Logitech HD Webcam C930e

Camera arrived today, it is intuitive to use, just like my old work webcam logitech C615. Great zoom and image quality. As others have mentioned, download LogiTune, you will be able to update driver and to adjust camera setting through it. The Logitech Camera Settings software also allows camera setting adjustment - I find it working slightly better than LogiTune. You can download it under C930e downloads page. The Logitech China website appears to have the latest software versions when I checked.

Amazing quality/features in a small package

I needed a webcam to use for working from home. I was skeptical at first that a small webcam such as this could produce a great image but I purchased anyway.After hooking the camera up and installing the optional Logitech Camera Settings app, I was blown away at the quality and field of view this camera offered. The 1080p resolution is crystal clear, even when zooming in.The zoom and pan options in the Logitech Camera Settings app were a nice touch to allow you to zoom in on yourself or pull focus on something else in view without having to physically move the camera.One thing I was happy to see is that this camera doesn't do that weird zoom/auto-focus thing that many Logitech cameras do where the person goes completely out of focus for a few seconds while it ... MoreI needed a webcam to use for working from home. I was skeptical at first that a small webcam such as this could produce a great image but I purchased anyway.After hooking the camera up and installing the optional Logitech Camera Settings app, I was blown away at the quality and field of view this camera offered. The 1080p resolution is crystal clear, even when zooming in.The zoom and pan options in the Logitech Camera Settings app were a nice touch to allow you to zoom in on yourself or pull focus on something else in view without having to physically move the camera.One thing I was happy to see is that this camera doesn't do that weird zoom/auto-focus thing that many Logitech cameras do where the person goes completely out of focus for a few seconds while it tries to auto-focus.I have a headset that I use for my video conferencing but the camera includes a microphone, should you need one.So far, I have zero complaints on the product.Overall, I would highly recommend this webcam for it's quality and features.

David's review of LOGITECH C930E

Pros: The C930e has excellent image quality. It deals really well with low-light situations, the auto-focus is fantastic, and the white balance is really good - it produces natural-looking skin tones every time. When I swapped to this camera, people I'd been conferencing with on my old camera commented on the improvement in picture quality.Cons: This is a "business" camera and claims compatibility with industry standards, but beware that software support for this camera is patchy at best. The Logitech camera control software is clunky as anything - the only way to use it is to start the conferencing app of your choice, connect to the camera, THEN start the camera control app to adjust the image. You have to do this every time - if you leave the camera app running, ... MorePros: The C930e has excellent image quality. It deals really well with low-light situations, the auto-focus is fantastic, and the white balance is really good - it produces natural-looking skin tones every time. When I swapped to this camera, people I'd been conferencing with on my old camera commented on the improvement in picture quality.Cons: This is a "business" camera and claims compatibility with industry standards, but beware that software support for this camera is patchy at best. The Logitech camera control software is clunky as anything - the only way to use it is to start the conferencing app of your choice, connect to the camera, THEN start the camera control app to adjust the image. You have to do this every time - if you leave the camera app running, conferencing software (Zoom, Meet etc.) won't be able to use the video feed from the camera. It's also not supported by Logitech's own "Capture" software (frustrating!), so you need to use 3rd party software if you want to use it for recording video (I'm a University lecturer, and my University's lecture recording suite works really well with this camera). Don't even bother trying to register your purchase with Logitech. Their website and customer support are a broken, infuriating mess.

I waited a long time to ultimately be disappointed

Image quality is good. Sound is usable, but I've opted to use a separate dynamic mic; trust me, your audience will thank you.Software is usable and provides the basic adjustments one might need. But don't expect to find an image rotation feature. I mount my camera above my monitor on an articulating arm and when in use I adjust the camera down to eye level (see picture). This mounting system works best if the camera is mounted upside down, thus the need for 180 degree rotation. Frustrating not to have the rotation feature. I believe it could be rolled-out in a software update; Logitech?If you always hang your camera on the monitor using the flexible clip/base, then this next issue I'll talk about won't apply to you. The metal 1/4-20 mounting insert that's ... MoreImage quality is good. Sound is usable, but I've opted to use a separate dynamic mic; trust me, your audience will thank you.Software is usable and provides the basic adjustments one might need. But don't expect to find an image rotation feature. I mount my camera above my monitor on an articulating arm and when in use I adjust the camera down to eye level (see picture). This mounting system works best if the camera is mounted upside down, thus the need for 180 degree rotation. Frustrating not to have the rotation feature. I believe it could be rolled-out in a software update; Logitech?If you always hang your camera on the monitor using the flexible clip/base, then this next issue I'll talk about won't apply to you. The metal 1/4-20 mounting insert that's pressed into the flexible base pulled out of it's hole (see picture). So please be very gentle if you use a 1/4-20 mounting option (tripods, magic arms, articulating arms, etc.). I will most likely have to epoxy glue this insert into the hole. They must have let the interns design the 1/4-20 mounting system. Certainly not something you'd expect from Logitech. Perhaps the insert itself should have been encapsulated into the plastic base. I think this was the cheapest way Logitech could offer a 1/4-20 mounting solution (they get a D- here).In the end, I felt like I waited a long time and pay more for a webcam, only to be disappointed.

