14 DAY TRIAL // No matter if you use your webcam to take snapshots while you're operating the computer or if you are an instant messenger enthusiast, the QuickCam Pro 9000 is committed to deliver you the best video quality you have ever found in a product of its class.
Equipped with a set of lenses that bear the Carl Zeiss signature, the QuickCam Pro 9000 marches to a 1600x1200 pixel resolution for the still images, which can easily compete with a medium-level dedicated camera. Its neat design combines elements of functionality (the flexible, two-hinged stand) with the elegance conferred by the black and shiny coating. The computer connectivity is done via a USB 2.0 port (USB 1.1 usually chokes due to the amount of data), while, on the other end of the cord, the camera can be easily mounted on the monitor, with no extra tape or adhesive required.
As for the image quality, the camera can shoot motion pictures starting at 320x240 pixels and above. There is even a standard, High Definition (HD) option, set at 960x720 pixels (not to be mistaken with the 1280x720 px HDTV). The quality is slightly affected when operated in dim light, even if using the RightLight option. When enabled, this option would slightly modify the original palette of colors.
Another feature worth mentioning is the autofocus, which tries to keep up with the surrounding objects in order to make sure that everything appears clearly in the image. The feature has its side effects, however, and the camera practically "freezes" for seconds when shifting focus.
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 comes with the bundled QuickCam software, featuring a user-friendly interface with lots of tweaks and options. The most important settings such as photo and video resolution switching are easy to find and change. The shot videos are automatically encoded as WMV files and played back via Windows Media Player.