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Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080p Webcam $39.95 Delivered @ Creative Australia

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batrarobin on 01/11/2021 - 15:03 au.creative.com (3957 clicks)
Last edited 01/11/2021 - 16:30 by 2 other users

I've been rocking my cheapo 720p camera with my WFH setup until someone at work commented about how grainy my video looked in the meetings. I looked on OzB to see what webcam deals were currently on and was pleasantly surprised to see this deal still available at a sweeter price than before.

Insanely easy to set up (just plug it into the USB-A port on your computer!) with a mounting clip for any desktop monitors or laptops, this webcam works with all the popular web conference apps like Zoom, Teams, Skype, WebEx, and Messenger, and displays you in full HD. It also allows 360° horizontal rotation and 30° vertical tilt so you can pivot it around at will to find your best angle. Just in case your laptop’s mic is faulty, the webcam also comes with dual built-in mic so you can be heard clearly at all times.

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  • nedski on 01/11/2021 - 15:08
    +2

    Bought one of these and the quality of it is great for the price.

  • EchoEcho on 01/11/2021 - 15:08
    +1

    FYI This is the V1 version, if you're looking for reviews make sure they're from before May 2021

    Edit: Video comparison to Logitech C615: https://youtu.be/F7S_URC9DRA?t=129

    • MrSprinkles on 01/11/2021 - 15:24

      Could be wrong but i think the main difference between V1 and V2 is the audio. So if you are concerned with video quality, reviews from both V1 and V2 could be relevant.

      • huggsymersh on 01/11/2021 - 15:34
        +1

        Interesting. I was under the impression that the v2 had better image quality, but this vid suggests they are pretty much identical (except for sound, v2 much better).

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzwTCXmQkig

        Hmmmmm…$40 not bad if you already have your own mic.

  • BrownManWalking on 01/11/2021 - 15:24

    Can I connect this to my smart TV and using a video calling app?

  • superforever on 01/11/2021 - 15:24

    I have a Logitech Pro 9000 and Microsoft Life Cam HD5000, this one should be better right with 1080p.

    • Diji1 on 01/11/2021 - 16:13

      Webcams use the same size tiny sensors and achieve their resolution by oversampling. This creates a high resolution low detail image.

      At this price it's probably a good deal.

    • MagicTsukai on 01/11/2021 - 16:25

      I have a Logitech pro 9000 I still use often.
      It's a decade old now and is only 720p.

      I wonder if it is still better than OPs deal from today in 2021

      • edfoo on 01/11/2021 - 16:37
        +1

        I also used a Logitech Pro 9000 for a number of years, just recently replaced with the V2 of this Creative webcam, the image quality is much better.

        • superforever on 01/11/2021 - 16:56

          just recently replaced with the V2

          Is the mic comparable with Logitech?

          • edfoo on 01/11/2021 - 18:07

            @superforever: V2 with its software noise cancellation does improve the audio department.

        • MagicTsukai on 04/11/2021 - 20:38

          i see,
          you can sell logitech pro 9000 for about 30$ on ebay. maybe i should upgrade.

          • edfoo on 04/11/2021 - 21:46

            @MagicTsukai: Doubt anyone is silly enough to buy a second-hand Logitech Pro 9000 for $30, when you can get this brand new Creative webcam for not much more and higher 1080p resolution.

          • AssociatedCLPL @ Creative Labs on 10/11/2021 - 12:36

            @MagicTsukai: hey, if you're thinking of an upgrade, you can consider our V2 now at $59.95! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/662264#

    • sam buster on 01/11/2021 - 17:25
      +1

      I also still use a pro 9000 - it's about 13 years old!
      It's not the quality of my video feed that makes people complain when I turn on my webcam.

      • SolitaryMan on 02/11/2021 - 09:25

        Not too many make-up deals on OzB unfortunately.

    • BargainDemon on 02/11/2021 - 02:33

      The quality of these webcams are pretty much identical imo, what I found is often times the software would adjust the quality by downsampling the video. Ms Teams is notorious for this, the quality is downright awful, lag and blurry, while it's super clear on Zoom under the same network condition.

  • mickyboy1 on 01/11/2021 - 15:26
    +1

    Yeah I have two of these and both version 1 - great picture quality and the sound is also very good. Haven't had any complaints from those on the other end and in fact a few have asked what camera it is because of the picture quality (they probably have standard run of the mill laptop cameras). These are a significant step up from those! $40 delivered makes them an ozbargain!

