Tripod Meets Logitech Webcam

I wanted to use my Logitech QuickCam Messenger for recording how-to movies at the modelling workbench. However, I was surprised to discover that the Logitech QuickCam Messenger, nor my Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX, webcams could be mounted on a camera tripod.

On closer examination of the QuickCam Messenger, I could see how to disassemble the base. Once disassembled I discovered that there was enough room for a 1/4"-20 nut.

Here is how I modified the QuickCam Messenger so I can mount it on a tripod.

Step 1 Tools and Materials

To modify the webcam, only very basic tools and materials are required:

1. Logitech QuickCam Messenger or another webcam with a suitable base
2.1/16", 1/8", and 1/4" drill bits
3.1/4"-20 hex nut
4.Micro screwdriver
5.Hobby knives with chisel blades
6.Epoxy Glue or Cyanoacrylate Glue (a.k.a. "Krazy Glue") or Hot Glue
7.Isopropyl (Rubbing) Alcohol for cleaning up epoxy glue

Comments

[matthewleavitt6]

thank you i did FIx my webcam too your webcam of course my webcam is logitech webcam C120!!!!!

[rownhunt]

I got the same tripod i got it from the dollar store!!!!!!!

[Weissensteinburg]

That's weird, my logitechs can be mounted on a tripod.

[theking]

how dude

[Weissensteinburg]

...it has a tripod mount.

[theking]

What one is it

[Weissensteinburg]

Quick cam zoom

[stuuf]

My QuickCam 3000 also came with a tripod-mount base in addition to the monitor clip one. Looks like it attaches to the camera with the same kind of (wobbly) clip as in the pictures here. Does yours have that annoying extended ring in the center that prevents it from sitting flat on the tripod head?

[Weissensteinburg]

Nope, it's just a sphere with the tripod mount on the bottom. The monitor stand screws into it.

[stuuf]

Ah, so the camera has a native tripod socket? I wonder why more webcams dont't have that. Almost every one I've seen just has the silly little clip bolted on.

[Weissensteinburg]

Yep, It's pretty convenient.

[brandonssk]

Can Someone Please help Me find the software for this..It would be very appreciated, I tried logitech but I couldnt find this particular model.

[theking]

that is a quickcam IM i have the same one

[KWHCoaster]

No...this is a QuickCam Messenger. The QuickCam IM is a different model.

[theking]

BUT they look alike i also have a gorilla pod ROCK ON kwhcoaster