Webcams are not so easy to choose. Very rare models become iconic, and all users want to purchase them. C-270 Logitech has become just such a device that everyone wanted at once. This "webcam" was able to attract attention with its budget and at the same time excellent quality.
Company
The Swiss manufacturer has been manufacturing products since 1981. During this time, in addition to webcams, other computer peripherals have become popular. Logitech is known for its keyboards, trackballs and mice. Among them are wired and wireless models.
Buyers and webcams from the manufacturer did not pass by. There are several speaker models and docking stations. On the market you can find devices for game consoles: gamepads, joysticks and steering wheels.
Logitech is engaged in the production of headsets, accessories for players, wireless music systems, control panels, etc.
How did it all start?
Crazy popularity for the model and its senior "colleagues in the shop" came thanks to the Twitch resource. This streaming site collects millions of viewers daily. People from all over the world are watching the game of characters unfamiliar to them. Streamers are gaining an audience and know that one of the best moves to attract is to use a webcam.
But if for broadcasting games you can choose the simpler option, then for conversational streams it is undesirable to save. This is due to the fact that for the Talking Show the camera is stretched to full screen. Therefore, it should produce good quality video.
So, the monitored model has become one of the desired devices for those who want to stream to Twitch.
Overview
If you ever want to buy a "webcam", and you will not be limited by budget, then the best option is the C-270 Logitech. The price fluctuates around 2 thousand rubles. This is the cheapest model with HD resolution.
If you want an even better and clearer picture, you can take a closer look at the C-920. This option is also very popular. But its cost is three times more.
Box
A company usually does not spend a lot of money packing its products. Usually the boxes for the “webcams” are small, with a transparent window, from where the purchased device “looks” at us. So they pack almost any small product from the company.
For graphic design use corporate colors: white and turquoise. This model was no exception. At the top there is a small window through which the webcam is visible. Below is the marketing information. There are a couple of images that are supposedly made from this device.
The following are the main parameters: resolution, connection, number of pixels and other features. The famous Fluid Crystal technology, which works on a smooth picture, clarity, color saturation and excellent sound, is also mentioned here.
There is more information on the sides of the package. It is almost all duplicated. Although something new about the model can be found. Parameters are specified in several languages, including Russian.
Thanks to what is written here, you can find out what exactly software processing gives a resolution of 3 megapixels. The microphone has a noise reduction filter. Connects the Logitech C-270 via a USB cable. The design is universal.
The reverse side of the package stores comparison information with other Logitech webcam models. In addition, there is data on proprietary software and the capabilities that it gives the user.
Equipment
As already mentioned, despite the simplicity of the box, everything is equipped reliably for transportation. The device is in a cardboard frame. Under it there is everything that was announced in the kit: device, manual, driver disk and software.
System requirements
They can be found on the official website or viewed at the bottom of the box. The model works with the operating systems Windows XP, Vista and 7, but owners of Windows 8 and 10 should not worry. As practice has shown, the webcam also correctly connects and is detected by the system. She copes with a pair of "apple" PC.
To call, you need a processor with a frequency of at least 1 GHz, as well as 512 MB of RAM. In principle, the device does not require additional disk space. But if you use proprietary software, then you will have to install software that takes 200 MB. Well, of course, a free USB port is required on the computer.
If you want to make calls in HD quality, then the PC should be stronger. It is desirable that the processor operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, RAM requires 2 GB. For high-quality communication, you need a stable Internet speed - at least 1 Mbit / s. The display should have a resolution of 1280x720 or more.
Appearance
The C-270 Logitech looks very simple. The main body is oval, elongated horizontally. In the place where the camera eye is located, a dark gray panel of gloss is installed. The whole body is made of durable plastic. The rest is black and matte.
The place with the camera is highlighted by an oval “island”. In addition to the eye, there is an LED that shows the status of the device. When the camera is turned on, it glows with a soft green color. On the other hand is the microphone grill. On the gray panel, the Logitech logo was modestly placed.
Behind the main part of the body is a transformable “leg”. It has a flexible adjustment. This is done so that the device can fit on any screen and sits firmly on both the thin cover of an ultrabook and a more massive monitor.
The stand has rubberized elements so that the camera does not slip when it comes in contact with the screen. Besides the fact that the camera is easy to install on top of the display, it is also conveniently mounted on the desktop, adjusting its position.
From the case there is a connection cable. Its length is one and a half meters. This is enough to freely connect the device to a PC.
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Of course, you can not install special software for the C-270 Logitech. She works quietly without him. Simply plug in and the camera will work. If you need more fine-tuning: color correction, brightness, etc., then it is better to use proprietary software. In addition, with the help of the program, you can establish surveillance of your face. At your slightest movement, the webcam will make sure that the face is still in the center of the screen.
This option is really very cool, especially for the same live broadcasts. At the time of surveillance, she does not physically move, but creates an optical illusion.
There is also a proprietary program for video calls on the disk. Logitech Vid HD is unlikely to be needed by anyone, since it must be installed with your interlocutor. It’s better to use popular software such as Skype.
Webcam Software is great for taking photos, videos. The program has a number of settings that provide high-quality images and videos. After installing the firmware, the icon of this software will appear on the desktop.
Photo / Video
Using the program for taking photos and videos, you can adjust various parameters. For example, in a separate window the scale, area change, formatting, turning the microphone on or off, etc. will be available.
To further adjust the image, it is enough in the settings to manually change the exposure, gain, brightness, contrast, frequency and orientation.
Spy option
Interestingly, thanks to proprietary software, you can monitor what is happening in your room. If the sensor picks up movement, the program starts recording video, while some activity in the room is noticeable. When it disappears, recording stops.
In the settings you can set the sensitivity. This is necessary so that the sensor does not react to the fact that the cat ran. You can configure the recording of sound, indicator, set the recording duration, etc.
Exploitation
Some problems arose when using the camera. For example, there was a problem that the Logitech C-270 does not see the computer. In most cases, it turns out that the problem is with the drivers. Now no one is using Windows Vista. Although it was with this operating system that there were problems.
Sometimes this was solved by switching the "webcam" from one port to another. In other cases, nothing could be decided, it remained to return the purchase. With the latest OS versions, no such problems were detected.
Unfortunately, many problems happened to this model at one time. Owners complained that the C-270 Logitech has no image. It produces a sound, but the picture itself is not. The problem is not simple, and here I had to deal with everything: ports, drivers, cleaning the registry, etc. Sometimes screwing the bolts in the back helped.
Reviews
The rest of the model was not bad. It is hard to deny that problems happen with any technique. In part, there is the fault of users who have not checked the compatibility of the device or violated the operating rules.
Sometimes there were problems with the manufacturer: poor assembly, transportation problems or marriage. Hence the numerous returns and complaints.
But even with all this, the Logitech C-270 received good reviews. They noted the excellent quality of the picture in good and poor lighting. I also liked the appearance of the camera, with its universal design and simple design.
For many, it became a gift that to connect you just need to insert the cable into the PC. No additional drivers are needed for use. But proprietary software opens up a large number of opportunities that can sometimes be useful.
The C-270 Logitech was not repaired. A webcam is a device that, if broken, is usually replaced by a new one. Users noted only responsive manufacturer support. The service centers helped to cope with software errors and hardware incompatibilities.