provides makes it easy to have a little fun.)

    VS

    Most Helpful Negative Review

     

    Great camera, not so much on the softwar

    It was a toss up between this and the Belkin version. While they're all pretty even, the reason I went with this one was purely aesthetic. The reason I wish I went with the...Read complete review

    It was a toss up between this and the Belkin version. While they're all pretty even, the reason I went with this one was purely aesthetic. The reason I wish I went with the Belkin is because of Microsoft's stupid integration policies with their other features. I don't use MSN's chat features. I bought this unit solely for Skype and Google+. I had to go in and manually disable an automatic boot-up of Microsoft Instant Messaging.

    The image is fine, seems to work okay in low light situations, so I have no problems with the actual unit, just the software package included and necessary.

    Reviewed by 58 customers

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    6/13/2013
     
    5.0

    good value for my money

    By Bear

    from butler, pa

    About Me Budget Shopper

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Value

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000:

        worked really well on two of my computers, but the one machine did not load the drivers correctly and I had to reload them because the mic did not work. No problem the second time I loaded them.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/30/2013
         
        4.0

        Excellent Little Camera

        By Rob

        from New York City

        About Me Midrange Shopper

        Verified Buyer
        This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

        Pros

        • Easy to use
        • Good Value
        • Removable
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Skype
          • Video chats

          Comments about Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000:

          After some comparison shopping against other models and brands, found the features of the Microsoft Lifecam 3000 to meet all of my needs--and at an excellent price. Find the quality of the video and the light sensitivity to be remarkable for such a small and affordable camera. Based on my limited use thus far, the sound quality is good too. The only annoyance is that because it is a Microsoft Camera, it's designed to default to use with Windows Messenger--and so there are periodic prompts to synch. While annoying, it's not a problem--and other brands may also prompt to use their proprietary video chat services. I bought it primarily for Skype (it's a "certified" Skype camera), and to interface with university-based academic communications software. It works very well for my needs. (And the visual effects menu it provides makes it easy to have a little fun.)

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          4/19/2013
           
          5.0

          Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000 by Microsoft

          By Rocky

          from Middletown, RI

          About Me Budget Shopper

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Value
          • Strong
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Birthdays

            Comments about Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000:

            I love Staples and rely on them for all my uses. I have been using staples for many many years and I don't plan to ever plzn to give up on them. They are so caring and helpful. When I go shopping for something that is my first stop to check and see if they have what I am looking for. They aslmost always have what I am looking for and the prices are good..I always get my computers and my computer products there because if I have a problem they go out of their way to help me. I go to my local Staples a few days a week to check out stuff.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            4/11/2013
             
            5.0

            Great camera for the price

            By Arthur

            from Bothell, WA

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Value
            • Sticky
            • Strong
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000:

                I use this for Skype and it works fine.
                Just plug the camera to your laptop and it'll work ( drivers will be installed automatically )

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                4/5/2013
                 
                5.0

                I would buy this camera again!!

                By Scout

                from Philpot , Ky.

                About Me Budget Shopper

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • With Skype

                    Comments about Microsoft LifeCam HD-3000:

                    works great, bright clear picture, very good camera easy to install!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    • Q:

                      Will this work with my HP Windows 10?
                      Asked on 5/7/2013 by Missypooh from gladstone, Mi

                      1 answer

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                        A:

                        This product is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Currently, Windows 10 isn't an operating system provided by Microsoft. If you are referring to Internet Explorer 10, this product should be compatible with any Internet browser. To place an order for this item, please contact us by dialing 1-800-333-3330.

                        Answered on 5/8/2013 by Liz C from Staples

                    • Q:

                      Does this product also work with Oovoo, it is a "Skype" type of program?
                      Asked on 1/6/2013 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        Yes this product is compatible with the ooVoo video chat application.

                        Answered on 1/6/2013 by Community Answer from None

                    • Q:

                      Does this product have a built in microphone, so I can have two way convesation on skype?
                      Asked on 12/26/2012 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        Yes, this has a unidirectional microphone built-in. The microphone has a noise cancellation feature as well.

                        Answered on 12/26/2012 by Community Answer from None

                    • Q:

                      *how long is this cord
                      *does it have usb and sound cord or is it just usb cord only
                      *does it have zoom feature
                      *does it work with win 7 64 bit
                      *does the head tilt up/down or left/right
                      *what frame rate is this
                      *what megapixel is this camera
                      Asked on 9/24/2011 by joe h from Spokane, WA

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        It works with Windows 7, Vista or XP with at least a dual Intel PC running at least 1.6 GHz. The head on this camera tilts left and right, but not up and down. It has digital zoom, but no optical zoom. The frame rate is 30 frames per second and supports recording 16:9 widescreen video in 720 pixel. It is a 4 megapixel camera. It appears to have just a usb cable with a built in uni-directional noise-canceling microphone with no separate sound cord.

                        Answered on 9/26/2011 by Anonymous from None
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