MICROSOFT LIFECAM STUDIOSeptember 2010

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 thing to 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 support high-definition (HD) video calling this fall. 1

Windows Live Messenger will also allow people to share photos while chatting and leave video messages instead of voice mail.

Top Features and Benefits

New! Full 1080p HD sensor1 delivers 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 Messages lets you leave a video message when your contact is offline.

Windows Live Movie Maker lets consumers start a movie project with one click, then upload widescreen video to social networking sites.2

Windows Live Photo Gallery lets people easily upload a photo to edit, tag and share with friends and family.

Read on for more information about the following:

See the Difference / System Requirements / Availability and Pricing / Contact Information

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Behind the Scenes

Did You Know?Microsoft developers and researchers created TrueColor Technology to enhance color and brightness during video calls. With a combination of software and firmware TrueColor helps ensure the user face looks bright and colorful in virtually any lighting situation.

Better Than EmbeddedMost embedded webcams have 1.3MP or 2.0MP sensors and no Auto Focus capabilities, while LifeCam Studio delivers 1080p sensor quality and sharp Auto Focus from as close as 4 inches!

Ask Kurt! Kurt Wrisley, one of the program managers behind LifeCam Studio, worked to ensure this webcam offered superior high-definition video. He is available for interviews if you are interested in learning more about the creation of LifeCam Studio.

See the Difference

TrueColor TechnologyMicrosoft’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 sensorAs 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 FocusLifeCam Studio also features improved Auto 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.

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Auto Focus

Industrial DesignEven 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 lens for 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:

Availability and Pricing

Microsoft LifeCam Studio is 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 and license agreement are available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/warranty.

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For a PC With Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP With SP2 or Higher

VGA video calling:

Intel Dual-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.

1 Popular 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. 2 Windows Live Movie Maker and Windows Live Call Button with Windows Live Messenger 2011 are only accessible for Windows 7 and Windows Vista users.3 Estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.

Contact Information

For more information, press only:Brittany Turner, Edelman, (206) 268-2266, brittany.turner@edelman.comAlyson Davis, Edelman, (206) 268-2236, alyson.davis@edelman.com

For more product information and images:Visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news.

For more information about Microsoft Hardware:Visit the Microsoft Hardware Blog at http://www.microsofthardwareblog.com.

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