Web camera eMeet C970L review! I think it has the best cost-performance with smooth, vivid, and high-quality images!

This article is a rewrite of an article originally provided on the old site.

Telework and web conferencing have become commonplace in recent years. I think many people have made video meetings using tools like Zoom a part of their “daily life.”

Do you know any tools to make web conferencing and the like more comfortable? For example, the “speakerphone” introduced on this site is one of them. The “speakerphone” greatly improves the comfort of web conferencing in terms of audio.

The “eMeet C970L” that we are introducing this time is a “web camera” that improves comfort in terms of video.

What is a Web Camera?

A “web camera” refers to a camera that sends captured video in real time to other devices over the internet for web conferencing, etc.

Specifically, if you want to show video during a web conference on a computer that doesn’t have a camera, you need a web camera. It is also useful for computers with built-in cameras of poor quality.

So, this time we will review the eMeet web camera “eMeet C970L.”

Basic Information on eMeet C970L

Specifications

Lens	4-layer optical	Light	LED, 3-level dimming
Resolution	1080P	Microphone	Noise reduction x2
Effective pixel count	2 million pixels	Directivity	360-degree omnidirectional
Frame rate	60fps	Size	135mm x 83mm x 65.5mm
Focus type	Autofocus	Connection method	USB
Viewing angle	75 degrees to 90 degrees	Cable length	1.8m

The “eMeet C970L” has a resolution of 1080p, an effective pixel count of 2 million pixels, and 60fps. When choosing a web camera, “resolution“, “effective pixel count” which represent the delicacy of the image, and “frame rate” which represents the smoothness of the image are particularly important.

When choosing a web camera, pay particular attention to the above three points. If any of these are too low, it may not fulfill the role you expect.

Resolutions of 720p (HD) and 1080p (Full HD) are mainstream, but if you want a clearer image, you should choose a 1080p (Full HD) model.

An effective pixel count of 1 million pixels or more will produce a reasonably clear image. 2 million pixels or more will clearly display the details.

Also, a frame rate is important for shooting smooth video. The frame rate of digital terrestrial broadcasting is 30fps, and that of ordinary smartphones is 60fps, so 30fps is sufficient. 60fps will result in a much smoother video.

Also, most web cameras have a built-in microphone. If you are particular about clear audio and good sound quality, choose a product equipped with a microphone with noise canceling function.

The “eMeet C970L” is equipped with two noise reduction microphones, so you can expect clear audio.

Included Items

• Main unit
• Manual

The manual was available in Japanese.

Exterior

Actual Usage Experience

Image Quality

Let’s compare the photos taken with the “eMeet C970L” and the photos taken with the Chromebook.
The photos above were taken under almost the same conditions. They have not been processed or compressed.

Comparing them, the “eMeet C970L” looks brighter and more vivid. The “eMeet C970L” has a ring light, so it can illuminate the subject brightly and vividly.

Video

The difference in performance is even more noticeable in video than in photos. The video from the built-in computer camera becomes grainy and rough, but the “eMeet C970L” can clearly display even the details.

The autofocus of the “eMeet C970L” is particularly excellent, and it quickly and clearly focuses on the subject.

Overall, the contrast is high, resulting in a vivid video. Also, the “eMeet C970L” has a high frame rate, so you can shoot smooth video without discomfort.

Microphone

I verified this by connecting to Google Meet.

The “eMeet C970L” is equipped with two noise reduction microphones. The sound quality is overwhelmingly better than that of the built-in microphone.

However, there is a difference compared to the “eMeet M2” and “eMeet M2 max” speakerphones introduced previously.

The above speakerphones employ noise canceling technology, which eliminates ambient noise and picks up only the speaker’s voice, while the “eMeet C970L” has noise reduction, which simply eliminates noise from the entire sound. Therefore, while some noise is reduced and the sound becomes clearer, the speaker’s voice is not as easily heard as with noise canceling.

If you want a higher level of microphone, you should purchase a speakerphone or microphone.

Base Part

By raising the base part like this, the privacy protection function is turned off and the camera and microphone are turned on.

The photo above shows the base part fully open.

You can adjust the angle considerably vertically, but it cannot move horizontally at all, so be careful.

Summary

The difference from the built-in camera of the computer was surprisingly large. The difference in the grainy feeling of the image quality is particularly large.

Unlike the built-in camera of the computer, you can remove or move the camera itself, so if there is something you want to show, you can show it without moving the computer itself. The image quality is also high, so it is useful for showing materials during web conferencing, etc.

If you are doing web conferencing or distribution, having a web camera like this will make a big difference.

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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.