A webcam is a digital video camera that has to be connected directly to a computer or network and cannot be used seperately. Webcams are perfect for video calling and chatting: finally you can see your faraway friends or family while talking/chatting! Network attached webcams can be used as affordable security cameras.
Specs
Alternatives
Options
Video
Digital video capture speed
30 fps
Maximum resolution
1280 x 1024 pixels
Camera
Viewing angle, horizontal
66.5 °
Image sensor
Sensor type
CMOS: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor, Analog sensor that converts light into digital information.
CCD: Charged Coupled Device, Digital sensor that converts light into digital information.
CMOS
Focusing
Camera focusing range
0.3 - ∞
Audio
Built-in microphone
Connectivity
Interface
Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The wireless interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
USB
Colour
Colour of product
Black
Weight & dimensions
Weight
Weight of the product without packaging (nett weight). If possible, the nett weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please, note that sometimes the manufacturer is giving a too commercial interpretation of product weight, by leaving out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.