Testseek.com have collected 32 expert reviews of the Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000.
October 2010
(76%)
32 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
61 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
76010032
The editors liked
720p HD video quality at 30 frames per second
Flexible base sits firmly on hard surfaces
Inexpensive
LifeCam desktop software offers fun 3D video effects
It’s no doubt that this is an improvement over the last webcam we had a chance to check out. The high resolution is supported by the built in auto focus to give a near perfect picture all of the time. My only complaints are the microphone picking up su...
720p HD video quality at 30 frames per second, flexible base sits firmly on hard surfaces; inexpensive; LifeCam desktop software offers fun 3D video effects
Jumpy auto-focus during video recording, CPU hog at higher resolutions, incompatible with Mac OS,
The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 Web camera offers excellent high-def video and sound quality at an affordable price. Despite using a good deal of system resources at higher resolutions, it's certainly an improvement over stock Webcams. We recommend it t...
Microsoft made their debut in the webcam market back in 2006 with the LifeCam series. With the release of the HD-5000 and HD-6000, Microsoft has managed to offer crisp and clear HD at a more affordable price. Currently retailing at $49.95 and $59.95 r...
Abstract: As with the Cinema, the HD-5000 includes slick Live Movie Maker (30fps HD supported), Live Photo Gallery, and Live Call integration. Yahoo! Messenger, AOL IM, and Skype are supported, and all flowed fine in my use at non-HD resolutions. Skype now supports HD video..
Was this review helpful?
(80%)
Published: 2010-03-26, Author: Tim , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: A week after becoming a reality, Microsoft's LifeCam HD-5000 webcam has been given the review treatment by Mobile + Netbook and, while it delivers what looks to be generally excellent quality video, it doesn't score perfectly high marks. For one thing, th...
Abstract: The Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 is geared toward the budget-conscious user who also wants high-def (in this case, 720p with a 30 fps frame rate . At $49.99, it’s the most affordable LifeCam with high-def, but as with most things, you’re trading off a few...
Captures video up to 1280x720 pixels and 30 frames per second (fps) or still images at a resolution of 4Mp
Bright lighting will result in 'light-flare'
Ideal for families, the Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 ensures PC users can capture good quality HD video, while also having some fun with the images and video they shoot...
Affordable, Compact in size, high portability, Highly flexible, Crisp and great quality, Has an auto focus, 720p HD resolution, widescreen, Has embedded microphone with great audio quality,
Tend to get out of focus occasionally, Looks pretty standard
Microsoft latest camera doesn’t offer new technologies compared to the other LifeCam series, but it still is a great webcam to have especially if you are looking for an HD webcam to chat. The price is also affordable, which makes the HD-5000 attractive...
and Rating The results are impressive for a £20 device, and Microsoft's able to sweeten the deal with its bundled LifeCam software utility. The app provides a bevy of special effects and 3D overlays that the kids are going to love, and there are one-c...
Ideal for families, the Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 ensures PC users can capture good quality HD video, while also having some fun with the images and video they shoot. Carrie-Ann Skinner ...
