Logitech promises sharp and lively images in all lighting conditions thanks to RightLight 2 technology.  A glass lens is supposed to produce realistic images while there is a sensor that takes photos at a resolution that can be as high as five interpolated megapixels.  Moreover, this webcam integrates a microphone with RightSound technology.  In theory, it means crystal clear sound in conversations without echoes or background noise. 

As for the design, the body is composed of glossy mate black plastic with some gray, all contributing to a sober but efficient look.  The base has not changed and the Communicate Deluxe is perfectly adapted to CRT and LCD screens.  Otherwise, the instant screen shot button has changed places and is now found on the left hand side.  Also, on top there is now a lens cover directly integrated to the body. 

We might have thought that the manufacturer would have added an automatic focus for the price; however, unfortunately there is a simple manual focus on the right side.

Image quality with and without RightLight 2

As mentioned above, the RightLight 2 is supposed to make the image richer.  In our opinion, the only thing this technology manages to do is make the webcam erratic.  Automatic settings are constantly modified with brightness being changed to its minimum and maximum, making it therefore unusable.  Luckily, Logitech offers the choice of activation of this function in the setup of the Communicate Deluxe.  We chose to deactivate it and the result was very nice images.  In addition, it has exemplary reactivity both during the day and at night.  One small reservation is that in a poorly lit room automatic settings aren’t always the best adapted.  It’s better to go into manual mode and increase the gain as well as exposure in order to have a brighter image without a noticeable reduction in the image rate.