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Soft Focus Webcams

We can adjust the lighting in our offices and we can photoshop our digital pics, both in an effort to make ourselves look a little better. Why not switch out our webcams so we look as good as possible over teleconference?

According to Cnet Asia, there are currently two cameras on the market that might help with this conundrum: the Elecom UCAM-E1W30TNWH and the Buffalo's BHC-35H03B. Both webcams work to beautify the user; the Elecom by providing real-time retouch techniques, while the Buffalo camera relies on flooding the user with a spotlight and adjusting the white balance. more

Dubbed "beauty cams" by CNet Asia's Mobile Ojisan, they promise to make the beauty-conscious look their best for the web camera. Both webcams claim the ability to make users look "fairer and more beautiful" on screen. more

I find this product idea both ridiculous and obvious. My first thought is, who would buy this product? My second thought is, since humans always wish to cover up imperfections with veneers of perfection, who wouldn't buy this product? I predict that within 5 years all webcams will make us look "more beautiful."

Via Shiny Shiny and Popgadget

Another factiod about Sunfleet: We have weekly meetings in front of a webcam.

Posted by Joan Dimicco in "User Experience"  |  Comments[0]