Logitech C270 HD Web Camera

I have been using it for 5 years, and it's a great device. It is simple to install, plug in, and use. Good microphone and lighting.

Let me start by saying Amazon offered a lightening deal on this webcam which kinda lured me towards this webcam. It wasn't a great discount, but they sure got my business on this one. As far as the review is concerned, I have plenty of information I collected by playing around with this webcam which I want to share, but I will keep it as brief as possible. I will stick with the PROS and CONS this time. PROS: 1) Sturdy build quality. 2) Two way adjustable setting to make it physically possible to set it on different size displays (Laptop screen panel and Desktop monitors). 3) Green LED to tell you when the device is being used. 4) Amazingly sensitive Microphone (as sensitive as your high end mobile handset's Mic.). It even catches distant sounds we fail to notice sometimes. 5) Image and Video quality are both great for 720p (max resolution). 6) USB cable it comes attached with, is either close to, or over 3.5 ft in length and works perfectly! 7) Webcam software has all the right options you will need to get the Webcam to work perfectly for your need as far as the hardware supports. 8) Has Face detection and Motion sensing features built in to the Logitech Webcam Software and they both do a fantastic job respectively! 9) The software allows you to configure the image / video resolutions on its UI, which is very simple and hassle-free. 10) Software provides digital zoom of 15 steps and with zoom, the Pan and Tilt options get ready for use instantly. 11) Motion sensing sensitivity can be adjusted and this feature actually works as good as it does on CCTV DVRs. Could be quite useful to some. 12) Takes 3 MP pictures (maximum) and 720p resolution videos (maximum). 13) 2 Years manufacturer's warranty. 14) Value for money. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Before we move on to the CONS section, here's a bit of technical information I believe helps a particular group of people who would love to know it before-hand. I'm referring to the Image Quality and File Size / Resolution related information. IMAGE Resolution and File Sizes: The webcam software offers two modes - STANDARD and WIDESCREEN. Standard: Small (320x240) - Around 25 KB Medium (640x480) - Around 50 KB 1.2 MP - Less than 200 KB 3 MP - Close to 500 KB Widescreen: Small (360p) and Medium (480p) - Under 100 KB Large (720p) - Slightly over 100 KB VIDEO Resolution and File Sizes of 10 sec recording each: Standard: Small (320x240) - Approx. 1 MB Large (800x600) - Around 3 MB Widescreen: 360p - Around 1.5 MB 720p optimized - Close to 3.5 MB 720p - Close to 7.5 MB Motion Sensing Video Recording (only one video quality available): Large (800x600) - Approx. 3.5 MB for a 10 sec video NOTE: I have attached three images with this review to show the focus distance and image sharpness and the highest digital zoom level available on the software. The image of the software window was shot from a distance of under 1 ft which came out blurred. The other two images of a TV set shows the regular distance and 15 steps of digital zoom the software provides. It also shows that the subjects farther than 3 ft appear sharper than those that are not that far. Images shot while a 15W LED over my head illuminated the room. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONS: 1) Cannot set focus. 2) Minimum focus distance for sharp images / videos is over 2 ft, or the resultant images / videos lack sharpness and will get blurred when even closer. Further away you are from the webcam, the better the sharpness gets. 3) No IR. Not suitable for total darkness. Although, the webcam's sensor is quite sensitive to low light, and increasing the monitor / screen brightness helps manage in low light and even in no ambient light situations. 4) If connected to a Laptop, must take extra precaution before moving to a different location while carrying the Laptop, as the webcam simply sits on the display panel and is NOT a clip-on. 5) Face detection could be faster. 6) Webcam software CD / DVD isn't provided in the box. Hence, you will need to download it from Logitech's support website. 7) No strap provided to restrict the USB cable's usable length. It can be too lengthy sometimes depending on where we use the webcam. Logitech C270 HD Webcam software DOWNLOAD LINK: http://support.logitech.com/en_in/product/hd-webcam-c270#download ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are looking for a decent, 720p webcam at around Rs. 1000/- INR, look no further, with the exception of the lack of true night mode. It won't disappoint you if your priority is its image / video quality. Just so you know, this is NOT a 1080p webcam as advertised by Amazon.

Good product

I'm impressed by the video quality of the Logitech C270—clear and sharp, especially for the price. Installation was super easy, just plug and play with no setup hassle. The only thing to note is that it has a fairly zoomed-in view and doesn’t offer a wide-angle shot, which I personally prefer. A great webcam, definitely recommend.

I bought this product during the lockdown since everyone needed a webcam to go about their daily lives. This was the most affordable option and it did it's job and more for such a cheap price tag. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀: • Cheap. The camera had a surge in price when I bought it for Rs 2,365. If the current price is cheaper, this webcam is probably the best cheap webcam available. • User friendly. The camera is easy to use and very compatible with casual use. You don't have to change any settings to properly use the camera. Just plug it in and you're good to go. • Decent video quality. The video quality isn't amazing but it's a lot better than some webcam feeds I've seen in the past few years of lockdown. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀: • Picture quality is not the best. The pictures are decent but there is no way to make them look less saturated. Every picture looks like someone airbrushed the photo and no settings can prevent that. Regardless, since pictures aren't necessarily the primary use of webcams it won't negatively impact one's usage of this product. If people still need to buy a webcam for their jobs/schools due to the pandemic, this webcam is still the most afforable choice. Logitech is a reputable company and this product will serve you very well.

Easy to use, plug and play and good picture quality. Do note that this is not one of those newer wide angle cameras which pan the image backwards, you will have to move your webcam or screen farther if you don't want your face to be too big on the screen. Received this in an opened box (meaning its a returned product) and there was dust on the webcam and the box when I received it. Sellers should list items as unboxed and refurbished if they are selling an unboxed product. Be transparent about what you are offering. I tried returning it but I couldn't, I just got options to troubleshoot with Logi.

Widely used,excellent product.

Actually I've purchased this product for my desktop pc because my pc don't have inbuilt mic aswell as camera. The only way that is possible for me to use a mic with the help of a bluetooth ear pods. I've tried may wired mic devices to fix this issue but sadly i won't supporting my pc and I've watched many videos from youtube to find a solution for this but i don't find any. At last this thing works perfectly and the quality of the camera also superb. Thank you so much 😍.