Customers love the easy setup, video quality, affordable price, and plug-and-play functionality of the USB HD Webcam with 360° Rotation. They appreciate the clear picture and 360-degree rotation, but some have concerns about the microphone, compatibility with certain laptops, color accuracy, cord length, and low-light performance.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent Camera
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have been looking for a camera for months and they have all been sold out. I found this one and was pleasantly impressed. I was worried because I did buy a camera on amazon and it was just so bad but this one was really good picture. The frame rate on it is good if your using it for work or normal chat as far as using it with a green screen though the frame rate drags a little. If it wasn't for that I would definitely rate this 5 star. If you are in need of a Webcam for a good price I would so recommend this. J5 for a brand that normally does not deal in webcams I think they did an awesome job on this.
Pros:
Good Picture
Wide Angle
Works pretty good in lower light
Easy to set up just plug and play
Moveable neck
Mountable to a tripod
Works with most programs that use webcam such as (discord, skype, zoom, OBS, and online apps like facebook.)
Cons:
Need External Program if your doing offline recording or photos (not really to much of a con because there are so many programs out there for free)
Slight delay in frame rate that would causes clipping in green screen.
Over all it is really good for the price especially with how things are right now. So thank you J5 it was not for you I would not have a Webcam at all right now. Your cam is highly appreciated.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hi!
That's great news! With the pandemic in full swing, it's vital to stay connected and I'm glad this has let you do it. If you have any questions regarding your device, please don't hesitate to contact us and we would be more than happy to assist you. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Thanks, j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does the job
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With every Logitech webcam under the sun sold out, this is one of the few you can get in stock at the time of writing this.
It does the job as its designed - 1080p, 30fps. It's a boring design and has some gimmicky lights, but it works and that's pretty much all any of us need right now.
Works well with Discord, OBS, and Zoom. Plug and play function. Also has a threaded base for use on tripod threaded mounts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hi Peter.
That's great to hear. If you're having any trouble with our device, don't hesitate to reach out and contact us. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Thanks, j5create
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very good value
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For the price, I'm mildly impressed for what this webcam delivers. The video isn't the crispest nor smoothest I've seen from other 1920x1080 webcams, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to people who primarily need it for doing live streaming, but it's perfectly acceptable for video chats/meetings.
There's 2 key things this camera is better at than some webcams costing more: auto-exposure and audio. It especially handles bright backlighting well, adjusting to keep your face visible so you don't turn into a dark silhouetted blob. And while the audio isn't anywhere near as good as standalone or headset mic, it is at least on par with, if not slightly better than, the built-in microphone on most computers.
Some things worth noting:
- The field of view is wider than many webcams, the result being you will appear relatively smaller and lines near the edge of the image will be curved. Not a dealbreaker for me, but something to be aware of. (It's not exactly fisheye level distortion, but it's closer to that than you may want...)
- The front of the monitor mount is sort of deep, so it will overlap the display on monitors with thin bezels.
- The bottom/pivoting part of the mount isn't rubberized, which might be an issue for some since it could potentially slip (the main flat part directly underneath the webcam *is* rubberized.)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, Thank you for purchasing the JVCU100 webcam. The webcam does have a wide angle lens and there may be some distortion at the edges of the viewing area. This is j5create’s first entry to the webcam market and it is primarily intended for video conferencing. However we are in the process of developing more robust webcam models. Thank you, j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Webcam
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This webcam is great. I've been using this webcam and it definitely does the trick
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good camera
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Mic isn’t great but I was hoping it would be awful for funny mic reasons. Camera works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great, easy to use and affordable camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great, easy to use and affordable camera. To maximize space and increase productivity I added a pair of 27” curved Samsung monitors, a wireless keyboard and mouse to my MacBook Air and no longer use the built in monitor and camera. Now I use this for all my Zoom meetings and just leave it clipped to the monitors. For me and what I use a camera for, it has been perfect. I hope this helps, have a great day.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello Dave, Thank you for sharing your experience with the JVCU100. With the general expansion of the work from home demographic a lot of people are putting time and effort into expanding their home offices. It sounds like you have a pretty nice workstation. Have a great day, j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The coolest and easiest to use.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The easiest webcam to use. It sits securely on top of the monitor although my daughter screwed it on a small tripod with flexible legs; she likes it angled where it looks up at her instead of down at her. She started her 11th grade but students aren't physically allowed in school just yet so she uses it mostly for classes conducted through ZOOM. Really cool webcam. Thank you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, The webcam is plug and play; that means no additional software to download or install. With a lot of schools going fully online students are needing more computer peripherals like this. Thank you for choosing a j5create device. Thank you, j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was a bit skeptical on this one, but it came through for me. It was the cheapest web cam available at the time and I thought it would have bad quality, but it looks great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, Happy to see that you were pleasantly surprised with the webcam. It records at 1080p resolution, which is a feature that’s hard to find at this price point. Thanks for sharing your review. Have a great day, -j5create
