Best webcam under £30

wildest_jjk · 11 Oct 2011 at 12:53

Hey guys,

I am looking for a decent webcam and one with a built in microphone. What would you guys say the best is for under £30?

Thanks!

Toothy1911 · 11 Oct 2011 at 13:00

I recently got a Logitech C510

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-045-LG

But can be had elsewhere for around £25

wildest_jjk · 11 Oct 2011 at 13:15

Thanks for your response. That one looks pretty good. Another one I was looking at was this:

Microsoft lifecam 5000: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-012-MS

Can also be had for under £30. What do people think? One of these or any other suggestions?

Thanks

Toothy1911 · 11 Oct 2011 at 14:27

Both are quite similar. Personally I prefer Logitech products. If you prefer the Microsoft camera. Why not opt for the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-010-MS&groupid=702&catid=63&subcat=

Can be had for around £27 elsewhere. And Has received glowing reviews from OCUK

wildest_jjk · 11 Oct 2011 at 19:26

Right so currently it is out of these:

Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-012-MS&groupid=702&catid=63&subcat=

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-010-MS&groupid=702&catid=63&subcat=

Logitech C510 HD: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-045-LG&groupid=702&catid=63&subcat=

Which would you guys say is the best?

Thanks

Buchanan0204 · 11 Oct 2011 at 19:32

Logitech. They have amazing driver/software support. They're CS is also second to none. For PC peripherals, I don't look past them and wouldn't dream of using anything other than Logitech.

I've had many of their cams, all are brilliant!

Toothy1911 · 11 Oct 2011 at 21:38

More support for the Logitech then... I can recommend it too, as I have one. It's the cheapest of the 3 on OCUK too, and closest to your budget. But I would suggest shopping around in case there is a better price to be had...
Try Googling for a product review of each and see if that helps clear things up. You can't go far wrong to be honest!

wildest_jjk · 12 Oct 2011 at 20:56

Thanks for all your responses. I appreciate what you are both saying. But when I have a look around at reviews and things, the Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD seems to be prefered much more.

It is definitely out of the Microsoft Lifecam Cinema HD and the Logitech C510 HD Webcam.

I just cannot decide!

Thanks

wildest_jjk · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:44

Anybody else have any idea? Does anybody have either of these webcams?

Thanks

SeeKified · 13 Oct 2011 at 13:47

I've got a C300 myself, which I'm quite happy with. I've got heaps of Logitech stuff and I've never had issues with any of it though. Can't speak for any of the other models mentioned unfortunately!

welshdragon · 13 Oct 2011 at 16:27

I've always used MS webcams and found them very good and the lifecam cinema is next on my list when I upgrade, unless somethign better comes out. WHat will you be using it with?

slipd · 19 Oct 2011 at 19:38

Hi guys,

I need a new cam - interested in the logitech ones but are their range multi-possitional? My current cam sits on top of my monitor next to my front speaker and has to be angled to face me

I'm really interested in the c510 and the c310. Am I missing any?

Currently on an ms vx-3000, which has never worked... properly!

Toothy1911 · 19 Oct 2011 at 19:46

The C510 has a nice little stand with good adjustment. Can even be rotated through 360 degrees

dotdrew · 19 Oct 2011 at 19:59

I recently bought the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema HD as my cheapo £5 unbranded webcam's mic had gone and the whole thing was generally a piece of rubbish.

The LifeCam HD is excellent, up and running very easily, unfortunately it seems you have to use an install CD which puts software on your system, but it's fairly un-intrusive and allows you to add effects to your webcam on the fly (much similar to photobooth on a mac) and record video or take photos.

The webcam itself is wonderful quality, which is one of the problems I always had with Logitech, they always just looked/felt cheap to me. It's very small and gives great video/sound, and is easily clipped onto things with a sort of moldable stand that can be wrapped around awkward shaped monitors (very useful to me, my Samsung B2230 has a curved back which made clipping my old webcam on a PITA).

Couldn't recommend it more. Hope this helps.

Wiry · 19 Oct 2011 at 20:48

I have a c270 (logitech) and I love it ! It has an excellent webcam and a brilliant mic paired with it.