Logitech C930e webcam -- great for on-line classes!

The Logitech c930e webcam is available again, after the great demand that resulted from all the work-from-home necessary due to the Covid19 public health problem. We had been using a much older Logitech C920 webcam that we purchased years ago, which was quite useful considering the age of the technology.However, this webcam provides a much wider field of view. Our older webcam has a smaller 70+ degree field of view, but this 930e has a 90 degree field of view. It also has 1080p HD quality resolution, enhanced lighting and low light compensation, digital zoom, a removable privacy shutter, and many other features. We are very happy with this webcam.This model no longer comes with a Zeiss lens, but it is listed as a quality glass lens. The webcam works well, right ... MoreThe Logitech c930e webcam is available again, after the great demand that resulted from all the work-from-home necessary due to the Covid19 public health problem. We had been using a much older Logitech C920 webcam that we purchased years ago, which was quite useful considering the age of the technology.However, this webcam provides a much wider field of view. Our older webcam has a smaller 70+ degree field of view, but this 930e has a 90 degree field of view. It also has 1080p HD quality resolution, enhanced lighting and low light compensation, digital zoom, a removable privacy shutter, and many other features. We are very happy with this webcam.This model no longer comes with a Zeiss lens, but it is listed as a quality glass lens. The webcam works well, right out of the box, but the enhanced software drivers do not. Windows 10 loads generic software drivers automatically and it is a bit of hassle getting the better Logitech drivers to install. The generic drivers work fairly well, but the extra features and enhanced video provided with the Logitech software are not to be found.B & H Photo shipped promptly and the package arrived safely.Thank you!!!

Not suitable for the UK market

There are serious flaws with this webcam in the UK market:1. There is no way to update the firmware.2. The device name is not something like "Logitech c9830c" but a series of Chinese characters with 930 amongst them.3. The device is not plug and play on all devices running Windows 10. My 2020 Surface Pro tablet had the webcam working with most of the advertised features (although no updating option and a number of other options unavailable). However, my 2016 Lenovo Ideacentre desktop (again on Windows 10) did not recognise the device straight away and although I got the camera to work with Zoom, no additional features were available.4. Logitech software. There isn't any. When you go to their website and choose to download software for the 930c then they will ... MoreThere are serious flaws with this webcam in the UK market:1. There is no way to update the firmware.2. The device name is not something like "Logitech c9830c" but a series of Chinese characters with 930 amongst them.3. The device is not plug and play on all devices running Windows 10. My 2020 Surface Pro tablet had the webcam working with most of the advertised features (although no updating option and a number of other options unavailable). However, my 2016 Lenovo Ideacentre desktop (again on Windows 10) did not recognise the device straight away and although I got the camera to work with Zoom, no additional features were available.4. Logitech software. There isn't any. When you go to their website and choose to download software for the 930c then they will send you the software for 930e. When you install that software, your computer will inform you that no appropriate device is connected. The 930c is NOT just a minor change of the 930e (even though their spec and looks are almost identical).Having said all of the above, when you do get the webcam to work, the image quality is excellent, with the inbuilt light being a great feature. I didn't test the microphone as I use a separate.In conclusion, the 930c is not fit for the UK market and I advise anyone considering the 930c to go and buy the 930e instead.

Solid, effective webcam.

