The Live! Cam Socialize HD AF from Creative is a solid webcam for taking photos, recording video, or video chatting. If you are just taking photos, the webcam will produce them at an interpolated 10 megapixels. For recording video or chatting online, the camera captures up to 30 frames a second at a resolution of HD 720p. To ensure high-quality video all around, this webcam utilizes a wide-angle lens to provide a wider field of vision than many other webcams. Working in tandem with this lens is also an autofocus technology that automatically adjusts the lens' focus to ensure that video is sharp and never blurry or fuzzy. In addition, the webcam features a built-in noise cancelling microphone. It removes ambient noise so that the audio you intend to record or stream is clear.
While the webcam is USB plug-and-play with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems, Windows users also can utilize Creative's included free Live! Central 3 software. Conveniently, this software allows you to share your HD video or pictures on Facebook or YouTube with just a click of a button. You can also morph your own voice or add avatars, fun face effects, and doodles to your streaming video.
With this software, you receive Creative's Movie Creator software, which allows you to add visual effects, transitions, overlays, and more to your recorded videos. As just one more added bonus, users who have touchscreen-enabled Windows 7 PCs can utilize the Live! Central 3 touch screen interface for more quickly sorting through files. If you're looking for a solid webcam with versatility to match, give Creative's Live! Cam Socialize HD AF a go!