The 50 Best Live Webcams in the World

Webcams offer great possibilities in the world of communications. They are very popular because many people have friends and family spread out across the world. Webcams are computer-based cameras that can be connected to the Internet so that they can transmit images across a network. While they can be tricky to set up , webcams are gaining in importance as the internet becomes more video-centered. Some people even use them as home surveillance cameras.

• Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000: This webcam, which costs about $100, has HD video capacity, higher megapixel performance, and special RedLight2 Technology that adjusts the webcam automatically to produce the best possible images.
• Microsoft LifeCam Show: At a cost of around $100, it has a 2.0 Megapixel sensor, a noise canceling microphone, and one-touch blogging tool that updates photos taken by the webcam to your blog.
• HP Elite Autofocus: This webcam has a 3 Megapixel core sensor. It can take 12 Megapixel still photos and record HD videos. Costs around $100.
• Macally IceCam2: This Mac-friendly webcam has an adjustable focus lens with video rate of up to 30 frames per second. Costs $40.
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000: This budget-friendly webcam is one of the best available. While its lower price means its audio and video is not as good, it’s capabilities and the built-in microphone (rare for budget webcams) makes it a good choice.
• Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks: Designed for notebooks, it has many of LogiTech’s best features: HD video, great megapixel performance, and the RightLight 2 Technology. Very wide field of vision. Costs $100.
• Creative Live Cam Optia AF: Offers video capture of up to 1600×1200 Resolution, and a 2.0mp sensor. It also has an autofocus lens.
• Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000: Like Microsoft’s other products, it has the ability to swap photos. It also has a built-in microphone.
• QuickCam Vision Pro: Has premium autofocus to ensure images stay razor-sharp. It has an integrated microphone that provides hands-free audio.
• QuickCam Orbit AF: This webcam has motorized tracking that follows movements as well as autofocus to keep images sharp.
• QuickCam® Communicate Deluxe: Has a glass lens that makes images more lifelike and a high performance sensor that captures finer images as well.
• Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500: Has excellent image quality even in low light and works with both a laptop and a desktop.
• LifeCam VX-2000: One of Microsoft’s cheapest webcams, it lacks some of the more advanced features. However, all the core features are in place.
• Blue Microphones Eyeball Webcam: This webcam is great for VoIP or people who need to video chat on the go. It has HD-resolution video quality, and a high-grade microphone.
• LifeCam VX-6000: Another great webcam produced by Microsoft, this webcam has the capability to capture HD pictures and videos. It’s also optimized for Windows Messenger.
• HP Deluxe Webcam: This webcam offers 8 megapixel photos, 30 frames per second video quality, and autofocus.
• HP Premium Autofocus Webcam: Another of HP’s best webcams, it has the usual autofocus, great video quality, and the ability to share videos.
• Philips Webcam SPC1300NC/00: This webcam has a video capability of 90 frames per second as well as two built-in digital microphones.
• Philips SPC630NC/00: It has a built-in directional microphone with great sound quality, and 1.3 Megapixels resolution.
• Philips SPC230NC/00: A simpler webcam, this one is great for beginners. Specially designed to be used on Skype or Windows Messenger.5.
• Philips SPC2050NC/00: Designed for laptops, this webcam has a 2.0 Megapixel video quality and 90 frames per second video quality.
• Philips SPC1330NC/00: This webcam has 2.0 Mega Pixel videos, 8.0 Mega Pixel photos, and autofocus.
• Philips SPC535NC/00: A Skype-certified webcam with headphones, this webcam has 1.3 Megapixel resolution, and noise reduction.
• Philips SPC1035NC/00: Another webcam with a headset, this one is a bit simpler with 1.3 Megapixels, but it’s still one of the best.
• LiveCam Ultra Notebook: A webcam designed for laptops, it has a 1.3mp sensor and video capture of 1280×90 Resolution.
• LiveCam Notebook Pro: A webcam built for laptops, it has a built-in microphone, 800×600 Video Resolution, and captures stills of up to 1.3 Megapixels.
• LiveCam Notebook: The standard version of Creative’s laptop webcams, it has 800×600 Video Resolution. It can capture photos and videos.
• LiveCam Video IM Ultra: This webcam has HD video and a 1.3 MP sensor with a noise capturing microphone.
• LiveCam Optia Pro: A simplified version of Creative’s other webcams, this one still offers great video quality, great sound quality, and a few extra fun features.
• LiveCam Video IM Pro: This webcam is a high speed USB 2.0 with plug and play capability for simple use.
• Provantage WB-3600 Hi Res USB2 Webcam: This webcam has 640×480 Video Resolution and 5 Megapixel snapshot resolution capability. It also has automatic tracking.
• LiveCam Video IM: Designed for video chat, it’s a “starter” webcam with good resolution and photos.
• LiveCam Voice: This webcam has crystal clear voice and a very wide field of view with 5.0 Megapixel Photo Quality.
• Hercules Dualpix Chat and Show: It has a video resolution of 1280×1024, a 30 frames-per-second frame rate capability, and vertical rotation.
• Sabrent SBT-WC3L: This webcam has a 1.3 Megapixel rate with built-in audio microphone!
• Hercules Dualpix Exchange: It has a 1280×960 video resolution, a high resolution VGA sensor for image quality, and a 2 Megapixel image capture capability.
• Genius Messenger 310: A webcam that has video sharing for Youtube, a built-in microphone, and 1.3 Megapixel picture taking capability.
• Genius Eye 312: Another webcam with Youtube and a built in microphone, this one swivels 360 degrees, providing greater viewing flexibility.
• Macally IceCam: Designed to be portable, it still boats impressive capabilities including compatibility with multiple messengers, and an adjustable focus.
• Genius iSlim 310: This webcam has a high quality VGA sensor, a video capture size of 640×480. Allows for instant chatting with multiple IM applications.

• Lenovo USB Webcam: A webcam that has a portable design with new microphones, clip attachments as well as great sound and video quality.
• Genius Look 313 Media Multifunctional 330K Pixel Video Camera: Doubles as a webcam and a digital camera. It has a microphone slot and a USB hub.
• 1.3 Megapixel Webcam Motion: It has a 1.3 Megapixel sensor, motion tracking technology, and a built in microphone.
• Creative WebCam Instant: Perfect for anyone who uses VoIP or Skype.
• Labtect WebCam 5500: This webcam has a 1.3 Megapixel sensor, intelligent face tracking, and a built-in microphone.

• HueHD Webcam: It has a 1280×1024 video resolution rate, 1.3 Megapixel still capture rate capabilities, and face tracking technology.
• Labtec Webcam 3300: This webcam is a plug-and-play webcam with a 640×480 video resolution rate and a built-in microphone.
• Labtec Webcam 2200: Another camera with a 640×480 video resolution rate, this one has a manual focus and instant video messaging capabilities.
• Labtec Webcam 1200: This webcam is smaller with the ability to snap pictures and connect to image messaging.
• Labtec Notebook Webcam: Another webcam designed for laptops, this one lets you add images to your instant messenger, take snapshots, and capture video.