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
J5 Create is worth it
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So it worked well without any need for troubleshooting when used on a Facebook Messenger video call; however, on day two when I needed it for a conference call scheduled on Zoom both camera and audio failed, and I was forced to substitute communication mediums. I’m sure I could have gotten it to work, but the inconvenience it caused me has cost it one star from my review.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Webcam
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This webcam is extremely compact and easy to setup. The webcam has great picture and clear audio. I love the fact that it has the ability to close the lens when not in use
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So good that I bought two! Puts Logitech to shame.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This camera is so great that I actually bought a second one! The quality is clear, there’s decent software for it, and it has a hardware light so you will know if it’s on or not so you can’t be spied on. I’d say I would buy it again, but I already have done exactly that for my secondary computer! Only complaint is the microphone is just “okay”, but considering the price point it’s perfectly fine for basic meetings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Camera/microphone work great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Video is good and people say they can hear me really good from the microphone. I set the camera on my computer monitor which is not real close to me when I talk and people can hear me very clear. It also has a red light that shows you that it’s on. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Thank you for your feedback. Enjoy your webcam!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very high quality camera, easy to use and durable. Met all my expectations.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my new Webcam !
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great quality with a great price! Fits just as the insert instructed and it has 360 degree rotation! Wide angle with TV quality output.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Great camera for working or schooling from home; the JVCU100's unique design allows you to rotate as you wish - simply plug it in and done! Gratefully, j5create
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
No software for settings adjustments!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this in the mail from BB today and while the 1080 details are great, the exposure was so great my forehead glowed like it was radioactive. I communicate with the J5 chat guy but he couldn't help me as there is no software to adjust the picture. I am returning this to Best Buy and try to find one that looks more natural.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hi!
We are very sorry for the inconvenience that this caused you. At this time the camera was designed as plug and play and does not require any software to get up and running. If you have any questions regarding this or any other device we carry, we would be more than happy to assist you. Our information can be found on the back of all of our product boxes and on our website under the support tab. There you can find links to our livechat, phone, and ticketing services.
Sincerely, j5create
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good webcam
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a good webcam for the price. Slick design. And its plug and play.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT Product
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works great. At the begining I struggle to choose this webcam as my first option in every platform or device.( was me not the cam) It has a very real clear live image of how you really are( of course you can change the settings of webcam in platform ( zoom, etc). My desktop is new and has own webcam but its resolution is not the same as this webcam. Had friends that expressed me how cool they can see me. Not even any tablet resolution compare to this one webcam. I really recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hi BAFY35, thank you for considering our brand and we're happy you are enjoy the webcam. Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate it. Have a great day!
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Webcam for professional use
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So I’ve had this camera for about two years now and I work remotely from home as a Mental Health Therapist. I will say that it broke about a year into it where it no longer positions itself onto the back of the screen and I had to duct tape it. Also, it does not do well in areas where there’s not great light the video is often very dark and so now I’m looking for a new camera, so that I can have better lighting and not have to worry about having connection issues at least two or three times a week.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super camera and sound!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not only is the camera excellent, but the microphone works very well. Replaced another similar combination where the mic quality was very poor - gave that one away
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from J5create Team
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Hello, This j5create webcam has a built-in high-Fidelity microphone so you will be clearly heard by your viewers. This webcam is also plug and play so there is no additional software to install to get it up and running. I hope that you have a great day. Thank you, j5create
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gamechanger
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This was a game changer, very efficient & easy to set up. I absolutely love it