TOP 5 high definition webcams

The resolution of the Defender webcam is only a little short of FullHD and is 1600x1200 pixels. Nevertheless, in terms of the level of detail and clarity of the picture, she is ready to compete with more famous and advanced rivals.

Connecting the camera to the computer is carried out via the USB 2.0 interface using a 1.4-metre cable. The universal mount allows you to install the model both on a flat table surface and to hook it on the frame monitor. The rotation of the webcam head occurs within 180° in each side and is limited by a wire sticking out from the back of the case.

A typical 2-megapixel matrix for this class of devices handles well with the obligations imposed on it. Subsidence of picture quality is expected to occur only in conditions of lack of light. The object of the webcam has a viewing angle within 60°, and increased image clarity is achieved thanks to a double-layer glass lens. With sound, things are worse — the built-in microphone in some instances of the Defender C-2525HD periodically emits noise and crackling that interfere with speech perception.

There was no room for an automatic focus system on board the model, so you need to focus manually. For these purposes, a special movable ring is provided on the body of the webcam. One of the advantages of this solution is the ability to adjust the image parameters according to the user's personal preferences.

The model has a built-in quick capture button, with which it is possible to get an instant snapshot of the user. But the main advantage of the Defender C-2525HD is a very affordable price. Without any exaggeration, the model is available for purchase to anyone who needs a high-quality device for communicating with relatives and friends via Skype or conducting an amateur video shoot in front of a computer screen.

The WideCam line of webcams from Genius are notable for the fact that they use ultra-wide-angle optics. So, the viewing angle of the Genius WideCam F100 object is 120°, clearly making it clear about the possibility of holding video conferences with the participation of more than one person.

The camera rests on a stand that stands firmly on a horizontal surface, and can also be fixed on the screen laptop or monitor housing. In addition, the leg design includes a hinge for rotating the webcam around its own axis within 360°. The front decorative panel on the device body is made of structured metal with small slots, behind which a stereo microphone is hidden. In terms of the quality of speech transmission, there are practically no serious complaints about it.

Genius WideCam F100 produces a highly detailed image with a wide dynamic range, as for webcams. The image remains that way even when shooting in low-light conditions, but noise is added to it. It is worth noting that the absence of an automatic focus system involves manual focus on sharpness to achieve optimal image quality.

For some reason, Taiwanese engineers considered it superfluous to equip the camera with an activity indicator. Therefore, it is not possible to intuitively understand whether a recording is being made or not. But the generosity of the manufacturer resulted in the inclusion of a USB extension cable in the package, with which the maximum cable length for connecting a webcam to a computer reaches 3 m . This allows you to expand more widely in the place of installation of the device, using it both for the purpose of communicating with a company of 5-6 people via Skype at home, and for conducting business video conferences at work.

The name of the Swiss Logitech webcam does not include the Pro prefix for nothing — the model announced in 2012 is still one of the best solutions among representatives of its class, offering users high-quality pictures and sound.

Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 records video in the maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels using the H. codec.264. The recording speed reaches 30 fps, and the bitrate is 2 Mbps. The logo of the famous brand Carl Zeiss, whose optics are used in the design of the model, also hints at a serious hardware of the camera. The focus on sharpness is placed on the shoulders of a 20-position autofocus capable of focus on the object of shooting from a distance of 10 cm.

Due to the presence of a bending leg, the camera is easily attached to a monitor or laptop display of very different thicknesses. In addition, there is a socket on the fastener for installing the model on tripod, which allows you to use it as a full-fledged video camera. Fortunately, the quality of image recording and stereo sound practically does not cause complaints. It is possible to make some claims except when shooting in poor lighting conditions — the image turns out to be grainy.

Among the interesting "chips" of the model stands out the face tracking function using digital zoom. However, it works only in low resolution (640x480 pixels). In all other cases, it is possible to shoot in FullHD, paired with which excellent video detail and rich colour reproduction are achieved. The difference between the solutions embedded in the laptop (in a positive sense) will be visible with the naked eye.

Help.The autofocus system is responsible for automatically aiming the camera at optimal sharpness. This option is good because it practically does not require any actions from the user to obtain a high-quality image.