LarmTek 1080P webcam with microphone and webcam cover,HD streaming webcam for PC desktop and laptop

Receiving it:This webcam arrived in rudimentary yet not unpleasant packaging; in a basic box, with no moulded plastic cradle. This isn't a complaint, it's the right way to do things these days.Looking at it:The cam itself is very similar in appearance to a leading manufacturer's pro model webcam which I happen to own, so have been able to a make proper side by side comparison.Working it:The cam worked straight away after being plugged in to my desktop computer; Windows 10 automatically set it up, and I was able to use it in Skype and Windows Camera. It was also used briefly for a Microsoft Teams meeting, where it was possible to jump between this webcam and my other webcam.Judging it:Initially, the picture using the Larmtek seemed over exposed and over sharpened. Interestingly though, the people on the other side of the web conference said it was better for them as it was a brighter image. So although I would rather a more natural image for using this cam to create digital content, for streamed conferencing the 'over cooked' image seems strangely preferable.During that particular test (MS Teams) it was noted by other call members that the sound was poor, especially compared to the other cam which had a good strong level. So, rather than writing it off straight away...Adjusting it:After the Teams call, I ran both webcams at the same time through a freely available webcam app (OBS) for a direct/real time side by side comparison. It was then I found that the Larmtek could be 'tuned' and so the picture was, for my personal taste, improved greatly. By reducing the sharpness value and adjusting gamut, exposure, and other sliders, the image was 'tamed' nicely.The microphone 'issue' was cleared up by Windows 10 audio settings, which for some reason had the Larmtek microphone volume set to just 50%. Setting it to 90% has helped it no end, and although at the time of writing has not been retested in a conference call, a rigorous comparison test using self recorded soundbites has shown it to now match my other rather more expensive unit.Other notes on it:The cam feels quite sturdy albeit not quite up to the 'feel' of my other (x4 the price) cam, and the clip has a good weight to it so is held securely on a monitor and is stable resting on a flat surface.The clip has a screw mount for a tripod, the same as my other cam; a great feature especially for multi-camera work or setting up a shot away from the machine.The 'privacy cap' is a separate item that comes loose in the box, and can be attached by simply peeling off the paper and sticking it over/around the lens (doing this with the flap open means it can be perfectly lined up); the flap can then be closed and opened easily. Don't forget to check it if you don't have a picture... #yesimadethatstupiderrorTo conclude, although my initial experience wasn't the best, a small amount of adjustment has proven this webcam to be quite a worthy piece of kit, especially considering its price against other leading manufacturers. Unfortunately those adjustments do have to be made every time the camera is reactivated, so can be rather frustrating in not being up to a usable standard straight away.

I was provided this product for free in exchange for a review.The product arrived quickly and well packaged, shipping from a European warehouse to the UK in a couple of days.The webcam clips together then sits nicely on top of a monitor. It looks nice and is stable. It is plug and play on my Windows 10 PC and my Windows 10 work laptop.I am comparing to a Logitech C270 from a few years ago.I have used the webcam on Zoom and Microsoft Teams. The picture quality is very good, and the wide angle lens provides a great field of view if you sit close to the webcam. It has a decent framerate and recorded video plays great.However as other reviews have said, the sound quality lets this webcam down. It is very sensitove and picks up a lot of background noise. It also does not filter out the 'useful' noise, and the result is a muffled sound that sounds like I'm sat in the other room.Overall, I believe the webcam would represent good value for money when used in conjunction with an onboard/external microphone. If you are relying on the picture and sound quality from one input device, this may not suit your needs.

So this camera was intended to be used for conference calling, like everyone in the world in 2020.The camera arrived quickly and was a very good price. It was dead easy to set up just plugged it in and windows (10) started using it straight away.Initially I tried the camera only and the picture quality is very good. I liked the fact that it clips/rests nicely on top of my monitor and that it has a lens cover for privacy when not in use. It seems to show a lot more of the room than my old camera so I think would be suitable for a small group around a table too.I also tried using it with Virtual DJ, planning to show the crowd dancing or enjoying themselves on screen during mobile disco - it worked very well and is suited to this due to the wide pick up.Unfortunately when making calls, the people I was talking to said I sounded muffled and difficult (but not impossible) to hear. I since did some research and found this seems to be a common problem, but at the price (I paid about £33) if you just want video and have a different mic, it's an excellent buy.

Disclaimer: I was provided with this product for review purposes. The opinions on the product itself are my own.The product is very well packaged and looks very nice once out of the box. Connection to a Win 10 machine is very simple, and it does not require any drivers. Image quality is good. It can be mounted on a flat surface or on a monitor frame and stays very stable. Comes with privacy cover that you can attach to the camera and close the lid while it's not being used.Here is where one problem with this product appears. Once the lid is closed, the camera effectively goes into sleep mode, and opening the lid does not seem to wake it up. It has to be unplugged and reconnected to the USB port to make it work again. As such, the lid is rather useless, as I may as well keep the cable unplugged if I'm not using it.