The LifeCam is a lineup of webcams from Microsoft for PC users produced from 2006 to 2023. Various models and series of webcams are designed for either laptops or desktops.
VX Series
History The VX series of Microsoft LifeCam debuted on 13 June 2006, and were available for sale in August 2006, as Microsoft's first entry into selling webcams, with only two models, the VX-3000 and VX-6000. One of the exclusive features include the integration with Windows Live Messenger, by having a Windows Live Call button that can be used to easily initiate a video call.
These models both feature a similar round body design, with a round base, known as the Universal Attachment Base.
The entire series was designed for desktop use, as it used a base for attaching it to a desktop monitor. All webcams of this series interface via USB.
Specifications ModelReleasedVideo ResolutionImage SensorBuilt in MicrophoneRemarksVX-5002008 May640 x 4800.3 MPVX-7002008 Aug640 x 4800.3 MPSeems to be available in selected markets only.VX-800Japan - 2009 Sept Spain - 2009 Oct
International - 2011There is no known official press release by Microsoft for this product. This approximation for international sales is done by factoring first archive date of US website, and Amazon's first availability date of 5 Apr 2011.640 x 4800.3 MPPart Number JSD-00007,
was released in 2011, while
JSD-00014 was released a year later.VX-10002006 Sept640 x 4800.3 MPUniversal attachment baseVX-20002009 May640 x 4801.3 MPVX-30002006 June640 x 4801.3 MPAutomatic face tracking software
Universal attachment base
Pan, tilt and zoomVX-50002008 May640 x 4801.3 MPFlexible Stand Available in three colour variants:
Fire Red Cool Blue Lucky GreenVX-55002008 Sept640 x 4801.3 MPSwappable plastic front covers (in white, blue and red)VX-60002006 June1280 x 10241.3 MP (5.0MP Interpolated)Wide-angle lens
No Automatic face tracking software
Universal attachment base
Pan, tilt and zoomVX-70002007 Sept1600 x 12002.0 MP (7.6 MP Interpolated)
NX Series All webcams of the NX series are designed for notebooks and interfaces via USB 2.0.
Specifications ModelReleasedLife Call Button Rated ActuationsField of ViewVideo ResolutionImage SensorBuilt in MicrophoneRemarksNX-30002007 Sept5,00055° Diagonal640 x 480 (0.3MP)0.3MP 1.3MP InterpolatedFace-tracking, digital pan, tilt, and 3x zoom are not available for 640 x 480 video capture.NX-60002006 Sept10,00071° Diagonal1600 x 1190 (2.0MP)CMOS 2.0MP 7.6MP InterpolatedFace-tracking, digital pan, tilt, and 3x zoom are not available for 640 x 480 video capture.
LifeCam Show 2.0 megapixel sensor 8.0 megapixel still images (interpolated) 21-60" focused depth of field (fixed focus) 71-degree wide angle lens Comes with many attachments: Magnet disc, clip, and its own stand—it can be used on both desktop and laptop computers. Released: Sep 2008
LifeCam Cinema
720p 16:9 1/4" OmniVision OV9712 SensorOmniVision Brings True 720p HD Video to Microsoft's New Flagship Webcam, Press Release from 5. October 2009 5.0 megapixel still images (interpolated) Autofocus Built-in microphone 73,5-degree wide angle glass lens Technical Data Sheet for Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 4"-∞ depth of field (autofocus) Released: Aug 2009
LifeCam Studio 1080p 16:9 Sensor Presentation of the Microsoft LifeCam Studio 8.0 megapixel still images (interpolated) Autofocus Built-in microphone 75-degree wide angle glass lens Technical Data Sheet for Microsoft LifeCam Studio Tripod thread Released: Sep 2010
HD Series
These series debuted in March 2010 and uses Microsoft's TrueColor technology for improved color balance. They all have 720p HD video resolution and have built-in microphones.
Specifications ModelReleasedVideo ResolutionImage SensorAuto focusRemarksHD-30002011 Feb1280 x 7204 MPLacks video effects.HD-50002010 Mar1280 x 7204 MPHD-50012010 Mar1280 x 7204 MPBest Buy exclusiveHD-60002010 May1280 x 7204 MPDesigned for notebook users.
References
External links Archived: MSFT Hardware - LifeCam home