(For use with Windows 7 or Vista, you’ll need to manually download and install Logitech Webcam Software.) The app lets you zoom and pan the camera, capture video and photos (up to 15 MP), toggle between multiple webcams, and adjust your camera’s settings. Just plug in the attached USB cable, and the required Logitech camera app is downloaded automatically. The C920 requires minimal setup in Windows 8.1 or 10. Its list price is $100, but these days the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 can usually be found for less-sometimes as low as $50. By having the camera do the heavy lifting rather than your CPU, it guarantees sharp, smooth video-even on older computers. One of the C920’s neatest tricks is its ability to record 1080p video clips using H.264 compression technology built right into the camera. It also features Carl Zeiss optics and 20-step auto-focus for consistently high resolution.
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The C920 provides full HD 1080p video calling over Skype, and 720p for FaceTime, Google Hangouts, and other video call services. If you want an angle other than the typical top-of-the-monitor shot, you can screw the C920 to a tripod using the built-in mount. This head unit comes attached to a rubber-lined clip that fits snugly over laptop screens and external displays. Its camera features a full HD glass lens and is flanked by two microphones to capture stereo sound. The C290 measures just over 3.5 inches at its widest. You’ll get far more polish from Logitech’s HD Pro Webcam C920 provides, which offers 1080p resolution and stereo sound at a very affordable price (currently less than $50 on Amazon). At best, it provides mediocre audio and video quality, which just won’t do if you’re trying to make a strong impression in a professional Skype call or as a serious online broadcaster. Don’t settle for the built-in webcam on your PC.