  • Giga on 01/11/2021 - 15:35
    +1

    not AUTOFOCUS ?? A/F

    • oznik on 01/11/2021 - 16:48
      +1

      Fixed focus is fine for a WFH webcam

      • hotdog679 on 02/11/2021 - 10:08
        +1

        I would actually say fixed focus is preferable - you never have to worry about A/F glitching and you being blurry halfway through a call

  • rodericb on 01/11/2021 - 15:36

    Here is a comparison between the V1 and the V2: https://youtu.be/lzwTCXmQkig

    The V2 has had $20.00 knocked off it, making it $69.95. it would seem that the V1 is better value for money by far if you do not need to use the camera microphone.

    • superforever on 01/11/2021 - 15:47
      -2

      if you do not need to use the camera microphone.

      In that case v2 is better with $20 more.

  • justkev on 01/11/2021 - 15:41
    +1

    Can vouch for the V2, amazing, also have had comments about quality have asked what camera I use at times during meetings

  • devs on 01/11/2021 - 15:49

    I have the V2, unfortunately there's no Mac software so you can't make use of the audio features it offers, but the picture quality is excellent

  • Lets Go Brandon on 01/11/2021 - 15:50
    +2

    Is this good enough quality for Chaturbate?

    • strangeloops66 on 01/11/2021 - 16:58
      +7

      Yep, everybody will be able to see that mole on your joystick.

  • lawyerz on 01/11/2021 - 15:51
    +5

    Bought one before, the quality sucks. Its basically the same quality or worse than a laptop webcam. Avoid.

    • superforever on 01/11/2021 - 15:55

      worse than a laptop webcam

      Tested with local video capture?

    • Sapiens on 01/11/2021 - 16:05

      Good to know. Reviews too positive for this price point.

      • Diji1 on 01/11/2021 - 16:14
        +1

        Most reviews are ads.

        That's why you get this gushing over low quality webcams in reviews.

      • oznik on 01/11/2021 - 17:05
        +4

        I bought one during the last sale its its perfectly fine for a WFH camera.

        Its significantly better than my work mac pro camera.

        I think people need to keep things in perspective, its not a high end streamer camera trying to compete with digital SLRs, its to replace shitty laptop webcams. For teams meetings and other boring work shit its more than good enough.

    • Diji1 on 01/11/2021 - 16:13

      Its basically the same quality

      That sounds about right.

    • dsar on 01/11/2021 - 16:20

      Agree. Avoid. It simply ain’t work cheaping out on.

    • yongskee on 01/11/2021 - 16:33

      Sold mine in FB market after weeks of using , luckily someone bought it for the same price of 40aud.
      The image quality is grainy (note that I have my own ring light, so the lightning here is not the issue) .

      I bought Logitech C922 pro and the quality of Logitech is FAR better than creative.

      • PeterA07 on 01/11/2021 - 17:53
        +5

        I bought Logitech C922 pro and the quality of Logitech is FAR better than creative.

        No doubt that is true, but the C922 Pro is at a completely different price point (three to four times the price) and has a different target market and use case. Creative markets this camera as being for Zoom calls. Logitech markets the C922 Pro as being for "serious streamers".

    • oznik on 01/11/2021 - 16:49
      +2

      You must have had an exceptional laptop camera - its significantly better than my mac pro and dell latitude cameras.

      • hughc on 02/11/2021 - 10:08
        +2

        Same, bought v1 at $45 about 4 months back, considerably better than either of my Lenovo laptop webcams.

        Comparing it to a Logitech costing 4 times as much… apples and oranges. If you want to spend $160+ on a webcam, go nuts, but at $40, it is great value.

  • PeterA07 on 01/11/2021 - 15:55
    +1

    I have the V1, which I bought for $45 a few months ago. The quality is impressive. It delivers far better quality than my laptop webcam, and (based on the reviews I've seen) has probably the best video quality you can get for under $100.

  • ozbargainguy on 01/11/2021 - 16:04
    +2

    I have this one and it crashes half the time. The support has been really unsupportive saying that there is no issues and if we send it back the costs are on us! Would not recommend

    • Diji1 on 01/11/2021 - 16:15
      +1

      Common issue with USB webcams generally. Try changing USB controller (change ports but some ports are on same controller).

