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Video Camera/Microphone combo for win 7 - recommendations and specs please

What are the alternatives for a TV camera/microphone combo for a desktop? I'm willing to pay $100 or so for a good product.
Also, is there anything that can adjust the balance of lighting in a office cubicle so I don't look so menacing?
Or do I need to bite the bullet and purchase a small lamp to prevent from me looking like an ax murderer.
Any small LED solutions for lighting my face properly?
What stats should I look at when purchasing a camera/mic for the pc?
How about an LED array? or perhaps something else?

John

I got a Microsoft webcam that clips onto my monitor and plugs into a USB port on my desktop. I think it was in the $50 plus range if I recall correctly. It includes a microphone and works well in my kitchen with existing light. I use it for Skype and overall lighting balance looks good to me. I like the unit. Our faces were well lit. You can always try a small lamp to see if it helps but I have not needed one.

I have a ThinkPad X230 laptop with built in camera and microphone and that works equally well.

I think your face will be lit up to some extent with the light on the monitor. I clip the desktop unit to the monitor.

With either setup, lighting does not appear to be a problem. There are some settings on the Microsoft Life Cam but I have not needed them. It is worth a try.

It is Microsoft Life Cam HD-5000. There is probably a newer model

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