How good is the Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000?

[DaDude]

I'm interested in buying the Microsoft LifeCam VX-2000. I'm not looking to buy a webcam to chat over the internet, but rather, I'm thinking of buying one so I can take some decent quality digital photos and videos. I'm looking for a decent webcam that can help take some photos in good quality and can also capture some videos that I can record as home movies. I mainly would like to get a webcam to take some photos of stuff I would like to sell on Ebay.

So, with this webcam, how good is the photo and video capture quality?

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

I can tell you, I have a VX3000....and not only does it suck, but I punch a kitten every time I go to use it :laugh:

Seriously....if budget permits, try to go higher...like a VX5000...you WON'T be sorry! :cool:

MS hardware is awesome, but not the VX3000....it's like a cheap clone...I have used a VX5000, and dang, it may be more expensive, but it sure is worth it! (in other words, you get what you pay for)

[winrez]

http://computertotaal.nl/article/390/microsoft-lifecam-vx-2000.html

has some pictures that were taken with it

[DaDude]

http://computertotaal.nl/article/390/microsoft-lifecam-vx-2000.html

has some pictures that were taken with it

Wow! That looks pretty good. I may get it after all.

Thanks.

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

My VX3000 takes good pics as well, but for a webcam, it's not all that it's cracked up to be....it's your call, but I'd still try to get a VX5000 on sale somewhere if I were you....TRUST me....you won't regret it! :)

[sialivi]

FYI, microsoft is releasing a new 720p LifeCam in march, the HD-3000, which will cost around $39 if I remember it correctly.

[Sionic Ion]

Would not recommend VX-2000 or VX-3000. Would recommend waiting for the HD-3000.