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Creative Web-Cameras Roundup (page 6)

Category: Multimedia

by Sergey Samarin

[ 09/13/2007 | 11:24 AM ]

Below are shots made at the camera’s physical resolution in its three operation modes. The ISO Resolution Chart allows to see how precisely the camera reproduces smallest details and evaluate the quality of the optical system.

Normal mode – wide angle with typical distortions
but with maximum coverage.

Letterbox mode – 3:2 sides ratio

Pan-Scan mode – 4:3 sides ratio

The operation mode is selected in the camera settings: in the Display Mode section of the Extended Settings tab.

In the Format section you can select the desired color space and compression, output picture size, and the frame rate.

Being a rather expensive device, the Creative Live! Cam Voice ensures superb color reproduction with a minimum of distortions. The noise suppression system does a good job on the voice, too. The camera has a reliable and secure fastening mechanism and is actually free from drawbacks overall.