Logitech C270 HD Web Camera

Best & useful for pc users

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.

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.

This Logitech c270 webcam is the best choice under the budget for 2000 rupees. The webcam comes with 720 pixel picture quality without autofocus camera mode which means you won't be able to zoom or focus on the object. The brand itself never said that you can zoom or autofocus but the awesome thing is 720 pixel is really sharpen then I expect. Let's see what I liked and what I didn't about this Webcam 1. Plug N Play: this is a USB type webcam. There is no need to download or install any additional software to run this in your device. Just simply plug this into your desktop or laptop. And It's ready to use. 2. Clear Picture Quality: Under 2000rs for a webcam is not a huge amount. you can't even expect high quality 1080p pixels at the price range. but I was surprised to see the 720 pixel quality which is absolutely enough for office, school, colleges, or video conference. 3. Mic Sensitivity: the webcam as an inbuilt microphone so you don't need to have an external microphone. If you are using this free your office or school then it's enough. But if you want more professional sounding then you can go for an external mic too. 4. Additional Color, Contrast: when you plug this to your device it will start with some preset or default settings. Some people might like the default settings and some not. But thankfully there is a software for the same webcam that allows you to adjust contrast brightness and colour saturation. Go to Google and search for "logitech c270 webcam software". Things you might not like- 1. Autofocus: This webcam don't have autofocus mode, so sometimes you might face problem while showing something on camera. Especially in a closer look. 2. Noise gain: The mic gain is way high. So there is background noise problem also. 3. Not for Full Screen: I mean don't use this webcam for professional uses such as video recording or YouTube videos. (Any streamer looking for this webcam go for it. you can use this while gaming live on YouTube, Twitch or any other streaming platform) Overall this Logitech c270 webcam is perfect for the daily users. especially if you are a teacher, student, college person, office person, or even a normal user who is looking for a webcam for regular online zoom or for Google meet meetings.

While this is the best webcam you can get for the price, its durability is your typical experience one would have with Logitech. I've barely had this for a couple of months and it has started randomly disconnecting while in use. Works great while it works, a couple RMAs might be required even if you babied it. Might get hot with prolonged use but that doesn't affect its performance. The quality isn't the best with low light.

Good

Since my laptop camera stopped working, I bought the Logitech C270 HD webcam. It’s been working well till now. Video quality is good for daily use like Zoom, Google Meet, and calls. Setup is super easy. I hope it stays good in the long run. Overall, a good choice if your laptop camera is gone like mine!

I recently purchased the Logitech C270 Digital HD Webcam, and it has been an outstanding addition to my setup. The image quality is impressive, as evidenced by the clear, sharp, and vibrant visuals it captures in good lighting conditions. The HD 720p resolution truly stands out, making my video calls and online meetings more engaging and professional. The built-in microphone also captures clear and natural audio, eliminating the need for an external mic. Its compact and sleek design fits perfectly on my monitor, and the universal clip ensures it stays securely in place. Overall, the Logitech C270 has exceeded my expectations, delivering excellent performance and value for its price.

Easy to use - simply plug into a USB port, and you're ready to go. It has a flexible little foot that holds it in place on top of your monitor with a grippy rubber. Video and sound is good quality and clear.

Quality of camera is not great and controls are limited though price is attractive; comes at a a price

Works with my work issued Dell laptop for Teams and Zoom. Way better than the laptop's camera.

Qualidade muito boa

It's basic and does its job. What you see is what you get. You plug it in and it works--no filters, no setup. If you don't want to use its mic function (I didn't--I used a headset), remember to change the mic input settings in whatever program you're using (Zoom/ Teams/ Google Meet/ etc.). I tried various setups for it and finally just hooked it over the top of one of my monitors. Bought this used to use for job interviews. It's gone through about 10 interviews with me from 4 companies combined, and seen me into landing one of the jobs. Good little device.