    • Warehouse on 01/11/2021 - 17:56
      +1

      if you bought it with Paypal, paypal will reimburse you for the return.

      Refer: https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/returns

  • serpserpserp on 01/11/2021 - 16:08
    +19

    Hmm according to OZB it is the worst or the best webcam for the price.

    • fLamous on 01/11/2021 - 16:12
      +16

      Schrodingers webcam

    • lawyerz on 01/11/2021 - 16:19
      +5

      I think everyone has different acceptable video quality and what you're replacing/coming from.

      If you're thinking of 'upping' your video quality then you must either have a potato for a webcam now or will be disappointed.

      If you have no webcam and looking for the cheapest possible option, then yeah this will do.

      The webcam has low dynamic range so if you sit next to a window either you're completely blown out or the half of the frame where the window is will be.

      The fuzzy grainy camera reminds me of my Nokia 6280 days.

      • PeterA07 on 01/11/2021 - 16:30
        +2

        If you're thinking of 'upping' your video quality then you must either have a potato for a webcam now or will be disappointed.

        Most laptop webcams are grainy potatoes, and that's what most people will be comparing it to. It's certainly far ahead of any in-built camera I've had.

  • aquie5t on 01/11/2021 - 16:13

    If you are using Zoom you can go into the video setting and change it from SD video to HD as well. Even with a 720p camera you will find a noticable difference by doing this.

  • frisbeedog on 01/11/2021 - 16:16

    Got V1 from last deal, just got another for when we go back into office. Great value, thanks OP

  • lyl-Lychee on 01/11/2021 - 16:18

    Thanks op, got one. Price seems great.

  • lachlantula on 01/11/2021 - 16:20

    thanks OP, just snagged one. reviews seem conflicted on here but i dont have a webcam for my desktop so thisll be fine. hopefully.

  • PeeDee on 01/11/2021 - 16:23
    +3

    Been seeing a lot of webcam deals pop up since WFH so little tip:

    You know you can use your phone as a webcam right? Not just 720p, even in 1080p or 4k if your phone is compatible. I just use a phone holder stick that I clip onto and stream. No need to buy cheap unfamiliar brand webcams, let alone expensive ones. Just download a Webcam app. If you have questions, it's a lot to go over, Google's the best answer. I've set the starting point.

    • silenthillrocks on 01/11/2021 - 16:46
      +10

      Too fiddly and phone gets hot (adding extra wear on battery)

      • oznik on 01/11/2021 - 16:55
        +6

        yeah i did this for a while, battery ended up like a pillow and there was significant lag.

        For forty bucks just get a dedicated camera that doesn't need any drivers or mucking about.

        • PeeDee on 01/11/2021 - 18:59

          What were your settings? I used USB and my phone's battery is fine. Apps have the opt to turn screen off.

          Since it's working for me I'm still gonna stick with it. Saves a bit of molla.

          • miinht on 02/11/2021 - 15:02
            +1

            @PeeDee: Might wear down your phone battery in the long run. Better if you use a backup phone for this sort of stuff

            • PeeDee on 02/11/2021 - 18:07

              @miinht: In the long run? If you connect via wifi then perhaps yes.but if over USB connection then no. I've been using it and my phone is fine.

      • Warehouse on 01/11/2021 - 17:53
        +2

        also too much of a run around trying to convince my work IT to allow me to install random drivers

      • PeeDee on 01/11/2021 - 18:58
        +2

        If you connect via wifi then perhaps yes.but if over USB connection then no. I've been using it and my phone is fine.

        • noprobono on 01/11/2021 - 21:02
          +1

          I used DroidCamX for a while, no issues with lag or overheating. And because it's wired, it was charging the whole time so it didn't drain the battery. Cost like $5 and there's a free trial version to test. Only issue was not being able to mount it above my monitor and, of course, I couldn't use my phone during useless Zoom meetings.

          • PeeDee on 02/11/2021 - 01:42
            +2

            @noprobono: I use a phone mount holder that I clamp on my desk and orientate the phone to face above the monitor.

            I'm not sure how to fix the second problem haha a lot of mobile apps are available as desktop version, browse the net during your useless meetings

  • Dealr on 01/11/2021 - 16:35
    +1

    Anyone using this for Octoprint/Octolapse/3D Printing footage?

