Our take
Creative's Live! Cam Video IM VF0350 is an older USB webcam whose documented video tops out at software-enhanced 800×600. Its manual-focus lens and built-in mono microphone suit a simple, fixed desk arrangement only when the computer and calling software can still use the device. The manufacturer and exact-part retailer disagree about sensor type, and the historical Amazon offer is not mapped to the part.
A buyer identifying this exact legacy Creative part who can confirm computer support and accepts manual focus and low-resolution video..
Buyers who need modern Full HD, 60 fps, autofocus, guaranteed current operating-system support, or a seller offer proven to contain part 73VF035000007 should choose a different, currently documented model.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- Creative lists 800×600 software-enhanced video at 15 fps and separates it from 1.3 MP interpolated still capture.
- Manual focus, a 50-degree diagonal field, a built-in mono microphone, and USB 1.1 are documented for the model family.
- The manufacturer names the VF0350 family and gives period host requirements that help identify a legacy setup.
What to weigh up
- The highest listed live mode is 800×600 at 15 fps; several lower dimensions are needed for the listed 30 fps modes.
- Creative's CMOS description conflicts with B&H's CCD label for the exact part, so the sensor is left unknown.
- Current operating-system support, privacy hardware, and the exact B0013WKEVE offer package are not established.
The key details
| Model covered | VF0350 / 73VF035000007 |
|---|---|
| Documented video modes | 800×600 software-enhanced video at 15 fps; some lower modes are listed at 30 fps; 1.3 MP is software-interpolated still capture |
| Focus and framing | Manual focus; Creative lists a 50° ±5% diagonal field; B&H lists a 3.22 mm f/2.5 lens for part 73VF035000007 |
| Light and lens privacy | No integrated light or physical lens cover is documented; privacy behavior remains unknown |
| Integrated audio | Built-in mono microphone; a built-in speaker and microphone cutoff are not documented |
| Connection and mounting | USB 1.1 and legacy Windows XP/Vista requirements; current host and app compatibility are unknown |
| Identity and setup limits | VF0350 / 73VF035000007 identity supported; Creative says CMOS while B&H says CCD, and B0013WKEVE is unmapped |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 10, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
What the features mean for you
Identity, part and seller offer
Creative's support materials identify the Live! Cam Video IM family as VF0350. Its manufacturer release names Live! Cam Video IM as LC-VIM-SE, while B&H identifies part 73VF035000007 under the same product name. This supports the product model and part as a distinct record. The historical row's ASIN B0013WKEVE remains unverified; no source inspected here maps that ASIN to this part or package. The Amazon link therefore searches by the model family and part number so a buyer can compare labeling and package evidence before ordering.
Live-video modes and the still-image figure
Creative lists 800×600 software-enhanced video at 15 frames per second and 640×480 at 15 fps. The lower listed modes, including 352×288 and 320×240, reach 30 fps. The model's 1.3-megapixel figure applies to software-interpolated still capture. That distinction matters when choosing for a live call: the still-image number does not raise the camera's live-video ceiling. The inspected material does not describe HD video, 1080p, or 60-fps operation. Choose a newer documented mode table when face detail, motion, or compatibility with modern conferencing applications matters.
Sensor evidence remains conflicted
The sensor description is not settled. Creative's product-family release calls the Video IM a 300,000-pixel CMOS model. B&H's exact 73VF035000007 record calls it a 640×480 CCD. The exact revision crosswalk needed to reconcile those statements was not found, so this review leaves sensor type unknown. The live-video modes and image-capture figures remain separately attributed to their sources; neither the 1.3-megapixel still number nor the B&H label is treated as a substitute for a resolved part-level sensor record.
Focus and framing
Manual focus is documented for this camera. Creative gives a 50-degree field with a diagonal measurement axis and a tolerance of ±5 percent; B&H separately lists the exact part's 3.22 mm f/2.5 lens. A user would set focus for the seated distance, then keep the camera in a stable position. The measured field is narrower than the finder's 90-degree wide-view preference, so it is a small-frame choice rather than a room-view solution. No source inspected here documents autofocus, a built-in light, a physical lens cover, or a two-axis tracking mechanism. Those features remain unknown in the profile instead of being inferred from software effects or the camera's appearance.
Microphone, USB and old host requirements
Creative documents a built-in mono microphone and USB 1.1 compatibility. The manufacturer's release lists Windows XP SP2 and Windows Vista requirements, a 500 mA USB port, and a software CD in the original package. Creative's support search also contains historical Windows 7 driver material. These records help identify the period and setup the camera was designed around; they do not promise that current Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, or a current calling app will expose every feature. The checked sources do not identify a USB-C connector, a built-in speaker, or a privacy action that also stops microphone audio. A buyer depending on the original software or headset should verify the actual offer because the frozen ASIN is unmapped.
Who should consider this model
This camera is worth considering when someone is identifying the exact older Creative part, maintaining a legacy computer, or needs a basic webcam whose manual focus and mono mic are documented. It is a poor fit for a new video-call setup unless the buyer has already checked host and application support. A current 1080p model will offer a much larger live-video mode; an autofocus model is more convenient when subject distance changes; and a verified lens shutter matters when physical privacy is required. These alternatives solve different problems, so the product should not be chosen from its interpolated still-image number alone. This assessment uses the manufacturer release, Creative's support record, and the exact-part B&H page. It includes no personal testing, current price or stock statement, or customer-review summary.
What else to compare
For a current desk setup, compare a documented 1080p webcam with current host guidance. Choose autofocus if working distance changes, or a model with a confirmed physical shutter when covering the lens is essential.
Before you buy
Does the camera provide 1.3MP live video?
No. Creative identifies 1.3MP as software-interpolated still capture; the listed live mode tops out at 800×600.
What frame rate is listed at 800×600?
Creative lists 15 fps at that software-enhanced mode. Some lower modes are listed at 30 fps.
Is its sensor CCD or CMOS?
The available sources conflict. Creative's family release says CMOS, while B&H's exact-part page says CCD, so the profile leaves sensor type unknown.
Is ASIN B0013WKEVE confirmed as this part?
No. Use the tagged exact-model search and verify the printed model and package with the seller.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources & review basis
We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- Creative Live! Cam Video IM manufacturer release, VF0350 support record, and B&H exact-part listing ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Creative Live! Cam Video IM manufacturer release and mode/specification table ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Creative VF0350 support and legacy driver search ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- B&H exact-part 73VF035000007 record; CCD label retained as a conflict ↗ — checked October 10, 2026.
- Search this model on Amazon · Tagged exact-model Amazon search; historical ASIN B0013WKEVE remains unverified ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 10, 2026.
The decision
Consider the VF0350 only when identifying this exact legacy model or maintaining a compatible older setup. Verify computer support and the printed part; the historical ASIN and package remain unproven.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.