MICROSOFT LIFECAM STUDIO

September2010

Microsoft LifeCam Studio delivers superior sharpness and excellent image quality as Microsoft Corp.’s first webcam with a True 1080p HD sensor.When people can’t attend an important life moment in person, LifeCam Studio delivers the closest thingto being there.

LifeCam Studio sets a new standard in the LifeCam family featuring crystal-clear video at virtually any resolution, premium optics, improved Auto Focus and a high-precision glass element lens for superior clarity. LifeCam Studio and Windows Live Messenger 2011 are the perfect pair now that both will supporthigh-definition (HD) video calling this fall.1 Windows Live Messenger will also allow people to share photoswhile chatting and leave video messages instead of voicemail.

Top Features and Benefits

New!Full 1080p HD sensor1delivers widescreen video at 16:9 at up to 30 frames per second.
  • New!High-fidelity microphone for more natural, detailed audio.
  • New! Tripod thread lets consumers position the LifeCam at any angle to get the best position for long video captures.
TrueColor Technology automatically delivers bright and colorful video, in virtually all lighting conditions.
ClearFrame Technology provides smooth, detailed video with an improved de-noiser, which reduces image graininess — especially in low light.
Auto Focus keeps video sharp from far away to extreme close-ups (4 inches from the webcam).
  • High-precision glass element lens offers clear and sharp video quality.
  • Flexible attachment base bends to fit on most surfaces, including on top of flat-screen monitors and notebook screens, or directly on the desk.
  • 360-degree view range lets you easily point the camera around the room without having to pick it up and turn it around.
  • Video Messageslets you leave a video message when your contact is offline.
  • Windows Live Movie Makerlets consumersstart a movie project with one click, then upload widescreen video to social networking sites.2
  • Windows Live Photo Gallerylets people easily upload a photo to edit, tag and share with friends and family.

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See the Difference / SystemRequirements/Availabilityand Pricing/ContactInformation

See the Difference

TrueColor Technology

Microsoft’s image processing technology, TrueColor, provides superior color and brightness in almost all lighting conditions, including low light and backlight. TrueColor Technology sets the correct balance of brightness to help ensure the user’s face is not overexposed or underexposed in a variety of environments — from out on the porch with bright sunshine in the morning to the living room with low light in the evening. It does this through a carefully designed proprietary combination of software and firmware to deliver a great experience.

1080p HD sensor

As Microsoft’s first webcam with a 1080p sensor, LifeCam Studio gives people superior sharpness and image quality in their webcam chats. Since the new sensor is more than two times larger than many of the 720p sensors on the market, more light is let in so people will have a better video experience in all lighting conditions.

Auto Focus

LifeCam Studio also features improvedAuto Focus, which automatically keeps video in focus no matter how far the distance from the LifeCam — from four inches to infinity. This is perfect for showing off printed pictures lying around the desk or even a business card for contact information. And the great part about Auto Focus is that it’s built right into the camera and will work right out of the box with LifeCam Studio.

Industrial Design

Even the industrial design is important for maximizing the video quality with LifeCam Studio. The design features an elongated hood and brushed aluminum cylinder base modeled after a high-end camera to protect the 1080p sensor and custom-built lensfor better performance.LifeCam Studio is also the first Microsoft webcam to feature a tripod thread — perfect for recording long video captures.

System Requirements

To use LifeCam Studio, consumers need the following:

For a PC With Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP With SP2 or Higher
VGA video calling:
  • IntelDual-Core 1.6 GHz or higher, 1 GB of RAM or higher
720p HD recording:
  • Intel Dual-Core 3.0 GHz or higher, 2 GB of RAM or higher
  • 1.5 GB free
  • CD-ROM drive
  • USB 2.0
  • Windows-compatible speakers or headphones
  • High-speed Internet access required for certain features; broadband required; Internet access fees apply.

Availability and Pricing

Microsoft LifeCam Studiois available exclusively at BestBuy.com starting today, and will be available in Best Buy stores in October 2010 for the estimated retail price of$99.95 (U.S.).3

LifeCam Studio is backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty. The limited warranty andlicense agreement are available at

1Popular video call services support VGA resolution, not 1080p. 1080p HD recording requires commercial video software (not included); Intel Dual-Core 3.0 GHz (or higher) or compatible; and 4 GB RAM. Enclosed software supports 720p HD recording. HD display recommended.

2Windows Live Movie Maker and Windows Live Call Button with Windows Live Messenger 2011 are only accessible for Windows 7 and Windows Vista users.

3Estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.

Contact Information

For more information, press only:

Brittany Turner, Edelman, (206) 268-2266,

Alyson Davis, Edelman, (206) 268-2236,

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