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.
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.
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Signing UpStep 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
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
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matthewleavitt6
says:
Jul 29, 2010. 8:34 PMReply
thank you i did FIx my webcam too your webcam of course my webcam is logitech webcam C120!!!!!
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rownhunt
says:
Apr 8, 2010. 4:12 PMReply
I got the same tripod i got it from the dollar store!!!!!!!
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Weissensteinburg
says:
Apr 1, 2007. 9:15 PMReply
That's weird, my logitechs can be mounted on a tripod.
theking
in reply to Aug 5, 2007. 7:08 PMReply
how dude
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Weissensteinburg
in reply to Aug 6, 2007. 2:02 AMReply
...it has a tripod mount.
theking
in reply to Dec 16, 2007. 8:38 AMReply
What one is it
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Weissensteinburg
in reply to Dec 16, 2007. 5:19 PMReply
Quick cam zoom
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stuuf
in reply to May 2, 2009. 3:55 PMReply
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?
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Weissensteinburg
in reply to May 2, 2009. 4:13 PMReply
Nope, it's just a sphere with the tripod mount on the bottom. The monitor stand screws into it.
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stuuf
in reply to May 2, 2009. 5:13 PMReply
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.
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Weissensteinburg
in reply to May 2, 2009. 8:45 PMReply
Yep, It's pretty convenient.
brandonssk
says:
Oct 3, 2008. 2:14 PMReply
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
says:
Aug 2, 2007. 2:12 PMReply
that is a quickcam IM i have the same one
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KWHCoaster (author)
in reply to Aug 6, 2007. 4:19 AMReply
No...this is a QuickCam Messenger. The QuickCam IM is a different model.
theking
in reply to Aug 7, 2007. 2:53 AMReply
BUT they look alike i also have a gorilla pod ROCK ON kwhcoaster
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