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Review on Enhance Your Visual Experience with Logitech C260 Webcam by Ognian Velikov ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not a bad buy, well worth the money.

Please verify the specifications of this model in-store before making a purchase. My old Logitech ball-shaped webcam ended up on my wife's computer, so I splurged on the C270. Those who are already familiar with the company's cameras will know that they produce high-quality images. What a letdown it was when I noticed the screen had vertical stripes when the lighting was dim (I do most of my talking at night, so a monitor or a night lamp suffices). I've been keeping up with the message boards, and other party members have voiced similar concerns. I visited the service, double-checked everything, had my viewpoint heard, and upgraded to the same model. I opted to double-check it right away during the service, and I got the same result. Very similar patterns. I was surprised to find such a snafu from a widely recognized brand. The model is among the best in terms of price/quality, therefore I took the money and plan to buy it elsewhere.

Pros
  • Rightsound technology is state-of-the-art, as seen by the microphone's high sensitivity and the clear, undistorted audio it produces. Superior video quality with autofocus and face detection.
Cons
  • In the photograph, the faulty individuals appear as vertical stripes. To be fair, I should mention that the bands become nearly invisible in bright light, especially if the gain is lowered using the slider in the settings (after "Rightlight" and "auto gain" have been disabled). It'll be a darker picture, but the bands won't be noticeable. Therefore, this drawback can be easily remedied for many people. However, they should not be exposed to any kind of illumination. Check the camera in-store if you frequently use Skype in dim lighting, especially at night when the screen provides ample illumination.