As a tech consultant steeped in Work From Home optimization projects for clients, it rapidly became clear that a significant part of the optimization centered around the audio/video environments. And, at the center of those environments was the webcam.We went through a very long process of evaluation. We went in knowing the market dominance of the Logitech line of electronics. But our minds were open. The end result is our forming the opinion that the C9xx series of webcams from Logitech were popular for a reason. As with any and all cameras it comes down to the lens. The glass lens on the C930 is what marks its best and most important quality feature. The subtle difference between the 930 and the even more popular 920 model is the zooming capability. It can be ... MoreAs a tech consultant steeped in Work From Home optimization projects for clients, it rapidly became clear that a significant part of the optimization centered around the audio/video environments. And, at the center of those environments was the webcam.We went through a very long process of evaluation. We went in knowing the market dominance of the Logitech line of electronics. But our minds were open. The end result is our forming the opinion that the C9xx series of webcams from Logitech were popular for a reason. As with any and all cameras it comes down to the lens. The glass lens on the C930 is what marks its best and most important quality feature. The subtle difference between the 930 and the even more popular 920 model is the zooming capability. It can be seen why, because of that, they deem the C930 model as a more 'business' oriented version. Being able to frame via zooming to the 4X level helps frame more effectively for video conference calls.The omni-directional speaker capability although by no means comparable to external mics with the same capability still punches well in that capability weight class. In fact, in a couple of situations, we deemed the mic capabilities well strong enough to completely avoid recommending external mics in business use case situations. And, it is certainly by a noticeable measure stronger than most laptop mics.The design (for positioning on both a monitor and a laptop) is standard issue and just plain works. Setup, as it should be for a USB device, was as easy as it could be. No drivers or apps to install to allow it to function. We did download and test the small app to add the functionality of zooming and other camera adjustments and feel that it is a useful add-on. It certainly is more straight-forward to use than many video conference apps (especially those that don't offer the ability to adjust in app at all).For the cost, the quality, the functionality and the improvement to the audio/video environment - especially the work from home one - it is a device we'd not only buy again but continue to recommend others to purchase as well.

The best webcam available at this price. I could not fault it.

This is an excellent webcam. The video quality is excellent and the sound is good too. There is a privacy cover and illuminated bars to indicate that the camera is active. If using with Windows then install the Loigitech Capture application as you can then use pan, zoom and other controls such as special effects. This is the best webcam I have ever used.

Works well on Kubuntu 16.04

I wasn't sure whether my Kubuntu 16.04 desktop system would support this, but it does. I've used two webcam-specific programs with it, and they both work: Cheese and Webcamoid. Webcamoid allows controlling the zoom, pan, tilt, etc., although it's somewhat buggy and often closes without warning.One thing to note is that it was not recognized when I had it plugged in to a USB 3.0 extension cable which was plugged into a USB 3.0 port in the back of the computer. When I plugged it directly in to a USB port on the top of the computer (also USB 3.0, I think, but not positive -- could be 2.0), it was recognized immediately.I have yet to try the camera with the Zoom teleconferencing service, but assume that it will work; I'll update this review later if it DOESN'T work ... MoreI wasn't sure whether my Kubuntu 16.04 desktop system would support this, but it does. I've used two webcam-specific programs with it, and they both work: Cheese and Webcamoid. Webcamoid allows controlling the zoom, pan, tilt, etc., although it's somewhat buggy and often closes without warning.One thing to note is that it was not recognized when I had it plugged in to a USB 3.0 extension cable which was plugged into a USB 3.0 port in the back of the computer. When I plugged it directly in to a USB port on the top of the computer (also USB 3.0, I think, but not positive -- could be 2.0), it was recognized immediately.I have yet to try the camera with the Zoom teleconferencing service, but assume that it will work; I'll update this review later if it DOESN'T work with Zoom.The picture quality is excellent and the build quality seems quite sturdy. The stand has various folding parts, allowing it to be set on a surface or mounted in a variety of positions, such as hung over the top of your monitor.The only gripe I have is that it doesn't have as much physical tilt range as I'd like. With the base set on a flat surface, the camera can tilt over a range of approximately 30 degrees (judged by an uncalibrated eyeball), from slightly up to a little more slightly down. I'd like to see about a 60-degree tilt range.Overall, I feel it's well worth the money, and would get it again.

[Rewarded Review] Great webcam for lots of video calls.

To give you an idea, I spend between 1.5 and 4 hours a day on video calls. This is a great widescreen webcam - fantastic resolution (enough that I have to turn on zoom for the sake of coworkers) and it does well. I bought a separate stand and sat it between my dual curved monitors and it works perfectly. I've used it with OBS to record how-to's and it performs admirable in different lighting conditions.