I'm ready for close-up now. In HD!

Logitech seems to be at the head of the pack when it comes to new webcam technology. And so they stay there they just introduced a whole line of HD-capable webcams. (HD = High Definition) So “there’s something for everyone” the new Logitech HD line runs from about $50 to $100. Even the under $50 webcam is HD, it just lacks some of the features of the higher end models.  To record hundreds of Daily Giz Wiz episodes I’ve been using the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000. TWiT often sends a Logitech Pro 9000 to guests who are going to be on the Network because the glass Carl Zeiss lens offers great quality for under $100. Now the new matte high end model is the HD Pro Webcam C910. It offers full 1080p video for recording and 720p for video chats. It also had an integrated stereo microphone. And it features their exclusive Right Light & Right Sound technology.  I started using the C910 to record the Daily Giz Wiz with this episode. Leo says it the best video he’s seen from a consumer web cam. Logitech ships the cameras with its own HD videoconferencing software they call Vid HD. It designed to take full advantage of the output of the new HD cameras. You can make video calls to friends and family even if they don’t have a Logitech web cam. The person you call just has to download the free Vid software on their computer. The cameras are being released in July and August. The new top-of-the-line C910 is just under $100, the same price as the older Pro 9000. http://tinyurl.com/26rto93

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