IFWATER USB Camera 8MP 10X Optical Zoom Webcam 5-50mm Varifocal Lens, USB Web...

This is a pretty neat camera I honestly thought it was compatible with my phone which is not. But I decided to plug it into my laptop and see what I could find. The Clarity on this camera is amazing it's great for if you're hosting meetings or doing podcast and recording from your laptop. I have Windows 11 on my laptop and it's very compatible. It's small not super duper bulky. You can use it with tablets and it's also compatible MacBook as well. Very easy to use you can plug it in and go. You do have to install Windows software it's called and cap but that comes in the directions. It has no and focus which is perfect so if you have a tablet you're able to carry this around and do some work with it it might be a little bit difficult but it's perfect. The pricing on it is great. The specs are good for what you're using

I loved this little webcam's zoom and focus -- that's its superpower. From 2-inch close-ups to across the room, I got razor-sharp detail. It's manual, but simple and intuitive. But two caveats: 1) A "barrel effect" can occur, giving objects a bulging appearance. Usually negligible, but not always. 2) Colors are flat and washed-out. I need to photograph various objects of different vibrant colors, so this was a dealbreaker for me. I reluctantly returned it. An otherwise excellent product, if it had good color fidelity I would have kept it.

If you are in any profession that involves video conferencing, this is the perfect professional tool for your needs. And I'd like to share my experience with them (I say "them" because I've been fortunate enough to try two of them, one smaller but still fantastic in its use). This one also has a Varifocal lens. What is that? Well, in simple terms, there are two basic types of lenses when it comes to focusing: 1) Fixed focus lenses (which can have zoom or close-up capabilities) and 2) Varifocal lenses, which means that their field of view can be expanded (wide-angle) in addition to close-up shots. Another characteristic of this type of professional camera is its stability and the simplicity and range of its focus, as well as its "Plug and Play" connection to Windows. I mainly use the camera to live stream school events. I set it up on a tripod that stays in the same location while the event occurs. I do not walk around or move the camera around, so I cannot speak to how the lens adjusts with movement. However, the camera perfectly produces a clear image of the events. The manual adjustments are easy to set.

The unit I received has no microphone despite the advertising saying it did. However, the video is good and worked well with Windows and Linux. Manual focus, zoom, and lighting worked flawlessly. Framerate is low for any decent resolutions, so this is best used as a monitor, not as a high quality video recording source.

I could never get this camera to work properly with my Apple devices.Poor install instructions. Not ready for Western market in my opinion.

I’ve had a love affair with cameras since I was given my first one in 1960. I still use my fully manual film cameras. So this fully manual camera feels comfortable to me. The need to manually focus and zoom with the focus shifting as I zoom, the manual adjustment of the aperture, all of this I’ve been doing for over 60 years. While the camera might not be the favored choice for a webcam, it would be a very good choice for security as once the zoom, focus, and aperture are set the zoom and focus can be manually locked so that the camera will not go out of adjustment. With the excellent quality lens with zoom capability it might also make an outstanding weather camera. Because of the high definition that this camera offers I’m currently using it for product photography. As soon as I complete its mounting system for the work bench it will be employed as a viewing system for component level electronics repair. This is an exceptional camera for a variety of uses.

i like the manual zoom. image quality was reasonable, although colors a bit low saturation. camera worked for 1 day and then next day i tried to use but it no longer worked. i tried it in multiple PCs to be sure it was dead. it was indeed dead.

First and foremost, understand what this camera is and is not. It is a FULLY MANUAL CONTROLLED camera. You much adjust Zoom, Aperture, and Focus, using the three rings on the lens. Zoom and Focus have tension screws to 'fix' those settings once you have things where you want them. It is also powered via the USB cable, and there are no external controls on the box. Its about as set&forget as they come. This is great for a fixed webcam view of something that doesn't move very much, like the view out of your window. It may work as a workshop camera, to capture or livestream hobby pursuits, but the focal length is a little long for the view of you will get. This is a distance lens setup. The quality of the image is really good, and the lens clarity is exceptional. If your looking for something that is automatic or offers face tracking, or any of the modern features everyone seems to talk about, look elsewhere.