Very solid build-quality as well (they're heavy old things, but they're packed full of high-quality components. HD 1080p at a consistent 30fps stereo microphones (good ones!) sapphire glass cover top-quality Zeiss lens full 'manual' OR 'live' autofocus tripod camera mount (got one of those, too).it ticks all the boxes. I know the c920 is regarded as the 'basic' top-end model now, but you can see why it WAS 'top-of-the-range' for so many years. Picture quality is divine, and the recording quality is top-notch. PCWorld were clearing old stock to make way for the hyper-expensive 'Brio' range, so I snagged it for just under £40 in the end. Best investment I ever made.I'd been after one for several years, but I drew the line at the 3-figure-plus price tag they went for here in the UK.
I treated myself to a c920 in the Black Friday sale around 4 years ago. Laptop webcams are universally-known for poor quality output.