    • jeeg on 01/11/2021 - 17:58
      +1

      I have the same question. Anyone can chime in with their comments?

  • silenthillrocks on 01/11/2021 - 16:43

    Damn, bought for $69.95 8 months ago

  • shaz0316 on 01/11/2021 - 16:49
    +3

    Bought at the last deal. Well worth it at $40. For the people complaining about it- can you recommend a better camera at this price point?

  • orangutan on 01/11/2021 - 16:55

    Thanks OP, needed one as my laptop operates in clamshell mode when docked.

  • sam buster on 01/11/2021 - 17:29
    +1

    Is it worth pointing out that higher resolution cameras use more processing and more bandwidth which could affect video call quality.
    Also, the graininess the OP mentions could be down to poor lighting.

  • Warehouse on 01/11/2021 - 17:51
    +1

    I literally bought it earlier this morning for $45 lol, insert bad luck brian meme

  • noprobono on 01/11/2021 - 17:58
    +7

    Lots of mixed reviews here.

    I've had this for about 6 months. For the average workplace where most people just use their laptop cameras, this is perfectly adequate.

    Obviously this won't cut it if you're a streamer or hotshot corporate lawyer but for $40, it's about as good as you'll get.

    • silenthillrocks on 01/11/2021 - 18:40

      Yeh this cam is the value for money leader

    • serpserpserp on 01/11/2021 - 18:54
      +2

      or hotshot corporate lawyer

      What about if I was a hotshot something else? Like a bankerz or doctorz.

  • Bunsen on 01/11/2021 - 19:04

    any good for my OnlyFans page?

    • exit on 01/11/2021 - 19:20

      If you are on OnlyFans you can afford a better camera

      • soyea on 01/11/2021 - 20:28
        +3

        Get V2, automatically mutes when there is no moaning! 😇

  • Brondtstopdt on 01/11/2021 - 21:06

    Noice. Bought. Tah!

  • cheaptech20 on 02/11/2021 - 07:03
    -2

    I don't care about quality for wfh. (Why would I want everyone to see me so crisply in 4k HDR?)
    Are there good alternatives below this price point?

  • BunnyRuckingFabbit on 02/11/2021 - 13:57

    Seems like not my kinda deal.
    Any recommendations for a good value for money webbcam? budget around $150.

    • miinht on 02/11/2021 - 15:03
      +1

      Logitech C922 pro

  • fookos on 02/11/2021 - 15:29
    +1

    Note it’s out of stock if you would like to update the post OP.

    • Fixel99 on 02/11/2021 - 23:20
      +1

      Back in stock now

    • 3atc3 on 03/11/2021 - 08:34

      Seems to be out of stock again…

      • AssociatedCLPL @ Creative Labs on 03/11/2021 - 12:14
        +1

        Hey guys, due to the high demand for V1 it's now officially out of stock. If you're still interested, you may consider the V2 here >> https://au.creative.com/p/webcams/creative-live-cam-sync-108…

        • 3atc3 on 03/11/2021 - 13:17
          +2

          Got a special OzB deal for those that missed out on the V1?

          • AssociatedCLPL @ Creative Labs on 05/11/2021 - 16:53
            +1

            @3atc3: We've shared your request with the team. Keep a look out for offers on the V2 at our 11.11 sale next week ;)

            • 3atc3 on 05/11/2021 - 16:55

              @CLPL: Legend!! :D

            • fookos on 05/11/2021 - 17:54

              @CLPL: Don't make me regret buying V1! ;)

          • AssociatedCLPL @ Creative Labs on 09/11/2021 - 22:12
            +1

            @3atc3: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/662264 here you go! 11.11 deal for V2 :)

            • 3atc3 on 10/11/2021 - 08:27

              @CLPL: Thanks for delivering the goods! :D

              • AssociatedCLPL @ Creative Labs on 10/11/2021 - 12:34
                +1

                @3atc3: and thanks for your support! :)

  • Dantesieg on 02/11/2021 - 20:30

    I have one, its good

  • aegiz on 03/11/2021 - 10:48

    I've had one of these for a few months now and its good most of the time but when the auto exposure breaks it really breaks and when that happens the entire image will just be a white washed mess which doesn't really fix itself.

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