Microsoft launches LifeCam Cinema widescreen webcam with 720p capture
As widescreen displays become more and more prevalent everywhere, it only makes sense that webcams would eventually make the switch to widescreen aspect ratios. That’s exactly what Microsoft has done with the introduction last week of the new LifeCam Cinema webcam – the first consumer webcam for the PC capable of capturing widescreen video with a native 720p sensor.
Features of the new Microsoft LifeCam Cinema include:
- Ability to maintain a high frame rate even under poor lighting conditions
- 720p HD video capture at 16:9 aspect ratio
- Auto focus
- Microsoft ClearFrame Technology which offers faster image processing technology to help deliver smooth video at any resolution and improved noise reduction technology to reduce image graininess and help keep videos sharp
- 74 degree angle of capture
- High precision glass element lens
- Digital microphone
- Aluminum body
In addition to the new widescreen-enabled LifeCam Cinema camera, Microsoft also announced the new LifeChat LX-1000 headset which provides high quality audio and a noise-cancelling microphone.
The LifeCam Cinema and LifeChat LX-1000 will be available starting in September with the LifeCam Cinema priced at $79.95 and the LifeChat LX-1000 priced at $24.95. Pre-sales on Amazon.com will begin today.
